2020 GMC Canyon vs 2020 Nissan Frontier

2020 GMC Canyon

2020 Nissan Frontier

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2WD Crew Cab 128"

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Canyon 2WD Crew Cab 128"	20	26	$26,330	$27,600
Canyon 2WD Crew Cab 128" Denali	18	25	$38,637	$40,500
Canyon 2WD Crew Cab 128" SLE	20	26	$29,574	$31,000
Canyon 2WD Crew Cab 128" SLT	18	25	$34,248	$35,900
Canyon 2WD Ext Cab 128"	20	26	$24,774	$25,700
Canyon 2WD Ext Cab 128" SL	20	26	$22,177	$22,200
Canyon 2WD Ext Cab 128" SLE	20	26	$27,761	$29,100
Canyon 4WD Crew Cab 128" All Terrain w/Cloth	17	24	$36,156	$37,900
Canyon 4WD Crew Cab 128" All Terrain w/Leather	17	24	$37,492	$39,300
Canyon 4WD Crew Cab 128" Denali	17	24	$41,976	$44,000
Canyon 4WD Crew Cab 128" SLE	17	24	$34,439	$36,100
Canyon 4WD Crew Cab 128" SLT	17	24	$37,587	$39,400
Canyon 4WD Crew Cab 141" All Terrain w/Cloth	17	24	$36,729	$38,500
Canyon 4WD Crew Cab 141" All Terrain w/Leather	17	24	$38,064	$39,900
Canyon 4WD Crew Cab 141" Denali	17	24	$42,262	$44,300
Canyon 4WD Crew Cab 141" SLE	17	24	$35,011	$36,700
Canyon 4WD Crew Cab 141" SLT	17	24	$38,160	$40,000
Canyon 4WD Ext Cab 128"	17	24	$29,980	$31,100
Canyon 4WD Ext Cab 128" All Terrain w/Cloth	17	24	$34,916	$36,600
Canyon 4WD Ext Cab 128" SLE	17	24	$32,913	$34,500

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Crew Cab 4x2 S Automatic

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Frontier Crew Cab 4x2 S Automatic	18	24	$26,932	$27,900
Frontier Crew Cab 4x2 SV Automatic	18	24	$27,799	$28,800
Frontier Crew Cab 4x2 SV Automatic Long Bed	18	24	$30,313	$31,410
Frontier Crew Cab 4x4 PRO-4X Automatic	17	23	$35,387	$37,490
Frontier Crew Cab 4x4 S Automatic	17	23	$29,870	$31,290
Frontier Crew Cab 4x4 SV Automatic	17	23	$30,538	$31,990
Frontier Crew Cab 4x4 SV Automatic Long Bed	17	23	$30,938	$32,410
Frontier King Cab 4x2 S Automatic	18	24	$25,862	$26,790
Frontier King Cab 4x2 SV Automatic	18	24	$26,710	$27,670
Frontier King Cab 4x4 S Automatic	17	23	$28,646	$29,680
Frontier King Cab 4x4 SV Automatic	17	23	$29,175	$30,560

Show Only Differences

Pricing

Invoice Price

$26,330

$26,932

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$27,600

$27,900

Monthly Payment Estimate

$460 / month

$465 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

4.8

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3.8

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2020 GMC Canyon has its virtues, but its design is beginning to feel old and it hasn’t done well in crash tests.

A new V-6 gives buyers a reason to shop the 2020 Nissan Frontier this year, but waiting for next year’s redesign is a better idea.

TCC Likes

Style is aging well
Great engine lineup
Many trim levels

Affordable
Intriguing new V-6
Decent off-roader

TCC Dislikes

Showing its age
Concerning safety scores
Costly diesel

So, so old
Lousy safety scores
Dated infotainment

Fuel Economy

City

20 mpg

18 mpg

Highway

26 mpg

24 mpg

Interior Dimensions

Front Hip Room (in)

55.6

Second Leg Room (in)

35.8

33.6

Front Head Room (in)

41.4

39.9

Second Hip Room (in)

53.3

Front Shoulder Room (in)

57.5

58.3

Passenger Capacity

Second Head Room (in)

38.3

38.6

Second Shoulder Room (in)

56.2

58.3

Front Leg Room (in)

42.4

Exterior Dimensions

Overhang, Rear w/o bumper (in)

47.2

Wheelbase (in)

128.3

125.9

Ground Clearance, Front (in)

8.3

9.8

Cab to Axle (in)

23.94

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

74.3

72.8

Ground to Top of Load Floor (in)

- TBD -

Overhang, Front (in)

36.9

Frame Width, Rear (in)

- TBD -

Front Bumper to Back of Cab (in)

- TBD -

Length, Overall (in)

212.4

205.5

Ground Clearance, Rear (in)

8.3

9.8

Cab to End of Frame (in)

- TBD -

Height, Overall (in)

70.7

70.1

Ground to Top of Frame (in)

- TBD -

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in)

44.4

Tailgate Width (in)

- TBD -

Cargo Box Length @ Floor (in)

61.7

59.5

Ext'd Cab Cargo Volume (ft³)

- TBD -

Cargo Box Width @ Floor (in)

57.8

61.4

Cargo Box (Area) Height (in)

- TBD -

Cargo Volume (ft³)

41.3

27.1

Cargo Box Width @ Top, Rear (in)

- TBD -

61.4

Brakes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.75 x - TBD -

11.3

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.2 x - TBD -

11.7

Brake Type

Pwr

4-Wheel Disc

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System (Second Line)

