GMC Confirms V8 Engine Option for Canyon

jeffnvme · 09-14-2007, 06:28 PM

GMC Confirms V8 Engine Option for CanyonBy: Mike Levine

Posted: 09-14-07 16:02 PT
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We first reported back in June that sources at General Motors were telling us an eight cylinder engine option was coming for the Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon - the same small block 5.3-liter 295-horsepower / 317 lb-ft V8 that's powering the 2008 Hummer H3 Alpha.
Well, now it's official - though probably not in quite the way GM hoped to make this long-anticipated announcement.
Head over to GMC's website to check out the specs for the 2008 GMC Canyon. Under 'Engines' you'll see the currently available 2.9-liter I4, 3.7-liter I5, and an, "Available V8 engine (available early 2008)."

Asked about this public display of powertrain intent, a GMC spokesperson told PickupTruck.com, "Yes. A V8 for the Canyon is coming in early 2008."
The spokesperson would not confirm the displacement or exact timing of the engine but sources tell us to expect this as an option by February 2008 for both two wheel and four wheel drive pickups.
The Canyon and Colorado twins now join the Dodge Dakota, Ford Explorer Sport Trac, and Mitsubishi Raider as the only midsize pickups to offer V8 engines.
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GMusa · 09-14-2007, 06:32 PM

Its about time they put some power in that thing!! The Colorado/Canyon needs to be redesigned really bad though!

doh · 09-14-2007, 06:34 PM

It needs something, I had a 24,000 km 2005 Canyon trade in with a 5 cyl.

I could not sell it because it seemed so rough running compared to a 4.0L Ranger. Price also contributed to it,20 g's verses 24 g's at 0%.

But I had 1 "Total GM guy" come and test drive it, I sold him his first Ford product, even had to convince him to leave his money in the bank and finance the new Ranger at 0%

NVH seems to be harsh, and loud.

MCGARRETT · 09-14-2007, 06:39 PM

Yeah, these could really rock with a GMT-900 style make over.

1G6 · 09-14-2007, 10:04 PM

Can I order one in a standard cab? Of course not.

KIDDIESEL79 · 09-14-2007, 10:34 PM

Good, it has some b@ll$. Now it needs a facelift.

Smellhound · 09-15-2007, 04:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1G6

Can I order one in a standard cab? Of course not.

My thoughts exactly. Back in the day, I had a 1991 S10, 1998 S10, and a 2002 Sonoma....every single one with the 4.3 liter V6 (the biggest available), rear wheel drive, and STANDARD CAB. There was no other way I'd want the truck, and if it wasn't available that way I wouldn't have gotten any of them brand new.

If GM offers (offered) the V8 in a Standard Cab configuration with RWD, I would strongly consider it, and probably would buy one. But if it is extended or Crew Cab only, I'll pass.

**shadams** · 09-15-2007, 11:29 PM

No reg cab V8, but it is standard with the ZQ8 option. My wife already gave me permission to buy one and they are supposed to be out in the spring. X-cab, 2wd, 4.10 rear end with lock diff ZQ8, otherwise bare bones. Should haul some serious booty.

TahoeMikeZ71 · 09-15-2007, 11:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shadams

No reg cab V8, but it is standard with the ZQ8 option. My wife already gave me permission to buy one and they are supposed to be out in the spring. X-cab, 2wd, 4.10 rear end with lock diff ZQ8, otherwise bare bones. Should haul some serious booty.

Sweet you'll have two new trucks.

**shadams** · 09-15-2007, 11:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TahoeMikeZ71

Sweet you'll have two new trucks.

Yea, that kinda sucks to have two payments, but my Sonoma's aging, with 110k and almost 10yrs old. I have never had a new one for myself, only for the wife, and my plans to do the V8 swap are really just fantasy. Besides, the truck would still be old. But now with the 5.3 Canyon, its a reality, except better because its factory. This also depends on some finacial things that I hope come down the pipe next year, so I have my fingers crossed.

