2015 GMC Canyon Pickup First Drive Towing Review: A Baby Sierra is born?

[@Fishingrunner]

I hope to buy a new Canyon once I'm done in College. I was so happy to hear that they were bringing back these trucks. I currently own a 2005 Colorado, and it's been a very reliable truck. It currently has 256,000 miles on it and it's still running strong. I'm still on the original drive train too.

[@scottwilkins]

@ 5:30 "...and, you won't mistake it for a Toyota" HA! Love it! I read so many comments when this truck was first announced that so many people thought it looked like the Toyota, I never did. Glad that Nathan said this.

[@farmerallis]

This, with the little Duramax will be my next truck.

[@SineOccasu]

Indeed!

[@dwags59]

Indeed... Too 👍👍

[@TVfanfanatic]

Good call

[@booAHHHH]

bad call

[@farmerallis]

booAHHHH Great call

[@RMosher11]

I like the fact that GM uses timing chains instead of belts. My wife has a 2007 Pontiac Vibe, I was worried about the timing belt and was pleased to find out it used a chain instead.

[@LlyleHunter]

Totally agree!

[@jackdaniels2657]

Too bad its over head cam with vvt direct injection. It wont last long nd doing a timing chain gonna be a pain in the ass

[@Mrlugershot]

got this truck a few days ago. really nice I'd say

[@3rdGenGuy]

Everyone is still waiting for the Duramax engines.

[@mattheginger]

It's a nice looking truck, but why not a diesel? Is there one on the way?

[@imtryanmybest]

I absolutely love my Cummins but I think this is a really beautiful truck. With the new Duramax next year, I'd drive it.

[@mriphone1000]

40K for a mid-size omg that's insane in the membrane. Although this truck looks miles better than the colorado.

[@grahamrothphotography]

I'm not a fan of GM, but I would buy this!

[@KeystoneTexan]

That Canyon is sweet looking!

[@553goliath]

My and all the other frontiers have a fully boxed frame too. But nice try.

[@svpracer98]

According to GMC, auto 4wd engages a clutch to the front axle where as 2wd completely disengages it and 4wd low/ high engages is.

[@Keinlicht]

So GM is trying to tell me that people who want manual transmissions in a truck, don't want 4x4? What the fuck world am I living in

[@Meekerextreme]

Now to wait for the Diesel and see how it does.

[@hawkstringfellow]

the canyon looks nice seems pretty functional

[@tumbleweedking5668]

The main reason the cost between full size and compact is so close is mainly due to labor cost to build them which is identical.

[@farrazcaeta]

I would like to know if that big air splitter on the front of these trucks comes off easily. When its parked next to the Tacoma you can clearly see that when you take it off road that air splitter will be the first thing that gets in the way.

[@notasolution]

You guys should do the ike gauntlet with suvs and vans

[@MrSkyentist]

The gmc twin looks much better than the colorado but the front appearance shows why people will still buy a frontier or tacoma over the gm twins. Front ground clearance is substantially better, even when comparing the off road packages from the gm twins to the standard or off road packages of the nissan and toyota. This is obviously done for fuel economy but the loss of 1 mpg would be well taken to have more clearance for a "lifestyle" vehicle than a chevy malibu. Looks like you would hit a parking curb if you pulled to far forward making it kind of useless in any off road situation.

[@BeachJedi101]

100% agree

[@Bambooben]

The front bumper valance that gives it the low appearance and ground clearance come off easily with a couple of screws. So if you don't care about MPG and want more ride height or the better look, it is an easy change. GM has said this in numerous interviews.

[@farrazcaeta]

Glad to hear that crap comes off easily lol.

[@Romulan112]

He said, 'a solid boxed frame'. Will it rust out as fast as the old one?

[@jambro6752]

I wish you would have done a shot of the leg room. Such as a shot straight forward from the rear seat.

[@hallowXmass]

This, with the little Duramax will be my next truck. I was looking at a Jeep grand cherokee with a desiel. But I would prefer a small Truck with it instead. I have seen that they are comming out with this truck with a Duramax sometime this year. would like to see the spec for that truck.

