2006 GMC Canyon Review (continued)
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Summary

The GMC Canyon is ideal for people who need a real pickup but don't need or want the size and cost of a full-size truck. The Canyon is easy to park and is driver-friendly. The Crew Cab can haul home a load of horse manure for the garden, then take the family out for dinner and a movie (after hosing out the bed, that is). In short, the Canyon is an all-around performer, putting GMC in the groove for mid-size pickup performance. GMC's packaging and styling are distinct from those of the mechanically identical Chevrolet Colorado.

New Car Test Drive correspondent John Matras filed the original report from rural Pennsylvania, with Mitch McCullough reporting from Southern California.

(Source: New Cars Test Drive)

Model Line Overview

Model Lineup:	GMC Canyon 2WD regular cab W/T ($15,330); 2WD regular cab SL ($15,660); 2WD extended cab SL ($18,035); 2WD extended cab SLE-1 ($20,195); 2WD Crew Cab SLE-2 ($23,810); 4WD regular cab SL ($19,535); 4WD regular cab SLE-1 ($20,385); 4WD extended cab SL ($21,885); 4WD extended cab SLE-1 ($22,925); 4WD Crew Cab SLE-3 ($23,970); 4WD Crew Cab SLE-2 ($26,530)
Engines:	3.5-liter dohc 20-valve inline-5
Transmissions:	four-speed automatic
Saftey Equipment (standard):	ABS, dual-stage front airbags with passenger deactivation, foldaway outside rear view mirrors
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 4WD Crew Cab SLT Z71 ($30,325)
Standard Equipment:	air conditioning, tilt wheel; cruise control; front bucket seats w/leather seating surfaces; heated seats with 8-way power for driver and 6-way for passenger; electrochomic mirror w/compass and temperature displays; intermittent wipers; AM/FM/CD/MP3 stereo with 6-disc changer; power windows, locks and mirrors; deep tinted glass; floor console and armrest; off-road suspension; skid plates; locking rear differential; fog lamps; aluminum wheels; brushed aluminum side steps
Options As Tested (MSRP):	side-curtain airbags ($395); XM Satellite Radio ($325) includes first three months subscription
Destination Charge:	660
Gas Guzzler Tax:
Price As Tested (MSRP):	31905
Layout:	four-wheel drive
Horsepower (hp @ rpm):	220 @ 5600
Torque (lb.-ft. @ rpm):	225 @ 2800
Transmission:	four-speed automatic
EPA fuel economy, city/hwy:	18/23
Wheelbase:	126.0
Length/width/height:	207.1/67.6/64.8
Track, f/r:	59.6/59.8
Turning circle:	44.3
Seating capacity:	5
Head/hip/leg room, f:	39.3/53.3/44.0
Head/hip/leg room, m:
Head/hip/leg room, r:	38.3/52.9/34.8
Cargo volume:	37.0
Payload:	1343
Towing capacity:	4000
Suspension, f:	independent, upper and lower control arms, torsion bars, anti-roll bar
Suspension, r:	live axle, two-stage multi-leaf semi-elliptic springs
Ground clearance:	8.7
Curb weight:	4093
Tires:	P265/75R15
Brakes, f/r:	disc/drum with ABS
Fuel capacity:	19.6