2015 GMC Canyon Off-Road Review: Snow, Dirt, & Donuts in TFL4K
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- Опубліковано 25 вер 2024
- ( www.TFLtruck.com ) 2015 GMC Canyon is a new pickup that doesn't drive like a truck. In fact it drives much more like a new crossover but in this TFLtruck Review we wanted to know how this truck drives when the road turns snowy and slick.
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This a two year up date, I own a that exact same truck and love it. It has been totally awesome so far with no complaints so far :)
I realize Im kinda randomly asking but does anyone know a good website to watch newly released movies online?
just got the 2015 GMC canyon all terrain, and this truck is all you need for regular everyday use. rides smooth, interior is comfortable, and the system rocks!! Definitely great buy.
Mr. Garza We were literally about to buy it! But the SLT. We thought it was a cute truck and it was really easy to drive. But then we seen the Yukon Denali and we were taken away😂 we would still get the canyon but our Yukon is great👍🏼 Gotta love GMC
Well a couple of things about the Canyon. First and foremost it is a full frame truck. The shield for gas mileage at the bottom folds back when it hits. Also The auto 4 wheel drive unit is a Canyon exclusive. This is far more then a urban cowboy truck as someone said in the quotes. It is set up to look like a MINI Sierra but the truck is comfortable and a lot better then any of the other small trucks it goes up against
I think the auto 4x4 has trickled into the chevy by now... I've seen a few 17s for sale with it.
The truck for folks who want a truck for convenience not to compensate for other things. That is folks who, most of the time don't need a truck, but want one for those times that the do.
+Jack Cade Like those times when that cute single mother wants help moving her...
The crossover comparison is a very valid one. They are clearly targeting this truck at crossover buyers (it is heavily targeted toward that suburban buyer and will likely see a large percentage of owners coming out of crossovers). "Want a crossover that can also haul mulch? Have we got a deal for you!"
That has been my exact thinking this whole time, happy someone shares my views, thanks you!
The snow they went through is a couple of inches deep and not comparing it to deep snow. What a wonderful review.
Just an FYI, AUTO mode is for driving on the streets in questionable conditions...4x4 or 4HI/4LO is for off-road and not intended for use on the streets. You can actually damage the transfer case by driving on dry roads with it locked in 4x4.
Also, the sound of the V6 isn't great...they could have made it more trucky/aggressive sounding.
Getting my Truck as a wedding gift im super excited
GM really needs to find a way to make the lower chin spoiler something somebody can take off and put back on easily. I took my silverado offroad and ripped it(the whole bottom air deflector)right off. It ain't cheap to replace.
How much was it to repair if you don't mind me asking? I'm debating taking a chance and leaving the front overhang on for a trip I will be making that involves some fairly heavy off roading. I'll remove it if it's looking too expensive to take a chance
FoodyTunes Mine is a 05. Cheapest lower bumper valence I found was like $50. I broke a few tabs on mine, I figure I could fix it with zip ties.
Its not expensive or hard to fix. It just clips in place(though clips aren't designed to be used often)
I believe, in the somewhat newer models at least, it's just a few bolts that you pop off then you're good to go.
I have an 06 tahoe and the air deflector is easy to remove but then again when something is simple that always make it difficult is subsequent years to remove
GM has been using Autotrak for about 15 years, both of my 02 S10 Blazers have had it, and its a great system. AWD for when you don't care and just want to get somewhere and know the roads all ok to bad, and 4WD HI and LO when you need it. It's also very reliable, and uses viscous clutches so you have extremly smooth operation.
In addition to the chin spoiler delete it should also have folding steps that way when the doors are closed you get additional ground clearance.
The automatic AWD is a HUGE selling point for me on a pickup. I don't want to have to shift manually while driving in the snow. I hope more pickups follow the automatic AWD thing.
I have a 19 sle with auto 4x4, it is a very fun truck to rip around in the snow. The steering is turned just right where its not too fast or slow for wild drifts.
