2004 GMC Canyon Review (continued)
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Summary

The GMC Canyon features distinctive packaging and styling from the mechanically identical Chevrolet Colorado. With its new chassis and body, the Canyon benefits from the most recent technology, putting it way out ahead of older designs such as the Ford Ranger.

The Canyon is ideal for owners who need a real pickup but don't need or want the size and cost of a full-size pickup. The Canyon is easy to park and is driver friendly. With the Crew Cab, Dad, Mom and their 2.5 kids can bring home a load of horse manure for the garden and then go out together for a dinner and a movie (after, one hopes, hosing out the bed). In short, the Canyon is an all-around performer putting GMC in the groove for mid-size pickup performance.

(Source: New Cars Test Drive)

Model Line Overview

Model Lineup:	GMC Canyon 2WD regular cab SL ($15,895); 2WD regular cab SLE ($16,850); 2WD extended cab SL ($18,240); 2WD extended cab SLE ($19,950); 2WD Crew Cab SLE ($20,480); 4WD regular cab SL ($18,505); 4WD regular cab SLE ($19,460); 4WD extended cab SL ($20,850); 4WD extended cab SLE ($22,560): 4WD Crew Cab SLE ($23,090)
Engines:	3.5-liter dohc 16-valve inline-5
Transmissions:	four-speed automatic
Saftey Equipment (standard):	ABS, dual-stage front airbags, LATCH child seat anchors
Saftey Equipment (optional):	traction control, side curtain airbags
Basic Warranty:	3 years/36,000 miles
Assembled In:	Shreveport, Louisiana

Specifications As Tested

Model Tested (MSRP):	GMC Canyon Crew Cab High Rider Z71 Off Road 4WD ($27,090)
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, skid plates, locking differential, fog lamps, aluminum wheels
Options As Tested (MSRP):	Side-curtain airbags ($235); Body side molding ($100), sliding rear window ($120), 6-disc CD player ($395), brushed aluminum side steps ($450)
Destination Charge:	635
Gas Guzzler Tax:
Price As Tested (MSRP):	29025
Layout:	four-wheel drive
Horsepower (hp @ rpm):	220 @ 5600
Torque (lb.-ft. @ rpm):	225 @ 2800
Transmission:	four-speed automatic
EPA fuel economy, city/hwy:
Wheelbase:	125.9
Length/width/height:	207.1/68.6/66.8
Track, f/r:	59.6/57.5
Turning circle:	44.6
Seating capacity:	5
Head/hip/leg room, f:	39.6/53.3/44.0
Head/hip/leg room, m:
Head/hip/leg room, r:	38.3/52.9/34.8
Cargo volume:	1498
Payload:
Towing capacity:	4000
Suspension, f:	independent
Suspension, r:	solid axle
Ground clearance:	9.3
Curb weight:	4093
Tires:	P265/75R15
Brakes, f/r:	disc/drum with ABS
Fuel capacity:	19.6