2009 GMC Canyon

According to GM – Maximum towing capacities are 4,000 lbs for the Regular Cab, and 5,500 lbs for the Extended and Crew Cabs, while the beds of the Regular Cab 4WD, Extended Cab 2WD and Crew Cab 2WD models can carry the maximum payloads of 1,535, 1,532 and 1,316 lbs, respectively.

2009 GMC Canyon Interior

That puts 2009′s Canyon in a bracket many smaller pickups cannot compete with. Sadly, one thing the Canyon is lacking is style – one of its own. As it is a rebranded Chevrolet, many buyers and fleets will opt for the Chevy logo over GMC – this may be part of the reason why sales have been decent at best for this work horse. Another would undoubtedly be last year’s sky rocketing fuel prices. With gas coming down under $2 a gallon, and it’s towing strength along with good gas mileage, perhaps 2009 will be the year of the Canyon.