New 2008 GMC Canyon [ 2007 ]

#8

in Compact Pickup Trucks

Based on analysis of 26 Canyon reviews and test drives.

MSRP: $15,085 - $25,070
Invoice: $14,255 - $23,440
MPG: 18 City / 24 Hwy
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U.S.News Scores

Overall:5.9
Performance:6.8
Exterior:7.3
Interior:6.7
Safety:9.0
Reliability:4.0
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2008 GMC Canyon 4WD Regular Cab SLE1: 4WD Regular Cab SLE1 [ See specs for other models ]

Body Style

Regular Cab Pickup - Short Bed

Engine

  • Gas I4 2.9L/177
  • 5-Speed M/T (Standard)  or  4-Speed A/T (Optional)
  • 16 mpg city / 22 mpg hwy

2008 GMC Canyon 4WD Regular Cab SLE1 Safety Features and Specifications

Air Bag

Driver - Front Standard
Passenger - Switch (On/Off) Standard
Passenger - Front Standard
Side - Head only - Front Optional
Side - Head only - Rear Optional

Brakes

ABS - 4 Wheel Standard

Lights

Fog Lamps - Front Standard
Headlights - Auto off Standard
Headlights - Auto on Standard
Headlights - Daytime Running lights Standard

Misc.

Engine Immobilizer/Vehicle Ant-Theft System Standard
Locks - Pwr Optional

2008 GMC Canyon 4WD Regular Cab SLE1 Performance Features and Specifications

Engine

Displacement 2.9L/177
Engine Type 4 Cylinder Engine (Standard) , 5 Cylinder Engine (Optional)

Fuel

Fuel Type Gasoline Fuel (Standard)

Chassis

Drivetrain Type Four Wheel Drive (Standard)
Transmission Type 4-Speed A/T (Optional) , M/T (Standard) , 5-Speed M/T (Standard)

2008 GMC Canyon 4WD Regular Cab SLE1 Interior Features and Specifications

Features

Cargo Volume (cubic ft) 44.0
Steering Wheel Leather Wrapped Standard
Cruise Control Standard
Passenger Capacity 3

Audio

CD Changer Optional
CD Player Standard
MP3 Player Standard
Satellite Radio Optional

Seats

Leather Standard
Front Bench Split Standard
Front Bucket Standard

Technology

Communications - Onboard Hands Free Standard
Auxiliary Power Outlet Standard

Mirrors/Windows

Electrochromic Rearview Optional
Vanity - Passenger Standard

2008 GMC Canyon 4WD Regular Cab SLE1 Exterior Features and Specifications

General

Bed Liner Standard
Keyless Entry Remote Optional
Windows - Deep Tinted Optional

Wheels

Tires Tires - Front All-Season (Standard) , Tires - Front On/Off Road (Optional) , Tire Pressure Monitoring System (Standard) , Tires - Rear All-Season (Standard) , Tires - Rear On/Off Road (Optional) , Compact Spare Tire (Standard) , Full Size Spare Tire (Standard)
Wheels Aluminum Wheels (Standard) , Chrome Wheels (Standard)

Towing

Tow Hooks - Front Optional
Trailer Towing Package Optional