2022 GMC Canyon vs Toyota Tacoma

Updated August 2022 by Savvy Dealer Inc.

Overview

The 2022 GMC Canyon brings a hefty V-6 engine and full size capabilities to the table along with a new Denali Black Edition for 2022. The 2022 Toyota Tacoma on the other hand, claims to be off-road ready and got a 1-1.5 inch lift for the new year. Let’s compare.

Trims

2022 GMC Canyon:

Elevation Standard: $28,295
Elevation: $33,295
AT4: $41,345
Denali: $44,095

2022 Toyota Tacoma:

SR: $28,365
SR5: $30,155
TRD Sport: $35,275
TRD Off Road: $36,555
Trail Edition: $40,835
Limited: $41,120
Nightshade: $41,670

Power

The 2022 GMC Canyon can tow between 3,500-7,700 pounds and has three engines to choose from:

2.5-liter 4-cylinder

200 hp & 191 lbs-ft

19/24 mpg

2.8-liter 4-cylinder turbodiesel

181 hp & 369 lbs-ft

19/28 mpg

3.6-liter V-6

308 hp & 275 lbs-ft

17/24 mpg

2022 Toyota Tacoma can tow between 6,500-6,800 pounds and offers two engines:

2.7-liter 4-cylinder

159 hp & 180 lbs-ft

20/23 mpg

3.5-liter V-6

278 hp & 265 lbs-ft

19/24 mpg

Interior

The 2022 GMC Canyon has a user-friendly infotainment system and spacious front seat with slightly less room in the back. Storage in the front includes a large center console bin and door pockets for your convenience. There’s also a plastic bin under the rear seat if you opt for the Crew Cab. Cargo space is measured at 49.9-ft and the bed at 5 ft.

The 2022 Toyota Tacoma is minimalistic inside to say the least– materials are hard plastics and the space is pretty cramped. They did add a power-adjustable drivers seat for 2022 and storage can be found in the offered center console bin. There is no cargo space inside like the 2022 GMC Canyon but the bed ranges from 5-6ft.

Tech

2022 GMC Canyon:

Apple Carplay/Android auto
Rubber volume knobs
8-inch touchscreen
4G LTE mobile hotspot
Denali: wireless charging pad & Bose audio system

2022 Toyota Tacoma:

7-inch display on base
8-inch touchscreen
Apple carplay/Android auto
Several USB ports
Wireless charging

Safety

2022 GMC Canyon:

Available forward collision warning
Available lane departure warning
Available rear parking sensors

2022 Toyota Tacoma:

Standard forward collision warning & automatic emergency braking
Standard lane departure warning
Standard adaptive cruise control

Conclusion

While the 2022 Toyota Tacoma has more standard safety features, the 2022 GMC Canyon has it beat in cargo space, fuel economy, horsepower, engine options and a luxury interior. Come choose your 2022 GMC Canyon, today.