Truck customers are very selective about who they do business with and that’s why Dubuque new GMC Canyon customers frequently look to Runde GMC when they’re in the market for a new or used truck.  The Runde family has been selling new vehicles to residents of the Tri-State area since 1927 and over the years, they’ve established a great reputation for offering reliable transportation at reasonable prices.

The GMC Canyon is slightly smaller than it’s bigger sibling, the GMC Sierra 1500, and it’s a great truck for anyone who occasionally needs to haul large items but doesn’t necessarily want to drive a full-size pick-up.  The truck also offers excellent fuel mileage as the 4wd version is rated at 19 mpg in town and 24 mpg on the highway with the gas engine.  The highway mileage goes up to 28 miles per gallon for customers who opt to go with the diesel engine.   Runde’s hasn’t sold many of these trucks with the diesel engine as most customers want the gas engine, but the few who do purchase the diesel are very happy with the performance of that engine.

You Can’t Go Wrong With Three Engine Choices

The gas engine on the Canyon is a 3.6 liter V6 that produces 308 horsepower and 369 foot-pounds of torque.  For the sake of comparison, you may be old enough to remember the old GMC Sonoma that was produced up until early 2000’s.  Well that truck offered a V6 engine and if you stepped on the gas pedal with a heavy foot in that rig, it would throw you back in your seat in a hurry.  That was a 4.3 liter V6 that put out 190 hp and 250 foot-pounds of torque.  The current GMC Canyon gas engine puts out 118 more horsepower and produces 119 more foot pounds of torque than the old 4.3 liter.  We should point out that even the Canyon’s standard engine – the 2.5 liter 4-cylinder beats out the old 4.3 liter as the 2.5L puts out a healthy 200 horsepower … so much for yesterday’s technology, eh? Of course there is still the option of upgrading to GM’s 2.8 liter Duramax diesel engine and that would give you the ability to tow up to 7700 pounds behind your truck.

One of the things Dubuque new GMC Canyon customers love most about the truck is the exterior styling.  It gives off a sharp, rugged appearance at first glance.  The front end is reminiscent of the full-size GMC Sierra HD and there are different grill options available depending on the trim level you eventually select.  The projector style headlamps are surrounded by LED running lights on both the top and bottom of the headlight housing and the gives the truck a unique upscale appearance as night time approaches.  From the side view, the Canyon gives off a very aggressive appearance as it looks like a truck that’s capable of tackling a variety of rough and rugged terrains.

When looking at the back end of the truck, it’s clear to see that GM engineers are trying to make life easier for truck owners.  The corner step on the rear bumper allows for drivers to step up and easily grab something out of the back of the truck without having to put the tailgate down.  It also allows folks to quickly hop up into the bed of the truck without any strain.  And when you do have to open the tailgate, you’ll notice GM’s easy lift & lower tailgate that is so lightweight now that you can close it with just one finger.  That’s a far cry from the tailgates of yesteryear.  The bed of the truck is now stamped and the fit and finish on the inside of the box is excellent and definitely compliments the rest of the great-looking exterior.

Dubuque new GMC Canyon buyers will have the peace of mind of knowing their new truck is covered by a 3-year or 36,000 mile bumper to bumper factory warranty.  On top of that, there is additional powertrain limited zero-deductible coverage out to 5 years or 60,000 miles (whichever comes first) and that covers the engine, transmission, and drive-axle assembly.

Whatever trim level you opt for … Elevation, Denali, or AT4, the GMC Canyon is sure to get the job done for you time and time again.  Dubuque new GMC Canyon prospective buyers can contact the Runde GMC dealership in Platteville Monday through Friday until 7pm and Saturdays until 3pm.    Runde’s is also serving the Lancaster, WI area with new and used cars.

How the GMC Canyon Stacks Up vs. the Competition

Drivers can always do some comparison research to see how the Canyon stacks up with the competition in the small truck market, but we’re confident that the truck is going to stand up to all competitors.  Another truck that should be considered is the Chevy Colorado as it’s practically the mechanical twin to GMC’s Canyon with the main differences being mainly cosmetic.  You can look up new GMC Canyon features and specs online and you can also gain additional insight by talking with a Runde Auto Group sales representative, but the best way to learn about a vehicle is definitely to get in it and drive it.

Let’s face it, no matter which truck you decide to purchase, it’s going to cost a lot of money.  If you’re planning to finance that truck, you’re likely going to be paying it off for the next four or five years and that’s a long time, so you want to be sure the Canyon is right for you before you sign on the line.   So please know that you can stop into Runde’s in Platteville and take a truck for a test-drive or even an extended test-drive.  Just know that if you’re in the market for a new pick-up, the Canyon ranks as a solid choice.