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Price Range: $16,705 - $27,075
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Cost
The destination charge is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle from its point of origin to the dealer. It costs approximately the same to get the GMC Canyon to the dealership as the typical truck.
The typical truck doesn't pale in comparison to the GMC Canyon when it comes to fuel economy.
Producing an accurate gas mileage evaluation is so difficult that some think not even the federal government can do it, but it looks as though the Canyon is the winner with respect to fuel economy.
The GMC Canyon is substantially less expensive than the typical truck in terms of MSRP.
Utility
The typical truck is likely a better choice than the GMC Canyon in terms of transporting cargo, especially if you often need to carry a lot of gear or sizeable pets.
The GMC Canyon will most certainly prove more practical than the average truck for those of you with frequent kid-cargo.
The typical truck outpulls the GMC Canyon by a large margin.
Convenience
The GMC Canyon's fuel tank will need to be replenished more often than the unit in the average truck.
Comfort
While the front cabin in the typical truck offers a bit more head room than the GMC Canyon, there really isn't much of a difference.
The ampler interior dimensions of the typical truck make it roomier for your passengers than the Canyon.
Dimensions
The typical truck is considerably heavier than the GMC Canyon.
Your wallet will hurt more every time you fill up the typical truck than the GMC Canyon because of its larger tank.
The GMC Canyon and the typical truck compete for the same parking spaces.
The GMC Canyon's shorter wheelbase may produce a less-settled highway ride but a more maneuverable feel in daily traffic than the typical truck.
Performance
As far as horsepower, the typical truck packs quite a wallop and will knock the Canyon down a few rungs. On the other hand, bear in mind that high horsepower engines often command higher insurance premiums.
Handling
With its tighter turning radius, the Canyon is most certainly more maneuverable than the typical truck, something to consider if you do a lot of city driving; however, bear in mind that a vehicle with a tight turning circle may feel a bit twitchy on the highway.
Drivetrain
The GMC Canyon's engine is tremendously smaller than the average truck's. Keep in mind that a smaller engine usually has to work a little harder; however, smaller engines typically get better gas mileage.
Torque equals pickup, and the average truck will have picked up and gone by the time the GMC Canyon finally gets moving.
Overview
Although the basic warranty that comes with the typical truck is a bit longer than the GMC Canyon's, the difference isn't too significant.
