The GMC Canyon offers a variety of cab styles, suspensions and powertrains that make it both versatile and practical.
Available in two- or four-wheel drive, the Canyon offers three body styles: regular cab, extended cab and crew cab. The base engine is a 185-hp 2.9-litre 4-cylinder engine, while a 242-hp 3.7-litre 5-cylinder engine is available (standard on four-wheel drive crew cab) on all models. A 300-hp 5.3-liter V8, now flexible fuel, is available on extended and crew cab models. There is a choice between five-speed manual or four-speed automatic transmissions on 4-cylinder trucks, while all 5-cylinder and V8 engines send power through a four-speed automatic. Safety features include side curtain airbags, four-wheel anti-lock brakes, daytime running lights and ignition disable. A pair of suspension choices is available: the rugged standard Z85 suspension and the Z71 off-road suspension.
For 2010, curtain airbags are now standard equipment on all Canyons, and the 5.3-liter V8 is now flexible-fuel. The SLE2, SLE3 and Value Package trims have been dropped.
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GMC's Canyon and its Chevy Colorado companion focus on the light-duty non-commercial user -- assuming heavy haulers will move up to the full-size Sierra and Silverado. -- Consumer Guide
Although the truck is marginally shorter than its predecessor, the Sonoma, its about four inches wider inside. -- New Car Test Drive