With a ride that promises powerful engines, it always pays to be promised composed handling too. These are things that you will experience if you go for the 2022 Ford Ranger. That of the 2022 GMC Canyon has the same advantage, but can it really keep up with its opponent? We will only find out the answer if we read this page.
Design & Style
The SuperCab Ford Ranger is rated high in terms of exterior dimensions. It is wider and taller than the 2022 GMC Canyon, even if the latter is about a few inches longer overall. That speaks bounds of how much it can carry inside.
In the case of their respective interior designs, all praises also go for the 2022 Ford Ranger. This is because behind its handsomeness is a sturdy interior built. When you look inside the 2022 GMC Canyon, you will know it is kind of hiding its age but it cannot trick buyer’s eyes any longer. That age shows on how it has been designed, despite pushing some effort to step things a little higher and make the cabin look more professional than ever.
Technology & Safety
The 2022 Ford Ranger may have been given a 3.5-inch base display for its infotainment system, but this one welcomes an upgraded eight-inch touch screen setup. The ride is gifted with a Wi-Fi hot spot, and also has things like a Bluetooth interface, and USB port. Smartphone integration is likewise available. Aside from having a rearview camera as a standard, other amenities included in its base package are forward automatic emergency braking, pedestrian detection, and forward collision warning.
The 2022 GMC Canyon is fitted with a seven-inch touch screen for its infotainment system. Add to that, it also has smartphone integration via Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, six speakers, and two USB ports. It is quite disappointing that in a point where it is supposed to be leading, it lags behind just because it only offers a rearview camera as standard safety equipment on top of the Teen Driver feature made for secondary driver’s use.
Performance
The 2022 Ford Ranger knows how to impress in this arena as well since it rates 270 horsepower for its base engine, up against the Canyon’s 200 horsepower. In terms of fuel efficiency, it also scores 21 mpg for city driving (the GMC hits 19 mpg), and 28 mpg for highway driving (the rival hitting 25 mpg only).
The Bottom Line
There are many aspects where the 2022 Ford Ranger dominates this battle over the 2022 GMC Canyon. It is not just the exterior and interior styling; it is also all about the driver aids that you will enjoy as a standard. Add to that, you get more fuel-efficient and best-rating engine performance from the Ford.
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