Chevrolet Colorado vs. GMC Canyon Comparison

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When comparing the features of a Chevy Colorado vs GMC Canyon, you might notice that the two look essentially the same (except for the logo on the front grille, of course). There's hardly any difference from an exterior perspective, but when you look at the technological capabilities and safety features of both vehicles, you'll see that there are plenty of differences.

Chevy Colorado vs GMC Canyon Interior Features

The interior of a Chevy Colorado boasts noise-proof walls and seats that will make you never want to leave the cabin. Standard in the 2017 Chevy Colorado is a power driver seat, CornerStep rear bumper, Duralife brake rotors, projector-beam headlamps with LED signature lighting and an AutoTrac transfer case on 4WD models. On top of that, lane departure warning with forward collision alert, EZ-Lift and lower tailgate, and IntelliLink with an 8-inch color touch screen are also included. Even the available instrument panel is durable and soft to the touch, with contrasting stitching as an added bonus. Plus, you can add aluminum trim to really add that 'wow' factor to your model. The seat cloth is stain-resistant, so you don't have to worry about spills ruining the interior. And it has a dual-density seat foam to hold the seat's shape longer and morph to your body. On the flip side, the red stitching gives the GMC Canyon that distinct look, and really gives you something to consider when choosing between a Chevy Colorado vs GMC Canyon. Even more tempting is a quiet cabin that will make those long car rides seem relaxing. This quiet cabin is made possible by an inlaid door design, triple door seals, shear-style body mounts, and liquid applied sound deadener.

The Chevy Colorado offers the same inlaid triple-sealed doors and liquid-applied sound deadener but with an added thick windshield and side glass. It also comes with shear-style body mounts. An added advantage of this quiet cabin is that it gives you the perfect environment to play your favorite music. A Bose sound system enhances the music you can play on your Chevrolet MyLink with an 8-inch color touch screen display. You can even hook up your Apple CarPlay to enable all your iPhone apps in your vehicle. It includes navigation, phone call capability, and audiobook playback to name a few. Not to mention the ability to blast your favorite playlists from Spotify and Pandora.

Other interior features of the Chevy Colorado include leather-appointed and standard cloth seats with plenty of legroom for both the driver and the back-seat passengers. Storage is already taken care of in a Chevy Colorado, and there's a nonskid space for charging your phone for those long trips. You can keep your technology at your fingertips with four USB ports (no arguing over who gets to use it). The GMC Canyon, however, offers a large center console, the same four USB ports, a 12V charging outlet, and controls that are large enough to read without having to holding it under a microscope. This model specifically showcase the functionality of the cargo box, paying special attention to the integrated CornterStep rear bumper (for easy access), upper tie-downs that can handle nearly anything with 13 locations, spray-on bed liner, EZ-lift and lower tailgate, and plenty of accessories that can be added for optimal security. All-weather floor mats are available as well. They protect the interior of your truck by fitting precisely to the shape of the cabin floor. A deep-patterned gird holds in the mud, snow and debris, so you can hop on in without having to worry about cleaning your shoes. This, along with a rubber bed mat, comes as part of the Interior Protection Package (for the messy people).

In a GMC Canyon, single-zone automatic air conditioning let you pick exactly what temperature you want your cabin to be at. With a system that controls fan speed, air delivery, air conditioning and recirculation, you never have to worry about getting too hot or too cold. Heated driver and front passenger seats further optimize the temperature of the GMC Canyon, and a rear bench seat that folds provides the perfect place to store extra cargo.

Chevy Colorado vs GMC Canyon Safety Features

The safety features in a GMC Canyon include a rear vision camera that lets you back out of a parking spot with 100% confidence. You have a display of the cars and obstacles behind you conveniently projected onto your dashboard. Plus, guide lines tell you exactly the angle you need to be backing out at (great for hooking up trailers). Remote keyless entry lets you unlock or lock your doors from 60 feet away, and a vehicle locator ensures you never lose your car in the crowded parking lots after a football game. The alarm/panic button keeps unwanted guests out of your vehicle. The Chevy Colorado, however, has a feature where an OnStar Advisor is immediately alerted once air bags are deployed. Other features are automatically activated to ensure your driving experience always has a happy ending. For example, the Colorado automatically turns on interior and hazard lights, unlocks the doors and shuts off the fuel pump in the case of an accident.

