2008 GMC Canyon Specs, Features & Options
Here's everything you need to know about each trim in the 2008 GMC Canyon lineup. Compare pricing, specs, key features and more.
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| Fair Market Price | $5,795 | $5,894 | $5,928 | $6,511 | $6,778 | $6,786 | $8,753 | $9,678 | ||
| Fuel Economy | City 18/Hwy 24/Comb 20 MPG | City 18/Hwy 24/Comb 20 MPG | City 18/Hwy 24/Comb 20 MPG | City 18/Hwy 24/Comb 20 MPG | City 18/Hwy 24/Comb 20 MPG | City 18/Hwy 24/Comb 20 MPG | City 15/Hwy 20/Comb 17 MPG | City 15/Hwy 20/Comb 17 MPG | ||
| Fuel Type | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | ||
| Horsepower | 185 @ 5600 RPM | 185 @ 5600 RPM | 185 @ 5600 RPM | 185 @ 5600 RPM | 185 @ 5600 RPM | 185 @ 5600 RPM | 242 @ 5600 RPM | 242 @ 5600 RPM | ||
| Torque | 190 lb-ft | 190 lb-ft | 190 lb-ft | 190 lb-ft | 190 lb-ft | 190 lb-ft | 242 lb-ft | 242 lb-ft | ||
| Towing Capacity | 4,000 lbs | 4,000 lbs | 4,000 lbs | 5,500 lbs | 5,500 lbs | 5,500 lbs | 5,500 lbs | 5,500 lbs | ||
| Payload | 1,547 pounds | 1,547 pounds | 1,547 pounds | 1,532 pounds | 1,532 pounds | 1,532 pounds | 1,338 pounds | N/A | ||
| Body Styles | Pickup | Pickup | Pickup | Pickup | Pickup | Pickup | Pickup | Pickup | ||
| Engine | 4-Cyl, 2.9 Liter | 4-Cyl, 2.9 Liter | 4-Cyl, 2.9 Liter | 4-Cyl, 2.9 Liter | 4-Cyl, 2.9 Liter | 4-Cyl, 2.9 Liter | 5-Cyl, 3.7 Liter | 5-Cyl, 3.7 Liter | ||
| Curb Weight | 3,364 pounds | 3,364 pounds | 3,364 pounds | 3,530 pounds | 3,530 pounds | 3,530 pounds | 4,000 pounds | 4,000 pounds |
| Emergency & Security Services | Standard | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Child Seat Anchors | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Child Door Locks | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Traction Control | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Cruise Control | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Remote Keyless Entry | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Standard | Standard | ||
| Hands Free Phone | Standard | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Satellite Radio | Optional | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Remote Keyless Entry | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Standard | Standard | ||
| Cruise Control | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Torque | 190 @ 5600 RPM | 190 @ 5600 RPM | 190 @ 5600 RPM | 190 @ 5600 RPM | 190 @ 5600 RPM | 190 @ 5600 RPM | 242 @ 5600 RPM | 242 @ 5600 RPM |
| Leather Seats | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Optional | Not Available | Standard | ||
| Folding Rear Seat | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel | Standard | Not Available | Standard | Not Available | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Power Outlet | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Power Windows | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Standard | Standard | ||
| Tilt Steering Wheel | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Cup Holder Count | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Alloy Wheels | Standard | Not Available | Standard | Not Available | Standard | Standard | Standard | Not Available | ||
| Fog Lights | Standard | Not Available | Standard | Not Available | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Privacy Glass | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Not Available | Not Available |
| Drivetrain | 2WD | 2WD | 2WD | 2WD | 2WD | 2WD | 4WD | 4WD | ||
| Recommended Fuel | Regular | Regular | Regular | Regular | Regular | Regular | Regular | Regular | ||
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic |
| Bed Length | 6 feet | 6 feet | 6 feet | 6 feet | 6 feet | 6 feet | 5 feet | 5 feet | ||
| Curb Weight | 3364 pounds | 3364 pounds | 3364 pounds | 3530 pounds | 3530 pounds | 3530 pounds | 4000 pounds | 4000 pounds | ||
| Fuel Capacity | 19 gallons | 19 gallons | 19 gallons | 19 gallons | 19 gallons | 19 gallons | 19 gallons | 19 gallons | ||
| Front Head Room | 39.6 inches | 39.6 inches | 39.6 inches | 39.6 inches | 39.6 inches | 39.6 inches | 39.6 inches | 39.6 inches | ||
| Front Leg Room | 42.2 inches | 42.2 inches | 42.2 inches | 42.2 inches | 42.2 inches | 42.2 inches | 42.2 inches | 42.2 inches | ||
| Minimum Ground Clearance | 7.9 inches | 7.9 inches | 7.9 inches | 7.9 inches | 7.9 inches | 7.9 inches | 7.7 inches | Not Available | ||
| Overall Length | 192.4 inches | 192.4 inches | 192.4 inches | 207.1 inches | 207.1 inches | 207.1 inches | 207.1 inches | 207.1 inches | ||
| Payload Capacity | 1547 pounds | 1547 pounds | 1547 pounds | 1532 pounds | 1532 pounds | 1532 pounds | 1338 pounds | Not Available | ||
| Front Shoulder Room | 57.1 inches | 57.1 inches | 57.1 inches | 57.1 inches | 57.1 inches | 57.1 inches | 57.1 inches | 57.1 inches | ||
| Truck Bed Volume | 44 feet | 44 feet | 44 feet | 44 feet | 44 feet | 44 feet | 37 feet | 37 feet | ||
| Turning Diameter | 39.4 feet | 39.4 feet | 39.4 feet | 44.3 feet | 44.3 feet | 44.3 feet | 44.3 feet | 44.3 feet | ||
| Wheel Base | 111.3 inches | 111.3 inches | 111.3 inches | 126 inches | 126 inches | 126 inches | 126 inches | 126 inches | ||
| Width with mirrors | 67.6 inches | 67.6 inches | 67.6 inches | 67.6 inches | 67.6 inches | 67.6 inches | 68.6 inches | 68.6 inches |
FAQs
Does the 2008 GMC Canyon have a turbo?
No, the 2008 Canyon does not have any trim packages that offer a turbo engine at this time.
Is the GMC Canyon underpowered?
It depends on your definition of underpowered. The 2008 Canyon ranges in power from the SLE Pickup 2D 6 ft with 185 horsepower to the SLT Pickup 4D 5 ft with 242 horsepower.
How much horsepower does a 2008 Canyon have?
The 2008 Canyon ranges in power from the SLE Pickup 2D 6 ft with 185 horsepower to the SLT Pickup 4D 5 ft with 242 horsepower.
All 2008 GMC Canyon Trims and Styles
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