Canyon Truck Engines
A 2.9L 4-cylinder engine (185 hp, 190 lb.ft. torque) is standard on all Canyon pickup trucks except Z71 equipped 2WD trucks and 4WD Crew Cabs, which are equipped with a more powerful 3.7L 5-cylinder (242 hp, 242 lb.ft. torque) setup.The 3.7L engine is available on all Canyon pickup trucks.
Canyon Truck Transmission Choices
- A 5-speed manual transmission is standard on trucks with the 4-cylinder engine except for Crew Cabs (not available).
- A 4-speed automatic transmission is standard on trucks with the 5-cylinder engine (available on 4-cylinder trucks).
Canyon Truck Towing Capacity
2.9L w/manual transmission & 3.73 axle ratio
- 2WD: 1900-2300 lbs.
- 4WD: 1900-2000 lbs.
2.9L w/automatic transmission & 3.73 axle ratio
- 2WD: 2900-3300 lbs.
- 4WD: 2700-3000 lbs.
3.7L w/automatic transmission & 3.73 axle ratio
- 2WD: 4000 lbs.
- 4WD: 4000 lbs.
Canyon Truck Payload
Regular Cab:
- 2WD: 1,475 lbs.
- 4WD: 1,539 lbs.
Extended Cab:
- 2WD: 1,539 lbs.
- 4WD: 1,531 lbs.
Crew Cab:
- 2WD: 1,323 lbs.
- 4WD: 1,343 lbs.
Canyon Truck Fuel Economy
The 2008 Canyon's fuel economy ratings range from 15 to 18 mpg for city driving and 20 to 24 on the highway.
Canyon Truck Warranty
- 5-Year/100,000-mile powertrain warranty
- 3-years/36,000 mile warranty for other components
