2015 GMC Canyon SLE

The Canyon is GMC's mid-size pickup, a smaller alternative to the Sierra that's easy to park and still hauls a real bed. It drives more like a car than a truck, with steering that feels light and responsive around town. The ride is firm over bumps, and the cabin gets a bit noisy on the highway, but the seats stay comfortable for long trips. You can get it as an extended cab or crew cab, so there's room for passengers without giving up the bed. A bigger touchscreen and available leather seats set the SLE apart from the Work Truck, while the SLT above it adds chrome trim and fancier wheels. Under the hood is a 3.6L I6 making 305 horsepower and 269 lb-ft of torque, paired with a six-speed automatic and two-wheel drive that feels responsive around town. Expect 18 mpg city and 26 mpg highway from this engine, which is strong enough for daily driving without feeling strained.