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2023 GMC Canyon Trims Comparison

2023 Canyon trim level differences

The 2023 GMC Canyon is a midsize pickup truck available in a crew-cab short-bed configuration with your choice of four trim levels: Elevation, AT4, AT4X and Denali. All four are powered by a turbocharged 2.7-liter inline-four (310 horsepower, 430 lb-ft) paired exclusively with an eight-speed automatic transmission. The Elevation comes standard with two-wheel drive, and four-wheel drive with a true low range is optional on that trim and standard on the AT4, AT4X and Denali. Keep reading for our editorial breakdown of the Canyon's standard and optional features.

Elevation
Standard feature highlights on the Canyon Elevation include:

  • 18-inch wheels with all-terrain tires
  • Off-road-tuned suspension
  • LED headlights
  • Remote locking tailgate
  • Keyless entry with push-button start
  • Tilt-only steering wheel
  • Height-adjustable driver's seat
  • 8-inch digital instrument cluster
  • 11.3-inch touchscreen infotainment display
  • Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone integration (wireless connectivity for both)
  • Six-speaker audio system

Standard driver aids on all Canyons include:

  • Forward collision warning with automatic braking (warns you of an impending collision and applies the brakes in certain scenarios)
  • Lane departure mitigation (warns you of a lane departure when a turn signal isn't used and can automatically steer to maintain lane position)

Optional equipment includes:

  • Convenience package
    • Remote engine start
    • Heated exterior mirrors
    • Rear window defogger
    • Sliding rear window
    • Dual-zone automatic climate control
    • Tilt-and-telescoping steering wheel
    • 120-volt power outlet on rear console and in bed
    • Auto-dimming rearview mirror
    • Upgraded tailgate (EZ-Lift and Lower) with integrated storage
  • Preferred package
    • Power-adjustable driver's seat
    • Heated front seats
  • Technology package
    • Adaptive cruise control (maintains a driver-set distance between the GMC and the car in front)
    • Surround-view camera system (gives you a top-down view of the Canyon and its surroundings in tight parking situations)
  • Canyon Safety Plus package
    • Rear parking sensors (alert you to obstacles that may not be visible behind the vehicle when parking)
    • Blind-spot warning with rear cross-traffic warning (alerts you if a vehicle is in your blind spot during a lane change or while in reverse)
    • Blind-spot intervention (automatically steers the car back into its lane if you try to change lanes while a car is in the vehicle's blind spot)

AT4
The AT4 includes all of the Elevation's equipment, adding:

  • Convenience and Preferred package contents
  • Hill descent control
  • Standard four-wheel drive with a two-speed transfer case
  • Additional USB ports

Options include:

  • Seven-speaker Bose audio system
  • Technology and Canyon Safety Plus packages
  • AT4 Premium package
    • Canyon Safety Plus package contents
    • Leather upholstery
    • Power-adjustable passenger seat
    • Wireless charging pad
    • Heated steering wheel
    • Heated and ventilated front seats

AT4X
The AT4X builds off the AT4 with additional changes to enhance the Canyon's off-road performance. Changes include:

  • Canyon Safety Plus, Technology and AT4 Premium package contents
  • 17-inch wheels with more aggressive mud-terrain tires
  • Additional skid plates
  • Rock rails
  • Retuned suspension with 1-inch additional lift and Multimatic DSSV dampers
  • Locking front and rear differentials
  • Spray-in bedliner
  • Trailering package (see below)
  • 11-inch digital instrument cluster
  • Head-up display
  • Bose audio system

For the first year, the AT4X is available with the Edition 1 package. It includes a variety of dealer-installed upgrades, such as:

  • 17-inch beadlock-capable wheels
  • 30-inch front LED light bar
  • Revised front bumper with brush guard
  • Front-mounted Comeup winch
  • Underbody cameras
  • Configurable bed rails
  • Accessory switch kit

Denali
The Denali sits atop the Canyon lineup. While not as off-road capable as the AT4X, it has the same set of convenience and technology features. It also has:

  • Chrome exterior trim
  • 20-inch wheels
  • Special interior trim

An optional Trailering package is available for the Canyon. It includes a trailer hitch and an integrated trailer brake controller (allows adjustment of a trailer's brakes from the cab).