Chevy Colorado vs GMC Canyon Exterior

From an exterior standpoint, the GMC Canyon also comes with projector-beam headlamps, LED-signature front lighting, a Chrome grille surround, and chrome mirror caps/door handles. The Tonneau cover on a GMC includes an integrated crossbow for a smooth fit and maximum support. It also binds to the truck bed without any snaps, and rolls up conveniently for access to the bed of the truck. EZ-Lift and lower tailgate raises and lowers with an internal torsion bar, and the tailgate can be easily removed if you're transporting larger items. The tailgate can also be locked with the truck's key. You can even add on a sliding rear window.

When comparing the Chevy Colorado vs GMC Canyon, it's important to take into consideration all the features and amenities that each one offers. For one, the Chevy Colorado gives you can access 4G LTE Wi-Fi from OnStar. This is great for long road trips since it entertains all who are in the vehicle (no complaining!). The Chevy Colorado also offers safety features to make your driving experience as stress-free as possible. This includes Forward Collision Alert and Lane Departure Warning. The Chevy Colorado drives well in almost any situation (a shared quality with the GMC). Whether you're into off-roading or prefer city driving, this truck does just about everything. When you go off-roading, the engine, transmission, and traction control systems calibrate to give you confidence while driving in rough conditions. You have the option to choose between two engines—there's an advanced 3.6L V6 with the best-in-class horsepower or a segment-exclusive Duramax 2.8L Turbo-Diesel. Tack on a fully boxed frame and shear-style mounts for a driving experience that you can enjoy. In addition, brake rotors help reduce wheel shudder and electric power steering puts the control in your hands.

In terms of electronic capabilities, the Chevy Colorado can hook up with your smartphones (Android or Apple) for full entertainment. This feature comes as part of MyLink. It projects your phone's apps onto the color touch-screen for easy access and offers Bluetooth connection for hands-free calling. The myChevrolet Mobile App is a control center in your pocket. You can start your engine remotely (great for pre-heating or pre-cooling your car in the winter and summer) and lock/unlock your doors. This means you don't have to dig around for your keys every time you get in the car. Best of all, you can check up on the health of your Chevy Colorado, directly transfer navigation routes from your phone to the car, and set parking reminders. Drivers and passengers can even connect to up to seven smart devices, and access all their apps thanks to Wi-Fi hotspots. The GMC Canyon also comes with IntelliLink, which includes Bluetooth connectivity, media libraries from multiple devices, and natural language voice command. These are shown on your 8-inch color touch radio.

A unique feature in the Chevy Colorado is the Teen Driver setting. To access this, you enter a PIN on your screen to access the menu and then register a key. Whenever your teen (or the less-careful member of your family) puts this key in the ignition, various settings are automatically enabled, including custom alerts, audible and visual warnings when the driver goes above a preselected speed and a log of the distance driven (great if you charge your teen for gas). In addition, the audio in the front seat doesn't activate until front seat passengers are buckled up and turns on available safety technologies automatically. If you're still working on instructing your teen driver, the report card shows which areas they need to work on. The safety features automatically enacted include Side Blind Zone Alert, Forward Collision Alert and Front Automatic Braking. Safety isn't just for teens though—the Colorado also comes with a standard rear vision cameras, lane departure warning (available) and Forward Collision Alert (available). Other preventative measures include a high-strength steel frame with a safety cage designed to keep you safe in the event of a collision. Airbags have been protecting passengers for years, so the Colorado invests big in these safety assets. With dual-stage frontal, head-curtain side-impact and seat-mounted side-impact air bags, you're covered no matter where you're sitting in the vehicle.

Chevy Colorado vs GMC Canyon Technology

To compare basic features, the Colorado has 308 horsepower, 7,700 pounds of available towing, 30 miles to the gallon when highway driving, and a price tag of $20,055. The GMC Canyon has a slightly higher price with the same miles to the gallon, same towing capability and the same horsepower. While these vehicles may seem essentially the same, it's important to take into consideration the little details that make each vehicle unique. When comparing the Chevy Colorado vs GMC Canyon, take this into consideration. If you decide that the 2017 Canyon is the right choice for you, find it here, at Robert Brogden's Olathe Buick GMC.