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Location

- TBD -

Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

Aux Fuel Tank Location

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

21.1

Steering

Steering Ratio (:1), On Center

- TBD -

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

41.3

43.5

Steering Type

Electric Rack & Pinion

Rack-Pinion

Steering Ratio (:1), At Lock

- TBD -

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)

- TBD -

Tires

Rear Tire Capacity (lbs)

3300

Spare Tire Order Code

QDC

Revolutions/Mile @ 45 mph - Front

- TBD -

Rear Tire Size

265/70R16

P265/70TR16

Revolutions/Mile @ 45 mph - Spare

- TBD -

Front Tire Capacity (lbs)

2900

Rear Tire Order Code

QJJ

Spare Tire Capacity (lbs)

- TBD -

Front Tire Size

265/70R16

P265/70TR16

Revolutions/Mile @ 45 mph - Rear

- TBD -

Spare Tire Size

T175/90D18

Full-Size

Front Tire Order Code

QJJ

Trailering

Maximum Trailering Capacity (lbs)

7000

6620

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

350

500

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

350

662

Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

3500

5000

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

3500

6620

Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

Weight Information

Gross Axle Wt Rating - Front (lbs)

2900

Curb Weight - Front (lbs)

2193

Gross Vehicle Weight Rating Cap (lbs)

5500

6012

Gross Axle Wt Rating - Rear (lbs)

3300

Gross Combined Wt Rating (lbs)

8500

11230

Curb Weight - Rear (lbs)

1702

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

4320

Wheels

Spare Wheel Material

Aluminum

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

16 x 7

16 X 7

Spare Wheel Size (in)

18 x 4.5

Full-Size

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Styled Steel

Rear Wheel Size (in)

16 x 7

16 X 7

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Styled Steel

Cooling System

Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)

- TBD -

Electrical

Maximum Alternator Watts

- TBD -

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (2nd)

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

- TBD -

185

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

- TBD -

Engine

Engine Type

Gas I4

Regular Unleaded V-6

Fuel System

Direct Injection

Gasoline Direct Injection

Engine Oil Cooler

None

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

191 @ 4400

281 @ 4400

Engine Order Code

LCV

Displacement

2.5L/150

3.8 L/231

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

200 @ 6300

310 @ 6400

Mileage

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Transmission

Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), High

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

0.86

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.20

4.80

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.37

3.26

Trans Order Code

MYB

Transfer Case Power Take Off

Trans Power Take Off

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.16

1.65

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic

Automatic w/OD

Transfer Case Model

N/A

None

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.67

1.00

First Gear Ratio (:1)

4.06

5.42

Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), Low

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.71

Clutch Size (in)

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.55

2.25

Trans Type

Trans PTO Access

Drivetrain

Rear Wheel Drive

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.85

1.22

Trans Description Cont. Again

Summary

Vehicle Name

GMC Canyon

Nissan Frontier

Body Code

E63

Body Style

Crew Cab Pickup

Crew Cab

Suspension

Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)

Axle Capacity - Front (lbs)

2900

Suspension Type - Rear

2-Stage Multi-Leaf

Leaf

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)

- TBD -

Axle Ratio (:1) - Front

3.69

Spring Capacity - Rear (lbs)

3300

Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)

Axle Type - Rear

Semi-Floating

Rigid Axle

Suspension Type - Front

Independent Coil

Double Wishbone

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)

- TBD -

Axle Capacity - Rear (lbs)

3300

Spring Capacity - Front (lbs)

2900

Axle Ratio (:1) - Rear

4.10

3.69

Axle Type - Front

Independent

Frame

Frame Type

Fully-boxed

Emissions

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

8.0

9.0

Crash Test Ratings

Overall Rating

Overall Frontal Barrier Crash Rating

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Driver

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Passenger

Overall Side Crash Rating

Side Barrier Rating

Side Barrier Rating Driver

Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat

Side Pole Rating Driver Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Rear Seat

Rollover Rating

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Pricing

Invoice Price

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

Monthly Payment Estimate

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

TCC’s Bottom Line

TCC Likes

TCC Dislikes

Fuel Economy

City

Highway

Interior Dimensions

Front Hip Room (in)

Second Leg Room (in)

Front Head Room (in)

Second Hip Room (in)

Front Shoulder Room (in)

Passenger Capacity

Second Head Room (in)

Second Shoulder Room (in)

Front Leg Room (in)

Exterior Dimensions

Overhang, Rear w/o bumper (in)

Wheelbase (in)

Ground Clearance, Front (in)

Cab to Axle (in)

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

Ground to Top of Load Floor (in)

Overhang, Front (in)

Frame Width, Rear (in)

Front Bumper to Back of Cab (in)

Length, Overall (in)

Ground Clearance, Rear (in)

Cab to End of Frame (in)

Height, Overall (in)

Ground to Top of Frame (in)

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in)

Tailgate Width (in)

Cargo Box Length @ Floor (in)

Ext'd Cab Cargo Volume (ft³)

Cargo Box Width @ Floor (in)

Cargo Box (Area) Height (in)

Cargo Volume (ft³)

Cargo Box Width @ Top, Rear (in)

Brakes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

Brake ABS System

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

Brake Type

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System (Second Line)

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Location

Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

Aux Fuel Tank Location

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

Steering

Steering Ratio (:1), On Center

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

Steering Type

Steering Ratio (:1), At Lock

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)

Tires

Rear Tire Capacity (lbs)

Spare Tire Order Code

Revolutions/Mile @ 45 mph - Front

Rear Tire Size

Revolutions/Mile @ 45 mph - Spare

Front Tire Capacity (lbs)

Rear Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Capacity (lbs)

Front Tire Size

Revolutions/Mile @ 45 mph - Rear

Spare Tire Size