2019 Ford Ranger vs. 2019 GMC Canyon Comparison - Kelley Blue Book

Once thought lost to the Toyota Tacoma, the midsize pickup market is now more competitive, including relatively new entries the 2019 Ford Ranger SuperCrew and the 2019 GMC Canyon Crew Cab. Both trucks seat five passengers, bring a level of ruggedness and practicality to the table, and offer decent towing and payload capacity. They are both offered with four-wheel drive, although for true off-roading capability, you’ll have to step up to the Ranger’s FX4 Off-Road package, the equivalent of which is called All-Terrain on the GMC. The Ranger makes great power right out of the gate, but only comes with one engine. The Canyon’s entry-level 4-cylinder is a little weak, so we recommend stepping up to the 3.5-liter V6, or if you need max towing capacity, the 2.8-liter turbodiesel.

Similarities

Neither is offered with a manual transmission; comparable starting prices; plenty of options and tech upgrades.

Ford Ranger SuperCrew Advantages

Top end pricing is about $6,000 less; entry-level engine makes much more power and torque; available off-road package.

GMC Canyon Crew Cab Advantages

Numerous engine options, including a turbodiesel; optional short and long beds; smoother ride

Final Recommendation

This is a tough match-up, as both of these trucks really bring their “A” game to a segment long thought lost to the Toyota Tacoma and Nissan Frontier. The 2019 Ford Ranger SuperCrew makes a strong case for itself with an excellent base engine and transmission and some nice tech features, but it doesn’t give buyers much choice, offered with only one bed length and one engine. It’s significantly more powerful than the base 2019 GMC Canyon Crew Cab, for which our choice would be the 3.5-liter V6 upgrade. If saving money is a priority, or conversely, upgrading to a proper off-road package, then the Ford Ranger is the pick of these two, but given its luxurious interior, choice of both engines and bed lengths, and its tech and safety offerings, we have to award this one to the GMC Canyon. Beware, though, that if resale is a factor, both of these trucks still trail the standard-bearer Toyota Tacoma.

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