GMC Canyon vs the Competition

Performance & Capabilities

Right out the gate, the GMC Canyon excels, sporting a hard-charging 2.7-liter, in-line, four-cylinder turbo engine capable of producing 310 horsepower and 430 pound-feet of torque. Both the Tacoma and the Ranger may offer comparable 2.4-liter inline-four, 2.3-liter I4, and twin-turbo 2.7-liter V6 engines, respectively, but their power ratings fall behind. The Tacoma produces only 278 horsepower and 317 pound-feet of torque, while the Ranger produces only 400 pound-feet of torque. What's more, the ratings enable the Canyon to tow up to 7,700 pounds, surpassing both the Tacoma and Ranger, which are rated at 6,500 and 7,500 pounds, respectively.

The verdict: the Canyon is arguably the better accelerator, merger, and lane-changer in Green Cove Springs traffic. Plus, it can tow more than both its rivals, making it the right choice for transporting everything from medium-sized travel trailers and pop-up campers to fishing boats and utility equipment out of Palm Coast.

GMC Canyon vs. Ford Ranger

Both the Canyon and the Ranger feature cutting-edge active safety features and driver aids that are sure to appeal to construction supervisors and landscaping company execs navigating traffic around Gainesville. However, the GMC truck's standards are more comprehensive. Its Pro Safety and Safety Plus systems include:

• Automatic emergency brakes
• A following distance indicator
• Forward collision alert
• Front pedestrian and bicyclist braking
• IntelliBeam lighting
• Lane keep assist with lane departure warning
• Rear park assist and cross traffic braking systems
• Blind zone steering assist with trailering

The Ranger features a Ford Co-Pilot360 system with pre-collision assist, which includes automatic emergency braking, plus forward collision warning, lane-keeping and lane departure warning systems, a rearview camera, and auto high-beams. A Blind-Spot Information System (BLIS) with Cross-Traffic Alert is standard only on higher trims or in select packages.

Interior Comfort & Technology

Every GMC Canyon is purpose-built to define luxury driving. The Elevation trim, for instance, features your choice of inviting jet-black cloth or CoreTec seating, heated front upholstery and dual-zone automatic climate control are both available, and rear passengers can manage comfort levels via the rear console HVAC vent. The AT4 trim offers upgrades such as leather-appointed and ventilated front seats, plus eight-way heated power driver seating with power lumbar support. At the same time, the AT4X features a standard heated and ventilated eight-way power driver seat, AT4X-logo stitching, and eye-catching red seat belts. Denali takes the meaning of premium to the top of the line, incorporating a heated steering wheel, a heated and ventilated six-way power front passenger seat, a 6.3-inch head-up display, and a center-console charging pad for wireless devices.