2022 Honda Ridgeline vs 2021 GMC Canyon
Overview | ||
MSRP | $26,800 | $38,140 |
Average price | $38,435 | $43,421 |
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User reviews | ||
Expert reviews | 7.3 out of 10Read full review | 7.7 out of 10Read full review |
Pros & cons | Pros
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Summary | Mid-size pickup trucks are in a funny place. Despite being smaller and less capable than their full-size counterparts, they often command prices that are nearly as high. This is a tough spot from a value standpoint, making them more lifestyle vehicles than work trucks. For many truck owners, a full-size pickup is more truck than they need. If you’re longing for the biggie-biggie styling of a full-size truck, the refreshed 2021 GMC Canyon has you covered. The Canyon has a new look and a new, capable AT4 trim, but still shows signs of aging. Were half of its competitors not in the same boat, this would be a bigger issue. Plus, the Canyon offers some helpful features to make it a fun vehicle for the weekend adventure or project. As long as bang-for-buck is not top-of-mind, the Canyon is a capable, enjoyable pickup. | Honda isn’t known for pickup trucks, but that means it brings a different perspective to the genre. The 2022 Honda Ridgeline is like no other pickup on the market. The Ridgeline isn’t just being different for the sake of being different, either. It uses the same unibody construction that gives crossover SUVs greater refinement than traditional models to offer increased comfort and better on-road handling than most pickups. Since the Ridgeline’s debut, the Hyundai Santa Cruz and Ford Maverick have applied the unibody concept to smaller compact pickups, creating a new niche, but the Honda is a larger vehicle that competes with existing midsize pickups like the Ford Ranger, Jeep Gladiator, Nissan Frontier, Toyota Tacoma, and Chevrolet Colorado/GMC Canyon twins. The Ridgeline debuted for the 2006 model year and the current second-generation version dates back to the 2017 model year. It got a facelift for 2021, so it carries over to 2022 essentially unchanged. In Canada, trim levels include the base Ridgeline Sport, midlevel EX-L and Touring, and the range-topping Black Edition, which is what we sampled for this review. |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 2.5L 200 hp I4 | 3.5L 280 hp V6 |
Drive Train | 4X2 | AWD |
Seating Capacity | 4 | 5 |
Horsepower | 200 hp @ 6300 rpm | 280 hp @ 6000 rpm |
MPG City | 19 | 18 |
MPG Highway | 25 | 24 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 2.5L 200 hp I4 | 3.5L 280 hp V6 |
Torque | 191 lb-ft @ 4400 rpm | 262 lb-ft @ 4700 rpm |
Horsepower | 200 hp @ 6300 rpm | 280 hp @ 6000 rpm |
Drivetrain | 4X2 | AWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 19 | 18 |
MPG Highway | 25 | 24 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 4 | 5 |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 4 | 5 |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | 5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Bed Length | 74.0 in | 64.0 in |
Cargo Space | 7.3 cu ft | |
Curb Weight | 3932 lbs | 4436 lbs |
Height | 70.4 in | 70.8 in |
Length | 212.4 in | 210.2 in |
Width | 83.9 in | 78.6 in |
Wheelbase | 128.3 in | 125.2 in |
Maximum Payload | 1430 lbs | 1583 lbs |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | 7000 lbs | 5000 lbs |
Standard Towing Capacity | 3500 lbs | 5000 lbs |

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