[jblackburn]

Drove a V6 Canyon SLT. Amazing little truck that actually isn't that little. Very comfortable, almost as maneuverable as a little crossover, and very quiet. Loved it - the price for a 4x4 with some options is what kept me away.

Full size trucks are a PITA to park in areas here and even the smallest V8 (4.8) sucked down gas like crazy. Had a Silverado as a rental for a week and loved it, but definitely wouldn't want on every day.

 

[jblackburn]

Funny enough, C&D posted this up today. Good mention of the little Duramax.

2017 GMC Canyon – Review – Car and Driver

 

[jblackburn]

Just wanted to point out that the 4.8L V8 gets worse gas mileage than the 5.3L V8 not by much but it is worse. The new DI ecotec 5.3L is much more powerful is gets significantly better gas mileage especially with the 8-speed than the previous vortec with a sizable increase in power.

Yup, haven't had the chance to drive one of those though. Felt pretty weak for the HP number.

The Canyon makes the same HP from the V6 that the Silverado did with the 4.8 - and feels MUCH livelier. But man that V8 sounded nice.