[@15ratfink]

"It's all wheel drive that can turn into four wheel drive" - Nathan. Uhh not exactly. It's still a part time four wheel drive system with a 2 speed transfer case. It just has the auto option which engages the transfer case when it senses wheel slip. Common guys....

[@76carmel]

When the Diesel version of the Canyon and Colorado comes in 2016, I'm wondering what the towing capability, and ultimately, the fuel economy of the diesel. It's nice to have when the Ram EcoDiesel is too much truck. Nissan will come back with their diesels for the Frontier and Titan (it's been a while since Nissan updated those trucks, they've been long in the tooth).

[@zr2ee1]

Thanks for the great reviews, curious how real world gas milage will be on this. With my 06 double cab long bed tacoma getting 20mpg average and 400 miles to the tank from the factory at high elevation during my commutes and still towing 6,300 lbs. 17 and 24 mpg with a 7k lb tow rating still sounds like a tough sell if I'm to be shelling or another $35k, especially with full size trucks being in a similar range. I'll certainly have to test one for myself but i feel I'll be holding onto mine and waiting to see what toyota and nissan respond with.

[@jasoncarpp7742]

I've always liked the idea of a small displacement turbo diesel engine. If you have a 40' caravan to tow, then a 6.6 litre Duramax would probably be the best engine for the job, assuming the truck itself is up to the task. But for something smaller than that, a smaller diesel engine would definitely be the engine to use. I can think of quite a few vehicles that would benefit from a Duramax 2.8 litre turbo diesel engine. Why more small diesel engines aren't offered in the USA is beyond me.

[@LakaiGirlAppsSkill]

I have a feeling that people will dish out the money for the GMC because it looks more like a truck than the Colorado.

[@Romulan112]

I always thought that GMC was a stop down from Chevy.

[@LakaiGirlAppsSkill]

Gmc is the premium nice type of vehicle compared to Chevy. I own a 14 Sierra but when I went to purchase a new truck I test drove both. To me gmc is the nicer of the two

[@jlen82]

I think the GMC looks alot better. The think the Chevy looks like a Trailblazer with a bed.

[@joshgrami]

Agreed. I doubt I'd go for the Colorado. The Canyon looks much more truck-like.

[@csb5128]

I guess I'm one of the few on the other side of the coin because the Chevy Colorado looks better to me. As soon as I get my butt in the seat of one of these I will decide to buy or wait.

[@76carmel]

"Grand" Canyon, Roman? LOL I think GMC should put a Denali badge for a midsize truck that costs over $39k.

[@TickleFingers]

I went to Kelly Blue Book just to run a quick comparison. All three competitors (Nissan, Toyota and Chevy) 2008, 88000 miles, off road package for each (Z71, TRD and Nizmo) towing package and all options being as equal as possible between the three. This yielded exactly what I have always known. Chevy is $15800 private party, Nissan is $17800 private party and Toyota is $21200 private party. For vehicles that cost almost the same brand new. I looked the Colorado at the dealer once and thought to myself, who the he'll would pay that price for this junk when you can get a Toyota for less? Your money will go much farther with a Toyota and you'll spend less getting to 88000 miles and beyond. That new Colorado may be nice on the outside, but it's going to be the same story as before. I converted to Toyota a few years back and I can't wait for the new Tacoma. Same old crap from same old Chevy!

[@hawkstringfellow]

ill buy one used in 5 years cut the price in half

[@Spike_-rx7bx]

That is exactly what I'm doing in 4 days but for the 2.5L, just need a work truck not a full size, I wont be towing something that big The 3500LB is plenty for my needs If u say y net get a full size for same price then we all might aswell buy a desiel then for the towing

[@z7201]

Awesome video

[@danielalfredocastro8365]

I have to thank gm for doing this. The small size pickup has been ignored so much every other small truck didnt want to perfect their truck. With these twins out there, itll force nissan, toyo, and honda to get on the go

[@MotoEdit]

Nice to see some of that bailout money finally hitting the showrooms.

