GMC Sierra 2500HD vs GMC Canyon
Overview | |
Years produced2004-2012 | Years produced2001-Present |
MSRP$36,000 | MSRP$45,400 |
Average price$29,212 | Average price$52,421 |
Listings8844 | Listings8670 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews7.2 out of 10 | Expert reviews8.0 out of 10 |
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Reviews SummaryTaller and wider than most midsize pickup trucks like the Ford Ranger or Toyota Tacoma, the GMC Canyon is designed to go farther and work harder than the rest of its class. GMC redesigned the Canyon for 2023, and a new AEV package arrives for the 2024 model year. With this off-road-specific kit, the rugged Canyon AT4X grows yet another inch taller and adds 35-inch tires, steel skid plates, and a full-size spare tire. Verdict: You don’t need to test drive an AT4X AEV trim to walk away impressed with the 2024 Canyon. Although pricey, this truck delivers a more impressive array of standard equipment than any other vehicle in its class, and its high-output turbocharged four-cylinder engine provides more than enough firepower for towing, hauling, and off-road driving. | |
Reviews SummarySitting at the top of the Sierra’s six available trims, the Denali Ultimate is newly added for the 2024 model year and comes with nearly every available option that can be included on this full-size truck. The Denali Ultimate trim level is offered on both the 2500 and 3500 HD models. Each provides a higher degree of towing and payload capacity than what’s available in the standard GMC Sierra 1500. To put it bluntly, the Sierra HD models are pickup overkill for anyone simply looking to tow a couple of jet skis or haul a moderately-sized camper. The “HD” in the name stands for “Heavy Duty,” and its capabilities (and price) reflect this. Powered exclusively by a 6.6-liter turbocharged Duramax diesel V8, the HD Denali Ultimate we test drove has a maximum towing capacity of 22,500 pounds—a 4,000 pound increase versus the 2023 model. Need to tow something along the lines of construction equipment or, say, a small island? Stepping up to the Sierra 3500 HD equates to a max tow rating of 36,500 pounds when using a gooseneck trailer hitch. Okay, so the Sierra HD lineup has serious chops for getting tough tasks done. But how does it stack up against the competition? Hop aboard as we take a look at every aspect of the HD Denali Ultimate, from how it drives, to the user-friendliness of its infotainment system, trailer tech, and whether this new top-of-the-range trim is worth the price. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine2.7L 310 hp I4 | Engine |
Drive Train4X2 | Drive Train |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity3 |
Horsepower310 hp @ 5600 rpm | Horsepower |
MPG City19 | MPG City |
MPG Highway23 | MPG Highway |
Engine | |
Engine Name2.7L 310 hp I4 | Engine Name6.6L 401 hp V8 |
Torque430 lb-ft @ 1500 rpm | Torque464 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm |
Horsepower310 hp @ 5600 rpm | Horsepower401 hp @ 5200 rpm |
Drivetrain4X2 | Drivetrain4X2 |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City19 | MPG City |
MPG Highway23 | MPG Highway |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity3 |
Key Features | |
Navigation SystemStandard | Navigation System |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall4 | Front Crash Overall |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Bed Length61.7 in | Bed Length98.3 in |
Curb Weight4430 lbs | Curb Weight6203 lbs |
Height79.8 in | Height79.9 in |
Length213.2 in | Length236.3 in |
Width84.4 in | Width81.8 in |
Wheelbase131.4 in | Wheelbase141.6 in |
Maximum Payload1640 lbs | Maximum Payload3759 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors2 |
Maximum Towing Capacity7700 lbs | Maximum Towing Capacity22430 lbs |
Standard Towing Capacity | Standard Towing Capacity14500 lbs |
Overview | ||
Years produced | 2004-2012 | 2001-Present |
MSRP | $36,000 | $45,400 |
Average price | $29,212 | $52,421 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | ||
Expert reviews | 7.2 out of 10Read full review | 8.0 out of 10Read full review |
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Summary | Taller and wider than most midsize pickup trucks like the Ford Ranger or Toyota Tacoma, the GMC Canyon is designed to go farther and work harder than the rest of its class. GMC redesigned the Canyon for 2023, and a new AEV package arrives for the 2024 model year. With this off-road-specific kit, the rugged Canyon AT4X grows yet another inch taller and adds 35-inch tires, steel skid plates, and a full-size spare tire. Verdict: You don’t need to test drive an AT4X AEV trim to walk away impressed with the 2024 Canyon. Although pricey, this truck delivers a more impressive array of standard equipment than any other vehicle in its class, and its high-output turbocharged four-cylinder engine provides more than enough firepower for towing, hauling, and off-road driving. | Sitting at the top of the Sierra’s six available trims, the Denali Ultimate is newly added for the 2024 model year and comes with nearly every available option that can be included on this full-size truck. The Denali Ultimate trim level is offered on both the 2500 and 3500 HD models. Each provides a higher degree of towing and payload capacity than what’s available in the standard GMC Sierra 1500. To put it bluntly, the Sierra HD models are pickup overkill for anyone simply looking to tow a couple of jet skis or haul a moderately-sized camper. The “HD” in the name stands for “Heavy Duty,” and its capabilities (and price) reflect this. Powered exclusively by a 6.6-liter turbocharged Duramax diesel V8, the HD Denali Ultimate we test drove has a maximum towing capacity of 22,500 pounds—a 4,000 pound increase versus the 2023 model. Need to tow something along the lines of construction equipment or, say, a small island? Stepping up to the Sierra 3500 HD equates to a max tow rating of 36,500 pounds when using a gooseneck trailer hitch. Okay, so the Sierra HD lineup has serious chops for getting tough tasks done. But how does it stack up against the competition? Hop aboard as we take a look at every aspect of the HD Denali Ultimate, from how it drives, to the user-friendliness of its infotainment system, trailer tech, and whether this new top-of-the-range trim is worth the price. |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 2.7L 310 hp I4 | |
Drive Train | 4X2 | |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 3 |
Horsepower | 310 hp @ 5600 rpm | |
MPG City | 19 | |
MPG Highway | 23 | |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 2.7L 310 hp I4 | 6.6L 401 hp V8 |
Torque | 430 lb-ft @ 1500 rpm | 464 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm |
Horsepower | 310 hp @ 5600 rpm | 401 hp @ 5200 rpm |
Drivetrain | 4X2 | 4X2 |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 19 | |
MPG Highway | 23 | |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 5 | 3 |
Key Features | ||
Navigation System | Standard | |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 4 | |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Bed Length | 61.7 in | 98.3 in |
Curb Weight | 4430 lbs | 6203 lbs |
Height | 79.8 in | 79.9 in |
Length | 213.2 in | 236.3 in |
Width | 84.4 in | 81.8 in |
Wheelbase | 131.4 in | 141.6 in |
Maximum Payload | 1640 lbs | 3759 lbs |
Number of doors | 4 | 2 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | 7700 lbs | 22430 lbs |
Standard Towing Capacity | 14500 lbs | |
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