Make Way for the GMC Canyon

The GMC Canyon is a compact pickup. This vehicle shares its basic design and powertrain with the Chevrolet Colorado. Offered in three body styles, the GMC Canyon is a pickup to consider. This vehicle looks impressive. It also brags about a lot of power as well as a spacious interior. The cargo space is also very accommodating.

The body styles comprise of the regular cab body style, the extended cab body style, and the Crew cab body style. For regular cabs, the maximum capacity of passengers it can take in its cabin is three. The extended cab has a rear hinged back door and has the capacity to take in a maximum passenger capacity of five due to two rear jump seats. As per the Crew cab, this body style holds four doors and has a maximum capacity of welcoming in six people because of its folding rear bench. The GMC Canyon is very much suited for personal use as well as light duty use. Even if it is a pickup it probably would not be able to work well for commercial use, heavy hauling, as well as for towing functions.

The GMC Canyon has a couple of engine choices for interested parties. There is the standard 2.9 liter Vortec inline engine which has four cylinders. This engine can produce some 175 horsepower and 185 pound feet of torque. The optional 3.5 liter Vortec engine has five cylinders and it can make 200 units of horsepower and 225 pound feet of torque. Both of these engines come with an electronic throttle control, variable valve timing, and coil on plug ignition. The vehicle also comes with an all new five speed manual transmission system.

The interior of the GMC Canyon holds 60/40 bench seats in cloth of vinyl. Made available for this vehicle are reclining bucket seats. The other features also include two forward facing rear seats with under-seat storage and a flat-load floor. There also is a driver information center with system readouts, an electrochromic rearview mirror with compass and outside temperature gauge, heated leather bucket seats, an AM/FM stereo with an optional in-dash six CD changer, the OnStar system, and the XM satellite radio. The GMC Canyon also has a six foot cargo box, a two tier loading, as well as a locking tailgate. For safety, the GMC Canyon has dual stage front air bags, optional head curtain side air bags, a reinforced safety cage and side guard door beams, high intensity halogen headlamps, fog lamps, an all-steel body, three point lap shoulder belts, and the LATCH system.

By Joe Thompson.

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Features of the GMC Topkick in Detail

The GMC Topkick is one of the best mid sized pickup trucks available in the market today. The trucks have some great features that have contributed to its success. Topkick has one of the best maneuverability features in its segment which allows it to turn easily and also park in narrow spaces. The GMC Topkick has retractable mirrors for better rear view. The windshield is also very large providing the driver with a panoramic view. The truck has been designed keeping in mind the demands of commercial organizations. Let's see in detail the different features of Topkick

Engine - The engine is available in different ranges such as Duramax 7800, Duramax 6600, Vortec 8100MD and Caterpillar C7. All these engines are renowned for their power, performance and long life. Engines like the Vortec 8100 MD is available in only some models such as class 6,7 and 8 trucks. All the engines are equipped with special coolant that lasts for five years on an average. There are automatic shutdown engines also available that turn off in case the engine gets overheated or there is low oil pressure.

Weight - The different models of the GMC Topkick have different weights and different load carrying capacities.

Visibility - The windshield is quite large, thereby improving the visibility of the surroundings. The hood is also sloped and the driver's seat is higher than compared to other trucks.

Interiors - The extra noise and the vibration have been reduced. The sterring whell has been kept at 16" and all the seats are done up in leather with individual airbags for extra passenger safety. The other options include seats that can be tilted, CD/DVD player as well as power windows and doors.

Seats - The seats have a backrest and there is an option available for bucket seats. There is an option for ashtray near the handle of the door. The center console has a cup holder.

Tires - The wheels are made of steel disc and are painted in white color. The standard tires used are Goodyear.

By Mike B Williams.