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2026 GMC Canyon Trims Comparison

Which 2026 Canyon trim does Edmunds recommend?

Even if you don't need its extra off-road capability, we think the AT4 offers the best blend of value, style and capability. Standard four-wheel drive, a locking rear differential and rugged style give you options if you ever do venture off the highway. The AT4 also adds appealing amenities such as heated front seats, a power-adjustable driver's seat and a sliding rear window. The AT4's additional options include leather upholstery, ventilated seats, and an upgraded Bose sound system.

2026 Canyon trim level differences

The 2026 GMC Canyon comes in Elevation, AT4, AT4X and Denali trim levels. Every Canyon has a turbocharged 2.7-liter four-cylinder engine (310 horsepower, 430 lb-ft) and an eight-speed automatic transmission. With the Elevation trim level, two-wheel drive is standard and four-wheel drive is optional. The AT4 and Denali include four-wheel drive as standard. Read on to discover the Canyon's most significant features.

Elevation
Starts you off with:

  • 18-inch wheels with all-terrain tires
  • Lifted off-road-tuned suspension
  • LED headlights
  • Keyless entry with push-button start
  • Single-zone automatic climate control
  • Tilt-only steering wheel
  • 11-inch digital instrument cluster
  • 11.3-inch touchscreen infotainment display
  • Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone connectivity
  • Six-speaker audio system

The following driver assist technologies are standard:

  • 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)
  • Trailering assistance camera views

Major optional equipment packages for the Elevation include:

  • Convenience package
    • Remote engine start
    • Rear window defogger
    • Sliding rear window
    • Dual-zone automatic climate control
    • Tilt-and-telescoping steering wheel
    • 120-volt power outlets on the rear console and in the bed
    • 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 Canyon 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 Canyon AT4 builds on the Elevation's equipment with:

  • Convenience and Preferred package features
  • Standard four-wheel drive with a two-speed transfer case
  • Automatic locking rear differential

Options include:

  • 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
  • Technology Plus package
    • Sunroof
    • Technology package contents
    • Head-up display (displays important information in your sight line on the windshield)
    • Seven-speaker Bose audio system
  • Nightfall Essentials package
    • 20-inch alloy wheels
    • Blacked-out exterior accents

AT4X
Is it a trim level? A package? GMC lists it as both in its ordering structure. Regardless, you can boost the regular Canyon AT4 with the following features:

  • Canyon Safety Plus, Technology, Technology Plus and AT4 Premium package features
  • 17-inch wheels with more aggressive mud-terrain tires
  • Retuned suspension with 1-inch additional lift and Multimatic DSSV dampers
  • Sunroof
  • Underbody cameras
  • Acoustic and solar-resistant windshield and front side windows
  • Additional skid plates
  • Rock rails
  • Driver-selectable locking front and rear differentials
  • Spray-in bedliner
  • Trailering package (see features below)
  • Bose audio system

You can upgrade the AT4 even further with the AT4X AEV package that adds:

  • All AT4X features
  • 17-inch beadlock-capable wheels
  • 35-inch mud-terrain tires
  • Full-size spare in a cargo-bed mount
  • Steel front and rear bumpers with recovery hooks
  • Upgraded steel underbody skid plates

Denali
With an upscale look and interior, the Canyon Denali isn't as capable off-road as the AT4X but includes nearly the same set of convenience and technology features plus:

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

An optional Trailering package is available for the Canyon. It includes a trailer hitch, a trailer wiring harness, and an integrated trailer brake controller (allows adjustment of a trailer's brakes from the cab). An available ProGrade trailering system adds an in-vehicle app and upgrades the blind-spot warning and intervention systems with trailer coverage.

Pricing

Edmunds suggests you pay
$39,278
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Prices based on sales in AZ thru 8/18/25
Final assembly in USA

Compare 2026 Canyon trims side-by-side

Comparing average pricing near
White Mountain Lake, AZ
Vehicle
Canyon Elevation
Canyon AT4
Canyon Denali
Canyon AT4X
Vehicle
Elevation
2.7L 4cyl Turbo 8A
Starting MSRP
$40,995
Avg Price Paid
$39,278
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Denali
2.7L 4cyl Turbo 8A
Starting MSRP
$55,095
Avg Price Paid
$53,093
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AT4X
2.7L 4cyl Turbo 8A
Starting MSRP
$59,295
Avg Price Paid
$57,132
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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
standard
standard
standard
standard
Upholstery
cloth
leatherette/cloth
leather
leatherette/cloth
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
standard
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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
19 / 23 / 20 MPG
18 / 22 / 19 MPG
17 / 21 / 19 MPG
17 / 17 / 17 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)
407 / 492 miles
385 / 471 miles
364 / 449 miles
364 / 364 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
4,410 lb.
4,650 lb.
4,840 lb.
4,960 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
131.0 in.
131.0 in.
131.0 in.
131.0 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
39.2 in.
39.2 in.
39.2 in.
39.2 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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Financing
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Taxes & Fees
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Fuel
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Insurance
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Colors

Colors

Colors

Colors

Interior
Jet Black, cloth
Jet Black, leatherette
Jet Black/Timber, leatherette/cloth
Jet Black/Timber, leather
Jet Black/Teak, leather
Obsidian Rush, leather
Exterior
Rapids Metallic
Onyx Black
Summit White
Sterling Metallic
Volcanic Red Tintcoat
Coastal Dune
Onyx Black
Summit White
Sterling Metallic
Volcanic Red Tintcoat
Coastal Dune
Desert Sun
Glacier Metallic
Onyx Black
Summit White
Sterling Metallic
Volcanic Red Tintcoat
Coastal Dune
Onyx Black
Summit White
Sterling Metallic
Volcanic Red Tintcoat
Coastal Dune
Desert Sun