"Brodieman" (Brodieman)
05/15/2014 at 14:44 • Filed to: Truck Yeah, GMC, Canyon, Chevy, Colorado
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"Brodieman" (Brodieman)
05/15/2014 at 14:44 • Filed to: Truck Yeah, GMC, Canyon, Chevy, Colorado | 1
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Got my grubby hands on the new GMC Canyon and the Chevy Colorado.
Forgive the potato cam shots, it's all I got.
The GMC was a fully loaded V6, leather, heated seats, really nice. The space inside is great. I was just in a Tacoma the other day and I'd say the interior dimensions were pretty close.
We can't drive them because they're pre-production trucks. But they are running and driving trucks.
Once I get some wheel time in one and if it lives up to the hype I'll be likely swapping out about half of my fleet of 1500's with these.
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Brodieman
> Brodieman
05/15/2014 at 14:45 |
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Here's a few of the LT trim Colorado
dinobot666
> Brodieman
05/15/2014 at 14:46 |
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Mid-sized truck with full size cups. 'Merica.
ly2v8-Brian
> Brodieman
05/15/2014 at 14:53 |
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The only thing that disappoints (I know this is silly) is that it has a console shifter. I would rather have a bench with no console. I'm not a fan of consoles.
Brian Silvestro
> Brodieman
05/15/2014 at 14:55 |
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That Lime Rock Green though.
Garrett Davis
> Brodieman
05/15/2014 at 14:57 |
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The Colorado looks much, much better than the Canyon.
RW53104
> Brodieman
05/15/2014 at 14:58 |
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Those are top notch mugs.
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Brodieman
> ly2v8-Brian
05/15/2014 at 14:58 |
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I know what you're saying. It looks/feels like the Trailblazer has returned. Really it's not that noticeable to me, but I do daily an FZJ80 with a big console shifter anyway...
Meatstick62
> Brodieman
05/15/2014 at 14:58 |
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That truck. I want it.
I wish they offered a lighter blue paint color option like the one my '92 S-10 came in but that's okay.
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ly2v8-Brian
> Brodieman
05/15/2014 at 14:59 |
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I do hope the Trailblazer returns though.
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Brodieman
> Garrett Davis
05/15/2014 at 15:03 |
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I blame my crappy photo skills and the added benefit of the exterior light that makes the Chevy better looking.
The GMC looks fucking great. Seriously great. This one is also a gorgeous dark green that the interior lighting and my crappy phone do no justice to.
Grindintosecond
> Brodieman
05/15/2014 at 15:06 |
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Nice...where's the diesel?
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Brodieman
> Grindintosecond
05/15/2014 at 15:08 |
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It's not here yet but they sure we're talking it up for the 2016 model. WITH A MANUAL!
The GM guys all seem very excited about it.
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Garrett Davis
> Brodieman
05/15/2014 at 15:09 |
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I just don't care for the "big truck luxury" styling on the Canyon. The Colorado on the otherhand looks exactly as it should. Like a fun, aggressive smaller truck.
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Brodieman
> Meatstick62
05/15/2014 at 15:11 |
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It's an honestly nice rig. Everything feels solid on it and this is a preproduction model. I'll get some wheel time in a couple months at a special show later on.
Nothing
> Brodieman
05/15/2014 at 15:19 |
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I like them both. I've always leaned more GMC in the looks department, though, over their Chevy companions. If the price is right, I could see one in the driveway in a couple of years. If it ends up being price competitive with full size models (think Tacoma/Tundra) the smaller truck is a hard sell, for me.
Spoon II
> Brodieman
05/15/2014 at 16:42 |
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Anyone else want to remove that black plastic from under the front bumper. Assuming there's no major structure behind it, that thing is really limiting the angle of attack.
Logansteno: Bought a VW?
> Brodieman
05/15/2014 at 18:11 |
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They look almost as big as the old full size trucks. My dad wants to replace his truck with one of these eventually. I really hope he does because damn that's a nice looking truck!
Plus they're being built in St. Louis, so it'd be cool to have a car built where you live.
Devilishprune
> Brodieman
05/15/2014 at 18:46 |
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Did you get in the backseat perchance? If so, what was the legroom like?
Kiltedpadre
> Brodieman
05/15/2014 at 19:26 |
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Here's the most important question for me, what is the length of the bed for a crew cab? I would like to get into a smaller truck, but the only one with a long enough bed for my use in a crew cab body style was the last generation Nissan Frontier which was underpowered and horrible to look at to boot.
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Brodieman
> Devilishprune
05/15/2014 at 19:27 |
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I did. I set the seat to my height in front and jumped in back. I'm 5'9", so I might not be the best example but in back on the crew it was really good. Better than I expected.
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Devilishprune
> Brodieman
05/15/2014 at 19:36 |
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That's about the same as me, so it's much appreciated! Definitely keeping this on my list for when we need a new people mover 'round these parts.