Compare 2023 Canyon trims side-by-side

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Rutland, ND
Vehicle
Canyon Elevation
Canyon AT4
Canyon Denali
Canyon AT4X
Vehicle
Elevation
2.7L 4cyl Turbo 8A
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AT4
2.7L 4cyl Turbo 8A
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Denali
2.7L 4cyl Turbo 8A
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AT4X
2.7L 4cyl Turbo 8A
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Features

Features

Features

Features

Bluetooth
standard
standard
standard
standard
Navigation
standard
standard
standard
standard
Satellite radio
standard
standard
standard
standard
Keyless Ignition
standard
standard
standard
standard
Cruise control
standard
standard
standard
standard
Adaptive cruise control
optional
optional
standard
standard
Parking assistance
optional
optional
standard
standard
Upholstery
cloth
leatherette/cloth
leather
leather
Heated seats
optional
standard
standard
standard
Cooled/Ventilated seats
Not Available
optional
standard
standard
Folding rear seats
standard
standard
standard
standard
Sunroof
optional
optional
optional
optional
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Specifications

Specifications

Specifications

Specifications

Country of final assembly
United States
United States
United States
United States
Drivetrain
rear wheel drive
four wheel drive
four wheel drive
four wheel drive
Engine power
310 hp @ 5,600 rpm
310 hp @ 5,600 rpm
310 hp @ 5,600 rpm
310 hp @ 5,600 rpm
Engine torque
430 lb-ft @ 3,000 rpm
430 lb-ft @ 3,000 rpm
430 lb-ft @ 3,000 rpm
430 lb-ft @ 3,000 rpm
Engine displacement
2.7 l
2.7 l
2.7 l
2.7 l
Engine configuration
inline 4
inline 4
inline 4
inline 4
Transmission
8-speed shiftable automatic
8-speed shiftable automatic
8-speed shiftable automatic
8-speed shiftable automatic
Tire size
265/65R18
265/65R18
275/60R20
285/70R17
Wheel size
18 X 8.5-in
18 X 8.5-in
20 X 9.0-in
17 X 8.0-in
Wheel type
painted alloy wheels
painted alloy wheels
painted alloy wheels
painted alloy wheels
Run flat tires
Not available
Not available
Not available
Not available
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Fuel economy

Fuel economy

Fuel economy

Fuel economy

City/Hwy/Combined MPG
18 / 23 / 20 MPG
17 / 21 / 19 MPG
17 / 21 / 19 MPG
16 / 16 / 16 MPG
City/Hwy/Combined MPGe
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Fuel Capacity
21.4 gal.
21.4 gal.
21.4 gal.
21.4 gal.
Driving Range (city/hwy)
385 / 492 miles
364 / 449 miles
364 / 449 miles
342 / 342 miles
Fuel Type
regular unleaded
regular unleaded
regular unleaded
regular unleaded
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Dimensions

Dimensions

Dimensions

Dimensions

Turning circle
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Curb weight
4,430 lb.
4,670 lb.
4,860 lb.
4,970 lb.
Ground Clearance
9.6 in.
9.6 in.
10.5 in.
10.7 in.
Overall Width with Mirrors
84.4 in.
84.4 in.
84.4 in.
84.4 in.
Overall Width without Mirrors
72.4 in.
72.4 in.
72.4 in.
72.4 in.
Height
79.8 in.
79.8 in.
80.4 in.
81.6 in.
Length
213.2 in.
213.2 in.
213.2 in.
213.2 in.
Bed Length
5'2”
5'2”
5'2”
5'2”
Wheelbase
131.4 in.
131.4 in.
131.4 in.
131.4 in.
Seating Capacity
Cargo Space
Cargo Space, Rear Seat Down or Removed
Front Head Room
40.3 in.
40.3 in.
40.3 in.
40.3 in.
Front Leg Room
45.2 in.
45.2 in.
45.2 in.
45.2 in.
Front Shoulder Room
57.4 in.
57.4 in.
57.4 in.
57.4 in.
Rear Head Room
38.3 in.
38.3 in.
38.3 in.
38.3 in.
Rear Leg Room
34.7 in.
34.7 in.
34.7 in.
34.7 in.
Rear Shoulder Room
56.1 in.
56.1 in.
56.1 in.
56.1 in.
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5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

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Colors

Colors

Colors

Colors

Interior
Jet Black, leatherette
Jet Black, cloth
Jet Black/Timber, leather
Jet Black/Timber, leatherette/cloth
Jet Black/Teak, leather
Obsidian Rush, leather
Exterior
Dynamic Blue Metallic
Desert Sand Metallic
Onyx Black
Deep Bronze Metallic
Volcanic Red Tintcoat
Sterling Metallic
Summit White
Solar Flare Metallic
Dynamic Blue Metallic
Desert Sand Metallic
Onyx Black
Deep Bronze Metallic
Volcanic Red Tintcoat
Sterling Metallic
Summit White
Solar Flare Metallic
Onyx Black
Deep Bronze Metallic
Volcanic Red Tintcoat
Sterling Metallic
Summit White
Onyx Black
Deep Bronze Metallic
Volcanic Red Tintcoat
Sterling Metallic
Summit White
Solar Flare Metallic
Dynamic Blue Metallic
Desert Sand Metallic