
With the exit of Ford's Ranger, the Blue Oval has no offering below the F-150 in its pickup range; that leaves the imports and GMC's General Motors brandmate, Chevy, for alternatives.
The Colorado offers mostly the same features and capabilities, so differences come down to matters of taste in styling.
The Nissan Frontier and Toyota Tacoma both offer reasonable alternatives to the new GMC Canyon, but are showing their age in terms of technology and in-cabin equipment, as well as fuel economy, packaging, and overall pickup payload and towing capability.
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Quick Specs | |||
The 2015 GMC Canyon won't replace a full-size pickup in our garage, but reminds us why mid-sizers are a good alternative for drivers that covet utility over ultimate payload and towing numbers. |
The 2015 Chevy Colorado asks the question: is not-full-size big enough? For many of us, that's a "yes." |
The 2015 Nissan Frontier is one of your best bets if you don't quite need a full-size pickup, but maneuverability and functionality are high on your priority list. |
The Toyota Tacoma doesn't make a lot of sense, unless it'll live almost exclusively off-road. |
MSRP From | |||
$20,955 | $20,120 | $17,990 | $20,965 |
Gas Mileage | |||
17 MPG City / 27 MPG Hwy | 17 MPG City / 27 MPG Hwy | 15 MPG City / 23 MPG Hwy | 15 MPG City / 25 MPG Hwy |
Engine | |||
Gas I4 | Gas I4 | Regular Unleaded I-4 | Regular Unleaded I-4 |
EPA Class | |||
N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Style Name | |||
2WD Ext Cab 128.3" SL | 2WD Ext Cab 128.3" Base | 2WD King Cab I4 Manual S | 2WD Access Cab I4 MT (SE) |
Drivetrain | |||
Rear Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive |
Passenger Capacity | |||
2 | 2 | 4 | 4 |
Passenger Doors | |||
2 | 2 | N/A | N/A |
Body Style | |||
Extended Cab Pickup | Extended Cab Pickup | King Cab | Access Cab |
Transmission | |||
Manual | Manual | Manual w/OD | Manual w/OD |
Detailed Spec Comparison | |||
2015 GMC Canyon vs. 2015 Chevrolet Colorado | 2015 GMC Canyon vs. 2015 Nissan Frontier | 2015 GMC Canyon vs. 2015 Toyota Tacoma |