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Is the 2020 GMC Canyon a good truck?

Yes.

4 of 7checks

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20 miles one way, 5 days a week. Gas $3.20. Power 17 cents per kWh.

Canyon +13%-23%+76%Price vs predicted
Price vs predicted, 11 trucks (2020). Orange: this car.
Checks for the 2020 GMC Canyon
CheckResultNumber
Family carNo1 of 3 parts
First carYes5 of 5 parts
CommuterYes$126 vs $142 a month
SeniorsYes2 of 3 parts
Off-roadYes8.4 in, top 32%
TruckNoTop half on 1 of 3
Worth the moneyNo13% above predicted
Good buyNot enough dataN/A

Is the Canyon a good family car?

No. Passes 1 of 3 parts.

Family car check, 2020 GMC Canyon
MeasureThis carClassCarsPass
Seats2 seats5 or moreN/ANo
Rear legroom35.8 inMedian 35.8 in13Yes
Rear headroom38.3 inMedian 38.7 in13No
Cargo behind the last rowN/AN/AN/ANo data

Is the Canyon a good first car?

Yes. Passes 5 of 5 parts.

First car check, 2020 GMC Canyon
MeasureThis carClassCarsPass
Price$22,200Median $28,50013Yes
Horsepower200 hp200 hp to 309 hp14Yes
Length212.4 inMedian 217.1 in13Yes
Turning circle41.3 ftMedian 44.4 ft13Yes
Fuel cost per mile14.5 centsMedian 16.4 cents14Yes

Horsepower: 10th to 75th percentile of the class.

Is the Canyon a good commuter car?

Yes. $126 a month to commute. Class median $142.

Miles a month
867
This car
$126
Median of 14 trucks
$142
Highway mpg
26 mpg, top 8% of 13

Is the Canyon a good car for seniors?

Yes. Passes 2 of 3 parts.

Seniors check, 2020 GMC Canyon
MeasureThis carClassCarsPass
Step-in height8.4 in clearance, 70.4 in tall8.4 to 9.7 in clearance, 70.5 to 75.6 in tall13No
Front headroom41.4 inMedian 40.9 in13Yes
Turning circle41.3 ftMedian 44.4 ft13Yes

Step-in: clearance and height in the middle half of the class.

Is the Canyon a good off-road vehicle?

Yes. 8.4 in clearance. Top 32% of 125 trucks and SUVs.

AWD or 4WD
Yes
Best trim for clearance
Extended Cab 4WD, 8.4 in
Cohort
125 trucks and SUVs, AWD or 4WD trims

Is the Canyon a good truck?

No. Top half on 1 of 3 measures.

2020 GMC Canyon among pickups
MeasureThis carClassCarsPass
Towing per $1,000158 lbTop 62%13No
Rear legroom35.8 inTop 54%13No
Fuel cost per mile14.5 centsTop 15%14Yes

Each measure passes in the top half of pickups.

Is the Canyon worth the money?

No. Priced 13% above cars like it.

Price, 2WD Ext Cab 128" SL
$22,200
Predicted price
$19,648
Gap
+$2,552 (+13%)
Model error
16% median, 291 cars

Price model: horsepower, length, width, drivetrain, powertrain, body and luxury, 2020 cars.

Passes at up to 5% above the predicted price.

Is the Canyon a good buy?

Not enough data.

What this cannot tell you

No safety, reliability or insurance data.

Your prices, use and trim may differ.

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