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2010 GMC Canyon Review

August 25, 2009

STYLING | 6 out of 10

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an athletic silhouette
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looks mean and menacing, albeit in a classy GMC manner
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A broad variety of body styles, wheelbase and cargo-bed lengths
Car and Driver

First introduced in 2004, the new Canyon essentially has the same rugged styling as it did back then. The 2010 GMC Canyon offers three new exterior colors (Merlot Jewel Metallic, Gray Green Metallic, and Pure Silver Metallic) but is otherwise unchanged from the 2009 model.

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

Reviews read by TheCarConnection.com tend to appreciate the styling of the 2010 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 an "athletic silhouette" and "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 are very much disappointed in response to the interior. Even if the Canyon appeals from afar, Edmunds warns that "the attraction ends when you open the door." Car and Driver describes the interior as reminiscent of "rental-car interior decor," although Cars.com notes that the "Canyon's interior trim was revised to include chrome accents," and Kelley Blue Book points out that the 2010 GMC Canyon's "gauges and controls [are] within clear sight and easy reach of the driver."

Conclusion

The 2010 GMC Canyon has an attractive exterior, but step inside and it’s a painfully unappealing experience.

STYLING | 6 out of 10Expert Quotes:an athletic silhouetteCars.comlooks mean and menacing, albeit in a classy GMC mannerMyRide.comA broad variety of body styles, wheelbase and cargo-bed lengthsCar and Driver First introduced in 2004, the new Canyon essentially has the same rugged styling as it did back then. The 2010 GMC Canyon offers three new exterior colors (Merlot Jewel Metallic, Gray Green Metallic, and Pure Silver Metallic) but is otherwise unchanged from the 2009 model. Most reviewers are quite happy with the exterior styling of the Canyon, but the very plain interior provides a stark contrast and is almost unanimously disappointing. Reviews read by TheCarConnection.com tend to appreciate the styling of the 2010 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 an "athletic silhouette" and "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 are very much disappointed in response to the interior. Even if the Canyon appeals from afar, Edmunds warns that "the attraction ends when you open the door." Car and Driver describes the interior as reminiscent of "rental-car interior decor," although Cars.com notes that the "Canyon's interior trim was revised to include chrome accents," and Kelley Blue Book points out that the 2010 GMC Canyon's "gauges and controls [are] within clear sight and easy reach of the driver." ConclusionThe 2010 GMC Canyon has an attractive exterior, but step inside and it’s a painfully unappealing experience. 2010 GMC CANYON STYLING | [6 out of 10] Cars.com: "an athletic silhouette" 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" First introduced in 2004, the new Canyon essentially has ...

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Other Choices:

The Chevrolet Colorado is very close to the Canyon in almost every aspect—except for unique grilles and subtle 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 as well 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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