The GMC Canyon is a midsize pickup truck built in Wentzville, Missouri.
The powertrain in my test Canyon SLT consists of a Duramax 2.8 L 4-cylinder turbo-diesel (B20 biodiesel capable) engine governed by a Hydra-Matic 6L50 6-speed automatic transmission. The torque converter is equipped with a centrifugal pendulum vibration absorber to reduce powertrain noise and vibration.
The powerplant delivers a maximum of 181 horsepower at 3,400 rpm, and a peak torque of 369 lb-ft at 2,000 rpm, and enables a trailering rating of 7,700 lbs.
The Canyon has a 21 gallon fuel tank, and with a diesel 4WD drivetrain its EPA fuel economy is rated at 20 mpg city, 29 mpg highway, and 23 mpg combined.
Distinct halogen projection-beam headlamps adorn a body sculpted to help fuel efficiency.
