Let’s talk trucks. The 2020 GMC Canyon and 2020 Toyota Tacoma are very comparable midsize trucks. What exactly is the difference, and why should you choose one over the other? We have taken the time to gather that information for you and conveniently put it all in one place!
The first thing we will discuss is the price of these trucks. The Canyon clearly wins this category due to its more reasonable starting price. The Canyon starts out at $22,200 while the Tacoma starts out several thousand more at $26,050.
The next topic we will cover is the overall style of both vehicles. The number of available trims for both trucks are very similar with the Canyon offering four trims and the Tacoma offering six. Depending on what style you are looking for, each truck has their strengths. If you are looking for something more classic and refined with a high-end rugged interior, the Canyon may be the right choice. However, if you want something that has more of a modern and aggressive look and functionality-centered interior, then the Tacoma fits that bill better.
Each of these midsized trucks have their individual strengths. The Tacoma has capabilities such as Apple CarPlay® compatibility, Panoramic View Monitor, Integrated Backup Camera with Rear Parking Sonar, Smart Key System with Push Button Start, Multi-Information Display and Two USB charge ports. The Canyon offers technological capabilities such as Apple CarPlay™ and Android Auto compatibility, HD Rear Vision Camera, a variety of Power Outlet options, New Tire Fill Alert, and Rear Seat Reminder. Since this category is mostly based on personal preference, this category comes out as a tie.
Both the Canyon and Tacoma have a City mpg of 20. The Tacoma’s Highway mpg is 23 whereas the Canyon’s Highway mpg is a whopping 30. The Canyon takes the cake for this category due to its astounding Highway mpg capabilities.
The Canyon has more leg and headroom and Tacoma has more hip and shoulder room. The Canyon has available heated and cooled front seats in comparison to the Tacoma which only has heated front seats available. However, the Tacoma provides greater customization options for the driver’s seat. With both vehicles able to carry up to five people, this category is another wash.
One of the largest differences between these trucks is the towing capabilities. The Tacoma has a maximum towing capability of 6,400lbs. The Canyon, on the other hand, has the maximum towing capacity of 7,700lbs. If towing capacity is something you value, the better option in this category is the GMC Canyon. The Canyon also surpasses the Tacoma in horsepower and torque. The Canyon has an impressive 308 horsepower and 275 ft. lb. of torque compared to the Tacoma, sitting at 278 horsepower and 265 ft. lb. of torque.
Although there are a few categories that are comparable for both trucks, the Canyon excels in several. It starts at a more reasonable price, gets better gas mileage and can tow a greater amount with the additional power it has over the Tacoma. Here at Bob Weaver Auto in Pottsville, PA, there is a truck waiting for you. If you haven’t had a chance to take a test drive of the 2020 GMC Canyon, today is the day! Come down and see us, it will most definitely be worth your while!