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2009 GMC Canyon Review

March 7, 2009

STYLING | 6 out of 10

Expert Quotes:

looks mean and menacing, albeit in a classy GMC manner
MyRide.com

A broad variety of body styles, wheelbase and cargo-bed lengths
Car and Driver

Interior layout is highly functional
Kelley Blue Book

Most reviewers are quite happy with the exterior styling of the Canyon, but the very plain interior is almost unanimously disappointing.

The Canyon retains its rugged profile, and its styling remains essentially the same as for 2004, when it was introduced. The 2009 GMC Canyon offers two new exterior colors (Navy Blue and Aqua Blue Metallic), some new wheel designs, and slight trim changes but is otherwise unchanged from the 2008 model.

Reviews read by TheCarConnection.com tend to appreciate the styling of the 2009 GMC Canyon, which Edmunds calls "distinctively rugged," though it certainly doesn't stand out much from some other GM light pickups on the road. Drivers pleased with the visual appeal of GMC's previous vehicles will not find any unwelcome surprises in the GMC Canyon, as Cars.com observes that the Canyon GMC has "a distinctive front end...that gives the Canyon a strong family resemblance to other GMC products."

Kelley Blue Book describes the GMC Canyon as "the mirror image of its sister vehicle, the Chevrolet Colorado," and features "bulging fender flares and bright alloy wheels [that] punctuate tall slab sides." MyRide.com adds, “The Canyon is aggressively styled with angular wheel arches. Its front end is bright and bold in the GMC tradition and looks mean and menacing, albeit in a classy GMC manner."

Though reviewers might be pleased with the rugged exterior, they very much give thumbs-down to the interior. Even if you like the view from afar, Edmunds warns "the attraction ends when you open the door." Cars.com observes that the "Canyon's interior trim was revised to include chrome accents," but reviewers still lament what Car and Driver calls the "rental-car interior décor." On the positive side, Kelley Blue Book does point out that the 2009 GMC Canyon's "gauges and controls [are] within clear sight and easy reach of the driver."

Conclusion

The 2009 GMC Canyon is attractive on the outside, but the truck’s interior is painfully unappealing.

STYLING | 6 out of 10Expert Quotes:looks mean and menacing, albeit in a classy GMC mannerMyRide.comA broad variety of body styles, wheelbase and cargo-bed lengthsCar and DriverInterior layout is highly functionalKelley Blue Book Most reviewers are quite happy with the exterior styling of the Canyon, but the very plain interior is almost unanimously disappointing. The Canyon retains its rugged profile, and its styling remains essentially the same as for 2004, when it was introduced. The 2009 GMC Canyon offers two new exterior colors (Navy Blue and Aqua Blue Metallic), some new wheel designs, and slight trim changes but is otherwise unchanged from the 2008 model. Reviews read by TheCarConnection.com tend to appreciate the styling of the 2009 GMC Canyon, which Edmunds calls "distinctively rugged," though it certainly doesn't stand out much from some other GM light pickups on the road. Drivers pleased with the visual appeal of GMC's previous vehicles will not find any unwelcome surprises in the GMC Canyon, as Cars.com observes that the Canyon GMC has "a distinctive front end...that gives the Canyon a strong family resemblance to other GMC products." Kelley Blue Book describes the GMC Canyon as "the mirror image of its sister vehicle, the Chevrolet Colorado," and features "bulging fender flares and bright alloy wheels [that] punctuate tall slab sides." MyRide.com adds, “The Canyon is aggressively styled with angular wheel arches. Its front end is bright and bold in the GMC tradition and looks mean and menacing, albeit in a classy GMC manner." Though reviewers might be pleased with the rugged exterior, they very much give thumbs-down to the interior. Even if you like the view from afar, Edmunds warns "the attraction ends when you open the door." Cars.com observes that the "Canyon's interior trim was revised to include chrome accents," but reviewers still lament what Car and Driver calls the "rental-car interior décor." On the positive side, Kelley Blue Book does point out that the 2009 GMC Canyon's "gauges and controls [are] within clear sight and easy reach of the driver." ConclusionThe 2009 GMC Canyon is attractive on the outside, but the truck’s interior is painfully unappealing.  2009 GMC CANYON STYLING | [6 out of 10] MyRide.com: "looks mean and menacing, albeit in a classy GMC manner" Car and Driver: "A broad variety of body styles, wheelbase and cargo-bed lengths" Kelley Blue Book: "Interior layout is highly functional" Most reviewers are quite happy ...

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Other Choices:

The Chevrolet Colorado is nearly identical to the Canyon in every way—except for different grilles and slight variations in badging and trim. The Ford Ranger reigns as the strongest competitor to the Canyon and Colorado; the Ranger is an aging design, but at the four-cylinder level it’s more enjoyable to drive than the GM twins and gets decent fuel economy. The Ranger also comes in a wide range of configurations, including strong V-6 versions, although it doesn’t compete with the new V-8. The Toyota Tacoma is a step larger, but it gives the Canyon a run for the money, as its base price is more than $1,000 lower, with strong, smooth performance from its standard four-cylinder engine and hearty, competitive hauling power from its optional V-6. The Tacoma also has especially solid resale value. The Nissan Frontier feels larger, though it comes with a base four-cylinder engine or an exceptionally torquey and smooth 3.5-liter V-6. The Dakota is another alternative, but in terms of size it’s just short of full-size trucks; it’s not as maneuverable and gets less-than-stellar fuel economy from its V-6 and V-8 engines.

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