[@bullrc]

nice boat and truck

[@mikegoss5111]

The Diesel version will be automatic transmission only, hopefully the auto will be a mini Allison atleast

[@miachevydude]

I think it's a real nice lookin' truck,of course the wheels make that truck.$40,000 is a bit much for that truck though.I seen today a Canyon today at a local dealership for $32,00 and was 4x4,v-6,and crewcab with a few options.The Colorado is much more affordable.

[@andrewfish2381]

I miss basic affordable trucks.

[@VARITHMS]

I would love to have a ranger with the 2.0 or 2.3l ecoboost.

[@glsracer]

Nissan has a new Frontier set for MY 2016, with the increased cost of this truck (35 k was expected as the top out), I think a lot of buyers will head toward Nissan when their new truck comes out...

[@zachbattack]

POWER HOUSE PARK!!!! I do Surf PE there. and watched them set up for that event.

[@brandonsayre9889]

Not a gm fan but hot damn this and the new Sierra are cool

[@matthood7546]

The lights in a Chevy are automatic so you never have to touch that knob. I don't see the big deal with it being the same as the 4wd shift knob.

[@3rdGenGuy]

Either way it's not a real issue.

[@yamaharidr450]

Did GA finally redo the front brake set up on it. Very annoying to have to take apart the hub for new rotors

[@briangallagher7961]

Have to ask but did you guys test the Bose system in the truck wondering if it's worth the $500 or not

[@brandonb3503]

Shout out to the Suzuki Samurai. I wonder why American vehicle manufactures dont put out 4 cyl turbo/diesel setups like across then pond?

[@jd4pc]

Well at least we know the Tacoma and Frontier sound a lot better.

[@WranglerRunner1]

I must live under a rock. I see a lot of comments about waiting for the deals to come out and the only thing I see in my area is "internet pricing" which is a ruse meant to lure people in. Am I missing something?

[@Sublimescatty]

This truck will fit few people I think. Old ladys, budget buyers and grocery getters. Its a nice looking truck, but if economy is your thing the ecodiesel out performs. If your buying a truck to be a truck, work/offroad, winter capabilities etc. A v6 full size is only slightly more with around the same mpg's. I think ford and dodge were wise to drop this market. Your tested vehicle of 39k will buy you a nice ecodiesel. So your average price after say rebates etc will end up around 27k. For 27k you can buy a new 4x4 quad cab v6 ram if you buy smart. I was really excited for this truck but it seems to show the same let downs dodge had with the dakota its last few year of production. Unless the little duramax can do 30 mpg highway for less than 30k. I wouldn't be interested. (4x4 required for the black hills area) looks like a short box regular cab ram is still the better buy for me. Have a few 2014 left over black express around for 25k out the door in the area.

[@chevykingrichie]

1997 gmc suburban 454 7.4 big block all dayyyy

[@dingakasteve]

Did the GM rep say he was the only one with a fully boxed frame?

[@chrismitchell1964]

Dam. Changing them spark plugs looks like a mission and a half. Lol

[@hawkstringfellow]

please please test the Ridgeline

[@LFDS94]

Can't wait to see the 4cyl 6spd that s the only truck I'll buy it the price is reasonable for the gmc if not Tacoma will have to do

[@dchawk81]

Don't know if I could pay full size truck prices for a small truck. I'd feel like they owed me some sheet metal. lol.

[@AardvarkXYZZY]

I assume the automatic 4WD system mentioned is "Autotrac". I was leaning toward the Chevy, but I wonder if this system is worth the bump in price? Anyone?

[@fondupot]

It is the Autotrac. It has 2hi, Auto, 4hi and 4lo. Sometimes these guys dont know what they are talking about.

[@1guyin10]

40 grand is steep, but then again a Terrain with the same equipment would run you a few grand more and won't tow a toy wagon. In comparison to the crossovers it hopes to steal some buyers from the Canyon isn't that bad of a deal.

[@hawkstringfellow]

Are you gonna test the Ridgeline

[@edgarg7100]

i've seen a prius tow a boat on the freeway in California.

