GMC Canyon Vs. Chevy Colorado

If you’re deciding between stopping by a GMC dealer to explore a GMC Canyon or visiting your local Chevy dealer to explore a Chevy Colorado, you’re getting ready to make one of the most challenging decisions of your life. Both of these light-duty trucks ultimately fall under the General Motors umbrella, which means they share quite a few similarities. At the same time, they are different enough that you’ll notice some distinction.

Here’s what you need to know to make a complete comparison between these two amazing trucks:

Under The Hood

It doesn’t matter if you visit a GMC dealer or Chevy dealer looking for a high-performing truck. Both the Canyon and Colorado offer a couple of identical powertrain options.

Both trucks come with these available engine options:

• 2.5-liter inline four-cylinder (200 hp and 191, lb-ft of torque)
• 3.6-liter V6 (208 hp, 275 lb-ft of torque)

The Canyon has an additional option if you’re looking for more out of your truck:

• 2.8-liter diesel four-cylinder (181 hp, 369 lb-ft of torque)

Unless you’re going for a diesel engine with tons of torque, there’s not much difference between these two trucks.

Interior Technology

The Chevy Colorado and GMC Canyon are no strangers to modern tech. They both have a built-in touchscreen that features things like Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. This is also where you view your backup camera. Passengers will love the available 4G LTE Wi-Fi hotspot that keeps them connected on every drive.

As you move up the trim levels, you start to get things like heated seats, unique upholstery, and driver-assist safety features. Depending on which model you like, these two trucks are fairly comparable. The Canyon, however, does offer a few more available features to provide a more tech-friendly and luxurious feel.

Off-Road Ability

The only area where the Chevy pickup really shines over the Canyon is when it comes to taking on the path less traveled. The Colorado’s Z71 trim comes with all kinds of enhancements to make it perfect for the off-road: all-terrain driving mode, locking rear differential, and an off-road-tuned suspension.

The Canyon isn’t a stranger to the muddy road, but it tends to be more for drivers who want to keep clean.

Pricing

The Colorado is the least expensive Chevy truck, with an entry-level price of $22,395. If you go with the top-level trim, you’ll spend at least $41,300.

Since the Canyon is often considered the fancier version of these trucks, it has a slighting higher starting price. The entry-level trim starts at $23,295. If you go with the upper-class Denali trim, you’ll be in for at least $45,295.

If you’re keeping track of every penny in your budget, the Chevy Colorado is going to be a better option. You may sacrifice a few standard options, but you’ll be overall happy with the price and end result. Of course, if you want something a little more visually appealing and fully-loaded, it’s hard to beat the Canyon’s Denali trim.