Canyon, the new midsize pickup truck from GMC, is available in three body styles, including Crew Cab, Extended Cab and Regular Cab models. It also comes in two-wheel-drive Crew Cab and High-Stance off-road models. All models offer the option of either two- or four-wheel drive.

Canyon has two new inline engines: The Vortec 2800 inline four-cylinder that delivers 175 horsepower and 185 lb.-ft. of torque; and the optional Vortec 3500 inline five-cylinder, first application of a five-cylinder engine in a consumer pickup, that generates 220 horsepower and 225 lb.-ft. of torque. Both engines feature electronic throttle control, variable valve timing and coil-on-plug ignition.

The Canyon has an all-new five-speed manual transmission; a new transfer case for four-wheel-drive models; and a fou-speed Hydra-Matic 4L60-E automatic transmission. The Regular Cab model features 60/40 bench seats, in cloth, with optional reclining bucket seats (standard on SLE). The four-door Extended-Cab model comes with two forward-facing rear seats with under-seat storage and a flat-load floor.

SPECIFICATIONS

VEHICLE TYPE……………..2WD pickup

POWERPLANT……………….3.5L I5

OUTPUT…………………..220 horsepower, 225 torque

EPA MILEAGE RATING………..18 mpg city, 23 mpg highway

MSRP…………………….$17,530