Are Hybrid Trucks Worth The Money?
A number of truck manufacturers have come out with or made plans to make hybrid trucks.
These trucks operate similarly to hybrid cars. They’re typically more expensive than similar trucks that have standard gasoline engines. However, hybrid trucks get better gas mileage.
So are hybrid trucks worth the money? We’ll let you decide. Here is comparison of two 2012 GMC trucks.
GMC Sierra Hybrid vs. GMC Sierra 1500
| GMC Sierra Hybrid | GMC Sierra 1500 SLE | |
| Price | $40,010 | $34,135 |
| Gas Mileage | 20 City / 23 Highway | 15 City / 22 Highway |
| Payload | 1050 lbs | 1,646 lbs |
This is just one comparison.
In general, both of these trucks matched up pretty equally in terms of seating capacity, height, length and cargo volume. You can see the full comparison here.
However, there were some differences.
As you can see, the Sierra hybrid got much better city gas mileage than the regular gas engine GMC Sierra. However, both get similar gas mileage on the highway.
You’ll also notice there is a price difference between the two.
Finally, there was a difference in payload capacity of approximately 600 pounds.
So which truck is right for you? It all depends on your budget as well as your typical daily commute.
To find the right truck, we recommend taking both out for a test drive. Also consider talking with family and friends.
By doing this, you’ll be able to purchase the right truck so you can load it up with truck bed slides and other accessories made from a quality truck cap manufacturer.