This new Caynon is more appealing than the Tacoma for me and I really liked the Tacoma.
What the 2015 Caynon has that gets my vote:
-4 wheel disc brakes, finally!
-locking tailgate
-more power
-inside latch to open gas door (well at least it looks like it has and if it is what a huge plus)
-The bigger body and new look looks alot better than the previous generation Canyon
Only thing that sucks is that it doesn't come in a 6 speed manual with the v6
if you buy a GM you better keep it for as long as it will hold up, after only a couple of years it won't be worth anything, the value will drop as fast as a plane falling out of the sky
@@guyproulx1660 Overly dramatic
These midsized trucks came out a lot better than the Silverado did.
Does the z71 have a locking diff? The 1500+ z71's do.
Love the looks of the truck! And I'm aware it's a midsized but I can't get over the fact you two looked jam packed in there ...elbow to elbow..
Is the Colorado more of a "truck"? Or are they pretty much the same?
They're the same pretty much. You can just put more options on the gmc
ive noticed with driving this truck it is also a problem in the chevy version if you have large feet the pedals are very small. also the floor/ firewall come a little too close to the gas pedal and caused a lot of problems for me whilst driving it
I should have gotten this instead of my Sierra V6 SLE but am waiting for Diesel 4x4
Omg I can't believe you guys were outside filming during all that cold weather we had these last couple days
Not much of an "Off-Road Review", if at all.
Attempted one climb and rest of the time just drive back and forth on flat ground with a few donuts thrown in.
So, the first snowfall has arrived... Still waiting here in Norway.. Great review guys, would be great if they'd make an offroad version of it with better ground clearence etc
Let It Go
Snow? You call that snow!! I call that a dusting! In N.E. where I live with a 400' driveway that goes around curving through trees, up and down hill with a parking area big enough for six vehicles to turn around in. We have received numerous time op to 20" of heavy wet snow! That I've had no problem getting out with my Z71 4x4, Colorado ext can! Matter of fact I sort of was able to "plow"the drive with that low hanging air dam! That right after driving through and out of the driveway, where I drove the rest of that area had less than 6-7" of snow left! There was enough snow move away so I was able to get out in my new Cherokee! That almost made it but got hung up!! The snow was over the hubs on the Colorado. But in 4x4, with a bed full of heavy wet snow I was able to drive right out, even at the end of the drive where the last 30' is uphill, plus with a mound from the town plows! The Colorado is as good in the snow as the Silverado Z71,4x4AWD we traded for the Colorado. The only option we could not get at the time in the Chevy Colorado is AWD Autotrack, that has always been available in the Canyon, but now available in the ZR2, my next truck!!
The front air dam spoiler is owner removable. Not quite quick release, but not hard. Goes back on just as easily. Why does Nathan seem to worry about things that are not a problem?
hard to believe that guys who live in a could weather state would dress like that to do an outdoor shoot on a 5 degree winter day. the truck looks sweet!
I love it but Chevy should have available off road suspension ( at least 3" higher) or even better optional air suspension, everything else I think is perfect
the problem with that is it is illegal in some states
Yea, I guess an aftermarket lifting kit is going to be the best option and a lot of times is cheaper and better than the factory
ya I guess well good luck man
Stay tuned for tomorrow...
Yea, looks awesome, does someone know how many horses and torque is going to have the diesel
Nice review. You hit the major factor why I bought a Tacoma, actually two of them. Wife has one now too. This Canyon is the perfect truck if it just had clearance and off road suspension. I love the AWD option. I hear there is a ZR2 possibly coming to fruition, problem is trucks grew big because they became the family vehicle. The ZR2 does not have the 4 doors and they stuck a tire in the back rendering the box useless.
I'm a family man, I need 4 doors, I need a box to haul, I need comfort for me and family and I need a truck that is not cumbersome to park (just the right size) and lastly living up North which is the upper part of North America; frost heave on highways and snow is often more challenging than a dirt road, many cars last year ended up in the graveyard from potholes on the highway, for that reason I need a Tacoma to live in peace on these roads up North.
