2016 GMC Canyon: Duramax diesel debuts - Kelley Blue Book
Following Chevy's announcement regarding optional diesel power for its 2016 Colorado midsize pickup , GMC said its 2016 Canyon also will be available with the same new 2. 8-liter/4-cylinder Duramax turbodiesel to complement its existing 4-cylinder... The Duramax engine will be offered on 2016 Canyon SLE and SLT Crew Cab models with rear-drive or GMC's AutoTrac automatic 4WD. Stepping up to what's projected to be the most fuel-efficient Canyon variant will exact a $3,730 price premium over a... Part of the Duramax package is GM's "smart" diesel exhaust brake system that improves control and helps reduce brake wear on steep grades plus a new and exclusive integrated trailer brake controller. Maximum trailer loads rise to 7,700 pounds on rear-drive Canyons and 7,600 on 4WD models compared to the 7,000-pound stat for a V6 while GVWR numbers rise by 300 pounds on both variants, to 6,000 and 6,200 pounds, respectively. Also: Kelley Blue Book Best Buy Awards of 2015. Like all 2016 Canyon models, Duramax-equipped versions will benefit from enhancements to the GMC IntelliLink infotainment system that will now offer Apple CarPlay capability. The 2016 GMC Canyon with Duramax option will arrive in showrooms this fall. Source: www.kbb.com
