2005 GMC Canyon: Overview
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2005 GMC Canyon ▼
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- MSRP: $15,425 -$28,385
- Invoice: $14,577 -$25,668
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Pros
- Instruments/controls
- Cargo room (crew cab)
Cons
- Rear-seat comfort (extended cab)
- Acceleration (4 cyl/auto)
Vehicle Highlights
Little-changed for 2005, GMC's compact pickups share powertrains and a basic design with Chevrolet Colorados, but differ in trim and features. Canyon offers regular-cab, extended-cab, and Crew Cab models with SL or uplevel SLE trim and 4-cyl or optional 5-cyl engines. Both engines team with manual or automatic transmission and either rear-wheel drive or 4WD that has low-range gearing but should not be left engaged on dry pavement. Regular cabs seat up to three. Extendeds come with dual rear-hinged back doors and seats for five. The 4-dr crew cabs seat up to six and have a 5-ft-long cargo box vs. a 6-ft bed. All models include ABS and offer optional curtain side airbags for head protection in all seating rows. Traction control is available on 2WDs and now includes a limited-slip differential. All Canyons use 15-inch alloy wheels. The base suspension is designated Z85. A high-riding Z71 off-road setup is available linewide, but Canyon does not offer Colorado's ZQ8 sport-suspension option. A sunroof is newly available for 2005, as is leather upholstery and a stereo with CD/MP3 player. Satellite radio and OnStar assistance are also available. Canyon's performance and accommodations mirror those of similarly equipped Colorados.
COMPETITION
Consumer Guide® Automotive places each vehicle into one of 17 classes based on size, price, and market position. Compact Pickups offer a true-truck design in a relatively modest package. They are best suited for personal or light-duty use rather than commercial use, heavy hauling, or towing.
Our Best Buy is the Toyota Tacoma. Our Recommended picks include the Dodge Dakota and Ford Ranger.
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Expert Ratings Summary (view detailed report)
| Category | 2WD SLE Z85 ext. cab, 4-cyl auto. Rating | Compact Pickup Truck Average Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Acceleration | 3 | 4.9 |
| Fuel Economy | 5 | 4 |
| Ride Quality | 4 | 4 |
| Steering/Handling/Braking | 4 | 3.8 |
| Quietness | 4 | 4 |
| Controls | 6 | 5.8 |
| Details | ||
| Room/Comfort/Driver Seating (front) | 4 | 4.9 |
| Room/Comfort (rear) | 1 | 2 |
| Cargo Room | 3 | 3.1 |
| Value within Class | 4 | 6.3 |
| Total Score: | 38 | 42.8 |

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