2020 GMC Canyon vs 2021 Toyota Tacoma
Overview | |
MSRP$22,200 | MSRP$26,400 |
Average price$30,598 | Average price$36,059 |
Listings243 | Listings3777 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews | Expert reviews6.5 out of 10 |
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2020 GMC Canyon Reviews Summary | |
2021 Toyota Tacoma Reviews SummaryLast redesigned for the 2016 model year, The Tacoma once dominated midsize-truck sales. In recent years, though, it’s faced stronger competition from the Chevrolet Colorado/GMC Canyon twins, the Ford Ranger, and the Jeep Gladiator. A redesigned Nissan Frontier and heavily-updated Honda Ridgeline are also on the way. Meanwhile, the Tacoma enters the 2021 model year largely unchanged. The only updates are two new special editions—the Nightshade Edition and Trail Special Edition—and standard dual-zone automatic climate control on all V6 models. Pickup truck buyers tend to want choices, and Toyota delivers. The Tacoma is available with four-cylinder and six-cylinder engines, Access Cab and four-door Double Cab body styles, rear-wheel drive (RWD) or four-wheel drive (4WD), and six trim levels— SR, SR5, TRD Off Road, TRD Sport, Limited, and TRD Pro—plus the two special editions. Our test vehicle was a Tacoma TRD Pro Double Cab. The TRD Pro is the most off-road focused of the Tacoma models, so naturally, it gets standard 4WD drive. While Toyota does offer a more comfort-oriented Tacoma Limited model, the TRD Pro is also positioned at the top of the lineup. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine2.5L 200 hp I4 | Engine2.7L 159 hp I4 |
Drive Train4X2 | Drive Train4X2 |
Seating Capacity2 | Seating Capacity4 |
Horsepower200 hp @ 6300 rpm | Horsepower159 hp @ 5200 rpm |
MPG City20 | MPG City20 |
MPG Highway26 | MPG Highway23 |
Engine | |
Engine Name2.5L 200 hp I4 | Engine Name2.7L 159 hp I4 |
Torque191 lb-ft @ 4400 rpm | Torque180 lb-ft @ 3800 rpm |
Horsepower200 hp @ 6300 rpm | Horsepower159 hp @ 5200 rpm |
Drivetrain4X2 | Drivetrain4X2 |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City20 | MPG City20 |
MPG Highway26 | MPG Highway23 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity2 | Seating Capacity4 |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall4 | Front Crash Overall4 |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Bed Length74.0 in | Bed Length73.7 in |
Curb Weight3943 lbs | Curb Weight3915 lbs |
Height70.4 in | Height70.6 in |
Length212.4 in | Length212.3 in |
Width83.9 in | Width74.4 in |
Wheelbase128.3 in | Wheelbase127.4 in |
Maximum Payload1426 lbs | Maximum Payload1685 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity3500 lbs | Maximum Towing Capacity3500 lbs |
Standard Towing Capacity3500 lbs | Standard Towing Capacity |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $22,200 | $26,400 |
Average price | $30,598 | $36,059 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | 4.3 | 4.9 |
Expert reviews | 6.5 out of 10Read full review | |
Pros & cons | Pros
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Summary | Last redesigned for the 2016 model year, The Tacoma once dominated midsize-truck sales. In recent years, though, it’s faced stronger competition from the Chevrolet Colorado/GMC Canyon twins, the Ford Ranger, and the Jeep Gladiator. A redesigned Nissan Frontier and heavily-updated Honda Ridgeline are also on the way. Meanwhile, the Tacoma enters the 2021 model year largely unchanged. The only updates are two new special editions—the Nightshade Edition and Trail Special Edition—and standard dual-zone automatic climate control on all V6 models. Pickup truck buyers tend to want choices, and Toyota delivers. The Tacoma is available with four-cylinder and six-cylinder engines, Access Cab and four-door Double Cab body styles, rear-wheel drive (RWD) or four-wheel drive (4WD), and six trim levels— SR, SR5, TRD Off Road, TRD Sport, Limited, and TRD Pro—plus the two special editions. Our test vehicle was a Tacoma TRD Pro Double Cab. The TRD Pro is the most off-road focused of the Tacoma models, so naturally, it gets standard 4WD drive. While Toyota does offer a more comfort-oriented Tacoma Limited model, the TRD Pro is also positioned at the top of the lineup. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 2.5L 200 hp I4 | 2.7L 159 hp I4 |
Drive Train | 4X2 | 4X2 |
Seating Capacity | 2 | 4 |
Horsepower | 200 hp @ 6300 rpm | 159 hp @ 5200 rpm |
MPG City | 20 | 20 |
MPG Highway | 26 | 23 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 2.5L 200 hp I4 | 2.7L 159 hp I4 |
Torque | 191 lb-ft @ 4400 rpm | 180 lb-ft @ 3800 rpm |
Horsepower | 200 hp @ 6300 rpm | 159 hp @ 5200 rpm |
Drivetrain | 4X2 | 4X2 |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 20 | 20 |
MPG Highway | 26 | 23 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 2 | 4 |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 4 | 4 |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | 5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Bed Length | 74.0 in | 73.7 in |
Curb Weight | 3943 lbs | 3915 lbs |
Height | 70.4 in | 70.6 in |
Length | 212.4 in | 212.3 in |
Width | 83.9 in | 74.4 in |
Wheelbase | 128.3 in | 127.4 in |
Maximum Payload | 1426 lbs | 1685 lbs |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | 3500 lbs | 3500 lbs |
Standard Towing Capacity | 3500 lbs | |
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