Why the GMC Sierra 1500 Is a Great Daily Commute Vehicle in Metairie, LA
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When you’re facing down the grind of a daily commute in Greater New Orleans, there’s nothing like a pickup truck to make the miles and the minutes fly by. The GMC Sierra 1500 is an especially rewarding choice, and you can find it right here at Crown Buick GMC in Metairie, Louisiana. These are just a few of the reasons why we recommend the Sierra for your daily drive to the office in New Orleans.
The visibility advantage of a truck
The driver’s seat in a truck (especially a full-size model like the Sierra 1500) is raised significantly higher off the ground compared to your average sedan or SUV. So once you get inside your GMC Sierra from Crown Buick GMC, you’ll have a great vantage point for driving!
A truck lets you see farther ahead in heavy traffic on Interstate 10 and respond more quickly to changing patterns or dangerous situations. For even better visibility, you can equip your Sierra with the available HD Surround Vision camera system, which displays a 360-degree view of your truck’s surroundings on the center display.
Custom seating comfort
When you drive the GMC Sierra 1500, it’s easy to dial in your ideal seating position. There’s plenty of space to take advantage of in a pickup truck, including a generous 43 inches of front headroom, 44.5 inches of legroom, and 66 inches of shoulder room in the Sierra cab.
SLE and above trims come standard with a 10-way power-adjustable driver’s seat. It allows you to get comfortable by moving forward, back, up, or down; you can tilt the cushion and seatbacks; and, you can even increase lumbar support. Available perforated and full-grain leather upholstery options will make your seat feel even more luxurious. For ultimate comfort, select the Denali Ultimate trim, which boasts a 16-way seat with ventilation and relaxing massage settings.
The connectivity you need in New Orleans
The GMC Sierra 1500 has you covered when it comes to staying connected during your daily commute to New Orleans.
- Need to handle a phone call or a text? Keep your eyes on the road by using standard Bluetooth® hands-free calling and voice-activated controls.
- Want to queue up your go-to tunes and podcasts or access a favorite smartphone app? Wireless Android Auto™ and Apple CarPlay™ seamlessly display your smartphone’s key features on the truck’s center touchscreen.
- Need to check traffic congestion or request turn-by-turn driving directions? SLE and above trims come standard with built-in Google Maps and a big 13.4-inch screen. You’ll also have access to other Google built-in features like Google Assistant and Google Play music.
Other connected features inside the Sierra truck include complimentary SiriusXM®; satellite radio stations, Wi-Fi®; hotspot capability, and OnStar®; emergency services.
Stress-reducing help behind the wheel
Even when New Orleans roads are at their most congested and you’re worn out from a long day at the office, the Sierra has your back with tech that promotes alertness and focus behind the wheel. For long highway drives, switch on Adaptive Cruise Control and feel the stress melt away.
Lane Keep Assist with Lane Departure Warning helps you stay centered. Following Distance Indicator makes it easy to maintain safe spacing. Available Lane Change Alert with Side Blind Zone Alert gives you the confidence and information you need to maneuver your truck safely in heavy New Orleans traffic. If parts of your commute take you through denser areas like the French Quarter, you’ll have an easier time of it thanks to systems like Front Pedestrian Braking, Rear Pedestrian Alert, and Front and Rear Park Assist.
A fuel-efficient drive to and from work
You might not think of a truck as an efficient commuter vehicle, but the Sierra has a couple of powertrains designed to conserve gasoline. The available 3.0-liter Duramax®; turbo-diesel engine cranks out 305 horsepower while giving you 25 mpg in combined city/highway driving.[1] The standard 2.7-liter TurboMax™ engine kicks out 310 horsepower and 20 combined mpg[1].
Plus, all Sierra models come standard with Automatic Stop/Start, a system that saves gas by shutting off the engine when you come to a complete stop at a light or in a traffic jam. And thanks to the 24-gallon gas tank, you won’t need to stop at the pump very often!
Find out for yourself why the GMC Sierra 1500 is such a great commuter vehicle; schedule a test drive here at Crown Buick GMC.
[1] EPA estimates. Requires available 3.0L Duramax Turbo-Diesel engine or TurboMax™ engine (2WD). Actual mileage will vary.