The 2008 GMC Canyon 4WD pickup truck comes in your choice of 24 different trims. Regular, extended and crew cab designs offer smooth-riding transportation for everyone in the family or on your work crew. These trucks were designed to do what people use mid-sized pickups for: carrying passengers and occasionally transporting heavy loads in their beds. You'll have no problems getting your ATVs, motorcycles and watercraft to your fun spots in one of these new GMCs.

Regardless of the trim that you choose, the ride is smooth. These Canyons feels solid and lack rattles shakes and strange noises. You'll have a blast driving them off-road too! Their optional 4WD systems work consistently and durably. You can switch into 4WD high gear on the move, but need to stop and be in neutral for the low gear switch.

The 2008 Canyons are designed with a respectable number of safety features including standard anti-lock brakes, as is its competitor, the Dodge Dakota. When you have to slam on the brakes, there is a modulator which allows the wheels to continue to spin somewhat, making it possible to continue steering during the stop. Your family's safety is further enhanced by front airbags on both the driver and passenger sides. In addition, there are seatbelt pretensioners that automatically sense collision conditions and adjust your belts for optimal safety.

There's an awesome theft deterrent system as well on these GMC Canyons. If the key from the manufacturer is not used to attempt to start the engine, there is an automatic disabler that will not allow ignition. The NHTSA crash test ratings for the Canyon ranked 4 out of 5 stars of safety for both driver and passenger front crashes. Fuel efficiency isn't stellar, but definitely stands up to its competitors offering you 18 miles per gallon of fuel while cruising the cities and 21 on the highways. There's plenty of roominess in the Canyons as well. They feel almost like riding in a full-sized truck.

With 24 trims to choose from, you can custom order just the look and style of the GMC Canyon that you dream up. Somewhere in those trims is the Canyon that has every spec and detail that is on your list. From work trucks with no-foul interiors to luxurious family models with plush carpeting and classy leather, they are all represented.

The Canyon, along with every competitor that it has in its class, offers a 36 month/ 36,000 mile basic warranty. It also offers the strongest engine in the class: a 2.9L 185hp I4. The transmission is a 5-speed manual overdrive and delivers plenty of high-revving torque. Overall, the 2008 GMC Canyon 4WD is a roomy, comfortable, solid-running, heavy-hauling and tough truck designed for safety and dependability. Consumer ratings are high and the experts agree with them.