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2012 GMC Canyon
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2012 GMC Canyon
MSRP $24,045 - $36,670
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2013 Nissan Frontier
MSRP $20,898 - $37,398
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Mechanical
Engine
Gas/Ethanol V8 Gas I5 Gas I4
Gas V6 Gas I4
Displacement
5.3L/323 3.7L/226 2.9L/177
4.0L/- TBD - 2.5L/- TBD -
Fuel System
Electronic Fuel Injection
SMPI
Horsepower
300 hp @ 5200 rpm 242 hp @ 5600 rpm 185 hp @ 5600 rpm
261 hp @ 5600 rpm 152 hp @ 5200 rpm
Torque
320 ft-lb @ 3600 rpm 242 ft-lb @ 4600 rpm 190 ft-lb @ 2800 rpm 300 ft-lb @ 5200 rpm 242 ft-lb @ 5600 rpm
281 ft-lb @ 4000 rpm 172 ft-lb @ 4400 rpm
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
862 - 2,268 kg
1,588 - 2,948 kg
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
86 - 227 kg
159 - 295 kg
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
862 - 2,722 kg
N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
129 - 408 kg
N/A
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
N/A
N/A
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
N/A
N/A
Maximum Trailering Capacity
N/A
N/A
Steering
Power Steering
Power Steering
Drivetrain
Rear-Wheel Drive Four-Wheel Drive
Rear-Wheel Drive Four-Wheel Drive
Transmission
Transmission, 5-speed manual with overdrive Transmission, 5-speed manual with overdrive (REQ: LLV Engine) Transmission, 4-speed automatic with overdrive
5-speed automatic transmission w/OD 5-speed wide ratio automatic transmission w/OD 5-speed manual transmission w/OD 6-speed manual transmission w/OD
Fuel
Fuel
Gasoline Flex Fuel
Gasoline
Fuel Consumption: City
N/A
10.7 - 14.9 L/100 km
Fuel Consumption: Highway
N/A
8.7 - 10.4 L/100 km
Fuel Consumption: City/HWY Combined
N/A
8.7 - 14.9 L/100 km
Fuel Capacity
71.9 L
80.0 L
Safety
Driver Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Passenger Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Front Side Air Bag
Not Available
Standard
Rear Side Air Bag
Not Available
Not Available
Front Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Rear Head Air Bag
Standard
Not Available
Knee Air Bag
Not Available
Not Available
Seatbelt Air Bag
Not Available
Not Available
Brake
Front Disc Rear Drum
4 Wheel Disc
Brake ABS System
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Rollover Protection Bars
Not Available
Not Available
Child Safety Locks
Standard
Standard
Emergency Trunk Release
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Restriction Features
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Assistance
Back-Up Camera
Not Available
Standard
360 Camera
Not Available
Not Available
Brake Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitor
Not Available
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
Not Available
Not Available
Lane Keeping Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Cross-Traffic Alert
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Parking Aid
Not Available
Standard
Automatic Parking
Not Available
Not Available
Tire Pressure Monitor
Standard
Standard
Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Not Available
Heads-Up Display
Not Available
Not Available
Lighting
Daytime Running Lights
Not Available
Not Available
Automatic Headlights
Standard
Standard
HID headlights
Not Available
Not Available
Headlights-Auto-Leveling
Not Available
Not Available
Night Vision
Not Available
Not Available
Integrated Turn Signal Mirrors
Optional
Not Available
Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror
Standard
Standard
Infotainment
AM/FM Stereo
Standard
Standard
HD Radio
Not Available
Not Available
Satellite Radio
Standard
Standard
CD Player
Standard
Standard
MP3 Player
Standard
Standard
Auxiliary Audio Input
Not Available
Standard
Hard Disk Drive Media Storage
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Seat Audio Controls
Not Available
Not Available
Steering Wheel-Audio Controls
Not Available
Standard
Navigation System
Not Available
Standard
Connectivity
Smart Device Integration
Not Available
Not Available
Apple CarPlay
Not Available
Not Available
Android Auto
Not Available
Not Available
WiFi Hotspot
Not Available
Not Available
Bluetooth Connection
Standard
Standard
Power Outlet
Standard
Standard
Wireless Charging
Not Available
Not Available
Comfort
Air Conditioning
Standard
Standard
Climate Control
Not Available
Standard
Multi-Zone Air Conditioning
Not Available
Standard
Rear Air Conditioning
Not Available
Not Available
Heated Front Seat(s)
Standard
Standard
Heated Rear Seat(s)
Not Available
Not Available
Cooled Front Seat(s)
Not Available
Not Available
Cooled Rear Seat(s)
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Adjustable Lumbar
Standard
Standard
Passenger Adjustable Lumbar
Standard
Not Available
Seat-Massage
Not Available
Not Available
Heated Steering Wheel
Not Available
Not Available
Convenience
Power Windows
Standard
Standard
Power Door Locks
Standard
Standard
Keyless Entry
Standard
Standard
Keyless Start
Not Available
Not Available
Power Driver Seat
Standard
Standard
Power Passenger Seat
Not Available
Standard
Seat Memory
Not Available
Not Available
Power Mirror(s)
Standard
Standard
Heated Mirrors
Not Available
Standard
Mirror Memory
Optional
Not Available
Power Folding Mirrors
Not Available
Not Available
Power Liftgate
Not Available
Not Available
Hands-Free Liftgate
Not Available
Not Available
Remote Trunk Release
Not Available
Not Available
Remote Engine Start
Not Available
Not Available
Variable Speed Intermittent Wipers
Standard
Standard
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Available
Not Available
Universal Garage Door Opener
Not Available
Standard
Running Boards/Side Steps
Standard
Standard
Power Retractable Running Boards
Not Available
Not Available
Interior
Passenger Capacity
2 - 6
4 - 5
Front Head Room
1,006 mm
1,008 - 1,016 mm
Front Leg Room
1,118 mm
1,077 mm
Front Shoulder Room
1,450 mm
1,481 mm
Rear Head Room
963 - 973 mm
973 - 983 mm
Rear Leg Room
587 - 884 mm
645 - 853 mm
Rear Shoulder Room
1,450 - 1,453 mm
1,394 - 1,481 mm
Trunk Volume
N/A
N/A
Front Reading Lamps
Not Available
Standard
Rear Reading Lamps
Not Available
Not Available
Exterior
Wheelbase
2,824 - 3,200 mm
3,200 - 3,553 mm
Length, Overall
N/A
N/A
Width, Max w/o mirrors
1,717 - 1,742 mm
1,849 mm
Height, Overall
1,648 - 1,725 mm
1,745 - 1,880 mm
Min Ground Clearance
N/A
N/A
Base Curb Weight
N/A
N/A
Front Tire Size
P235/75R16 P265/65R18 P265/70R17 P235/50R18 P215/70R16 P235/75T16
P265/70R16 P235/75R15 P265/60R18 P26570R16 P265/75R16
Rear Tire Size
P235/75R16 P265/65R18 P265/70R17 P235/50R18 P215/70R16 P235/75T16
P265/70R16 P235/75R15 P265/60R18 P26570R16 P265/75R16
Sun/Moon Roof
Not Available
Standard
Luggage Rack
Not Available
Standard
Stepside Pickup Box
Not Available
Not Available
Bed Liner
Standard
Standard
Canopy
Not Available
Not Available
Pickup Bed Tonneau Cover
Standard
Not Available
Security
Security System
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobilizer
Standard
Standard
Wheels-Locks
Not Available
Not Available
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