2022 GMC Canyon vs 2023 GMC Canyon
Overview | |
MSRP$26,800 | MSRP$36,900 |
Average price$42,890 | Average price$54,196 |
Listings83 | Listings21 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews6.3 out of 10 | Expert reviews7.3 out of 10 |
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2022 GMC Canyon Reviews SummaryCompared to full-size models, midsize pickups offer buyers the convenience of the pickup truck body style at a more budget-friendly price. Sure, you sacrifice a bit in the way of interior space and capability, but for many buyers, the smaller footprint and increased efficiency make these midsize offerings more livable. The GMC Canyon—corporate cousin to the Chevrolet Colorado but with a more premium look and feel—gets a couple of changes for 2022. A new Denali Black Edition equipment package joins the options list, and the High Elevation package has been renamed the Elevation Premium package. The 2022 GMC Canyon is available in four trim levels: Elevation Standard, Elevation, AT4, and Denali. We drove the off-road-focused AT4 model for this review. | |
2023 GMC Canyon Reviews Summary2023 marks the third generation of GMC's midsize pickup truck. The first-generation Canyon arrived for the 2004 model year as a replacement for the compact GMC Sonoma, and after a short hiatus a second-generation Canyon was introduced as a 2015 model. Throughout, the Canyon has been a twin of the Chevrolet Colorado, with only a few differences to distinguish the ostensibly upscale GMC from its working-class sibling. That changes for 2023. The new Canyon is once again based on the Colorado, sharing the Chevy's body-on-frame platform, powertrain, and tech features. This time around, though, the Canyon is further distinguished from the Colorado by skipping some of the Chevy's entry-level features. That will raise the out-the-door price of a 2023 Canyon, but it's in keeping with the truck's positioning above the Colorado. The Canyon is once again available in the base Elevation, luxury Denali, and off-road-oriented AT4 grades familiar to owners of the outgoing model. For 2023, GMC also adds a Canyon AT4X model that dials up the off-road capability. We drove it, as well as the Elevation and AT4 models, to see if this redesign is really an improvement. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine2.5L 200 hp I4 | Engine2.7L 310 hp I4 |
Drive Train4X2 | Drive Train4X2 |
Seating Capacity4 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower200 hp @ 6300 rpm | Horsepower310 hp @ 5600 rpm |
MPG City19 | MPG City18 |
MPG Highway25 | MPG Highway23 |
Engine | |
Engine Name2.5L 200 hp I4 | Engine Name2.7L 310 hp I4 |
Torque191 lb-ft @ 4400 rpm | Torque430 lb-ft @ 1500 rpm |
Horsepower200 hp @ 6300 rpm | Horsepower310 hp @ 5600 rpm |
Drivetrain4X2 | Drivetrain4X2 |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City19 | MPG City18 |
MPG Highway25 | MPG Highway23 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity4 | Seating Capacity5 |
Key Features | |
Navigation System | Navigation SystemStandard |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall4 | Front Crash Overall4 |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Bed Length74.0 in | Bed Length61.7 in |
Curb Weight3950 lbs | Curb Weight4430 lbs |
Height70.4 in | Height79.8 in |
Length212.4 in | Length213.2 in |
Width83.9 in | Width84.4 in |
Wheelbase128.3 in | Wheelbase131.0 in |
Maximum Payload1430 lbs | Maximum Payload1640 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity7000 lbs | Maximum Towing Capacity7700 lbs |
Standard Towing Capacity3500 lbs | Standard Towing Capacity3500 lbs |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $26,800 | $36,900 |
Average price | $42,890 | $54,196 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | 4.1 | 4.8 |
Expert reviews | 6.3 out of 10Read full review | 7.3 out of 10Read full review |
Pros & cons | Pros
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Summary | Compared to full-size models, midsize pickups offer buyers the convenience of the pickup truck body style at a more budget-friendly price. Sure, you sacrifice a bit in the way of interior space and capability, but for many buyers, the smaller footprint and increased efficiency make these midsize offerings more livable. The GMC Canyon—corporate cousin to the Chevrolet Colorado but with a more premium look and feel—gets a couple of changes for 2022. A new Denali Black Edition equipment package joins the options list, and the High Elevation package has been renamed the Elevation Premium package. The 2022 GMC Canyon is available in four trim levels: Elevation Standard, Elevation, AT4, and Denali. We drove the off-road-focused AT4 model for this review. | 2023 marks the third generation of GMC's midsize pickup truck. The first-generation Canyon arrived for the 2004 model year as a replacement for the compact GMC Sonoma, and after a short hiatus a second-generation Canyon was introduced as a 2015 model. Throughout, the Canyon has been a twin of the Chevrolet Colorado, with only a few differences to distinguish the ostensibly upscale GMC from its working-class sibling. That changes for 2023. The new Canyon is once again based on the Colorado, sharing the Chevy's body-on-frame platform, powertrain, and tech features. This time around, though, the Canyon is further distinguished from the Colorado by skipping some of the Chevy's entry-level features. That will raise the out-the-door price of a 2023 Canyon, but it's in keeping with the truck's positioning above the Colorado. The Canyon is once again available in the base Elevation, luxury Denali, and off-road-oriented AT4 grades familiar to owners of the outgoing model. For 2023, GMC also adds a Canyon AT4X model that dials up the off-road capability. We drove it, as well as the Elevation and AT4 models, to see if this redesign is really an improvement. |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 2.5L 200 hp I4 | 2.7L 310 hp I4 |
Drive Train | 4X2 | 4X2 |
Seating Capacity | 4 | 5 |
Horsepower | 200 hp @ 6300 rpm | 310 hp @ 5600 rpm |
MPG City | 19 | 18 |
MPG Highway | 25 | 23 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 2.5L 200 hp I4 | 2.7L 310 hp I4 |
Torque | 191 lb-ft @ 4400 rpm | 430 lb-ft @ 1500 rpm |
Horsepower | 200 hp @ 6300 rpm | 310 hp @ 5600 rpm |
Drivetrain | 4X2 | 4X2 |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 19 | 18 |
MPG Highway | 25 | 23 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 4 | 5 |
Key Features | ||
Navigation System | Standard | |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 4 | 4 |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | 5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Bed Length | 74.0 in | 61.7 in |
Curb Weight | 3950 lbs | 4430 lbs |
Height | 70.4 in | 79.8 in |
Length | 212.4 in | 213.2 in |
Width | 83.9 in | 84.4 in |
Wheelbase | 128.3 in | 131.0 in |
Maximum Payload | 1430 lbs | 1640 lbs |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | 7000 lbs | 7700 lbs |
Standard Towing Capacity | 3500 lbs | 3500 lbs |
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