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2016 GMC Canyon
2016 Nissan Frontier

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2016 GMC Canyon
MSRP $22,020 - $40,970
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2016 Nissan Frontier
MSRP $23,298 - $38,498
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Mechanical
Engine
Gas V6 Gas I4 Diesel I4
Regular Unleaded I-4 Regular Unleaded V-6
Displacement
3.6L/217 2.5L/150 2.8L/169
2.5 L/152 4.0 L/241
Fuel System
Direct Injection
Sequential MPI
Horsepower
305 hp @ 6800 rpm 200 hp @ 6300 rpm 181 hp @ 3400 rpm
152 hp @ 5200 rpm 261 hp @ 5600 rpm
Torque
269 ft-lb @ 4000 rpm 191 ft-lb @ 4400 rpm 369 ft-lb @ 2000 rpm
171 ft-lb @ 4400 rpm 281 ft-lb @ 4000 rpm
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
1,588 - 2,268 kg
1,588 - 2,948 kg
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
159 - 227 kg
159 - 295 kg
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
1,588 - 3,493 kg
1,588 - 2,948 kg
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
159 - 349 kg
159 - 295 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
1,588 - 2,948 kg
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
5-Speed Automatic 5-Speed Wide Ratio Automatic 5-Speed Wide Ratio Automatic -inc: shift inter-lock, Hill Descent Control, Hill Start Assist 6-Speed Manual
Fuel
Fuel
Gasoline Diesel Flex Fuel
Gasoline
Fuel Consumption: City
10.8 - 13.6 L/100 km
13.6 - 15.7 L/100 km
Fuel Consumption: Highway
7.7 - 9.9 L/100 km
10.3 - 11.3 L/100 km
Fuel Consumption: City/HWY Combined
7.7 - 13.6 L/100 km
10.3 - 15.7 L/100 km
Fuel Capacity
79.0 L
80.0 L
Safety
Driver Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Passenger Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Front Side Air Bag
Standard
Standard
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
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
Not Available
Standard
Emergency Trunk Release
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Restriction Features
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Assistance
Back-Up Camera
Standard
Standard
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
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
Standard
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
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
Not Available
Standard
MP3 Player
Standard
Standard
Auxiliary Audio Input
Standard
Standard
Hard Disk Drive Media Storage
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Seat Audio Controls
Not Available
Not Available
Steering Wheel-Audio Controls
Standard
Standard
Navigation System
Standard
Standard
Connectivity
Smart Device Integration
Standard
Standard
Apple CarPlay
Standard
Not Available
Android Auto
Not Available
Not Available
WiFi Hotspot
Standard
Not Available
Bluetooth Connection
Standard
Standard
Power Outlet
Not Available
Not Available
Wireless Charging
Not Available
Not Available
Comfort
Air Conditioning
Standard
Standard
Climate Control
Standard
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
Standard
Standard
Seat Memory
Not Available
Not Available
Power Mirror(s)
Standard
Standard
Heated Mirrors
Standard
Standard
Mirror Memory
Not Available
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
Standard
Not Available
Variable Speed Intermittent Wipers
Not Available
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 - 5
4 - 5
Front Head Room
1,052 mm
1,011 mm
Front Leg Room
1,143 mm
1,077 mm
Front Shoulder Room
1,461 mm
1,481 mm
Rear Head Room
932 - 973 mm
973 mm
Rear Leg Room
726 - 909 mm
645 mm
Rear Shoulder Room
1,427 - 1,455 mm
1,394 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
3,200 - 3,553 mm
Length, Overall
N/A
N/A
Width, Max w/o mirrors
1,887 mm
1,849 mm
Height, Overall
1,786 - 1,796 mm
1,745 - 1,877 mm
Min Ground Clearance
N/A
N/A
Base Curb Weight
N/A
N/A
Front Tire Size
P265/70R16 P265/60R18 P255/65R17
P265/70R16 P235/75SR15 P265/70SR16 P265/60SR18 P265/75TR16
Rear Tire Size
P265/70R16 P265/60R18 P255/65R17
P265/70R16 P235/75SR15 P265/70SR16 P265/60SR18 P265/75TR16
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
Standard
Not Available
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