Engine: 3.7-liter dohc 20-valve inline-5

Engine Options: 185-hp 2.9-liter dohc 16-valve inline-4; 242-hp 3.7-liter dohc 20-valve inline-5

Transmission: four-speed automatic

Transmission Options: 5-speed manual; 4-speed automatic

Standard Safety Equipment: ABS, dual-stage front airbags with passenger deactivation (on Regular Cabs), front seatbelt pre-tensioners, LATCH child seat anchors, foldaway outside rear view mirrors, tire-pressure monitor

Optional Safety Equipment: traction control, side curtain airbags

Basic Warranty: 3 years/36,000 miles

Assembled In: Shreveport, Louisiana

Model Tested: GMC Canyon 4WD Crew Cab SLT Z71 ($28,495)

Standard Equipment: air conditioning, tilt wheel; cruise control; front bucket seats w/leather seating surfaces; heated seats with 8-way power for driver and 6-way for passenger; electrochromic mirror w/compass and temperature displays; intermittent wipers; AM/FM/CD/MP3 stereo with 6-disc changer; power windows, locks and mirrors; deep tinted glass; floor console and armrest; off-road suspension; skid plates; locking rear differential; fog lamps; aluminum wheels; brushed aluminum side steps

Options as Tested: side-curtain airbags ($395); XM Satellite Radio ($199) includes first three months subscription

Destination Charge: 685

Gas Guzzler Tax:

Layout: four-wheel drive

Horsepower: 242 @ 5600

Torque: 242 @ 2800

Miles Per Gallon in the City/Highway:

Wheelbase: 126.0 inches

Length/Width/Height in Inches: 207.1/68.6/68.9 inches

Track Front/Rear: 59.6/59.8 inches

Turning Cycle: 44.3 feet

Seating Capacity: 5 people

Head/Hip/Leg Room, f: 39.3/53.3/44.0 inches

Head/Hip/Leg Room, m: inches

Head/Hip/Leg Room, r: 38.3/52.9/34.8 inches

Trunk Volume: 37.0 cubic feet

Payload: 1343

Suspension, f: independent, upper and lower control arms, torsion bars, anti-roll bar

Ground Clearance: 8.7 inches

Curb Weight: 4093 pounds

Towing Capacity: 4000 pounds

Tires: P265/75R15

Brakes: disc/drum with ABS

Fuel Capacity: 19.6 Gallons