Pros: Refined road manners for a pickup truck; good selection of modern comfort, safety, and technology features; available full-time 4WD system
Cons: Rear seat space is tight, especially in extended-cab models; prices rise quickly as options are added
CG Says: The 2019 GMC Canyon gains a revised infotainment system with enhanced voice recognition and the rearview camera is now digital on SEL and higher trim levels. Also, rear parking sensors are now available. The Canyon and its slightly less-ritzy cousin, the Chevrolet Colorado, are GM’s “compact” pickups–though they are really more midsize. They share a basic extended-cab or crew-cab platform. Both are available with 4-cylinder, V6, and diesel engines, but the GMC offers a more sophisticated full-time 4-wheel-system that is only available on Chevy’s off-road-oriented ZR2 (other 4×4 Chevys have part-time 4WD). Available features include forward collision alert, lane-departure warning, locking rear differential, hill-descent control, Apple CarPlay/Android Auto compatibility, heated steering wheel, and heated/ventilated front seats. These GM pickups offer technology and all-around refinement. The smaller, more-tractable dimensions should make Canyon a practical alternative for many big-truck intenders.
| Class | Compact Pickup Truck |
| Body Style(s) | extended cab, crew cab |
| Passenger Count | 5 |
| Drive Wheels | rear-wheel drive, 4-wheel drive |
| Manufacturer | GMC |
| Nation of Manufacture | USA |
| Base Prices | (only select models listed) SL ext. cab: $22,395 4WD SLE ext. cab: $35,295 4WD All Terrain ext. cab: $37,395 Base crew cab, 5-ft bed: $28,495 4WD SLT crew cab, 6-ft bed: $40,495 4WD Denali crew cab, 5-ft bed: $44,795 |
| Base Engine 2.5-liter 4-cylinder |
| Horsepower 200 |
| Std. Transmission 6-speed manual (ext. cab only) |
| Avail. Transmission 6-speed automatic |
| EPA City Range (mpg) 19-20 |
| EPA Hwy Range (mpg) 24-26 |
| Optional Engine 3.6-liter V6 |
| Horsepower 308 |
| Std. Transmission 8-speed automatic |
| Avail. Transmission NA |
| EPA City Range (mpg) 17-18 |
| EPA Hwy Range (mpg) 24-25 |
| Optional Engine 2.8-liter turbodiesel 4-cylinder |
| Horsepower 181 |
| Std. Transmission 6-speed automatic |
| Avail. Transmission NA |
| EPA City Range (mpg) 19-20 |
| EPA Hwy Range (mpg) 28-30 |
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