[@garrettturner6209]

I’m here after my dad bought this for me yesterday

[@matthewknobel6954]

There are no parking sensors on my 2017 GMC canyon or blind side monitors

[@topdawg19841]

you get more power than toyota and frontier of course if you never really use the power or tow stuff with your truck its gonna last longer fishing,hunting,off roading,and towing is why you want a truck not like toyota owners who drive them to work a back

[@Chadharper_]

Is it just me or does the grill on it look a lot like the 2014 f150 lariat?

[@FRWD_FXLRST]

Just curious, what was the weight of the two jet ski's being towed?

[@guyproulx1660]

wonder when will GM'S next bailout will be?

[@thecanadianwill]

that was the only problem I had with my canyon......I could have bought a fullsized for the price I payed but for some damn reason I was set on this truck. don't get me wrong its got the look power and love to drink fuel but its not a full sized which I could have had top of the line for just a little more....wish I got the beefy truck.

[@RyanTomScott]

One complaint. No single cab regular box configuration!

[@zachf355]

Wtf standard 4 wheel disc brakes!?!? The frontier did that 10 yrs ago

[@marklamb72]

And full boxed frame on frontier since 2005.

[@kirlbacher]

The GM rep was way out of line and uninformed. Go figure

[@Twistedoff2]

I was interested in these trucks until I heard the price. It's a little absurd. I really wanted to get one with the diesel but that will probably tack on another 5K at least. GM better figure it out. Toyota is still the leader in this segment.

[@leadnsteel]

Nice truck but kind of dissapointed with the torque on the gas version. Only 269 lb/ft? The old Tacoma and Frontier had the same. Once they bring out newer models which they are going to do soon, the new engines will probably have more torque than the old engines. 40k isn't bad for a truck even though it's not full size. You should be able to keep it for 15 years so it would pay for itself.

[@Twistedoff2]

The only problem with 40K is you could get a Tacoma for 5-6K less and you know it will last and hold it's value. Wait until you see what the value of the truck is a year or two down the line. I'll bet it isn't what a Tacoma is.

[@NordicNevs]

I wonder the power to weight ratio on the truck.

[@hawkstringfellow]

That's true I would want my truck automatic

[@Mebob2001]

great i cant wait to do a set of timing chains on this bloody thing..... Gm seems to have amade a good little truck this time, BUT seeing the power train under it, i know where it ALL came from... cept the front diff...

[@bigwillchill]

The canyon/Colorado are still too big. when I heard the colorado was coming out, I thought It was going to be small like the s10 or frontier of the 90s but all the cars keep getting bigger and bloated. overall I'd buy a colorado/canyon over a full size. 7k towing capacity is more than enough for me.

[@AuthorityGaming1]

Why must u always use background Music, we'd like to hear the Truck, not background Music, seems like u always have Music playing all the Time, Why??? At least pick Music that wouldn't be played at a Playground, Geeeeeez, u do Very Good Reviews, but I'm not digging the Music! The Fast Lane Truck The Fast Lane Car

[@TFLtruck]

Thanks for the comment Brian. If you listen to the trucks exhaust you'll note that there isn't much to hear. It's pretty dead quit both on the outside and inside.

[@AuthorityGaming1]

Oh ok, I wasn't hating, just was pointing out. Keep up the good review, best Vehicle reviewer I have found, The Fast Lane Truck The Fast Lane Car

[@KingDavid314]

I agree the cheesy music has to go.

[@Sig721Tau]

+The Fast Lane Truck Can you buy this truck with the LED bed lights?

[@jasoncarpp7742]

Anyone who would mistake a *GMC Canyon* or a *Chevrolet Colorado* for a *Toyota Tacoma* or *Nissan Frontier* obviously doesn't know their trucks.

[@jaycon4321]

Is there a diesel version?

[@caseymiller5978]

Nice truck but why would I want that when you could pay less than 39,500$ and get a full crew cab standard box 4x4 silverado and get almost identical MPG? Crew cab LT silverado = 38,800$. I know it's fully loaded but 40 grand really??

[@THELEGALIMMIGRANT1]

$40 grand for top of the line mid size truck... No thank you ... I'll get an 2015 xlt f150 supercab 4x4 with similar options for $38 grand... Just priced one this morning

[@gunlover1955]

You know what I want is a truck I can work on, this new crap is break down and tow to the dealer. Unlike the old 1975 trucks and they lasted more then 3 years.

