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2016 GMC Canyon
MSRP $22,020 - $40,970
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2012 GMC Canyon
MSRP $24,045 - $36,670
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Mechanical
Engine
Gas V6 Gas I4 Diesel I4
Gas/Ethanol V8 Gas I5 Gas I4
Displacement
3.6L/217 2.5L/150 2.8L/169
5.3L/323 3.7L/226 2.9L/177
Fuel System
Direct Injection
Electronic Fuel Injection
Horsepower
305 hp @ 6800 rpm 200 hp @ 6300 rpm 181 hp @ 3400 rpm
300 hp @ 5200 rpm 242 hp @ 5600 rpm 185 hp @ 5600 rpm
Torque
269 ft-lb @ 4000 rpm 191 ft-lb @ 4400 rpm 369 ft-lb @ 2000 rpm
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
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
1,588 - 2,268 kg
862 - 2,268 kg
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
159 - 227 kg
86 - 227 kg
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
1,588 - 3,493 kg
862 - 2,722 kg
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
159 - 349 kg
129 - 408 kg
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
N/A
N/A
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
N/A
N/A
Maximum Trailering Capacity
1,588 - 3,493 kg
N/A
Steering
Power Steering
Power Steering
Drivetrain
Rear-Wheel Drive Four-Wheel Drive
Rear-Wheel Drive Four-Wheel Drive
Transmission
Transmission, 6-speed automatic (Standard on Crew Cab models.) Transmission, 6-speed automatic Transmission, 6-speed manual (Extended Cab model only. Requires (LCV) 2.5L I4 engine and (GT5) 4.10 rear axle ratio.) Transmission, 6-speed manual
Transmission, 5-speed manual with overdrive Transmission, 5-speed manual with overdrive (REQ: LLV Engine) Transmission, 4-speed automatic with overdrive
Fuel
Fuel
Gasoline Diesel Flex Fuel
Gasoline Flex Fuel
Fuel Consumption: City
10.8 - 13.6 L/100 km
N/A
Fuel Consumption: Highway
7.7 - 9.9 L/100 km
N/A
Fuel Consumption: City/HWY Combined
7.7 - 13.6 L/100 km
N/A
Fuel Capacity
79.0 L
71.9 L
Safety
Driver Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Passenger Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Front Side Air Bag
Standard
Not Available
Rear Side Air Bag
Not Available
Not Available
Front Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Rear Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Knee Air Bag
Not Available
Not Available
Seatbelt Air Bag
Not Available
Not Available
Brake
4 Wheel Disc
Front Disc Rear Drum
Brake ABS System
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Rollover Protection Bars
Not Available
Not Available
Child Safety Locks
Not Available
Standard
Emergency Trunk Release
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Restriction Features
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Assistance
Back-Up Camera
Standard
Not Available
360 Camera
Not Available
Not Available
Brake Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitor
Not Available
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
Standard
Not Available
Lane Keeping Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Cross-Traffic Alert
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Parking Aid
Not Available
Not Available
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
Not Available
Standard
HID headlights
Not Available
Not Available
Headlights-Auto-Leveling
Not Available
Not Available
Night Vision
Not Available
Not Available
Integrated Turn Signal Mirrors
Not Available
Optional
Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror
Standard
Standard
Infotainment
AM/FM Stereo
Standard
Standard
HD Radio
Not Available
Not Available
Satellite Radio
Standard
Standard
CD Player
Not Available
Standard
MP3 Player
Standard
Standard
Auxiliary Audio Input
Standard
Not Available
Hard Disk Drive Media Storage
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Seat Audio Controls
Not Available
Not Available
Steering Wheel-Audio Controls
Standard
Not Available
Navigation System
Standard
Not Available
Connectivity
Smart Device Integration
Standard
Not Available
Apple CarPlay
Standard
Not Available
Android Auto
Not Available
Not Available
WiFi Hotspot
Standard
Not Available
Bluetooth Connection
Standard
Standard
Power Outlet
Not Available
Standard
Wireless Charging
Not Available
Not Available
Comfort
Air Conditioning
Standard
Standard
Climate Control
Standard
Not Available
Multi-Zone Air Conditioning
Not Available
Not Available
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
Standard
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
Standard
Not Available
Seat Memory
Not Available
Not Available
Power Mirror(s)
Standard
Standard
Heated Mirrors
Standard
Not Available
Mirror Memory
Not Available
Optional
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
Standard
Not Available
Variable Speed Intermittent Wipers
Not Available
Standard
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Available
Not Available
Universal Garage Door Opener
Not Available
Not Available
Running Boards/Side Steps
Standard
Standard
Power Retractable Running Boards
Not Available
Not Available
Interior
Passenger Capacity
2 - 5
2 - 6
Front Head Room
1,052 mm
1,006 mm
Front Leg Room
1,143 mm
1,118 mm
Front Shoulder Room
1,461 mm
1,450 mm
Rear Head Room
932 - 973 mm
963 - 973 mm
Rear Leg Room
726 - 909 mm
587 - 884 mm
Rear Shoulder Room
1,427 - 1,455 mm
1,450 - 1,453 mm
Trunk Volume
N/A
N/A
Front Reading Lamps
Standard
Not Available
Rear Reading Lamps
Not Available
Not Available
Exterior
Wheelbase
3,259 - 3,569 mm
2,824 - 3,200 mm
Length, Overall
N/A
N/A
Width, Max w/o mirrors
1,887 mm
1,717 - 1,742 mm
Height, Overall
1,786 - 1,796 mm
1,648 - 1,725 mm
Min Ground Clearance
N/A
N/A
Base Curb Weight
N/A
N/A
Front Tire Size
P265/70R16 P265/60R18 P255/65R17
P235/75R16 P265/65R18 P265/70R17 P235/50R18 P215/70R16 P235/75T16
Rear Tire Size
P265/70R16 P265/60R18 P255/65R17
P235/75R16 P265/65R18 P265/70R17 P235/50R18 P215/70R16 P235/75T16
Sun/Moon Roof
Not Available
Not Available
Luggage Rack
Not Available
Not Available
Stepside Pickup Box
Not Available
Not Available
Bed Liner
Standard
Standard
Canopy
Not Available
Not Available
Pickup Bed Tonneau Cover
Standard
Standard
Security
Security System
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobilizer
Standard
Standard
Wheels-Locks
Standard
Not Available
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