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Midsize trucks have to work hard during the week and still feel good on a weekend trail, and the 2026 Toyota Tacoma handles both jobs with more muscle than the 2026 GMC Canyon. Its available i-FORCE MAX hybrid powertrain makes 326 horsepower and 465 lb-ft of torque. The Tacoma also offers a bigger touchscreen, more speakers, and a longer available bed. We keep plenty of Tacoma trims in our new Toyota inventory, so drivers coming from Madison can compare them side by side. After a close look at the numbers, most local shoppers lean toward the Tacoma.
| Features |
2026 Toyota Tacoma |
2026 GMC Canyon |
|---|---|---|
| Maximum Horsepower | 326 hp (i-FORCE MAX) | 310 hp |
| Maximum Torque | 465 lb-ft (i-FORCE MAX) | 430 lb-ft |
| Transmission Choices | 8-speed automatic or 6-speed manual | 8-speed automatic |
| Powertrain Choices | i-FORCE turbo or i-FORCE MAX hybrid | TurboMax engine |
| Largest Available Touchscreen | 14 inches | 11.3 inches |
| Digital Gauge Display | 12.3 inches | 11.0 inches |
| Premium Audio | 10 JBL speakers with JBL FLEX portable speaker | 7-speaker Bose system |
| Longest Bed Length | 73.5 inches (6-ft. bed) | 5.1 ft. |
Power is where the gap shows up first. GMC builds the Canyon around a 310-horsepower TurboMax engine with 430 lb-ft of torque and an 8-speed automatic. Toyota gives buyers more choices. The i-FORCE engine makes up to 278 horsepower with its 8-speed automatic, a 6-speed manual is available for drivers who like to shift, and the i-FORCE MAX hybrid beats the Canyon with 326 horsepower and 465 lb-ft. Trail trims like the TRD Pro add 2.5-inch Fox shocks and up to 11.5 inches of running clearance. Our sales team can line up both powertrains for shoppers from Huntsville who want to feel the difference on a test drive.
Inside, the Canyon offers an 8-way power heated driver seat with power lumbar support and available perforated leather-appointed seating. Upper Tacoma trims go further. Both front seats get SofTex trim, 8-way power adjustment, and 4-way power lumbar, and they can be heated and ventilated. Dual-zone automatic climate control, a power tilt and slide moonroof, and a power sliding rear window add comfort on longer drives. Double Cab models seat five and offer a 60/40 split folding rear seat with under-seat storage. Every Tacoma we sell also includes the Serra Platinum Package, with Serra Steel Protection against stains, spills, scratches, and fading.
The Tacoma’s available 14-inch Toyota Audio Multimedia touchscreen is larger than the Canyon’s 11.3-inch display, and its 12.3-inch digital meter edges out GMC’s 11.0-inch Driver Information Center. Audio follows the same pattern. Toyota offers 10 JBL speakers, including a portable JBL FLEX Bluetooth speaker, while the Canyon offers an available 7-speaker Bose system. Every trim gets Toyota Safety Sense 3.0 as standard equipment, including Proactive Driving Assist and Full-Speed Range Dynamic Radar Cruise Control. Available features like a 3D Panoramic View Monitor and Digital Key capability fill out the list. Our team can walk shoppers from Athens through each feature during a test drive.
More power, a larger screen, better audio, and a 6-foot bed option give the 2026 Toyota Tacoma a clear edge over the 2026 GMC Canyon. At Serra Toyota of Decatur, we’ll give you our lowest price and payments in 29 minutes or less, and you can finance or lease a new Tacoma through our finance center. Drivers from Hartselle can put their current vehicle toward a new Tacoma as a trade-in, and we always offer top dollar. Each eligible new Tacoma also comes with Serra’s Lifetime Warranty for added peace of mind, along with a sales team that will help match the right trim to your must-have list.
