After General Motors had updated the Chevrolet Colorado for 2017, the time has come for the half-brother over at GMC to receive some goodies too. Let’s start with the biggest changes.
Under the hood of the 2017 GMC Canyon, customers need to make a choice: the optional 2.8-liter Duramax turbo diesel or the standard 3.6-liter V6. Compared to yesteryear’s Canyon, the revamped model develops 308 horsepower and 275 lb-ft (373 Nm) at 4,000 rpm. The slight power bump comes courtesy of direct injection, as well as improved valve timing.
The freely aspirated V6 is teamed up with an 8-speed automatic transmission baptized Hydra-Matic 8L45. It’s similarly sized and weighs just as much as the 6L80 six-speed unit, yet the 8L45 is boasting two extra ratios, a numerically higher first gear, and an overall gear ratio of 7.0 instead of 6.0. In plain English, the new tranny enhances refinement and performance.
When properly equipped, the 2017 GMC Canyon with the base engine can trail a maximum of 7,000 pounds (3,175 kilograms). Stepping up to the Duramax turbo diesel sees that figure hike to 7,700 pounds (3,492 kilograms). Additional newities include an available heated steering wheel, Standard Teen Driver Mode, a revised IntelliLink radio with a 7-inch touchscreen, and three new colors (Dark Slate Metallic, Mineral Metallic, Red Quartz Metallic).
Prospective customers in the market for the most luxurious 2017 GMC Canyon out there can go for the Denali. This variant of the Canyon has 20-inch machined aluminum wheels, tubular chrome assist steps, polished exhaust tip, Jet Black leather-appointed interior, unique instrument panel and console trim, Bose seven-speaker audio system, and some safety features.
For those who’re more interested in doing the off-road stuff, the 2017 GMC Canyon All Terrain X is the mid-size pickup truck for them. Based on the SLE model, this version of the All Terrain Package adds unique 17-inch aluminum wheels, off-road suspension and transfer case shield, Goodyear Wrangler DuraTrac P255/65R17 all-terrain tires, and all-weather floor liners.
After a 1:43 scale model of a Ferrari 250 GTO sparked Mircea's interest for cars when he was a kid, an early internship at Top Gear sealed his career path. He's most interested in muscle cars and American trucks, but he takes a passing interest in quirky kei cars as well. Full profile
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