CHICAGO, April 13, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Cars.com, the
premier online resource for buying, selling and now servicing new
and used cars, has named the 2015 GMC Canyon the winner of its
Midsize Pickup Truck Challenge. The challenge pitted four of the
most popular 2015 pickup truck models against each other in a
series of intensive tests. Trucks tested were the 2015 Chevrolet
Colorado Z71, 2015 GMC Canyon SLT, 2015 Nissan Frontier PRO-4X and
the 2015 Toyota Tacoma TRD Pro.
"The last time we tested this segment was in 2012 when there
were seven midsize pickup trucks, and now just four remain," said
Mark Williams, Cars.com's Pickup
Truck Expert. "Two of the trucks were all-new entrants, and two are
longstanding contestants starting to show their age. While the
segment has shrunk, we think there's going to be a resurgence as
indicated by two brand-new entries from General Motors and booming
pickup truck sales."
The four trucks were tested for a range of capabilities
including performance, seating and ergonomics, tech and
entertainment, ride quality, visibility, value and off-road
capability. The trucks were taken to the track to be tested for
braking and acceleration. They were tested on a true off-road
course, and endured a 200-mile mileage drive on varying road types
to test for real world fuel economy. Lastly, a real-world pickup
truck shopper was brought in to test each of the trucks for overall
ride, comfort and features.
"The GMC Canyon scored well throughout our tests, and offered a
capable and luxurious ride and feel that clearly separated the it
from the rest of the pack," said Williams. "We were especially
impressed with its road manners and performance with a full load in
the bed. What really sets the Canyon apart from its competitors are
its looks and high-end materials, however that comes at a higher
price tag than other trucks, like its sister-truck the Chevrolet
Colorado."
This is the first win for the GMC Canyon. Its sister-truck, the
Chevrolet Colorado was recently named Cars.com's 'Best Pickup Truck
of 2015.' Full results from the Midsize Pickup Truck Challenge can
be found here, or at www.cars.com/news.
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