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2010 GMC Canyon Safety Review

August 25, 2009

SAFETY | 8 out of 10

Expert Quotes:

Good," frontal offset test; "poor," side impact test (without previously optional side airbags)
IIHS

Five stars, frontal impact (four-door) and passenger side impact; four stars, frontal impact (two-door) and driver side impact
NHTSA

Side curtain airbags are now standard
Cars.com

Now that GMC has provided the previously optional side-curtain airbags as standard on all 2010 Canyon models, the new Canyon qualifies as one of the safest small trucks on the market, especially with its StabiliTrak electronic stability control system, which is also included across the line as a standard feature.

The GMC Canyon earns four stars for driver-side impact protection and another perfect five-star rating for passenger-side impact protection in crash tests performed by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). NHTSA also reports that four-door models achieve a perfect five-star rating in front impact tests, while two-door models get four out of five stars in the same category.

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) supports NHTSA’s findings, at least in terms of front impacts, where the GMC Canyon earns the Institute's highest possible rating, "good," in frontal offset impact tests. The ratings between the two agencies differ, however, when it comes to side impact protection. Whereas the GMC Canyons tested by NHTSA had the previously optional side-impact airbags installed, and thus earned high ratings, the IIHS versions did not and therefore were slapped with a "poor" rating in side impact tests. GMC has addressed the "poor" side impact rating given by the IIHS by making these side-curtain airbags standard across the model range.

Car and Driver also likes that "one year's OnStar coverage"—which might help you more quickly locate assistance if you have an accident or a breakdown—is included on all GMC Canyons.

Conclusion

New side-curtain airbags for 2010 that are standard across the range make the 2010 Canyon extremely safe, and combined with standard electronic stability control, there is little to complain about.

SAFETY | 8 out of 10Expert Quotes:Good," frontal offset test; "poor," side impact test (without previously optional side airbags)IIHSFive stars, frontal impact (four-door) and passenger side impact; four stars, frontal impact (two-door) and driver side impactNHTSASide curtain airbags are now standardCars.com Now that GMC has provided the previously optional side-curtain airbags as standard on all 2010 Canyon models, the new Canyon qualifies as one of the safest small trucks on the market, especially with its StabiliTrak electronic stability control system, which is also included across the line as a standard feature. The GMC Canyon earns four stars for driver-side impact protection and another perfect five-star rating for passenger-side impact protection in crash tests performed by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). NHTSA also reports that four-door models achieve a perfect five-star rating in front impact tests, while two-door models get four out of five stars in the same category. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) supports NHTSA’s findings, at least in terms of front impacts, where the GMC Canyon earns the Institute's highest possible rating, "good," in frontal offset impact tests. The ratings between the two agencies differ, however, when it comes to side impact protection. Whereas the GMC Canyons tested by NHTSA had the previously optional side-impact airbags installed, and thus earned high ratings, the IIHS versions did not and therefore were slapped with a "poor" rating in side impact tests. GMC has addressed the "poor" side impact rating given by the IIHS by making these side-curtain airbags standard across the model range. Car and Driver also likes that "one year's OnStar coverage"—which might help you more quickly locate assistance if you have an accident or a breakdown—is included on all GMC Canyons. ConclusionNew side-curtain airbags for 2010 that are standard across the range make the 2010 Canyon extremely safe, and combined with standard electronic stability control, there is little to complain about. 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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