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GMC Canyon vs. Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD Review

How the GMC Canyon stacks up against the Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD - by Nigel Cooper, Topanga CA

2010 GMC Canyon
Price Range: $16,705 - $29,835
2010 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD
Price Range: $26,595 - $43,405
GMC Canyon vs. Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD Review

Handling
With its tighter turning circle, the Canyon is definitely more maneuverable than the Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD, something to consider if you do a lot of city driving; on the other hand, bear in mind that a vehicle with a tight turning circle may feel a bit twitchy on the highway.

Drivetrain
The Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD's engine is tremendously more sizeable than the GMC Canyon's. Bear in mind that more sizeable engines may use more gasoline than smaller ones. Torque equals pickup, and the Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD will have picked up and gone by the time the GMC finally gets moving. The Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD packs quite a wallop compared to the GMC Canyon with respect to torque, which is the force that lets you accelerate quickly.

Utility
The Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD's more sizeable trunk will accommodate more massive items than the Canyon. The GMC Canyon and the Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD can accommodate the same number of passengers. The Silverado 2500HD is likely a better choice than the GMC Canyon regarding transporting cargo, especially if you often need to carry a lot of stuff or massive pets. Towing is substantially more the Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD's forte than it is the GMC Canyon's.

Comfort
Taller drivers will significantly enjoy the extra head room in the Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD's front cabin compared to the GMC. The Silverado 2500HD provides more head- and leg-room to your passengers than the GMC Canyon does.

Dimensions
The Silverado 2500HD is tremendously more bulky than the GMC Canyon. Your wallet will hurt more every time you fill up the Chevrolet than the GMC Canyon because of its larger tank. The GMC Canyon fits in smaller parking spaces than the Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD. The GMC Canyon's shorter wheelbase may produce a less-settled highway ride but a sprier feel in daily traffic than the Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD.

Cost
The destination charge is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle from its point of origin to the dealer. The GMC Canyon is considerably cheaper to get to the dealership than the Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD. As far as MSRP, the Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD costs tremendously more than the GMC.

Warranty
The Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD and the GMC Canyon have the same basic warranty.

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