2006 GMC Canyon Crew Cab 4WD

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For 2006, Canyon delivers a new ZQ8 sport suspension package, SLT trim on Extended and Crew Cab models, the GM Passenger Sensing (air bag) System for front seat passengers and a host of new interior and exterior colors.

New ZQ8 Sport Suspension Available

Canyon also delivers enhanced ride and handling for 2006 via the new, available ZQ8 sport suspension. The ZQ8 sport suspension features a 22-mm rear stabilizer bar, high-pressure monotube shocks, quick-ratio power steering and rubber/urethane jounce bumpers. For an even sportier look, ZQ8-equipped Canyon models have a two-inch lower ride height than those equipped with the base Z85 suspension, ride on 17-inch aluminum wheels shod with 235/50 R17 tires and feature body-colored wheel flares.

Canyon's Professional Grade persona begins with its proven ladder-type frame for a rugged, rigid chassis. Rear-drive models have a standard independent coil spring front suspension and a live, semi-elliptic two-stage multileaf rear suspension, while four-wheel drive and High-Stance Off-Road models feature a standard independent torsion bar suspension. On all models, 28-mm front stabilizer bars are standard.

New SLT Package available on Extended and Crew Cab models

For 2006, Canyon Extended Cab and Crew Cab customers who opt for the SLT package will be able to equip their vehicle with a host of performance, comfort and convenience features. In both models, the SLT package includes: the Vortec 3500 3.5L inline five-cylinder engine; leather bucket seating surfaces - including heated seats for the driver and front passenger; four-wheel drive; 8-way power adjustment for the driver's seat and 6-way power adjustment for the front passenger seat; temperature and compass displays on the interior rearview mirror; rear sliding window; recovery hooks; fog lamps and a 6-disc CD changer.

Canyon Crew Cab models also add molded carpeted floor mats and brushed aluminum side steps - the latter is exclusive to Z71-equipped models.

Canyon offers two new interior colors for 2006: Medium Pewter vinyl and Light Cashmere leather seating surfaces.

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