FYI the Tacoma off road suspension is softer than the Tacoma's without it. The Limited did not have it and was a worse ride.
Driving a car or a Canyon is a white knuckle drive where you swerve and sweat looking for the next lump or pothole that sends your vehicle to the grave when you live up North. With the Tacoma TRD I actually enjoy hitting potholes and aim for them and wish the roads were worse now, its like nothing affects it. And I have 4 doors and a box that holds 1500-Lbs and the ability to comfortably go off road if needed and comfortably park at Wal-Mart with the Family or hit the bars in style.
Now this ZR2 thing is for a kid but even a kid cant put his quad in the back box because of the spare tire in the box. GMC goes from off road (ZR2) to pavement (Canyon) and misses the boat again for half of America and anyone down south that often travels off road. Lets watch Tacoma outsell them again.
GMC had a winner, all they needed was to lift the front bumper on the 4 door model. Now reliability remains to be seen. The Canyon has it all but rendered useless due to clearance for a ton of buyers. Hence, I own a Tacoma, Two 4 door 2015 Tacoma's
Just get all terrain tires and lift the Canyon a couple inches. Love the older Tacomas.. The new ones look like moon vehicles.
Have this truck on a possible buy list. Would be a better set-up if a model was designed to be more off-road. It would be good to know what the typical fuel mileage is.? Size of tires and tread design Gear ratio?
Just priced one similar to the tested truck (but short bed). Really nice truck but I honestly can't see paying that much money for a midsize truck.
Please take this up the Cliff Hanger! Also, can we see the Raptor on the Cliff Hanger again? This time in the snow... That would be awesome.
Have to think that anyone who actually goes offroad in one of these will take the chin spoiler off and dig it out of the garage when he hands the truck over to the next owner.
1guyin10 ...
That's what I did...
Wow, watching in 4K looks way better even though I only have a regular HD monitor. I guess it gets rid of the compression artifacts.
come to montana. 5 deg is tshirt weather
This makes me wish I went for an all terain truck. I just got a 2WD GMC Canyon SLE. :(
This is a good test you should do with all the trucks... EVERY TRUCK...like the ike gauntlet
I guess VW Amarok has those features you mentioned about this truck. It drives even more smoothly than a sedan but it can tow and other thinkgs.
Also I find this Canyon a little bit incapacious inside. At least it looks like incapacious camparable to RAM.
Please review the Land Cruiser 200 series.
Is the side step just a bolt on or did they make it a permanent part of the truck?
It certainly is a good looking truck, I haven't seen one in person yet, but I've really been enjoying the reviews. I am REALLY hoping that the GM Toyota and Nissan all drop diesels in the next couple of years.
2016 for gm on both gmc and chevy
I have a full size truck and has the steps, they are only hold by 2 screws on each side (4 total) and they look very easy to remove
DONEGOT EM No, 2015.
People bash ridgeline but now gmc follows that path. Hmm interesting. It is a nice truck or car truck. I ll wait for the new ridgline to see. The inside seems small but love the outside
Does the all terrain package not come with heated mirrors? No heated icon on mirrors but it had a rear defroster and seat?
The Ford version of this is the Sport trac, i have one and it has 239k+.. it's a good lil truck crossover thing
I want a compact truck. Everyone is making a compact cargo vans so why cant I get another Ranger or S-10 sized truck. For the money on one the mid-sized trucks i can get a full size with one or two less options. Mid-size is not really Mid its more like a full with the mirrors folded in. I just want a small truck with a small Price tag.
Dude I saw a ford ranger that looked like a Silverado from the back, on the highway at that. I swear ford is just going to swing a 2016 by us.
I feel exactly the same way. I park by some of these "small trucks" at the red lights and it's almost as tall as my TRD PRO!
