2015 GMC Canyon
Rugged, Work-Ready Pickup. 4-wheel Drive Midsize Pickup Truck.

The GMC Canyon and its cousin the Chevy Colorado aim to reinvigorate the midsize truck segment. Powered by a 3.6-liter, direct-injected V6 making 305 horsepower, the 4WD SLE model we tested proved a worthy alternative to a full-size truck, with better maneuverability and fuel economy thrown in.
The 2015 GMC Canyon offers a long list of tech-features, including Wi-Fi, a large color touch screen, a rearview camera and automatic four-wheel drive. It is also the first midsize pickup truck to offer forward collision warning and lane departure warning.
The optional 3.6-liter V6, the same motor found in the V6 Chevy Camaro, is strong, but, unusually for a truck engine, produces its power relatively high in the RPM range. Peak horsepower arrives at a sports car-like 6,800 RPM, and peak torque doesn't come on until 4,000 RPM. This makes towing a rather noisy business, as the 6-speed automatic finds itself often downshifting to maintain momentum. The plus side is sprightly acceleration.
The Canyon SLE's 4-wheel drive system features an electric 2-speed transfer case for off-roading and a locking rear differential. It works smoothly on wet or dry pavement, and should make GMC's midsize pickup a capable dirt-road workhorse. Our cardinal red test truck came with the $1,190 all-terrain package, which included hill-descent control, a stiffer, raised suspension and all-terrain tires.
Warranty/Service: 5-year/100,000-mile powertrain warranty, 2-year/24,000-mile scheduled maintenance, pro-grade protection,
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Specs
Base Price: $34,310
As Tested: $34,310
- 17 / 24 mpg
- EPA
- 305 hp
- Horsepower
- 0 mph
- Top Speed
- Vehicle : Front Engine, 4-Wheel Drive, 5-Passenger, 4-Door Pickup Truck, V6 Engine
- Engine: 3.6-liter V6
- Horsepower: 305 hp
- Torque: 269
- Transmission: 6-speed automatic
- Curb Weight: 4,280 lbs
- Wheelbase: 128.3 in
- Length: 212.4 in
- Width: 74.3 in
- Height: 70.4 in
- Brakes: 4-wheel disc with ABS
- Suspension: Front independent with coil-over shocks, rear solid axle with leaf springs
- Traction: Traction and Stability control standard
- Top Speed: 0 mph
- EPA City: 17 mpg
- EPA Highway: 24 mpg
- Combined MPG: 20 mpg
- Seating Capacity: 5
- Safety: Not yet rated
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