2009 GMC Canyon

To bring you a comprehensive, definitive review on the 2009 GMC Canyon, TheCarConnection.com's team of writers has researched a range of reviews from some of the most respected sources on the Web. To bring you an especially useful review, TheCarConnection.com's editors have driven the GMC Canyon--including the newly offered V-8 model--and contribute their impressions, observations, and comparisons.

Likes
Relaxed and fast demeanor with the V-8
Range of body styles and configurations
Frugal four-cylinder/manual drivetrain
In its short-bed form, it's a true compact truck

Dislikes
Steering/roadholding
Rough, noisy four- and five-cylinders
Unimpressive plastics inside
No bed longer than six feet

The GMC Canyon and its almost identical Chevrolet sibling, the Colorado, went on sale five years ago as replacements for the Sonoma and S-10. The 2009 GMC Canyon is one of the few small pickups available that fills a niche for those who want a capable truck that's more maneuverable and fuel-efficient than its full-size counterparts.