GMC Canyon vs GMC Sonoma
Overview | |
MSRP$36,900 | MSRP$25,630 |
Average price$37,166 | Average price |
Listings782 | Listings1 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews7.3 out of 10 | Expert reviews |
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Reviews Summary2023 marks the third generation of GMC's midsize pickup truck. The first-generation Canyon arrived for the 2004 model year as a replacement for the compact GMC Sonoma, and after a short hiatus a second-generation Canyon was introduced as a 2015 model. Throughout, the Canyon has been a twin of the Chevrolet Colorado, with only a few differences to distinguish the ostensibly upscale GMC from its working-class sibling. That changes for 2023. The new Canyon is once again based on the Colorado, sharing the Chevy's body-on-frame platform, powertrain, and tech features. This time around, though, the Canyon is further distinguished from the Colorado by skipping some of the Chevy's entry-level features. That will raise the out-the-door price of a 2023 Canyon, but it's in keeping with the truck's positioning above the Colorado. The Canyon is once again available in the base Elevation, luxury Denali, and off-road-oriented AT4 grades familiar to owners of the outgoing model. For 2023, GMC also adds a Canyon AT4X model that dials up the off-road capability. We drove it, as well as the Elevation and AT4 models, to see if this redesign is really an improvement. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine2.7L 310 hp I4 | Engine4.3L 190 hp V6 |
Drive Train4X2 | Drive Train4WD |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower310 hp @ 5600 rpm | Horsepower190 hp @ 4400 rpm |
MPG City18 | MPG City14 |
MPG Highway23 | MPG Highway18 |
Engine | |
Engine Name2.7L 310 hp I4 | Engine Name4.3L 190 hp V6 |
Torque430 lb-ft @ 1500 rpm | Torque250 lb-ft @ 2800 rpm |
Horsepower310 hp @ 5600 rpm | Horsepower190 hp @ 4400 rpm |
Drivetrain4X2 | Drivetrain4WD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City18 | MPG City14 |
MPG Highway23 | MPG Highway18 |
Interior | |
Leather Seats | Leather SeatsOptional |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Key Features | |
Navigation SystemStandard | Navigation System |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall4 | Front Crash Overall |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Bed Length61.7 in | Bed Length55.2 in |
Curb Weight4430 lbs | Curb Weight4083 lbs |
Height79.8 in | Height63.4 in |
Length213.2 in | Length205.3 in |
Width84.4 in | Width67.8 in |
Wheelbase131.0 in | Wheelbase122.9 in |
Maximum Payload1640 lbs | Maximum Payload1067 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Standard Payload | Standard Payload1067 lbs |
Maximum Towing Capacity7700 lbs | Maximum Towing Capacity5200 lbs |
Standard Towing Capacity3500 lbs | Standard Towing Capacity5200 lbs |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $36,900 | $25,630 |
Average price | $37,166 | |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | 4.2 | 4.0 |
Expert reviews | 7.3 out of 10Read full review | |
Pros & cons | Pros
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Summary | 2023 marks the third generation of GMC's midsize pickup truck. The first-generation Canyon arrived for the 2004 model year as a replacement for the compact GMC Sonoma, and after a short hiatus a second-generation Canyon was introduced as a 2015 model. Throughout, the Canyon has been a twin of the Chevrolet Colorado, with only a few differences to distinguish the ostensibly upscale GMC from its working-class sibling. That changes for 2023. The new Canyon is once again based on the Colorado, sharing the Chevy's body-on-frame platform, powertrain, and tech features. This time around, though, the Canyon is further distinguished from the Colorado by skipping some of the Chevy's entry-level features. That will raise the out-the-door price of a 2023 Canyon, but it's in keeping with the truck's positioning above the Colorado. The Canyon is once again available in the base Elevation, luxury Denali, and off-road-oriented AT4 grades familiar to owners of the outgoing model. For 2023, GMC also adds a Canyon AT4X model that dials up the off-road capability. We drove it, as well as the Elevation and AT4 models, to see if this redesign is really an improvement. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 2.7L 310 hp I4 | 4.3L 190 hp V6 |
Drive Train | 4X2 | 4WD |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Horsepower | 310 hp @ 5600 rpm | 190 hp @ 4400 rpm |
MPG City | 18 | 14 |
MPG Highway | 23 | 18 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 2.7L 310 hp I4 | 4.3L 190 hp V6 |
Torque | 430 lb-ft @ 1500 rpm | 250 lb-ft @ 2800 rpm |
Horsepower | 310 hp @ 5600 rpm | 190 hp @ 4400 rpm |
Drivetrain | 4X2 | 4WD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 18 | 14 |
MPG Highway | 23 | 18 |
Interior | ||
Leather Seats | Optional | |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Key Features | ||
Navigation System | Standard | |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 4 | |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Bed Length | 61.7 in | 55.2 in |
Curb Weight | 4430 lbs | 4083 lbs |
Height | 79.8 in | 63.4 in |
Length | 213.2 in | 205.3 in |
Width | 84.4 in | 67.8 in |
Wheelbase | 131.0 in | 122.9 in |
Maximum Payload | 1640 lbs | 1067 lbs |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
Standard Payload | 1067 lbs | |
Maximum Towing Capacity | 7700 lbs | 5200 lbs |
Standard Towing Capacity | 3500 lbs | 5200 lbs |
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