2010 GMC Canyon 4WD Review

More than a dozen trims of the 2010 GMC Canyon 4WD are available to meet your customization desires. Loads of options are presented for powertrain, suspension system and body style configurations. MSRP's begin at just $16,985 and increase up to $29,835. The Canyon blends practicality, versatility, power and toughness to create a solid work truck that is completely comfortable showing off its sharp looks on the downtown strip. New for this year, it features standard curtain airbags on all models and Flex-Fuel capability on the available 5.3L V8 engine option.

The 2010 Canyon GMC comes to you in either 2-wheel or 4-wheel drive configurations. 3 body styles are available: regular, extended and crew. The stock factory engine is a 2.9L 185hp (@ 5600 RPM) 190 lb-ft (@ 2800 RPM) I4 that works with a choice between a 5-speed manual or 4-speed automatic gearbox. Move up in power to the 3.7L 242hp (@ 5600 RPM) 242 lb-ft (@ 4600 RPM) 5-cylinder engine mated to a 4-speed automatic. And of course, you can generate mad power with the beefy 5.3L 300hp Flex-Fuel V8, also sending its strength through the 4-speed auto tranny. GMC proudly boasts about the unsurpassed level of 4-cylinder torque the Canyon produces.

GMC's Canyon 4WD for 2010 also is available with 2 of the most effective suspension systems on the planet: the tough standard Z85 and the amazing Off-Road Z71. Enjoy other key Canyon features including:

• Eaton Auto Locking Rear Differential;
• A complete array of OnStar services;
• Standard Head Curtain Side Airbags;
• Plywood-divided 2-tiered bed for stable, innovative loading;
• 100,000 mile/five year Powertrain warranty;
• Roadside Assistance including courtesy transportation;

Get in on the GMC Summer Event and save big on the GMC Canyon 4WD 2010! 0% APR for 60 months, $2500 cash back and other enticing financing incentives are in effect now. When fitted with the appropriate powertrain configuration, the Canyon is EPA-estimated to deliver 18/25 mpg city/highway. A full 19-gallon fuel tank will allow you to travel well over 400 miles on the highways. Depending upon the exact Canyon you order, you'll be able to tow between 1900 and 5500 pounds and enjoy an additional payload capacity ranging between 1250 and 1422 pounds. Trim dependent exterior dimensions and stats are:

• 192.4 to 207.1 inches in length;
• 67.6 to 68.6 inches in width;
• 64.9 to 67.9 inches in height;
• 111.3 to 126 inch wheelbase;
• 5 inches of ground clearance;
• 3337 to 4081-pound curb weight;

The 2010 GMC Canyon 4WD has also earned double 5-star crash test safety ratings from the NHTSA. Trim dependent standard seating ranges from three to six adults.