ROAD TEST: GMC Canyon - making more out of a mid-size truck - durhamregion.com
The 2015 GMC Canyon, a mid-size pickup with a smaller footprint than full-size trucks, seen here in SLE 4WD Extended Cab configuration, dressed in Quicksilver Metallic and with the optional All Terrain package that compliments the colour nicely... SIDEBAR THE HIGHS AND LOWS OF THE GMC CANYON. A combination of finesse and muscle - the Canyon offers real truck payload potential in a more urban-adaptable package with a smaller mid-size footprint. While some manufacturers - notably Ford and Dodge - have given up on smaller trucks, GM sees some segment potential. OK, a slight misquote from “Field of Dreams” but it captures the faith still held by a few stalwarts in the compact/mid-size truck segment. Ford and Dodge threw in the towel on smaller trucks, dropping the Ranger and Dakota lineups, arguing that customers have enough choices to reap the benefits of full-size utility, moderate pricing and modern fuel efficiency from within their wide... Tested here we have the GMC Canyon, emphasizing bling as well as brawn, with standard alloy wheels and extensive chrome brightwork on the big GMC grille, as opposed to the more muscular, body-coloured. Source: www.durhamregion.com
