Canyon Engine Choices
- Two engine choices, each with electronic throttle control, variable valve timing and coil-on-plug ignition.
- Standard 2.8-liter Vortec inline four-cylinder engine; 175-hp and 185 lbs.-ft. of torque.
- Optional 3.5-liter Vortec inline five cylinder (the first five cylinder in a consumer pickup). 220 hp and 225 lbs.-ft. or torque.
Transmission
- An all-new five-speed manual transmission.
- A new transfer case for four-wheel-drive models.
- A four-speed Hydra-Matic 4L60-E automatic transmission, originally engineered for the much larger GMC Sierra full-size pickup.
Canyon Configurations
- Two or four-wheel drive.
- Crew cab, extended cab or regular cab.
- Standard heavy-duty suspension or high rider off-road.
Canyon Chassis
- A ladder-type frame underpins Canyon's chassis.
- Rear-drive models have an independent front suspension and a standard live rear axle.
- Four-wheel-drive and high rider off-road models feature torsion-bar suspension.
- Front tubular stabilizer bars are standard on both rear and four-wheel-drive models.
- Standard rack-and-pinion steering.
- Four-wheel anti-lock brake system (ABS) with tandem power brake boosters, dual-piston disc front brakes with audible wear sensors and 295-mm diameter rear drums.
- Fifteen-inch aluminum wheels and tires are standard.
Four Wheel Drive
- With electronic "shift-on-the-fly" capability. The system is accessed from a dash-mounted switch.
- Full-function traction control is available, and so is a locking differential.
- Two rear-end ratios are available: the standard 3:42, and an optional 3:73.
Canyon's Interior Features
- Regular cab with 60/40 bench seats in cloth or vinyl; reclining bucket seats will be available.
- Four-door extended cab with two forward facing rear seats with under-seat storage and a flat-load floor.
- Crew cab with front bucket seats in cloth or leather and a 60/50 split; a 60/40 split, flat-folding rear seat will seat three adults.
Additional Canyon Features
- A driver information center with system readouts.
- Electrochromic rearview mirror with compass and outside temperature gauge.
- Optional heated leather bucket seats.
- An AM/FM stereo with an optional in-dash six-CD changer.
- Optional OnStar and XM Satellite radio.
Cargo Space
- 6-foot cargo box on regular and extended cab; 5-foot cargo box on crew cabs.
- Two tier loading; locking tailgate.
Safety Features
- Driver and front passenger dual-stage front air bags are standard on all models.
- Optional head-curtain side air bags.
- The passenger-side air bag can be disabled on regular-cab models.
- A reinforced safety cage and side guard door beams to help enhance the safety of the driver and passengers.
- High-intensity halogen headlamps; optional fog lamps.
- All-steel body.
- Three-point lap shoulder belts in all three rear seating positions and the LATCH system.
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