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Suzuki Equator vs. GMC Sierra 2500HD Review

How the Suzuki Equator stacks up against the GMC Sierra 2500HD - by Nigel Cooper, Topanga CA

2009 Suzuki Equator
Price Range: $17,520 - $28,850
2009 GMC Sierra 2500HD
Price Range: $26,595 - $43,605
Suzuki Equator vs. GMC Sierra 2500HD Review

Utility
The GMC Sierra 2500HD is likely a better choice than the Suzuki Equator in terms of transporting cargo, especially if you often need to carry a lot of loot or sizeable pets. Drivers with frequent kid-duty might favor the GMC Sierra 2500HD over the Suzuki Equator. Towing is considerably more the GMC's forte than it is the Suzuki Equator's.

Performance
When it comes to horsepower, the Sierra 2500HD packs quite a wallop and will knock the Suzuki down a few rungs. On the other hand, remember that high horsepower engines often command higher insurance premiums.

Dimensions
The GMC Sierra 2500HD is tremendously heavier than the Suzuki Equator. Your wallet will hurt more every time you fill up the Sierra 2500HD than the Suzuki Equator because of its bigger tank. The Suzuki Equator and the Sierra 2500HD compete for the same parking spaces.

Cost
The destination charge is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle from its point of origin to the dealer. The Suzuki Equator is considerably cheaper to get to the dealership than the Sierra 2500HD. The Sierra 2500HD is considerably pricier than the Equator in terms of MSRP.

Handling
With their similar turning circles, the Suzuki Equator and the GMC Sierra 2500HD most certainly handle about the same into and out of tight spots.

Drivetrain
The GMC Sierra 2500HD has a more massive engine than the Suzuki Equator. Note that smaller engines typically get better gas mileage, but a smaller engine usually has to work a little harder. Torque is the force that lets you accelerate quickly, and in this respect, the Sierra 2500HD is tremendously more powerful than the Equator. The Suzuki Equator could learn a lesson or two from the GMC Sierra 2500HD in terms of pickup.

Comfort
Taller drivers will considerably enjoy the extra head room in the GMC Sierra 2500HD's front cabin compared to the Suzuki Equator. The ampler interior dimensions of the GMC make it considerably more spacious for your passengers than the Suzuki Equator.

Warranty
The GMC and the Suzuki Equator have the same basic warranty.

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