In 2011, the GMC Canyon compact truck is available with two or four wheel drive in three body styles: regular cab, extended and crew cab. Crew cabins are equipped with a cargo box 5 feet, while the other is equipped with a bed Canyons of 6 feet. There are three main trim levels to choose from - Work Truck, SLE and SLT - with allocations slightly different equipment depending on the style of the body.
The truck cab work comes standard with steel wheels 16 inches, bed linen, a 60/40 split front bench seat, air conditioning, cruise control, six months without instructions from OnStar and connections, connectivity Bluetooth and satellite radio. The model Cab SLE adds alloy wheels, fog lights, chrome interior trim and an upgraded radio with CD player, but the power of accessories to add extra costs. The SLE Extended Cab boasts full power accessories and keyless entry. The Extended Cab SLT adds chrome wheels, a leather-trimmed seats, heated indoor power front bucket, while the SLT Crew Cab comes with these features and a heavy suspension.
The truck cab work comes standard with steel wheels 16 inches, bed linen, a 60/40 split front bench seat, air conditioning, cruise control, six months without instructions from OnStar and connections, connectivity Bluetooth and satellite radio. The model Cab SLE adds alloy wheels, fog lights, chrome interior trim and an upgraded radio with CD player, but the power of accessories to add extra costs. The SLE Extended Cab boasts full power accessories and keyless entry. The Extended Cab SLT adds chrome wheels, a leather-trimmed seats, heated indoor power front bucket, while the SLT Crew Cab comes with these features and a heavy suspension.
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| 2011 GMC Canyon Crew Cab |
Available on SLE and SLT package is the Z71 off-road suspension (including the large wheels and tires, skid plates and a locking rear differential on 4WD models) and ZQ8 suspension sports package (including a lowered suspension, steering faster and 18 - inch wheels with performance tires). Other options on various models include 17 - and 18-inch wheels, remote keyless entry, fog lights, automatic dimming mirror again, running boards, front bucket seats and a six-CD changer.
Engines and performance
Three different engines offered 2011 GMC Canyon, as a line-4, inline-5 and V8.
The standard 2.9-liter four-cylinder makes 185 horsepower and 190 lb-ft of torque, and an optional 3.7-liter inline-5 242 hp and 242 lb-ft of torque. The 5.3-liter V8 (only available on Extended Cabs and Crew Cab) provides 300 hp and 320 lb-ft of torque. The work truck and SLE models come standard with the 2.9 liter engine, but can be equipped with the 3.7-liter engine. The 3.7 is standard on SLT and SLE and SLT trims can be equipped with a V8.
The 2.9-liter four, mated to a five-speed manual transmission as standard, except in the crew cabin comes only with a four-speed automatic transmission. All Canyons manual shift are eligible for an upgrade for the automatic and the two larger engines are automatic only. Rear-wheel drive is standard, while available all-wheel drive has an offset on the fly transfer case with two-speed push buttons and a rear differential lock as an option.
Estimates of fuel economy are beginning to an impressive 18 mpg highway mpg and 20 mpg city/24 combined 2WD models with 2.9 liter engine, by the time you reach the top of the line cabin crew to V8 engine, but those numbers fell to 14/19/16.
Engines and performance
Three different engines offered 2011 GMC Canyon, as a line-4, inline-5 and V8.
The standard 2.9-liter four-cylinder makes 185 horsepower and 190 lb-ft of torque, and an optional 3.7-liter inline-5 242 hp and 242 lb-ft of torque. The 5.3-liter V8 (only available on Extended Cabs and Crew Cab) provides 300 hp and 320 lb-ft of torque. The work truck and SLE models come standard with the 2.9 liter engine, but can be equipped with the 3.7-liter engine. The 3.7 is standard on SLT and SLE and SLT trims can be equipped with a V8.
The 2.9-liter four, mated to a five-speed manual transmission as standard, except in the crew cabin comes only with a four-speed automatic transmission. All Canyons manual shift are eligible for an upgrade for the automatic and the two larger engines are automatic only. Rear-wheel drive is standard, while available all-wheel drive has an offset on the fly transfer case with two-speed push buttons and a rear differential lock as an option.