[@cvcc8083]

Jesus Christ, $40,000! How much more will the diesel be??? I know, it's well equipped, but you can get a nicely equipped Ram Quad Cab with the Pentastar for about the same money and roughly the same MPG! Come on, this truck is neither cheap, nor does it even look that much smaller than the full sizers. These aren't the simple, cheap, compact pickups we asked for!

[@Dave2four]

That's not even fully loaded, if you configure one with every option on the GMC website, you'll have a truck going for $45,000... Now image the diesel! Will we now be seeing $50,000 for small trucks? It wasn't long ago when $50,000 bought you a loaded 1 ton dually diesel.

[@SamSheepDoq]

Dave2four It's called "inflation", if I'm not mistaken. What can be a $21,000 base truck now might be equal to a $16,000 base truck some time ago.

[@dchawk81]

SamSheepDoq Yeah too bad our salaries haven't inflated to the same degree.

[@J12NO1ELSE]

SamSheepDoq its actually deflation, we just talked about that in my economics class

[@J12NO1ELSE]

SamSheepDoq its actually deflation, we just talked about that in my economics class

[@spider3455]

I will be interesting to see this truck, fully loaded, make a run up the Gauntlet

[@LlyleHunter]

Fully loaded it may not make it up the Gauntlet!

[@KevinSmith-qi5yn]

Looks like every other mid-size in the international market like the VW Amarok, Isuzu D-Max, and Ford Ranger.

[@MrTaser99]

i like the ford raptor but i have to say this is peaking my interest more and more as a mid size truck. I picture this truck blacked out lifted. Bring the diesel out and watch how fast this thing sells also looks really good. GMC sierra mesed up wit the square wheel wells looks ugly.

[@jjkroll32]

Should have put the 4.3L V6 from the new 1/2 tons in the thing, an actual truck engine.

[@ebg1222]

Am i the only one who is bothered by all that plastic hanging down at the bottom? I know the purpose for it but i would take it off, also i think GMC should of gotten rid of that rise in the C pillar and why is the rear so much higher than the front? Ive always been a GMC fan over chevy but in this case i think the Colorado looks a little better.

[@islandgirl103]

What kind of legroom do you have in the back seat?

[@csb5128]

I believe Nathan is 6' to 6'2 and said he was able to sit behind himself. He also said the back seat wasn't that straight up back that you have in the Tacoma and Nissan.

[@islandgirl103]

csb5128 Thanks! I posted my comment before he got in the back seat during the video, and I couldn't recall Nathan's height. Sounds like the back seat would be comfortable for most.

[@BTC909]

HAHAHA 39K, wait for the 10K off promotions!

[@cvcc8083]

They'll need them.

[@NellisNelson]

i wish they would put the most basic config. to the test.

[@scottwilkins]

Really guys? Lights button? THE LIGHTS ARE AUTOMATIC! You'll never be bothering with the lights button.

[@stuffjunk5019]

Y'all should go to Appleton Wisconsin and borrow a pierce fire truck and test it lawl

[@stuffjunk5019]

i'd watch that

[@123MORSE]

Did they just borrow the Pentastar from Chrysler? Same displacement, horsepower and torque..

[@LlyleHunter]

If they did it would sound better and run smoother!

[@123MORSE]

Haha right!

[@LlyleHunter]

Kyles life. This is a 90 degree V6 without balancing shafts.How can it be as smooth as Chrysler's 60 degree V6?

[@123MORSE]

I was agreeing with you. Lol. Chrysler did a fantastic job on the 3.6.

[@LlyleHunter]

Kyles life. My misunderstanding. I'm very happy with it! It is an amazing engine indeed and it feels like syrup when running. A 60 degree V6 with balancing shafts. You'd think why would they need it but once you feel it you know why.

[@macfan999]

Why would the "majority" of the people care whats on the option list? That makes absolutely no sense to me xD

[@treyvorumbarger858]

You can get a manual transmission with the v6 as long as it's 2 wheel drive on the Colorado's.

