2015 GMC Canyon - Car and Driver (blog)
The Canyon is the upscale twin to the Chevy Colorado. Extended- and crew-cab styles as well as five- and six-foot beds are available. so is a six-speed manual for base models while the rest get a six-speed automatic. Instrumented Test – 2015 GMC Canyon V-6 4x4 Crew Cab Power Options There are currently two Canyon engine options. The standard is a 2. 5-liter four with 200 horsepower and 191 lb-ft of torque, while the step-up engine is a 3. 6-liter V-6 making 305 horsepower and 269 lb-ft. A six-speed manual can be had with rear-wheel-drive 2. 5 models, but everything else, including our V-6 truck, uses a six-speed automatic. A turbo-diesel six option is on the horizon but not until model year 2016. As you’d expect, the four gets better EPA ratings—19 mpg city and 25 highway with 4WD, while a 4WD V-6 like our example is rated at 17/24. (We logged 17 mpg without pushing... ) But the six-cylinder is the only choice for owners planning to exploit the Canyon’s 7000-pound towing capability, and it’s also a better choice for getting across the intersection when the light turns green. The six-speed automatic is nicely programmed for up- and downshifts in full auto mode, with no unwarranted hunting and prompt kickdown when the driver tramps on the accelerator pedal. Source: www.caranddriver.com