Estimates of fuel economy are beginning to an impressive 18 mpg highway mpg and 20 mpg city/24 combined 2WD models with 2.9 liter engine, by the time you reach the top of the line cabin crew to V8 engine, but those numbers fell to 14/19/16.
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| 2011 GMC Canyon Crew Cab |
Security
For 2011 GMC Canyon comes standard with OnStar emergency communications system, antilock brakes, stability control, traction control and curtain airbags.
GMC Canyon have not been evaluated by the new government, more grueling 2011 crash test procedures. Last Year crew cab scored five stars for perfect protection of the driver and front passenger in frontal collisions, three stars for front impacts and five stars for rear impact. Styles long and regular cab got four stars for driver and front passenger in frontal impacts and four stars for front impacts.
At the Insurance Institute for Road Safety frontal-offset crash testing, extended Cab Canyon with the highest rating of "good", while the cabin crew was rated "acceptable" (second highest of four). However, the agency's side impact test, Crew Cab has received the lowest rating of "poor".
For 2011 GMC Canyon comes standard with OnStar emergency communications system, antilock brakes, stability control, traction control and curtain airbags.
GMC Canyon have not been evaluated by the new government, more grueling 2011 crash test procedures. Last Year crew cab scored five stars for perfect protection of the driver and front passenger in frontal collisions, three stars for front impacts and five stars for rear impact. Styles long and regular cab got four stars for driver and front passenger in frontal impacts and four stars for front impacts.
At the Insurance Institute for Road Safety frontal-offset crash testing, extended Cab Canyon with the highest rating of "good", while the cabin crew was rated "acceptable" (second highest of four). However, the agency's side impact test, Crew Cab has received the lowest rating of "poor".
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| 2011 GMC Canyon Crew Cab interior |
Interior Design and Special Features
While competitors have evolved over the years with higher levels of luxury and refinement, GMC Canyon is let down by sections, materials and poor design of the seats. But Canyon deserves high marks for its simple layout and straightforward operating controls and gauges. Curb weight is slightly pinched on extended cab models and the cabin crew, while the entrance and exit for rear passengers can be a bit challenging because of rather small rear door openings. The rear cargo boxes feature Canyon at two levels of loading, and removable double-position tailgate can be secured partially open to supporting the position of the 4-by-8 sheets of wood on top of its wheel arches .
Driving Impressions
2011 GMC Canyon cabin is relatively quiet in the city, although wind noise around doors will stand up at highway speeds. Four and five sources of energy are fairly smooth, but the performance lags behind major competitors V6 Canyon. Available in four-speed automatic gear does not offer as much as its competitors, but at least the changes are smooth and at the right time.
For those looking for a lot of power and towing capacity, of course, you want to determine the V8 5.3-liter that puts at the disposal Canyon in the same range of muscular V8 powered Dodge Dakota competitor. Canyon in the standard suspension is tuned for a soft and comfortable to ride on the sidewalk, when the available Z71 Off-Road suspension to improve off-road at the expense of compliance. ZQ8 sport suspension provides a much sharper response curve.
While competitors have evolved over the years with higher levels of luxury and refinement, GMC Canyon is let down by sections, materials and poor design of the seats. But Canyon deserves high marks for its simple layout and straightforward operating controls and gauges. Curb weight is slightly pinched on extended cab models and the cabin crew, while the entrance and exit for rear passengers can be a bit challenging because of rather small rear door openings. The rear cargo boxes feature Canyon at two levels of loading, and removable double-position tailgate can be secured partially open to supporting the position of the 4-by-8 sheets of wood on top of its wheel arches .
Driving Impressions
2011 GMC Canyon cabin is relatively quiet in the city, although wind noise around doors will stand up at highway speeds. Four and five sources of energy are fairly smooth, but the performance lags behind major competitors V6 Canyon. Available in four-speed automatic gear does not offer as much as its competitors, but at least the changes are smooth and at the right time.
For those looking for a lot of power and towing capacity, of course, you want to determine the V8 5.3-liter that puts at the disposal Canyon in the same range of muscular V8 powered Dodge Dakota competitor. Canyon in the standard suspension is tuned for a soft and comfortable to ride on the sidewalk, when the available Z71 Off-Road suspension to improve off-road at the expense of compliance. ZQ8 sport suspension provides a much sharper response curve.