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2008 GMC Canyon Review
Solid, stylish and comfortable.
2008 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.John Matras filed the original report from rural Pennsylvania; with NewCarTestDrive.com editor Mitch McCullough reporting from Southern California; and John Katz reporting from Pennsylvania.
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| Vehicle Category | Pickups |
| Editor | New Car Test Drive |
| Model Lineup | GMC Canyon 2WD Regular Cab WT ($14,885); 2WD Regular Cab SL ($15,420); 2WD Extended Cab SL ($17,675); 2WD Extended Cab SLE ($18,420); 2WD Crew Cab SLT ($24,870); 4WD Regular Cab SL ($18,880); 4WD Regular Cab SLE ($19,460); 4WD Extended Cab SL ($21,005); 4WD Extended Cab SLE ($21,520); 4WD Crew Cab SLT ($27,470); 4WD Crew Cab SLT Z71 ($28,550) |
| Engines (standard) | 3.7-liter dohc 20-valve inline-5 |
| Engines (optional) | 185-hp 2.9-liter dohc 16-valve inline-4; 242-hp 3.7-liter dohc 20-valve inline-5 |
| Transmissions (standard) | four-speed automatic |
| Transmissions (optional) | 5-speed manual; 4-speed automatic |
| Safety Equipment (standard) | ABS, dual-stage front airbags with passenger deactivation (on Regular Cabs), front seatbelt pre-tensioners, LATCH child seat anchors, foldaway outside rear view mirrors, tire-pressure monitor |
| 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 | 14885 |
| Model Tested MSRP | GMC Canyon 4WD Crew Cab SLT Z71 ($28,550) |
| 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; electrochromic mirror w/compass and temperature displays; intermittent wipers; AM/FM/CD/MP3 stereo; OnStar; 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 | 685 |
| Options as Tested (MSRP) | side-curtain airbags ($395); XM Satellite Radio ($200) includes first three months subscription: 3.73:1 axle (NC); Trailering equipment ($270) includes hitch with weight-distributing platform and wiring harness |
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| Layout | four-wheel drive |
| Price as Tested | 30100 |
| Horse Power | 242 @ 5600 |
| Torque | 242 @ 2800 |
| Fuel Economy | 15/20 |
| Wheelbase | 126.0 |
| Length/Width/Height | 207.1/68.6/68.9 |
| 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 | |
| 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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