+Thomas Landers I still have 1998 4 cyl, manual, 2wd S-10 and it's perfect for what I need since I've owned it for 12 years. It's probably the most reliable vehicle I've had out of seven vehicles I've owned in my life. Did a great job of hauling my motorcycle, hauling new appliances/furniture and tossing old ones, hauling patio blocks in the bed beyond the weight capacity, and numerous runs to the dump when we were doing renovations. It's mostly flat where I live so I didn't need a V-8 to do all that. Would be nice, but not necessary.
I would love getting into the new Canyon diesel. That would be my dream!
Thomas Landers you can get the 16 colorado base model for like 25gs. or wait a couple of years and buy one used at a much better price
Looks like the Tacoma is still the go-to for off-road needs
Agreed. Has much more ground clearance at stock height and better off-road suspension.
jd4pc the Tacoma is a very good truck and looks great but it needs small improvement on power (50 more horses), towing (500 lbs more) and mpg (2 or 3 more mpg)
have you try the NISSAN PATROl yet almost identical to infiniti qx80
As I have noted previously,
1) When being driven, Roman is like my mother. Well done, Nathan, for pointing this out to him, and retaining your temper.
2) These trucks are not intended for off-road nor professional use. They're aimed at middle-class, wannabe cowboys.
"Lifestyle truck."
dchawk81 You've summed it up perfectly.
MrKeyboardCommando Some marketing twerp came up with that term, not I.
dchawk81 But by the use of the term you have encapsulated the zeitgeist. The tool is essential, but the creation is paramount.
And before you ask, no, I've no idea what that means, but, you've got to admit, it sounds bloody good !!!!
MrKeyboardCommando Sounds pretty much like college. Good job!
The Fast Lane Truck I'm in the market for a small SUV/crossover (such as forester) but I could be interested in this kind of pick up as well. I'm wondering about the 4wd system compare to subaru awd for instance... Wich one is better in your opinion and why ?
subaru has the best awd in the world and will be far more reliable than any GM product, they are also the best in safety ratings, it's a no brainer, Subaru, you'll be happy if you buy one, not to mention resale value which is way better than any domestic brand
No saying that ranger and Toyota isn’t good but the canyon is a great buy for the money..it’s a mini Sierra
Guys, I typically really like all your reviews,, they're great,,,, this one however really stunk. I'm pretty unbiased as I don't even own a truck currently but love watching the reviews. First you take the truck to a Motocross track and fault it for not going up and over the face of a Supercross tabletop? Really who does that LOL. Then the off road video review consists of you doing doughnuts in a flat area,,, that after you drive right past a whole rhythm section? When you tested the 15' F150 you were on a prepped Ford track you could push a stroller on. That Ford would not have crested the face of that jump either. Show the GMC on the same kind of track? Show the actual features of the truck and what they do. Sorry for complaining but not the best review.
not to mention if you were going fast enough you would have popped over that crest
Well said...👍
They should have added air suspension so you can raise or lower it when you want to.
For me its missing parking sensors - but I am still looking to get one.
from my experience with my own 08 GMC 1500K, the traction control can not be totally turned off. yes i can do donuts in rain and snow but on dry pavement it will not let the truck do them. the chin spoiler will come off the 1st time you have to leave your driveway after the snowplow has "plowed you in" it not held on very well and thats a good thing in my book, since it pretty much removes itself for you. I bet those 2 details have not changed with this truck. I'd like to see you try some "aggressive" driving on dry pavement and see if the traction control stops you from acting like a teenager again. I bet it will.
i know for my dads 2010 silverado youve got to hold the traction control button down until it says traction control off and stability track off, takes about 10 or so seconds, had some fun in that truck until i got my ram. I'd assume since they are the almost the same trucks that it would be the same on the gmc to.
yes they are, and yes i do disable them and get the dash symbol saying they are off but it still wont do any "stunts" on dry pavement. mine has a 5.3 (315 HP) with 4.10's and limited slip. I run goodyear eagle GT's 275/55/20 and after adding a cold air intake and using a programmer, it barks the tires during 1-2 shifts and can easily walk away from new V6 camaro's at a light (the 300 HP models) its not a "hot rod" but is plenty of fun to drive and does everything I ask of it, except lay rubber on dry pavement (the traction control cuts engine power)
I saw a video on removing the chin spoiler on the "old" GM truck models. I have a 2014 Silverado and it's much different. There are about 15 bolts across the bottom of the bumper that hold the chin spoiler on now, and it's pretty secure.
