'06 GMC Canyon

The 2006 GMC Canyon is a very attractive and rugged compact pickup truck. This truck comes with a number of great standard features and several different trim and performance packages to suit any driver's needs.

Buyers can pick and choose packages ranging from long beds for increased hauling capability to extended cabs for more passenger or interior cargo space.

The 2006 Canyon is available with either a standard 4-cylinder 175-hp engine or an optional inline 5-cylinder 220-hp engine. Buyers can also choose between an automatic or 5-speed manual transmission.

New for the 2006 GMC Canyon model is the release of the ZQ8 Suspension Package which includes sport suspension. Depending on the needs of the driver, the Canyon also comes with a choice of a capable rear wheel drive or a more durable and powerful 4WD model.

'05 GMC Canyon

The 2005 GMC Canyon light body pickup has not changed much this year.

The Canyon comes in three body styles: the regular cab, extended cab and Crew Cab models. Each comes in a choice of SL or SLE trim packages.

The 4 cylinder or optional 5 cylinder engine come with a choice of manual or automatic transmission and rear wheel or 4 wheel drive with low range gearing.

The regular cab is has a bench seat that will accommodate three people. The extended cab has rear ½ doors and seats five people. The Crew Cab seats six people and has a 5 foot cargo box instead of a 6 foot bed.

Safety features on all models include ABS and optional side curtain airbags for protection in all seating rows. Two wheel drive models include traction control and limited slip differential.

All models come with 15 inch alloy wheels and feature an optional sunroof, leather upholstery, and stereo with a CD/MP3 player. OnStar and satellite radio are other options that are available in the 2005 GMC Canyon.

'07 GMC Canyon

Despite its resemblance with recent models of the Sierra, the 2007 GMC Canyon is in a class of its own. The 2007 make of this compact pickup truck receives an improvement in its powertrain to generate more horsepower than its earlier makes. A chassis cab variant model is also available for the 2007 Canyon.

The standard models (Extended and Regular Cabs) of the 2007 Canyon include a 2.9-liter engine capable of powering up a commendable 185 horsepower with a manual five-speed transmission. The Crew Cab is available with a four-speed automatic transmission and a more powerful 3.7-liter 242-horsepower five-cylinder engine.

The new engines in the 2007 GMC Canyon provide top-notch performance on highways with the stiff suspension. The two-wheel drive version, with a highway mileage of 26mpg, is more economical in terms of fuel than the four-wheel drive version. Consumers have praised this truck for its comfortable interiors and smooth shifting in either of the transmission systems.