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Power options have the potential to be the best offerings in the segment: GMC announced that the base engine, a 2.5-liter inline-four, will put out an estimated 193 horsepower, and that the optional 3.6-liter V-6 will offer an estimated 302 hp. These numbers would be better than both the Tacoma (159 horses in the four, 236 in the V-6) and the Frontier (152 and 261). GMC anticipates that 90 percent of the four's 184 lb-ft of torque will be available between 2000 and 6200 rpm, and that the V-6 will offer an estimated 270 lb-ft. Both of these engines use direct injection and variable valve timing, as well as an aluminum block, and will be backed by a six-speed automatic transmission with tow/haul mode. There is also a six-speed manual, but only with the 2.5-liter engine, in base extended cab two-wheel-drive models. There will be a third engine option as well, but it won't go on sale until model-year 2016: a version of the Duramax 2.8-liter turbodiesel I-4 that's already available elsewhere in the global version of the truck. That engine option should increase the Canyon's capability even more, while providing excellent fuel economy. Other features that improve the fuel economy of the truck include the use of an aluminum hood (new for 2015), plus active aero grille shutters and careful work on the exterior to improve aerodynamics. And while this truck is heavier than the one it replaces, we anticipate fuel economy will be greatly improved. GMC expects to hit some fairly impressive capability benchmarks as well, specifically best-in-segment payload (at least 1450 pounds) and towing capacity (at least 6700 pounds). This truck is considerably smaller than the Sierra, yet is still ready for work: the Canyon inherits the Sierra's CornerStep rear bumper as standard equipment, and there are 17 tie-down locations (13 of which are configurable) in the bed. The EZ Lift-and-Lower locking tailgate, also introduced on the half-ton, will be available on the Canyon, as will a spray-in bedliner from the factory. Another feature of the Canyon's cargo box is that it comes standard with two-tier loading: you put a platform in place that essentially splits the bed into upper and lower sections, which can make it easier to hide valuables from view while keeping gear organized.
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