New premium midsize truck tops competitors’ capability,
performance and materials
DETROIT – The all-new GMC Canyon was the top pick by the editors of Cars.com in a midsize pickup
comparison test posted today.
The editors praised
the Canyon SLT – the segment’s only premium entry – for its road manners and
performance with a full load in the bed, as well as its design and “high-end
materials,” in a side-by-side challenge with Toyota Tacoma TRD Pro and Nissan
Frontier PRO-4X. The Chevrolet Colorado was also tested.
“The GMC Canyon scored well throughout our tests, and offered a
capable and luxurious ride and feel that clearly separated the GMC from the
rest of the pack,” said
Cars.com Pickup Truck Editor Mark Williams.
The trucks were tested for a range of
capabilities, including performance, seating and ergonomics, tech and
entertainment, ride quality, visibility, value and off-road capability. The
trucks were track-tested for braking and acceleration performance, subjected to
a true off-road course, and took part in a 200-mile fuel-economy evaluation.
Additionally, a pickup truck shopper unaffiliated with Cars.com tested each of
the trucks for overall ride, comfort and features.
“Establishing a benchmark for a premium mid-size pickup was our goal
with the Canyon and PickupTruck.com’s insights affirm our instincts,” said Duncan Aldred, vice president of GMC Sales
and Marketing. “The Canyon’s quiet cabin, premium design and materials make it a
maneuverable solution for customers who want the capability of a pickup with
the modern amenities customers expect from GMC.”
In addition to Cars.com’s recognition, Canyon was named Autoweek’s Best
of the Best Truck for 2015.
Canyon starts
at $20,955 and is available in four-door extended- or crew-cab models. It
offers the segment’s best horsepower and EPA-estimated
fuel economy: 200 horsepower (149 kW) and 27 mpg highway (2WD) from a standard
2.5L I-4; and 305 horsepower (227 kW) and 26 mpg (2WD) from an available 3.6L
V-6.
Canyon V-6 models offer a segment-leading maximum
trailering rating of 7,000 pounds, as well as the G80 locking rear
differential, for sure-footed traction in slippery conditions and when
trailering.
Editors’ note:
Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price excludes tax, title, license, dealer fees
and optional equipment. Includes dealer freight
charges and option package discounts. Excludes other General Motors
vehicles.
GMC has manufactured trucks since 1902, with innovation and
engineering excellence built into all GMC vehicles. The brand is evolving to
offer more fuel-efficient trucks and
crossovers, including the Terrain small
SUV and Acadia crossover. GMC’s
highest-volume vehicle, the Sierra pickup, is the most powerful light-duty pickup on the market, and the
first full-size pickup to receive the highest-possible five-star Overall
Vehicle Score for safety since the National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration changed its New Car Assessment Program for the 2011 model year.
Details on all GMC models are available at http://www.gmc.com/, on Twitter at
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