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2006 GMC Canyon Review
Family friendly, pickup tough.
2006 Canyon Review Summary & Specifications
The GMC Canyon is ideal for people who need a real pickup but don't need or want the size and cost of a full-size truck. The Canyon is easy to park and is driver-friendly. The Crew Cab can haul home a load of horse manure for the garden, then take the family out for dinner and a movie (after hosing out the bed, that is). In short, the Canyon is an all-around performer, putting GMC in the groove for mid-size pickup performance. GMC's packaging and styling are distinct from those of the mechanically identical Chevrolet Colorado.New Car Test Drive correspondent John Matras filed the original report from rural Pennsylvania, with Mitch McCullough reporting from Southern California.
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| Vehicle Category | Pickups |
| Editor | John Matras |
| Model Lineup | GMC Canyon 2WD regular cab W/T ($15,330); 2WD regular cab SL ($15,660); 2WD extended cab SL ($18,035); 2WD extended cab SLE-1 ($20,195); 2WD Crew Cab SLE-2 ($23,810); 4WD regular cab SL ($19,535); 4WD regular cab SLE-1 ($20,385); 4WD extended cab SL ($21,885); 4WD extended cab SLE-1 ($22,925); 4WD Crew Cab SLE-3 ($23,970); 4WD Crew Cab SLE-2 ($26,530) |
| Engines (standard) | 3.5-liter dohc 20-valve inline-5 |
| Transmissions (standard) | four-speed automatic |
| Engines (optional) | 175-hp 2.8-liter dohc 16-valve inline-4; 220-hp 3.5-liter dohc 20-valve inline-5 |
| Transmissions (optional) | 5-speed manual; 4-speed automatic |
| Safety Equipment (standard) | ABS, dual-stage front airbags with passenger deactivation, foldaway outside rear view mirrors |
| Safety Equipment (optional) | traction control, side curtain airbags |
| Basic Warranty | 3 years/36,000 miles |
| Assembled In | Shreveport, Louisiana |
| Manufacturer Phone | 800-462-8782 |
| Manufacturer URL | www.gmc.com |
| Base Price MSRP | 15330 |
| Model Tested MSRP | GMC Canyon 4WD Crew Cab SLT Z71 ($30,325) |
| Standard Equipment | air conditioning, tilt wheel; cruise control; front bucket seats w/leather seating surfaces; heated seats with 8-way power for driver and 6-way for passenger; electrochomic mirror w/compass and temperature displays; intermittent wipers; AM/FM/CD/MP3 stereo with 6-disc changer; power windows, locks and mirrors; deep tinted glass; floor console and armrest; off-road suspension; skid plates; locking rear differential; fog lamps; aluminum wheels; brushed aluminum side steps |
| Destination Charge | 660 |
| Options as Tested (MSRP) | side-curtain airbags ($395); XM Satellite Radio ($325) includes first three months subscription |
| Gas Guzzler Tax | |
| Price as Tested | 31905 |
| Layout | four-wheel drive |
| Horse Power | 220 @ 5600 |
| Torque | 225 @ 2800 |
| Fuel Economy | 18/23 |
| Wheelbase | 126.0 |
| Length/Width/Height | 207.1/67.6/64.8 |
| Track Front/Rear | |
| Turning Radius | 44.3 |
| Seating Capacity | 5 |
| Front Head/Hip/Leg room | 39.3/53.3/44.0 |
| Middle Head/Hip/Leg room | |
| Rear Head/Hip/Leg room | 38.3/52.9/34.8 |
| Trunk Volume | 37.0 |
| Payload | 1343 |
| Towing Capacity | 4000 |
| Front Suspension | independent, upper and lower control arms, torsion bars, anti-roll bar |
| Rear Suspension | live axle, two-stage multi-leaf semi-elliptic springs |
| Ground Clearance | 8.7 |
| Curb Weight | 4093 |
| Stock Tires | P265/75R15 |
| Brakes Front/Rear | disc/drum with ABS |
| Fuel Capacity | 19.6 |
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