2020 Ford F-250 Super Duty vs 2021 GMC Canyon

The 2020 Ford F-250 Super Duty received subtle updates that were noticeable to keen observers. The front bumper featured more black painted areas and less chrome, while the grille adopted a less gaudy design. The headlights became sleeker, contributing to a more restrained styling. The F-250 was available in various trims, each offering distinct visual elements. The XL trim had a black grille and bumpers, while the XLT added brightwork and 18-inch alloy wheels. The King Ranch featured a two-tone paint job and chrome accents, and the Platinum trim included 20-inch alloy wheels and LED fog lights. The Limited trim offered a satin-chrome grille and a luxurious feel. The Tremor package, available on XLT-and-up trims, included a dark grille, dark wheels, and off-road tires.

Inside, the F-250's cabin was functional but not very welcoming, with plenty of hard plastics. The base XL model came with air conditioning, vinyl upholstery, and a 2.3-inch in-dash screen. The XLT added cloth seating, power doors and locks, and an 8-inch touchscreen with Ford's SYNC 3 infotainment system. The Lariat trim included leather upholstery and a leather-wrapped steering wheel. The King Ranch featured unique saddle leather interior and voice-activated navigation. The Platinum trim came with ambient cabin lighting and massaging seats, while the Limited trim added a twin-panel moonroof.

The 2021 GMC Canyon, a second-generation model, received its first refresh after six years. The most notable changes included an enlarged grille and a revised front bumper, aligning it aesthetically with the GMC Sierra. The cabin maintained a functional layout with hard plastics and mediocre fit-and-finish. The Canyon was available in Elevation Standard, Elevation, AT4, and Denali trims. The Elevation Standard came with 18-inch gloss-black aluminum wheels and a 7-inch touchscreen infotainment system. The Elevation trim added LED fog lights and remote start. The AT4 trim, designed for off-roading, included 17-inch dark metallic aluminum wheels and aggressive Goodyear all-terrain tires. The Denali trim featured polished aluminum wheels, a spray-on bed-liner, and a Bose premium audio system.

The 2020 Ford F-250 Super Duty came standard with a 6.2-liter gasoline V8 engine, producing 385 horsepower and 430 pound-feet of torque. It also offered a 6.7-liter Power Stroke turbodiesel V8 with 475 hp and 1,050 lb-ft of torque. A new 7.3-liter gas V8 engine was added for 2020, delivering 430 hp and 475 lb-ft of torque. The gas engines were paired with a 10-speed automatic transmission, while the diesel V8 used a six-speed automatic. The F-250 could tow up to 30,000 pounds when equipped with the diesel engine, 3.55 axle ratio, and High Capacity Tow Package. The Tremor off-road package included 33-inch Goodyear Wrangler off-road tires, a 2-inch lift, and rock crawl driving mode.

The 2021 GMC Canyon came standard with a 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine, producing 200 horsepower and 191 pound-feet of torque, paired with a six-speed automatic transmission. A 3.6-liter V6 engine, optional on the Elevation trims and standard on the AT4 and Denali, delivered 308 hp and 275 lb-ft of torque, routed through an eight-speed automatic transmission. The Canyon also offered a 2.8-liter Duramax four-cylinder turbodiesel engine with 181 hp and 369 lb-ft of torque. The AT4 trim, designed for off-roading, included an automatic locking rear differential and hill-descent control. The Canyon could tow up to 7,700 pounds with the turbodiesel engine and had a 1,605-pound payload capacity.

The 2020 Ford F-250 Super Duty was available in Regular Cab, extended SuperCab, and full four-door Crew Cab configurations. It offered 6-foot-9-inch and 8-foot bed sizes, with a tailgate step for easy access. The cabin was spacious and functional, with deep cup holders and cubbies. The center console was massive, capable of storing files, tools, or even a laptop. The rear seats on the SuperCrew and Crew Cab folded up to reveal a load floor for large items.

The 2021 GMC Canyon was available in Extended Cab and Crew Cab variants. The Extended Cab featured rear-hinged half-doors and small, second-row jump seats, suitable for children or large gym bags. The Crew Cab had four full doors and more usable rear-seat space. The Canyon offered a commanding driving position, but seat adjustment was awkward. It had usable space in the center console and center stack, with decently sized center cupholders. The Canyon came with short (5-foot-2) and long (6-foot-2) bed sizes. The Extended Cab only came with a long box, while the Crew Cab offered both options. The Canyon featured GM’s CornerStep rear bumper and an EZ lift-and-lower tailgate with remote power locking.

The 2020 Ford F-250 Super Duty's base XL trim came with four speakers, an AM/FM/MP3 radio unit, Bluetooth connectivity, and a USB-C port. The XLT trim added SiriusXM satellite radio, an additional USB-C port, and the SYNC 3 infotainment system with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. FordPass Connect was standard across the lineup, offering a WiFi hot spot, remote lock/unlock, vehicle status updates, and remote start via a smartphone app.

The 2021 GMC Canyon came standard with a 7-inch touchscreen infotainment system, featuring Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. The Elevation and AT4 trims offered an optional 8-inch screen, which was standard on the Denali trim. The Denali also included navigation, HD radio, a wireless charging pad, and a 4.2-inch color driver display in the instrument panel, operated via a directional pad on the steering wheel.

The 2020 Ford F-250 Super Duty included standard safety features such as front- and side-impact airbags, trailer sway control, hill start assist, and AdvanceTrac traction control with roll stability control. Optional safety features included forward-collision warning, automatic emergency braking, lane departure warning, adaptive cruise control, automatic high beams, blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, rear parking sensors, and a 360-degree camera system. The F-250 had not been tested by NHTSA or IIHS.

The 2021 GMC Canyon came with standard safety features like a rearview camera, tire pressure monitoring system, front-and-side-impact airbags, traction control, and the Teen Driver system. The Driver Alert package, available on the Denali and optional on other trims, included forward-collision warning, lane-departure warning, and rear parking alert. The Denali also featured an upgraded HD backup camera and Hitch Guidance.