2016
GMC Canyon Diesel
GMC Canyon diesel will
go on sale this fall and be offered in SLE and SLT Crew Cab models and in
two-wheel and four-wheel drive drivetrain layouts. The fuel efficiency figures
for the 2WD are claimed to be segment-leading at 22 mpg and 31 mpg in the city
and highway respectively. The 4WD models are rated at 20 mpg city and 29 mpg
highway.
The 2016 GMC Canyon is
powered by the same 2.8-liter Duramax four-cylinder turbo-diesel engine from the
2016 Chevrolet Colorado diesel. This diesel engine produces 181 hp and 500 Nm of torque and is coupled to a Hydra-Matic 6L50 6-speed
automatic transmission. It has a trailering rating of 3,492 kg for
the 2WD model and 3,447 kg for the 4WD model.
The Duramax 2.8-liter
engine is claimed to be one of the cleanest engines ever produced by GM and is
also B20-capable. The vehicle itself has been given a “Certificate of
Conformity” by the EPA stating that it has no issues or concerns over the
testing and evaluation of the emission control system in it.
4WD models get a new
electronically controlled two-speed transfer case and a 3.42 rear axle ratio as
well as disc brakes all around with Duralife brake rotors as standard.
The 2016 GMC Canyon
diesel can also be had with a trailering package that that comprises of a hitch
receiver, seven-pin connector and an automatic locking rear differential.
