The GMC Canyon has been in the automobile world since the year 2004. It arrived at the auto scene with its relative the Chevrolet Colorado. The GMC is a truck and actually are produced and manufactured in Thailand.
When the GMC Canyon first arrived on the scene in 2004, it was a pretty impressive truck. It held plenty of power along with a very spacious interior that had the consumers and aficionados flocking to see what the truck was all about. It also was functional for it could transport not only people but cargo as well.
There are two engine choices for this vehicle. There is the standard 2.8 liter Vortec engine with four inline cylinders. This engine could produce some 175 units of power as well as 185 pound feet of torque. As per the optional engine, it is the 3.5 liter Vortec engine with five inline cylinders. This is the first engine with five cylinders to be used in consumer pickups. It has the capacity to produce 220 horsepower as well as 225 pound feet of torque. Both of these engines are very much capable of powering the GMC Canyon. Also, both come with electronic throttle control, variable valve timing, as well as coil on plug ignition. For a smooth and even ride, the GMC Canyon has an all-new five speed manual transmission.
This truck actually comes available in two wheel drive or in four wheel drive. It has been manufactured and made available in three body styles that comprise of the crew cab, the extended cab, and the regular cab. All of these body styles hold the four wheel anti lock brake system, or ABS, with tandem power brake boosters, dual-piston disc front brakes with audible wear sensors. Standard for this vehicle are fifteen inch aluminum wheels and tires.
If a person goes inside the cabin of the GMC Canyon and gets a feel of the interior, one would feel supreme comfort. The 60/40 bench seats are in cloth or vinyl and there are also reclining bucket seats if you opt for those. Behind the driver's seat, one would find a driver information center with system readouts. The GMC Canyon also has an electrochromic rearview mirror with compass and outside temperature gauge. There are optional heated leather bucket seats. An AM/FM stereo with an optional in-dash six CD changer could be added, as well as an optional OnStar system and XM Satellite radio.
As per safety, the GMC Canyon also has safety features in stock. The list includes driver and front passenger dual stage front air bags, head curtain side air bags, passenger side air bag, reinforced safety cage and side guard door beams for added safety, high-intensity halogen headlamps, fog lamps, an all steel body, three point lap shoulder belts in all three seating positions, as well as the LATCH system for kids' safety.
