2017 GMC Sierra family ready to feud with Ford F-series

EDMONTON, Alberta, Dec. 23, 2016 /PRNewswire-iReach/ -- GMC and Ford pickup trucks are natural rivals. Both have been leaders in the light and heavy duty classes since each manufacturer was building vehicles. In more or less than a century of competition, the GMC Sierra family and Ford F-series are as capable as each has ever been. With the current model year running at peak speed, the 2017 GMC Sierra and 2017 GMC Sierra 2500 are ready for what the newest competing Ford models have to throw at them. Customers looking to find the best GMC pickup to meet their need can make an appointment with a Don Wheaton sales professional at their earliest convenience.  

The newest GMC Sierra 1500 available in the Don Wheaton showroom has everything it needs to set the bar pretty high within the premium pickup truck market. This is pretty clearly illustrated in comparing the 2017 GMC Sierra vs. 2017 Ford F-150. Both trucks offers a wide array of powertrain options. At the top of the V-8 offerings is a 6.2-liter engine for the 2017 Sierra, while the 2017 F-150 offers a 5.0-liter option. With well more than 400 horsepower to offer, the 2017 GMC Sierra quickly presents a tough challenge for the 385-horsepower V-8 engine of the 2017 F-150 to overcome.  

Moving up the ladder to take a look at the 2017 GMC Sierra 2500 vs. 2017 Ford F-150, a similar challenge is revealed. GMC has debuted a new engine, a turbocharged, 6.6-liter, V-8 Duramax diesel power plant making 445 horsepower and 910 pound-feet of torque. The closest engine available for the Ford F-250 is a turbocharged, 6.7-liter, V-8 diesel engine which makes 440 horsepower and 925 pound-feet of torque. It is generally the case that the more torque a truck makes, the more it can tow.  

This is where the 2017 GMC Sierra 2500 breaks with the status quo. The new Sierra 2500 has a conventional tow rating of 20,000 pounds and a fifth-wheel capacity which adds another 3,300 pounds. By comparison the 2017 F-250 tops out at 18,000 pounds conventionally and 18,600 pounds with a fifth-wheel. 

All models of the 2017 Sierra family have a better suite of available electronics than what is offered by the competing 2017 Ford F-series. GMC offers smartphone integration for the Apple CarPlay and Android Auto suites. The 4G LTE Wi-Fi hotspot continues to be standard equipment. 

Anyone can view the Don Wheaton inventory by visiting the dealership's website, www.donwheaton.com. The showroom is located at 10727 – 82 Avenue, Edmonton, AB T6E 2B1. Customer with questions about any truck in the 2017 GMC Sierra family can contact a Don Wheaton sales professional today by calling 780-439-0071. 

Media Contact:Melina Kawecki, Don Wheaton, 780-439-0071, melina@donwheaton.com

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