Ultimate1 · 09-16-2007, 01:01 AM

This is awesome news!!!!! Although in terms of the Canyon's marketability i do think this might be too little too late it'll still be a great vehicle.

I just hope it:

1) Is available in Regular Cab

2) Doesn't have the 4 second delay

wpageabc · 09-16-2007, 01:29 PM

This is good but to avoid the guzzler tax a companion 5 speed trans or overdrive would be better

ZQL8TR · 09-17-2007, 01:39 PM

I'm suprised they would mention the V8 at all until they dump all the '07 3.7L trucks clogging the lots.

smokyn454 · 09-17-2007, 05:45 PM

Is that new wheels on the truck as well? Wow

For the V8 version they better be dropping in a six speed tranny.

sa_seahawker · 09-17-2007, 08:36 PM

Hope it's not too potent. Cuz I have a feeling that if you did some serious towing with a strong V8...you would twist that flimsy frame in two! LOL

09-14-2007, 06:28 PM	#1 (permalink)
jeffnvme 2.2 Liter ECOTEC Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Shreveport, Louisiana Drives: 2005 Chevy 1500 CrewCab Z71 with H.O. 5.3 Vortec Posts: 68	GMC Confirms V8 Engine Option for Canyon GMC Confirms V8 Engine Option for CanyonBy: Mike Levine Posted: 09-14-07 16:02 PT © 2007 PickupTruck.com Page: [1] We first reported back in June that sources at General Motors were telling us an eight cylinder engine option was coming for the Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon - the same small block 5.3-liter 295-horsepower / 317 lb-ft V8 that's powering the 2008 Hummer H3 Alpha. Well, now it's official - though probably not in quite the way GM hoped to make this long-anticipated announcement. Head over to GMC's website to check out the specs for the 2008 GMC Canyon. Under 'Engines' you'll see the currently available 2.9-liter I4, 3.7-liter I5, and an, "Available V8 engine (available early 2008)." Asked about this public display of powertrain intent, a GMC spokesperson told PickupTruck.com, "Yes. A V8 for the Canyon is coming in early 2008." The spokesperson would not confirm the displacement or exact timing of the engine but sources tell us to expect this as an option by February 2008 for both two wheel and four wheel drive pickups. The Canyon and Colorado twins now join the Dodge Dakota, Ford Explorer Sport Trac, and Mitsubishi Raider as the only midsize pickups to offer V8 engines. Page: [1] http://www.pickuptruck.com/html/news...8official.html __________________ ------------------------------------------------------ 2005 Chevy Silverado CrewCab with Vortec H.O. 5.3L 2004 Chevy Tahoe Z71 2002 Chevy Camoro SS Last edited by BigAls87Z28 : 09-14-2007 at 06:43 PM.

09-14-2007, 06:32 PM	#2 (permalink)
GMusa 6.0 Liter Vortec V8 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: U.S.A!!! Drives: 1998 Ford Taurus SE Posts: 1,731	Re: GMC Confirms V8 Engine Option for Canyon Its about time they put some power in that thing!! The Colorado/Canyon needs to be redesigned really bad though!

09-14-2007, 06:34 PM	#3 (permalink)
doh 6.0 Liter LS2 V8 Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: N.W.Ontario Posts: 4,370	Re: GMC Confirms V8 Engine Option for Canyon It needs something, I had a 24,000 km 2005 Canyon trade in with a 5 cyl. I could not sell it because it seemed so rough running compared to a 4.0L Ranger. Price also contributed to it,20 g's verses 24 g's at 0%. But I had 1 "Total GM guy" come and test drive it, I sold him his first Ford product, even had to convince him to leave his money in the bank and finance the new Ranger at 0% NVH seems to be harsh, and loud. Last edited by doh : 09-14-2007 at 06:37 PM.

