The 2009 GMC Canyon lineup gets an available V8 engine and a few new features. This compact pickup truck shares its basic design with the Chevrolet Colorado. Canyon offers regular and extended cab body styles with a 6-foot bed. Four-door Crew Cab models with a 5-foot bed are offered as well. All are available with rear-wheel drive or 4-wheel drive that should not be left engaged on dry pavement but includes a low-range gear for off-roading. Canyons come with a 185-hp 2.9-liter 4-cylinder engine, or a 242-hp 3.7-liter 5-cylinder. New for 2009 is an available 300-hp 5.3-liter V8. Manual or automatic transmission is available with the 4-cylinder, while 5-cylinder and V8 versions only get an automatic. Maximum towing capacity is 6000 lb. Regulars cabs seat up to three. Extendeds have rear-hinged back doors and seat up to five with two rear jump seats. Crew Cabs have four conventional doors and seat up to six with a folding rear bench. Available safety features include ABS, traction control, antiskid system, and curtain side airbags. Off-road and sport suspensions are available, as is a wireless cell phone link. Canyon's performance and accommodations mirror those of similarly equipped Colorados.