[@jackdaniels2657]

I want a manuel v6

[@pontiachotshot]

ARE YOU WATCHING THIS FORD ????

[@LlyleHunter]

ARE YOU WATCHING THIS RAM????

[@pontiachotshot]

Nice lol

[@epicshade3463]

Ford still more than likely will not consider it.Being that the ford ranger now is very close to f150 size.The other problem is being that its so close is the planned eco boost transmissions are coming or suppose to be coming with the new 2015 model unless that changed and sometime in the next few years there is a 10 speed transmission fitted for it which is "suppose" to get f150s to achieve 30 mpg "What they been trying to achieve with small trucks"

[@johng4527]

10 speed trans, lol. The engine must have a really narrow power curve to need that many gears. But seriously, it's the ratio of your top gear that make a difference in fuel economy, not how many gears you use to get there. manufacturers are just using more gears as a sales gimmick. Sounds good, but all that shifting is actually kind of annoying, unnecessary, and less reliable.

[@KnightShadey]

John G Less reliable than what? You saying that a new Ford/GM/RAM 6-speed is less reliable than an old 3-speed from the 60s just based on gears? The ZF 8-speed has shown itself to be very reliable, especially compared to the old 4/5 speeds of the 80 & 90s that caused alot of mid-step refreshes in the late 90s and early 2000s. The ZF 9-speed is a bit questionable, but not because of one more gear than the 8-speed, but because it's not built with a design option for higher HP/Torque models in it's platform, so it's not made to the higher standard needed for more power and durability like that required by trucks, etc. I would still prefer ZF's new 7-speed non-dual-clutch manual transmission (or even the DC if I must), but then again, an easy shift manual always feels better , but I'd reserve reliability comments for when they've made as many million of those as the 8-speed. However, as the Shamwow guy says "They're made in Germany, and you know the Germans always make good stuff!" =;-) This might enlighten you on the 8-speed and it's design charatertics, especially versus the weaker 9-speed; www.thetruthaboutcars.com/2014/03/saturation-dive-zf-8-speed-automatic/ www.zf.com/corporate/en/products/product_range/cars/cars_7_speed_manual_transmission.shtml The main reason for having more gears is so that you can smooth out the transition from high ratio start from a stand-still to highway speed with a lower final ratio in the transmission (also assiting the fixed low/hi axle ratio) and not have to over-rev the engine outside of it's peak economy powerband zone in order to get to the desired highway speeds. But as seen in the 9-speed in the Cherokee and 8-speed in Ram and other scenarios, you still have to overcome air resistance and road resistance with HP/power and intertia with Torque, and sometimes that puts a cap or diminishing returns on what those can offer you. An exmple would be the possible benefits of just the transmission swap on a Cherokee, vesus say a Wrangler. Pushing that brick through a wind is going to require great deals of HP to go every mile/km faster regardless of how that transmission and axle are setup. So yes, your fuel efficiency isn't magically solved by adding more gears, but also not just by lower final ratios, however if balanced it might be assisted if everything else works together, and with a pick-up truck especially carrying any payload, smoothing out the ride to highway speed will help with those EPA / CAFE / ECE / NEDC numbers.

[@MrBruceherman]

Can someone please tell me what the M stands for on the shifter? PRND M?

[@ricksrandomrepairsandrevie9611]

Sam you can press buttons on the shifter to “Manually” shift the vehicle.

[@chuck123412]

$40K, leather seats, USB posts everywhere, huge info/radio system, all the bells and whistles... but an integrated trailer brake controller is not even a option! GM boosts / sell this truck on the 7K towing capability! Jezzzzzz! $40K+ and then I still have to find a spot to put the controller in cab and run all the wires myself???? How hard is it take the unit from the Silverado and put it in the Colorado/Canyon?!?!?!?!?!?

[@SaintsRow1224]

$39k for a mid-size truck that doesn't have an available V8? Holy crap GM...

[@user-nh3gu1ge3d]

The sticker price for the denali is over 46k. This truck is just an SLT

[@crt7skillz808]

I have a 2017 in red

[@TheAhemahemahem]

I would love to have the new chevy but idk wth is going to pay for it lol one day