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CanadianDriver's New Car Buyer's Guide 2008:
GMC Canyon

NEW FOR 2008:

GMC Canyon 2008

GMC Canyon 2008
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- OnStar standard on SLE models
- Front halogen fog lamps standard on all models
- Exterior colours: Red Orange Metallic, Carbon Black Metallic and Dark Steel Grey Metallic

For 2008, the GMC Canyon midsize pickup truck is virtually unchanged, save for fog lamps and the addition of OnStar to the upper-line SLE trim model.

A sister vehicle to the Chevrolet Colorado, the Canyon is available with a 2.9-litre four-cylinder or 3.7-litre inline five-cylinder, and with five-speed manual or four-speed automatic transmission.

Configurations are Regular Cab, Extended Cab with two rear-hinged back doors, and Crew Cab with four independently-opening doors; there are two bed lengths (6-foot-1 and 5-foot-1), and two- and four-wheel drive. All come with the 2.9-litre and can be optioned to the 3.7-litre, except for the 4WD Crew Cab, which comes only with the five-cylinder.

Features on the SL models include 15-inch steel wheels, air conditioning, 60/40 bench seat with cloth trim, chrome bumpers, fog lamps, manual mirrors, two-position locking tailgate, variable intermittent wipers, driver information centre, exterior cargo light, tilt wheel, cruise control, AM/FM stereo, block heater, and automatic headlamps. Regular Cab models have vinyl floor covering, while Extended and Crew Cab models have colour-keyed carpet with rubber floor mats.

The SLE adds 15-inch aluminum wheels, deep-tinted rear windows, assist handles, leather-wrapped wheel, power windows, power locks with keyless entry, CD/MP3 stereo, and OnStar. Regular and Extended Cab models have a 60/40 front reclining bench with deluxe cloth trim, while the Crew Cab has front reclining bucket seats.

Extended Cab models have folding rear jump seats with under-seat storage, while Crew Cab models have a rear 60/40 flat-folding split-bench seat.

Available options, depending on the model, include a sliding rear window, front-seat centre console, heated leather seats and six-CD stereo.

The Canyon covers a wide range, from work truck to tricked-out boulevard cruiser, and is popular with buyers who like its relatively small footprint in a world of increasingly larger "mini" trucks. Both bed lengths offer two-tier cargo loading and lockable, removable tailgates that can be opened to almost 90 degrees, but can also be set at a 55-degree opening to carry cargo as large as the traditional 4-by-8 sheet of plywood. Shop it against other smaller trucks such as the Ford Ranger and Mazda B-Series.

2008 GMC Canyon Specifications:
Type2-door, 3-passenger midsize pickup
 2-door, 5-passenger midsize pickup
 4-door, 6-passenger midsize pickup
Engine2.9-litre I4, DOHC, 16 valves
 3.7-litre I5, DOHC, 20 valves
Horsepower185 @ 5600 rpm
 242 @ 5600 rpm
Torque (lb-ft)190 @ 2800 rpm
 242 @ 2800 rpm
Transmission5-speed manual/4-speed automatic
Tires 2WDP225/70R15 all-season
Tires 4WDP235/75R15 all-season
Curb weight Regular 4x2 I41531 kg (3375 lbs)(M/T)
 1566 kg (3452 lbs)(A/T)
Curb weight Regular 4x4 I41638 kg (3611 lbs)(M/T)
 1685 kg (3706 lbs)(A/T)
Curb weight Regular 4x2 I51599 kg (3498 lbs)(A/T)
Curb weight Regular 4x4 I51687 kg (3712 lbs)(A/T)
Curb weight Extended 4x2 I41570 kg (3461 lbs)(M/T)
 1650 kg (3674 lbs)(A/T)
Curb weight Extended 4x4 I41710 kg (3769 lbs)(M/T)
 1777 kg (3910 lbs)(A/T)
Curb weight Extended 4x2 I51688 kg (3689 lbs)(A/T)
Curb weight Extended 4x4 I51793 kg (3945 lbs)(A/T)
Curb weight Crew 4x2 I41668 kg (3677 lbs)(M/T)
 1715 kg (3774 lbs)(A/T)
Curb weight Crew 4x2 I51703 kg (3747 lbs)(A/T)
Curb weight Crew 4x4 I51886 kg (4093 lbs)(A/T)
Wheelbase Regular2826 mm (111.3 in.)
Wheelbase Extended3200 mm (126.0 in.)
Wheelbase Crew3200 mm (126.0 in.)
Length Regular4886 mm (192.4 in.)
Length Extended5260 mm (207.1 in.)
Length Crew5260 mm (207.1 in.)
Width 4x21717 mm (67.6 in.)
Width 4x41742 mm (68.6 in.)
Height Reg, Ext 4x21649 mm (64.9 in.)
Height Crew 4x21656 mm (65.2 in.)
Height Reg, Ext 4x41718 mm (67.6 in.)
Height Crew 4x41723 mm (67.9 in.)
Ground clearance 4x2200 mm (7.9 in.)
Ground clearance crew 4x2192 mm (7.6 in.)
Ground clearance regular 4x4201 mm (7.9 in.)
Ground clearance extended 4x4191 mm (7.5 in.)
Ground clearance crew 4x4195 mm (7.7 in.)
Towing capacity (minimum)862 kg (1900 lbs)
Towing capacity (maximum)1814 kg (4000 lbs)
Payload capacity Reg 2WD669 kg (1475 lbs)
Payload capacity Ext 2WD698 kg (1539 lbs)
Payload capacity Crew 2WD600 kg (1323 lbs)
Payload capacity Reg 4WD698 kg (1539 lbs)
Payload capacity Ext 4WD694 kg (1531 lbs)
Payload capacity Crew 4WD609 kg (1343 lbs)
Cargo capacity1245 litres (44.0 cu. ft.)
Cargo capacity Crew Cab1040 litres (37.0 cu. ft.)
Fuel consumption 2.9 2WDCity: 12.4 L/100 km (23 mpg Imp)
 Hwy: 8.3 L/100 km (34 mpg Imp)
Fuel consumption 2.9 4WDCity: 13.5 L/100 km (21 mpg Imp)
 Hwy: 8.9 L/100 km (32 mpg Imp)
Fuel consumption 3.7 2WDCity: 13.6 L/100 km (20 mpg Imp)
 Hwy: 9.3 L/100 km (29 mpg Imp)
Fuel consumption 3.7 4WDCity: 14.4 L/100 km (20 mpg Imp)
 Hwy: 9.6 L/100 km (29 mpg Imp)
Fuel typeRegular 
Warranty3 yrs/60,000 km
Powertrain warranty5 yrs/160,000 km
Side airbagsN/A
Curtain airbagsOptional
Anti-lock brakesStandard
Traction controlOptional 
Stability controlN/A
Assembly locationShreveport, Louisiana

*Specifications subject to change
Crash test results www.safercar.gov, www.hwysafety.org

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