2025 Chevrolet Colorado vs. GMC Canyon

If you need a midsize pickup that tackles both work and weekend adventures around Richmond, Kentucky, the 2025 GMC Canyon and Chevrolet Colorado are great choices to consider. These GM siblings pack similar muscle under their hoods but wrap it in different packages. Though both share some features, each truck brings its own personality and perks to the table. Let’s dig into what makes each one tick so you can figure out which one belongs in your driveway.

Exterior Design and Styling

The GMC Canyon’s design is polished and assertive. Its wide, athletic stance is sure to turn some heads. The 2025 Chevrolet Colorado has more of a rough-and-ready look, sporting a bold grille and a sleeker shape. Both models have unique paint choices available that’ll help you make either one truly your own.

If you like to tackle trails around Richmond, you’ll want to check out the Colorado ZR2 Bison edition. This model has a best-in-class 12.2-inch ground clearance that’ll help you conquer the toughest obstacles. Topping out at 10.5 inches, the Canyon can’t match the ZR2 Bison’s clearance. While the Colorado has a smaller standard ground clearance on lower trims, its higher trims can rival or exceed what the Canyon offers.

Performance and Powertrain

These trucks are nearly twins under the hood. Both the 2025 Canyon and Colorado come packing the same turbocharged 2.7-liter four-cylinder engine. This bad boy pumps out 310 horsepower and a seriously impressive 430 lb-ft of torque. You’ll have plenty of grunt whether you’re hauling lumber from the hardware store or pulling a boat to Lake Reba. Both trucks have an eight-speed automatic transmission that keeps things smooth wherever you drive. Whether you choose the GMC Canyon or Chevrolet Colorado, you’ll have plenty of towing power, too. These midsize haulers can pull up to 7,700 pounds.

Interior Comfort and Technology

Both trucks greet you with a modern cockpit, featuring an 11.3-inch touch screen centered on the dashboard and an 11-inch digital instrument panel. Both come with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto right out of the gate, so don’t worry about cords getting tangled in your cupholders.

Although these trucks share some tech features, the Canyon’s interior feels more premium. You’ll appreciate little extras such as soft-touch materials, a power-adjustable front passenger seat, and the available Bose sound system. If you spend serious time behind the wheel commuting or on road trips, you might find these comforts worth the steeper price tag. The Colorado can provide many similar luxuries, but you’ll definitely need to spend on upgrades.

Safety Features and Reliability

Both trucks come loaded with similar safety features. On the Chevy, you’ll get standard forward automatic emergency braking, lane-keep assist with lane departure warning, and automatic high beams. The Canyon comes standard with all the Colorado’s features, plus rear cross-traffic braking, blind-spot monitoring, and rear parking sensors. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration gave both the Canyon and Colorado a four out of five-star safety rating.

Both manufacturers back these trucks with identical warranty coverage. You’ll get three years or 36,000 miles of bumper-to-bumper coverage and five years or 60,000 miles of coverage on the powertrain. On top of this, you get a free maintenance visit within your first year or 12,000 miles.

Fuel Economy and Environmental Impact

These two trucks share the same estimated ratings from the EPA. On rear-wheel-drive models, you get the best efficiency at 19 mpg city and 23 mpg highway. All-wheel-drive versions come in slightly lower with 17 mpg in the city and 21 mpg on the highway. Keep in mind that upgrading to a model with mud-terrain tires will result in a slight drop in fuel efficiency. For example, the Colorado ZR2 and Canyon AT4 both get 17 mpg city and 17 mpg highway with their larger tires.

Pricing and Trims

The Colorado welcomes you with its affordable WT trim starting at $31,900. The LT trim offers a few more conveniences, such as the EZ-Lift and Lower tailgate, at $35,800. Beginning at $39,900, the Trail Boss gives you an off-road-ready truck. The Z71 has some additional interior and exterior styling upgrades over the Trail Boss and starts at $43,900. For $49,600, you can get a ZR2 that comes with the most advanced off-roading features.

Jump over to the GMC lot, and you’ll need deeper pockets. The base Canyon Elevation trim starts at $38,400. With more off-roading capabilities, the AT4 trim begins at $45,700. The Denali trim will cost you at least $52,000, and you’ll get access to all the available luxurious features that the Canyon offers.

Which Truck Is Right for You: Canyon vs. Colorado?

After pitting these midsize trucks against each other, it’s clear they’re both solid choices. But if you want off-road chops and a lower starting price, the Colorado delivers. It’s a great choice if you want your money to go toward your weekend trips and your truck’s off-roading equipment rather than luxuries you may not want or need.

Check Out the 2025 Chevrolet Colorado at Jack Burford Chevrolet

Got the Colorado bug after reading this? Then you’ll want to swing by our dealership in Richmond to see this truck for yourself. Our team knows the new Colorado inside and out, and we can help match you with the perfect trim and financing for your budget and lifestyle. The best way to decide is to take one for a spin and see how you like it. Contact us today to set up a test drive.

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