The all-new GMC Canyon doesn’t treat its cabin as an afterthought, so this midsize pickup truck’s well-appointed interior showcases opulence with upscale, durable materials. And there’s no shortchange on the utility aspect, thanks to four permanent and 13 reconfigurable tie-down bed locations. The test driven 4WD Canyon SLT Extended Cab’s standard feature list includes driver and front passenger illuminated visor mirrors, rear window defroster, heated power side mirrors, rear vision camera, and the CornerStep rear bumper. Canyon is available in 2WD and 4WD. The 128.3-inch wheelbase extended cab is fitted with a 6-foot-2 bed. The crew cab version is available in the same wheelbase with a 5-foot-2 inch bed, or a 140.5-inch wheelbase with a 6- foot-2-inch bed.

Canyon is powered by either a 2.5-liter 4-cylinder (producing 200 horsepower at 6300 rpm and 191 pounds-feet of torque at 4400 rpm), or a 3.6-liter V6 engine (releasing 305 horsepower at 6800 rpm and 269 pounds-feet of torque at 4000 rpm). Engines mate to either an Eaton 6-speed manual or Hydra-Matic 6-speed automatic transmission. GMC Canyon’s safety attributes include six airbags, available forward collision alert, and lane departure warning. The tested truck excelled with a quiet ride and responsive handling, complimented by a 4-way power adjust driver’s seat with power lumbar support. MSRP of the Canyon Extended Cab SLT with 4WD is $33,855. The truck collects estimated fuel economy mpg of 19 city/25 highway.