Testing the Towing Capabilities of the New 2024 GMC Canyon!

[@erickisel8668]

Great video, thanks. This is real world use that most of us will do on occasion. We have a 2008 F-150 and are looking at mid-size segment. We have narrowed it down to Canyon AT4 and Ranger. I like the factory two inch lift, the aggressive styling, and a lot of standard features. I built one online for $49,995 while the Ranger was just over $52k. So, the price difference for a similarly equipped truck is more than Canyon. Did not like Tacoma, Frontier, or Gladiator. Do you think the Canyon will be comfortable for a 3-4 hour highway ride? We usually make about 5 or 6 weekend trips each year so comfort is important. All the reviews I have seen on Canyon are positive. Glad you are happy with it and love your truck.

[@Desertsandworm]

This truck is a very comfortable ride! 3-4 hour trips would be a breeze in it.

[@dougwarren5471]

If you have kids or pets in the back seat keep in mind the cannon/colorado have vents in the back and the Ford doesn't. So climate control is so much better.

[@snoboy5898]

Good job making the video.. I have a new 2024 Canyon Denali. I'm very impressed with the power plant as well, actually amazed. The low end torque feels like it's coming from a much larger displacement engine.

[@sonnenburgoutdoors]

Thanks for the vid . Just pulled the trigger on a Colorado Z71. Not many around in Canada

[@dougwarren5471]

Just got my z71 last Saturday I'm really loving it!

[@joelaquin]

Im in the market also. What's your thought's after a month. I too live in Canada

[@dougwarren5471]

@joelaquin I love it. I originally wanted the trail boss but once I seen everything the z71 came with I made up my mind. It's a very solid truck. I tow a 5300lb camper and it tows fantastic. Anyone complaining about headlights being in the touch screen are being ridiculous. Set it to auto and nvr touch it again pretty simple.

[@dougwarren5471]

@joelaquin and I get about 650km on a tank of gas my 21 colorado was around 500km roughly same size tank.

[@crank1422]

This is really interesting and useful information. The great equalizer in comparison for any brand of truck is towing. I pull a 2004 Mastercraft Prostar 205V, and with full fuel tank, half empty ballast, gear, etc, I’m just over 4000lbs. Here’s where it gets interesting. I tow with a 2003 GMC Sierra with the old 5.3 LM7 V8 with 285hp/325ft-lb and upgraded 3.73 Yukon gears. It has a tune and headers, but I manage 11.4mpg highway at 70mph. And trust me, with a 4 speed transmission, you definitely know a boat is back there. My point is, I’m looking to upgrade and I absolutely love the Canyon/Colorado, but I feel like GM is missing the big picture with a 2.7 turbo engine. I know it produces a lot of torque, but does it at the expense of a 4 cylinder getting only 23-24 mpg unloaded, and 8mpg towing. I’m one of the old school guys that would love to see them give the option of a V8 or even the 3.0 Duramax in that platform. Transmission and rear end is where a truck makes its money, and I just feel like with a modern transmission, you could easily get 26-28mpg with a V8 on board, and send the midsize market into a new era.

[@deanmay338]

Nice real world video. Thanks.

[@dougwarren5471]

Great video. Love real life use.

[@Martyvison]

Have a 2023 Sierra double cab elevation with the 2.7 turbo full size truck no problem with power but fuel economy is same as a 5.3 v8 which isn’t the best news lol

[@jonathontraigle138]

Didn’t realize until I purchased my canyon that it didn’t have tow/haul mode. Would you say you’d still feel comfortable towing 5000 lbs occasionally in only normal mode? And possible a 3.5-4 hour trip. Appreciate your videos they’ve been super helpful

[@Desertsandworm]

Mine has tow haul, yours just doesn’t have the option? And yes towing occasionally I wouldn’t be worried.

[@jonathontraigle138]

@@Desertsandworm it doesn’t, I didn’t get the factory towing package because I intended on just adding a receiver/hitch later down the line. Made sure I had a L3B and a limited slip differential, and assumed tow/haul mode would be an option.

[@dwreckd1836]

BUT…would you say…you’re IMPRESSED?!?😂

[@Desertsandworm]

😂😂😂 I have a problem of repeating myself

[@dwreckd1836]

did u drive the ranger at all? If so what made you choose the canyon over the ranger

[@Desertsandworm]

I didn’t drive the ranger. I chose the canyon due to its design, towing capabilities, and I got a slight discount through gm.

[@whitegmc1]

Would the truck be good if I towed a boat once a week, around 5k lbs.?

[@Desertsandworm]

Definitely, I’m looking at a camper that weighs 4K and I have no worries.

[@horn256]

Where did you get the hitch receiver? Mine came without the receiver and all the online ones I find are rated for 3,500lbs

[@Desertsandworm]

My truck came with the trailering package, so it came from factory. You might check the gmc accessories website

[@carltaylor5604]

Do the frames still buckle like they use to?

[@Desertsandworm]

I hope not.

[@dougwarren5471]

Dumb question. You seen one video of a frame buckling that was the drivers fault. I towed a 5500 lb camper with my 21 many times no problems at all.

[@justinbachmann8815]

Do it shirtless next time

[@geezusmeatball1328]

The only thing i dont really like about my 23 canyon is if you dont do a complet stop like to 0 not even 1 you have to do a complet stop the transmission will not go to 1 gear .. it will stay on second gear

[@Desertsandworm]

Oh wow, I haven’t noticed that in mine.

[@geezusmeatball1328]

Well it does you should test it do a quick "stop " 1-2 mph and test with a complet stop

[@jamesdarren9149]

Hum!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!