I had a Grand time in my Canyon

by Madelyn Miller, the TravelLady

When my son was little, his favorite car was a shiny red truck. It went everywhere with him. I really thought he would buy a red truck when he grew up. If only he had seen me in the shiny blue GMC Canyon Crew Cab Pick Up that I drove recently. Everything about it was grand.

I thought about driving to Phily to let me son and grandson see this special truck. But the weather on the East Coast was too cold and snowy for me. GMC Canyon Crew Cab Pick Up is an outdoor vehicle. I loved driving it in the city. In the shopping malls. And everywhere else I drove it .And that is really a compliment from someone who considers herself an indoor writer.

In honor of my son, I had to find a young boy to appreciate my truck

My Grand Canyon Days

The first morning I had it, I drove to my chiropractor. Their son Xalen is home schooled. He always looks to see what car I am driving. Not that many people drive a new car each week. I only wish a man my age would be as excited to see me as Xalen is.

I loved driving the GMC Canyon Crew Cab Pick Up. It looked like a truck but drove like a car with a cab back instead of a truck (never fear--there was plenty of room for all my usual trunk stuff in my back seat.) I felt safe and secure everywhere I went--after all, who would mess with a woman who drives a truck like that? An important safwety feature is ONStar which is a basic for any woman driver as a good black dress.

And for increased security it is available with Head Curtain Side Air Bags. A head curtain side air bag system functions like a protective curtain. A large air bag on each side protects outboard first- and second-row passengers.

What special things did I do with my truck? I went to Walmart to get plastic storage bins for my storage locker. There was more than enough room in the cab pickup for as many as I needed on one trip. That saved time and gas. The GMC Canyon Crew Cab Pick Up got good mileage driving in the city, over 15 miles per gallon.

And I am not the only one who loves it

The GMC Canyon has been recognized by automotive professionals:

Texas Auto Writers Association – Texas Truck Rodeo Awards, Midsize Pickup Category, 2007

MY AutoPacific - 2007 Ideal Vehicle Award for GMC Canyon Compact Pickup

This might be the car that every little boy wants when he grows up. And big girls me sure like it, too

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Madelyn Miller is a travel and food writer and a proud member of Texas Automotive Writers. Last year, he website, www.carladynews.com won first place for automotive website from TAWA. Read her stories on www.travellady.com,  www.carladynews.com,  www.yogayaya.com,  www.teaAtlas,  www.chocolateatlas.com,  www.cocktailatlas.com  and www.coffeeeatlas.com