2005 GMC Canyon Review Summary & Specs
Base Regular Cab Pickup
Representing a new breed of pickup.
Summary & Specs
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The GMC Canyon is way ahead of older designs such as the Ford Ranger. Canyon's technology and its new chassis brings refinement to this class. GMC's packaging and styling are distinct from those of the mechanically identical Chevrolet Colorado.
The Canyon is ideal for folks 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.
Mitch McCullough contributed to this report from Los Angeles.
Specs
| Vehicle Category |
Pickups |
| Editor |
John Matras |
| Model Lineup |
GMC Canyon 2WD regular cab SL ($16,025); 2WD regular cab SLE ($17,140); 2WD extended cab SL ($18,370); 2WD extended cab SLE ($20,260); 2WD Crew Cab SLE ($20,610); 4WD regular cab SL ($18,635); 4WD regular cab SLE ($19,750); 4WD extended cab SL ($20,980); 4WD extended cab SLE ($22,870); 4WD Crew Cab SLE ($23,900); 4WD Crew Cab SLE Z71 ($28,020) |
| Engines (standard) |
3.5-liter dohc 20-valve inline-5 |
| Engines (optional) |
175-hp 2.8-liter dohc 16-valve inline-4; 220-hp 3.5-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, LATCH child seat anchors |
| Safety Equipment (optional) |
traction control, side curtain airbags |
| Basic Warranty |
3 years/36,000 miles |
| Assembled In |
Shreveport, Louisiana |
| Manufacturer Phone |
1-800-462-8782 |
| Manufacturer URL |
www.gmc.com |
| Base Price MSRP |
$16,025 |
Specs as Tested
| Model Tested MSRP |
GMC Canyon 4WD Crew Cab Z71 SLE ($28,020) |
| Standard Equipment |
air conditioning, tilt wheel; cruise control; intermittent wipers; AM/FM stereo with CD player; power windows, locks and mirrors; deep tinted glass; front bucket seats; floor console and armrest; off-road suspension; skid plates; locking rear differential; fog lamps; aluminum wheels; brushed aluminum side steps |
| Destination Charge |
635 |
| Options as Tested (MSRP) |
side-curtain airbags ($235); leather seating surfaces ($1,495) includes heated seats; XM Satellite Radio ($325) includes first three months subscription; electrochomic mirror w compass ($175); molded carpeted floor mats ($160) |
| Gas Guzzler Tax |
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| Layout |
four-wheel drive |
| Price as Tested |
$31,045 |
| Horse Power |
220 @ 5600 |
| Torque |
225 @ 2800 |
| Fuel Economy |
17/22 |
| Wheelbase |
125.9 |
| Length/Width/Height |
207.1/68.6/67.0 |
| Track Front/Rear |
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| Turning Radius |
44.6 |
| Seating Capacity |
5 |
| Front Head/Hip/Leg room |
39.6/53.3/44.0 |
| Middle Head/Hip/Leg room |
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| Rear Head/Hip/Leg room |
38.3/52.9/34.8 |
| Trunk Volume |
36.7 |
| Payload |
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| 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 |
8.4 |
| Curb Weight |
4093 |
| Stock Tires |
P265/75R15 |
| Brakes Front/Rear |
disc/drum with ABS |
| Fuel Capacity |
19.6 |