09-14-2007, 06:39 PM	#4 (permalink)
MCGARRETT 6.2 Liter Vortec V8 Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 2,907	Re: GMC Confirms V8 Engine Option for Canyon Yeah, these could really rock with a GMT-900 style make over.

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09-14-2007, 10:34 PM	#6 (permalink)
KIDDIESEL79 3.9 Liter V6 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Philadelphia Posts: 804	Re: GMC Confirms V8 Engine Option for Canyon Good, it has some b@ll$. Now it needs a facelift.

09-15-2007, 11:29 PM	#8 (permalink)
shadams GMI Staff Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Texas Hill Country Drives: 07' GMC CREW CAB 08' GMC X-CAB Posts: 2,998	Re: GMC Confirms V8 Engine Option for Canyon No reg cab V8, but it is standard with the ZQ8 option. My wife already gave me permission to buy one and they are supposed to be out in the spring. X-cab, 2wd, 4.10 rear end with lock diff ZQ8, otherwise bare bones. Should haul some serious booty. __________________ 2007 GMC Sierra CC Stealth Gray 2008 GMC XCab Z-71 Onyx Black 2004 GTO Phantom Black Metallic- GONE - 1998 GMC Sonoma Cherry Red Metallic - GONE - GM/ASE Certified Service Consultant MOE Platinum 04-05-06-07 "Contrary to common belief, planning is complicated and is not run by complete idiots, so you'll just have to trust that the decisions were made on good information that's not made available to you."

09-16-2007, 01:01 AM	#11 (permalink)
Ultimate1 3.9 Liter V6 Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 948	Re: GMC Confirms V8 Engine Option for Canyon! This is awesome news!!!!! Although in terms of the Canyon's marketability i do think this might be too little too late it'll still be a great vehicle. I just hope it: 1) Is available in Regular Cab 2) Doesn't have the 4 second delay __________________ Ultimate1's Saturn Aura

09-16-2007, 01:29 PM	#12 (permalink)
wpageabc 2.0 Liter Supercharged ECOTEC Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Stouts Creek Drives: H3 Posts: 195	Re: GMC Confirms V8 Engine Option for Canyon This is good but to avoid the guzzler tax a companion 5 speed trans or overdrive would be better __________________ "I can do all things thru Christ, who strengthens me". Phillipians 4: 13

09-17-2007, 01:39 PM	#13 (permalink)
ZQL8TR Walking Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 13	Re: GMC Confirms V8 Engine Option for Canyon I'm suprised they would mention the V8 at all until they dump all the '07 3.7L trucks clogging the lots.

09-17-2007, 05:45 PM	#14 (permalink)
smokyn454 3.5 Liter V6 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Big Sky Country Drives: 1999 Tahoe, 13 mpg!!!! Posts: 249	Re: GMC Confirms V8 Engine Option for Canyon Is that new wheels on the truck as well? Wow For the V8 version they better be dropping in a six speed tranny. __________________ Current Whips: 1979 Chevy K10 Stepside (350 4-spd, waiting to be restored) 1999 Chevy Tahoe (good ol' 5.7) 2000 Kawasaki KE 100 Dirt bike (street legal, loud and 90 mpg, woo hoo!) 2006 Pontiac G6 (3.5 daily driver)

09-17-2007, 08:36 PM	#15 (permalink)
sa_seahawker 3.8 Liter Supercharged V6 Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: San Antonio, Texas Drives: 2003 Ford Expedition EB Posts: 537	Re: GMC Confirms V8 Engine Option for Canyon Hope it's not too potent. Cuz I have a feeling that if you did some serious towing with a strong V8...you would twist that flimsy frame in two! LOL __________________ Current Ride: 2006 Ford Police Interceptor \| 2004 Ford Expedition Eddie Bauer Previous Rides: 2004 Ford F-150 FX4 \| 2001 Ford F-150 XLT 4x4 \| 2001 Explorer Sport \| 1999 Ford Mustang Cobra

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