Another contender arrives at the SUV market sales. GMC released the 2012 GMC Canyon. This spacious and comfortable SUV offers an impressive ride. Is that so? Let’s get to know this mighty SUV. GMC Canyon actually is a successor of the Sonoma pickup and this midsize pickup truck available in the Regular Cab, Extended Cab and Crew Cab versions.
The 2012 GMC Canyon is able to load up to three persons. The reason why Sonoma pickup is replaced by the GMC Canyon is because the Canyon is larger, spacious, versatile and yet still categorized on the midsize SUV.
GMC Canyon sets up standard in quality and performance by impressive features which match to the customer expectations. There are two engines spec s for the 2012 GMC Canyon. They are a 2.8-liter I4 which draws 175 horsepower and a 3.5-liter I5 which produces 220 horsepower.
The transmissions options are either four-speed automatic overdrive or a five-speed manual overdrive. The dimension of the 2012 GMC Canyon is 207.1×68.6×67.6-inches. The ground clearance is 8.4 inches while the wheelbase is 126 inches.
GMC provides the Canyon with aerodynamic features such as chrome front and rear bumpers, daytime running lights, heat reflective glass, fixed rear window, rear platform step, tinted glass on cabin, privacy tinted glass both at the rear and the side, also windshield wipers with variable intermittent wipe.
You think that is all the 2012 GMC Canyon can offer? GMC indulges the Canyon’s customers by providing theft-deterrent system, fog lights, and bed extender in case you need to sleep inside you might midsize SUV. The selections of exterior colors are Black Onyx, Cherry Red Metallic, Flame Yellow, Fire Red, Polo Green Metallic, Summit White, Sunburst Orange, Silver Birch Metallic, and Superior Blue Metallic.
For a midsize mighty SUV, the 2012 GMC Canyon surely has more than you are expected. The safety features are including the four-wheel ABS, rear differential lock, immobilizer, Spacesaver steel rim under body spare wheel, two disc brakes including two ventilated discs, beam rear suspension rigid with leaf spring and wishbone front suspension.
If you are adventurer and love to explorer the outdoor, the 2012 GMC Canyon is the perfect midsize SUV to come along your trip. The price ranges from $17,045 to $27,240.
Posted : May 5, 2011 Filed Under : Auto Reviews Tags : 2012 GMC Canyon, I4, I5, Sonoma pickup