Variable exhaust Valve Timing
(VVT) helps both Canyon’s Vortec
2.9L I-4 VVT and Vortec 3.7L I-5
VVT engines provide smooth idling,
impressive fuel economy
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and
power curves that provide near-
peak torque over an extended rpm
range. The 2.9L I-4 is one of the
most powerful four-cylinders in the
class, yet in the 2WD Crew Cab
it’s capable of 18 city/25 hwy.
EPA-estimated mpg. The available
Vortec 3.7L I-5 combines the
remarkable fuel efficiency
2
of a
five-cylinder inline engine with V-6
levels of power. Couple it with an
automatic transmission in either
Canyon Extended or Crew Cab
models, and you’re trailering up
to 5500 lbs.
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Both operate so
quietly that we developed an
“intelligent start” feature that
prevents drivers from inadvertently
engaging the starter when the
engine is already running.
vortec: the power of choice
cAN YoN e XteNDeD cAB
IN PURE SILVER METALLIC SHOWN WITH AVAIL ABLE EQUIPMENT
A one-year OnStar Safe & Sound
plan is standard on all Canyon
models.
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Services include OnStar
Vehicle Diagnostics, a powerfully
simple way to know what your
vehicle’s key operating systems
need. Every month it automatically
oNStAr DiAGNoSticS
AND GooDwreNch Service
185
hp
@ 5600 RPM
190
LB-ft
Of TORQUE @ 2800 RPM
ONE Of THE MOST POWERfUL
fOUR-CyLINDERS IN THE CLASS
242
hp
@ 5600 RPM
242
LB-ft
Of TORQUE @ 4600 RPM
MORE HP AND TORQUE THAN MOST
COMPETITORS’ STANDARD V-6
vortec 2.9L i-4 v vt
vortec 3.7L i-5 v vt
sends you an e-mail summary of
hundreds of checks of your engine,
transmission, antilock brakes and
more. And to help promote maximum
performance all around, take your
Canyon to your GMC dealership for
Goodwrench service (see page 17).
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