Although I could probably still break it off if I nailed a snowbank with it.
That being said, I just remove it during the winter months and put it back on for gas mileage in the summer.
good to know, mine came off after i was late to work and had to drive through the snow plows handiwork at the end of my driveway. I have not noticed a gas mileage difference with mine. after re-tuning I get 20 MPG @ 70 MPH on flat road and 16 MPG around town when I drive "nice" I do have a BAK hard cover over the bed and swapped in a 2" lowering shackle kit in back to level the truck. that helped with the ride and handling more than anything else and I have never bottomed out even with a bed full of HVAC tools and equipment.
I can't help you about the GMC but in my 05 5.4 ford with 3.73 gears I can roast tires all day, that being said I'd imagine the GMC can also. I think maybe your gear ratio is too high, it's not letting you spool fast enough for the amount of torque you have?
TFL do you now what is - OFFROAD? 1inch snow sooo dirty
If only it looked a little more rugged i would pull the trigger on this, but the front end looks too much like a crossover/compact suv.
I'm planning to buy one of these trucks in March 2015 but can't decide which one to get between the GMC Canyon or Chevy Colorado, I will use it as a regular Vehicle it will never tow anything or see of road { yes that's sad I know, but I love pickups even if its for regular use.} the thing is I love the GMC interior don't like the exterior design, and I love the Chevy exterior design but not the interior so I'm having a bit of a hard time deciding and yes I've test driven them both, and I'm definitely put Mattracks on it in the winter when we get some good snow in NYC like when the highways got shut down because of too much snow. arrrggg!!! cant make up my mind which one.
If you can go Silverado, trust me full size trucks are REALLY practicle. You don't realize it until you have one.
I think a silverado or sierra would be better but for a truck like this go with a toyota tacoma
true that plus if its for the gas trust me the silvered is everything its a V8 that can actually deactivate 4 cylinder and turn into a V4 and so the silverado is the most strongest truck in its class and is good for off roading and towing
Don't get a tocoma or frontier! If you need a mid-size, go GM, you can take the wind guard off, that will give alot of clearence. The 4x4 system on the GMs are way better. If you get into off roading, then get a 2-3 inch lift and you'll have a really good off roader! Way better than a tocoma or feontier. Plus, better fuel economy, reliability, & towing.
Plus you help support our jobs by buying American!
My preference is chevy. They're slightly cheaper and look better from the outside. Which is all most people are going to see
Well, I did not know that the Nissan and Toyota were made here. But as an off road enthusiasts myself, I never messed around with toyotas. My off roaders include a 2013 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon, and a 1976 GMC K10 4x4. So seeing I have no expert advice in the off road wanna be, pick up truck wanna be catagorie, I'll be leaving now.
Have a good day you both seem like nice people, but I am done
Its a good little midsize pickup... 4 cylinders but still its ok for like a young kid or retired adult.
+john boboson I'm retired ,I drive a 8 cyl Titan pro4x .
I like this truck . Dont forget old music logo :)
Looks like a motocross track.
You guys did not review it in Florida, what the hell? You drove it around the block 3 times. That's not a review.
The problem is people want a small cheap truck. 38k is way way to expensive just buy a full size.
As a Dakota owner, I think this is a very nice truck. I like it but I think I will stick with my V8. Plus im more of a dodge guy.
What MX track are you at?
It doesnt even look like a compact truck anymore.
it is a heavy, overblown beast as big as a 98 full sized. There is no such thing as a small pickup these days
I hate all the air dams gm puts on their trucks its really big on the Tahoe Amen Colorado/canyon
These trucks are way to expensive compared to their full Size counterpart
The same as the old one but it looked better
Must be Fahrenheit. 5 Celsius there would be no snow.
