2015 GMC Canyon Nightfall Edition: Visual drama with high value

This slightly sinister but very well-equipped variation of the 2015 GMC Canyon pickup introduces a new trim level called the Nightfall Edition. Due to arrive in showrooms during the second quarter and finished in Onyx Black, the noir-themed Nightfall is based on a Canyon SLE Crew Cab and will be available in either rear-drive or 4-wheel drive. Reinforcing its largely monochrome look is a unique black grille, black mirror caps and assist steps, 18-inch multi-spoke alloy wheels with Dark Argent inserts and polished aluminum exhaust tips. 

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Beyond its bad-boy appearance, the 2015 GMC Canyon Nightfall Edition includes a load of highly desirable comfort/convenience items. Highlighting the list a factory spray-in bedliner, automatic climate control, rear-view camera, soft-touch dash with aluminum trim, a tilt/telescoping steering column, driver-info display, keyless remote entry/starting, auto-dimming interior mirror and a leather-wrapped multifunction steering wheel. On the connectivity front, the Nightfall Edition also comes with an 8.0-inch Color Touch radio with GMC IntelliLink, OnStar 4G LTE with Wi-Fi hotspot and SiriusXM Satellite radio – the latter two items on a 3-month free trial basis – plus three USB ports, two with charging capability. All 4WD models will come with an automatic locking rear differential. 

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While GMC has yet to reveal any powertrain details, the 2015 GMC Nightfall Edition is expected to be available with the Canyon’s standard 200-horsepower/2.5-liter 4-cylinder or optional 306-horse V6. Pricing info won’t be released until closer to the Nightfall Edition’s on-sale date, but Duncan Aldred, vice president of GMC Sales and Marketing promises that its heady roster of upscale goodies will represent "a greater value than ordering the features separately."

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