The 2023 GMC Canyon finally owns the premium midsize pickup role as intended. It takes the best parts of the next-gen Chevy Colorado and makes them standard, including the 310-horsepower variant of the 2.7-liter turbo four-cylinder. What's more, it's also offered in a new AT4X trim, complete with the Colorado ZR2's Multimatic DSSV dampers.
Before, the Canyon didn't offer much that the Colorado couldn't. If anything, it played second fiddle rather than taking charge and driving the platform upmarket. That's not the case for 2023.
The Canyon starts at around $40,000 for its entry-level Elevation trim. This is undoubtedly more expensive than the base Colorado, but it's comparatively well-appointed in terms of accessories and core hardware. Every Canyon packs 310 hp and 430 pound-feet of torque, a state of tune that the Colorado reserves strictly for the ZR2. What's more, each variant rides on 32-inch all-terrain tires save for the AT4X, which rolls with 33-inch Goodyear Wrangler mud terrains.
GMC has offered the Canyon in an upscale Denali trim for years, though it never seemed much more luxurious until now. There are some clear upgrades to the exterior, like the refined chrome grille and the 20-inch wheels that look equal parts flashy and tough. Since all the non-AT4X Canyons still feature a wider track and what GMC is calling a two-inch factory lift, standard ground clearance stands at 9.6 inches.
The top-shelf Denali pickup also features laser-etched wood on the dash with quilted stitching directly underneath, not to mention a seven-speaker Bose sound system that receives power from an external amp. The steering wheel is heated while the seats are heated and cooled, and every touchpoint just looks nicer. There's still no Super Cruise, though, which would really take it over the top.
This flagship feel carries over to the AT4 and AT4X, just with a sportier theme. Think of the former as GMC's take on the Colorado Z71, while the latter is undoubtedly a ZR2 in what I'd argue is sharper clothing. I especially like the rock sliders on the pictured AT4X Edition 1 model, which are complemented by the front safari bar and Comeup winch. If you'll look beneath the grille, you'll also spot a 30-inch LED light bar that isn't on the regular AT4X.
Each trim's interior is different from the rest, and the AT4X is no less impressive than the Denali's. It features the same 11.3-inch infotainment screen, a digital 11-inch driver information display, and even a 6.3-inch heads-up display that's new for 2023. Everything you see is either black, white, or red; you can even tick the box for red seatbelts if you so choose.
This all means the AT4X is even comfier to sit inside as you wheel through the sand, gravel, mud, and snow. It's likely pretty great at that, too, knowing it has 10.7 inches of ground clearance thanks to larger Goodyear rubber and taller suspension with triple spool valve Multimatic dampers that are position-sensitive. Locking front and rear differentials help you crawl up and over boulders, and a pair of self-washing underbody cameras act as stand-in spotters. There's also a new Baja drive mode that's exclusive to the AT4X, which helps prove that it's built to go fast in the desert, too.
In all, it's nice knowing you can take your pick of the Canyon lineup knowing it's actually different from the Chevy your neighbor just bought. You'll likely be paying more than they did, of course, as the aforementioned $40,000 or base price is just the start. That AT4X Edition 1 I was talking about? It's $63,350 not including destination. You've got until these things start production in January 2023 to start saving up.
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2023 Chevrolet Colorado & 2023 GMC Canyon
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HARD WORKING? IT'S IN THEIR DNA
The family resemblance is stunning—tough, proven, capable. Both All-New 2023 Chevrolet Colorado and the All-New GMC Canyon are fleet favorites because of their versatility and how they stack up against rival midsize trucks. Dependability. It runs in the family.
CHEVROLET COLORADO
CHEVROLET COLORADO
2023 CHEVROLET
COLORADO
The All-New 2023 Chevrolet Colorado stands out from the pack with bold truck Tone, Look and Feel. But that’s just the beginning. Powered by a 2.7L Turbo engine with three calibrations, the 2.7L Turbo High-Output offers up to an estimated 310 hp/ 430 lb.-ft.† of torque, Colorado offers up to 7,700 lbs. towing
capacity†
2.7L TURBO ENGINE
With 3 calibrations offering up to an estimated 310 hp /
430 lb.-ft.† of torque.
AVAILABLE
ADVANCED
TRAILERING
SYSTEM
Up to 7,700 lbs towing
capacity†
11.3-INCH
DIAGONAL SCREEN
Available class-leading standard screen size
CARGO BED
You don’t hear “easy” and “work” too often in the same sentence. But Colorado’s standard CornerStep rear bumper and available EZ Lift and Lower tailgate makes
getting what you need a breeze. Added to that, is also the available handy cargo bed power outlet and integrated tailgate storage.
TRAILERING
Colorado
offers several new standard and available trailering features that help make things safer and simpler. The Hitch Guidance† with Hitch View† provides a single dynamic line in the rearview
camera† display to aid the driver with backing up to a trailer. The Hitch View† provides a zoomed-in view of the hitch to aid in hitch/coupler alignment. And the All-New Trailering
App† helps ease the trailering process at all stages—during hitching and setup, on the road, and when responding to potential hazards.
SAFETY
The 2023 Chevy Colorado is equipped with the Chevy Safety Assist† suite of features now as standard. Also,
there are available safety features which include Side Blind Zone Alert with Steering Assist†, Rear Cross-traffic Alert with Braking†, Surround
Vision†, and Rear Pedestrian Alert†. Colorado is truly the midsize truck that is wired to be more.
GMC CANYON
GMC CANYON
GMC CANYON
The All-New 2023 GMC Canyon is bold, capable and offers several great technology features. Like what? Glad you asked.
WIRELESS APPLE CARPLAY®† /ANDROID AUTO™†
AVAILABLE
UNDERBODY
CAMERAS†
Front- and rear-facing views underneath the vehicle
11.3-INCH
Standard center touch-screen
TECHNOLOGY
Ten—yes, ten—cameras, including class-exclusive underbody cameras†. Canyon also has a class-exclusive Head-Up
Display (HUD) , a 11.3” standard center touch-screen and a fully digital instrument cluster.
EXTERIOR
Of course Canyon looks great, but mostly it works great. That’s what fleet managers like about it. One more feature to like in the All-New Canyon is the standard LED headlamps, taillamps and Daytime Running Lamps. All those lights make it
even easier to see and be seen which is why Canyon is so good.
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