2011 GMC Canyon – Has All the Attributes
April 6, 2011 by John Shoemaker
Filed under GMC
The recent range of 2011 GMC Canyon is considered as the prime example which has all essential attributes. This latest model comes with minor changes and hence, buyers are still not satisfied with its performance. It belongs to the segment of mid – size pickup trucks.
As compared to all other current branded vehicles, it is better in terms of body style and engine performance. But, still it is the most competent automobile in its entire category. This GMC model is available in 3 – different body styles such as crew, extended and regular cab styles along with 2 – or 4 – wheel drive.
For the convenience of transportation, the crew cab has 5 – foot cargo box and on other hand, the remaining body styles are having 6 – foot bed. The 2011 GMC Canyon runs smoothly on any type road due to availability of steel 16 – inch wheels.
In the list of its features, bedliner, Bluetooth connectivity, air conditioning, and front bench 60 / 40 split seat, power accessories, and cruise control are included. The entertainment system of this model gets satellite radio, CD changer, and upgraded radio etc. to make this 2011 range more superior, it has some additional features like 18 – and 17 – inch wheels, keyless remote entry / ignition, rearview auto – dimming mirror, and fog lights etc.
For enhancing its power generating capacity, this model has 3 – different types of engine choices such as inline 4 – cylinder, inline 5 – cylinder and V8 engine. Model which is powered by unique 2.9 – liter 16 – valves engine is able to churns out more than 185 hp of maximum energy and 190 lb – ft of torque.
To improve its engine capabilities, it is mated with 5 – speed manual transmission. As per the fuel economy of EPA, it achieves 18 mpg on city roads and 24 mpg on highways. The fuel capacity of this powerful engine is 19 – gallons.
On the other hand, the 3.7 – liter inline 5 – cylinder engine has capacity to produce approximately 242 lb – ft of torque and 242 hp of energy. The 5.3 – liter V8 engine generates 320 lb – ft of torque and 300 hp of energy. Its wheelbase is about 111.3 – inches and the top payload capacity are 1429 lbs. the maximum towing capacity is 4000 lbs.
Passengers will definitely feel safer in 2011 GMC Canyon due to presence of communication OnStar emergency system, electronic stability control, antilock – disc brakes, curtain side airbags, and traction control and so on. This model easily grabs the attention of crowd and buyers because it is available in several attractive color schemes like onyx black, pure silver, and summit white etc.
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