GMC Canyon Extended Cab - News

First Drive: 2009 Chevy Colorado and 2009 GMC Canyon Automobile Magazine - Feb 05, 2009 It's not offered in the two-door standard-cab models but can be installed in both extended-cab (with jump-seat access provided by rear-hinged half doors)

Never-Ending Love For A Son Truckin Magazine - Jan 17, 2009 This stance was low enough as Eli let the air out of the 'bags and the '98 GMC extended cab was literally on the ground. A different cab was used because

2009 Chevrolet Colorado V8 - Short Take Road Test - Car and Driver Car and Driver, MI - Jan 17, 2009 2009 Chevrolet Colorado V8 - Short Take Road Test Colorados (and GMC Canyons, which also receive the V-8 option for ’09). The throaty 5.3-liter (only available on extended cab and crew cab models,

Your guide for what's new in '09 - GoErie.com GoErie.com, PA - Jan 25, 2009 Your guide for what's new in '09 If there's a Chevy Tahoe, why is there a GMC Yukon? If there's a Chevy Colorado, why is there a GMC Canyon? Aside from keeping the separate dealer networks

First Drive: 2009 Chevy Colorado and 2009 GMC Canyon

05.02.09

Chevy's Colorado and GMC 's Canyon are the Rodney Dangerfields of the mid-size pickup category. During their first five years of existence, they earned all the respect they deserved: nada.

Blame it on birthright. The early twenty-first century liaison between General Motors and Isuzu assigned the Japanese partner to the lead engineering role. Unfortunately, Isuzu's creativity wasn't up to GM's minimum standards, so the design had to be rejiggered, delaying introduction until the 2004 model year and prolonging the lives of the clunky S-10 and Sonoma pickups. To further cripple any chance of success, GM torpedoed the new powertrain roster. While the 2.8-liter DOHC four-cylinder base engine was reasonably competitive, the 3.5-liter in-line five faced enemies armed with six- and eight-cylinder engines.

Power and torque were not the issue. The five, subsequently upped to 3.7 liters, is still available and currently provides a healthy 242 hp and 242 lb-ft of torque. But when bar talk turns to engines, the joke's on any pickup owner who admits he's packing a five-shooter.

Source: Automobile Magazine