2015 GMC Canyon SLT

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. The SLT is the luxury Canyon, adding leather upholstery, heated seats, and a premium sound system over the SLE. Its 3.6L I6 makes 305 horsepower and pairs with a six-speed automatic and four-wheel drive, so it pulls strong on the highway and handles slick boat ramps with ease. Expect fuel economy around 20 mpg combined, which is typical for a mid-size four-wheel-drive pickup from this era.