Toyota Tacoma vs. GMC Canyon

Compare Mid-Size Trucks for Desert Off-Roading & Daily Tasks in Phoenix: How the Toyota Tacoma Tops the GMC Canyon

Experience bliss while desert off-roading beyond the concrete jungle of Phoenix in a new Toyota Tacoma, which is also capable of handling daily towing tasks. At Avondale Toyota, we help Arizona truck buyers make informed decisions. We've put together a head-to-head comparison of the Toyota Tacoma and the GMC Canyon so you can see which mid-size truck flexes its muscle. Learn more from your Toyota truck dealer in Avondale, where you'll find new Tacoma models for sale.

Engines

When you shop our selection of new Toyota Tacoma trucks near Glendale, AZ, there are multiple engines at your disposal. A 310-horsepower TurboMax™ engine delivers 430 pound-feet of torque and is the only powertrain for the GMC Canyon. A variety of i-FORCE engines power these new Toyota Tacoma trucks in Avondale. Variations of the i-FORCE 2.4-liter turbocharged engine deliver between 228 and 278 horsepower, but the Toyota Tacoma Hybrid models near Peoria pack more of a punch.

A Tacoma working with the i-FORCE MAX™ 2.4-liter hybrid powertrain generates 326 horsepower and 465 pound-feet of torque to gain a performance edge over the GMC Canyon, for which there is no hybrid model. Non-hybrid models for the Toyota Tacoma earn up to 26 miles per gallon on Phoenix highways, and the Tacoma Hybrid models earn 24 miles per gallon. The GMC Canyon guzzles more gas at 23 miles per gallon.

Off-Roading

When you buy a new Toyota Tacoma in Avondale, you can unlock the Trailhunter, yet another dedicated off-roading model. Toyota Tacoma Trailhunter trucks are equipped with an exclusive Old Man Emu® suspension with 2.5-inch forged monotube shocks that are position-sensitive, along with piggyback-style remote reservoirs. AT4 models for the Canyon have an off-road suspension package and factory lift but can't match this robust suspension.

High-clearance trail exhaust for the Trailhunter gives the Tacoma enhanced ground clearance and departure angles so you can take on tougher terrain than you could with the Canyon. The all-conquering Trailhunter is more well-equipped to tame more Arizona trails than the GMC Canyon AT4 and AT4X models. TRD Off-Road Tacoma and TRD Pro models give Toyota's mid-size truck more off-roading options than the Canyon.

Configurations

The GMC Canyon doesn't give the power of choice, as there is only a single configuration. The Crew Cab has a 62-inch bed. When you buy a new Toyota Tacoma near Tempe, you get the choice of a Double Cab with a 60-inch truck bed or an XtraCab model with a longer 72-inch truck bed.

Test Drive a New Toyota Tacoma in Avondale

Pick out a new Toyota Tacoma near Peoria, and choose between an XtraCab or Double Cab model. We're proud to be a greater Phoenix Toyota dealer with new Tacoma models for sale. Handle intermediate tasks around Phoenix or go desert off-roading throughout Arizona in a new Toyota Tacoma, which you can buy or lease through Avondale Toyota.