Under the Hood
The Canyon is available with a choice of three engines, and rear- and four-wheel-drive versions are available. Mechanical features include:
Base 185-horsepower, 2.9-liter four-cylinder makes 190 pounds-feet of torque
Available 242-hp, 3.7-liter inline-five-cylinder makes 242 pounds-feet of torque
Available 300-hp, 5.3-liter V-8 makes 320 pounds-feet of torque
Standard five-speed manual transmission on four-cylinder models
Four-speed automatic transmission is standard with the five-cylinder and V-8,
and available with the four-cylinder engine
See also:
Maintenance When Trailer Towing
The vehicle needs service more often when pulling a trailer. See this manual's
Maintenance Schedule or Index for more information. Things that are especially important
in trailer operation are ...
New for 2012
The Canyon sees only some minor changes for 2012. A Bodyguard Package
provides bed rail covers and molded splash guards, and an available Chrome
Accessory Package includes a chrome exhaust tip and ...
Increasing Speed While Using Cruise Control
If the cruise control system is already activated, . Press and hold the +RES button on the steering wheel until the desired speed is reached, then release it.
• To increase vehicle speed in small a ...