Canadian Truck King Challenge Recognizes 2016 GMC Canyon Diesel as New Leader of Midsize Pickups


Canadian Truck King Challenge Recognizes 2016 GMC Canyon Diesel as New Leader of Midsize Pickups

All-new turbo-diesel powertrain claims segment win

2015-10-20

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Oshawa, Ontario (Tuesday, October 20, 2015) – After two days of competition and rugged testing, the 2016 GMC Canyon Diesel emerged as the winner of the midsize pickup truck segment at the 9th iteration of the Canadian Truck King competition.  The addition of the 2.8L Duramax Diesel offers an all-new powertrain that expands the Canyon’s already class-leading capabilities, including trailering capacity of up to 3,492 kilograms (7,700 lbs.).

“This recognition by the Canadian Truck King Challenge demonstrates that the new Duramax diesel takes the GMC Canyon’s award-winning capabilities to a new level in the midsize pickup segment, delivering real world capabilities that GMC customers demand,” said Mike Speranzini, brand director, GMC in Canada. “A diesel engine was in the portfolio plan for Canyon from the beginning, meaning there are no compromises while offering segment leading capability delivered with a confident feeling of control.” 

The new 2.8L Duramax diesel, SAE-certified at 181 horsepower (135 kW) and 369 lb-ft of torque (500 Nm), is estimated to deliver greater highway fuel efficiency than the Canyon’s segment-leading gas engines, and is the cleanest diesel truck engine ever from General Motors. It goes on sale this fall.

“The re-introduction of the GMC Canyon and Chevy Colorado has revitalized the midsize truck segment in Canada – however, for 2016, with the further addition of a small diesel engine the GMC Canyon has been recognized by the judges at the Canadian Truck King Challenge as being a true innovation,” said Howard Elmer, founder and director of the Canadian Truck King Challenge.  “Congratulations to GMC on the segment win awarded to the diesel powered GMC Canyon for 2016.”  

All-new 2.8L Duramax turbo-diesel details

Canyon’s new 2.8L Duramax turbo-diesel is part of General Motors’ global family of turbo-diesel four-cylinder engines designed to deliver capability and efficiency. It features a variable-geometry turbocharger for optimal power and efficiency across the rpm band and a balance shaft for greater smoothness.
Several new technologies and supporting features complement the Duramax diesel’s capability while helping ensure GMC’s trademark refinement:

  • Standard Hydra-Matic 6L50 six-speed automatic transmission matched with a Centrifugal Pendulum Vibration Absorber in the torque converter, which reduces powertrain noise and vibration
  • Smart diesel exhaust brake system that enhances vehicle control and reduces brake wear on steep grades
  • An all-new integrated trailer brake controller is standard and exclusive on diesel models
  • A new, electronically controlled two-speed transfer case on 4WD models.

About GMC in Canada

GMC has manufactured trucks since 1902, with innovation and engineering excellence built into all GMC vehicles. The brand is evolving to offer more fuel-efficient trucks and crossovers, including the Terrain small SUV and Acadia crossover. GMC’s highest-volume vehicle, the Sierra pickup, is the most powerful light duty pickup on the market, and the first full-size pickup to receive the highest possible five-star Overall Vehicle Score for safety since the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration changed its New Car Assessment Program for the 2011 model year. Details on all GMC models are available at http://www.gmc.gm.ca, on Twitter at @GMCCanada or at http://www.facebook.com/gmccanada

About The Canadian Truck King Challenge

The Canadian Truck King Challenge is an annual non-partisan truck testing event that evaluates pickups and commercial vans using real world methods and conditions. The judges come from across the country are all regularly published automotive journalists. Trucks tow and carry payload during the thousands of kilometers of testing. They also use data loggers to record and determine real-world fuel economy. All this data is made available to the Canadian truck buying public. The Challenge is now in its ninth year and more information can be found at
http://canadiantruckkingchallenge.ca/

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