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2012 GMC Canyon review

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Mileage (EPA estimate)

14 city, 19 highway, 16 combined

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What is new for the 2012 GMC Canyon?

  • Canyon trims have been upgraded with Tow Hitch as standard equipment this year.
  • The Work Truck trim now comes with Automatic Transmission as standard equipment.

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Ratings & reliability

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RepairPal reliability rating

4
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RepairPal gave the GMC Canyon an overall reliability rating of 4 out of 5 stars, which RepairPal describes as Excellent. This rating ranks GMC Canyon 3rd out of 8 among Midsize Trucks.

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GMC Canyon features and specs

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SLE 2WD 2D Regular Cab

Standard Features

  • ABS Brakes
  • Air Conditioning
  • Alloy Wheels
  • AM/FM Stereo
  • Automatic Transmission
  • Bed Liner
  • Bluetooth Technology
  • CD Audio
  • Cloth Seats
  • Cruise Control
  • Overhead Airbags
  • Power Locks
  • Power Mirrors
  • Power Windows
  • Satellite Radio Ready
  • Traction Control

Optional Features

  • Bed Cover
  • Bed Liner
  • Bluetooth Technology
  • Running Boards
  • Satellite Radio Ready
  • Tow Hitch

Drive Wheels

Rear Wheel Drive (2WD)

Engine size

2.9L

Horsepower

185

Torque (ft-lbs)

190

Engine type

Gas

Fuel capacity

19

Wheelbase

111.3"

Overall length

192.4"

Width

67.6"

Height

65.2"

Leg room

F 44"

Head room

F 39.6"

Front tires

P215/70R16

Rear tires

P215/70R16

Seating capacity

3

Max towing capacity

510/3400 lbs.

Transmission

Automatic

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