Yes. Colorado, USA.
Full length running boards keeps that crap off your paint. You're choice
TACOMA! !!!!
You don't need to go around that hill, just go faster! Get some air over that.
who are these guys? I didn't hear anything on engines,tire size, inside,outside nothing, they just drove around doin doughnuts
For 38K, might as well get a used full size.
This video actually made me like the GMC more than the Canyon!
Lol, you like the GMC more than the canyon! Lmao that brightened my day sir!
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You guys have NO BUSINESS driving any kind of 4+4 you make good vehicles look like clown mobile!
Thats your review? A couple of donuts? Shouldn't you talk about the engine, horsepower, features, overall likes or dislikes? You should re-name this video, "Two fat guys in a truck."
This is not atest. We can call it agrandmather drive test with too much talking.
What they did in this video can any car do it even sedan car
keep the steps. install lift. profit
Nice truck but priced with the F150.
Pretty sure the F-150 gets into the 40k-60k range.
Dale Couture 26-60k all depends on options. If you don't get carried away, you can get a decent looking f150 for 30ish
lol cause f150 is garbage
Not entirely, they do skimp on quality, in some places, but they're still decent
A truck that handles like a car? BLASPHEMY! But definitely an attractive concept. I'd buy it.
Well this was a pointless review. Why didn't you go up some of the smaller hills at least instead of just putting along beside them? That doesn't show anything.
Roman is probably better at driving... Just saying 😂
is this some kinda gay granpa show?
+Jesus was a Carpenter. yes it is
David Stanley THATS WHAT I THOUGHT
Well in all fairness, your trying to take the truck over a motocross track.
Yup, I'll just keep my first gen tacoma.
5:37 all 4 wheels were NOT flying. All RWD in the clip
Copied ridgeline drive train. Awd/4wd.
i'd take a tacoma over that any day of the week
So worse fuel economy, less power, less room, less towing, less warranty and less features for the same price is a smart buy to you? I bet you are a very smart man haha.
the tacoma is a solid truck 22mpg average, great ground clearance, a 5spd manual and no awd only 4wd.
Tomlin James Go to fuelly.com and tell me what tacoma owners are getting 22mpg except for those that have a reg cab 4cyl. A colorado ex cab 4cyl will avg 24. And the colorado/canyon don't have AWD. it is 4wd w/ auto mode available on the canyon. meaning depending on traction, it will engage or disengage the 4wd. A vastly superior feature for snow/icy road driving. Oh yeah, and a 6speed manual is available too with the 4cyl.
Yes that 22mpg is from my 2015 4cyl 4wd 5spd manual access cab tacoma and I was not being light on the accelerator.
that's what I've been saying, Tacoma is better in alot the ways.
Well let’s tell the truth..only a fool or a crack head would take any 40k vehicle into bad weather or snow etc you guys know what I’m saying.. but look at all the numbers..towing engine hp warranty and what you get for your dollar...plus how often are you going to be off road ...not much
Toyota! !!!
Tacoma is a better truck
Bailey O. actually he is right tacomas won't break down as easily
no dought, toyota builds far better quality vehivles
guy proulx No dought? WTF? Too much trolling on UA-cam render your girlish fingers all stiff? Get under your Tundra and check for frame rot. TROLL!
***** Tacoma is a far better truck, read original comment over and over again until you get it right lol
Mohammad Sadiqi You hate American cars I see you on every video hating on them.
This truck already looks outdated and boring. I'll buy it and give it to my partner...he will put a rainbow sticker on the back. It looks so cheap.
James Wisrik WTF GM don't have to pay $50 billion in taxes and when Obama sold GM stock..it took a lost of $15 billion... FU GM.
www.wsj.com/articles/SB10001424052748704462704575590642149103202
Chevy trash, of truck Booo,, I hope they go out of business. .
Lame. Take the hill.