2023 marks the start of the third generation of the iconic GMC truck, which means that prospective buyers will get a brand-new truck, completely redesigned inside and out in this year’s Canyon. With one of the best base models in its class and one of the smoothest rides to boot, the 2023 Canyon should be high on your shortlist if you’re in the market for a midsize truck that comes with tons of features and a decent price tag.
Before we talk about standard and optional features, safety, plus storage, and interior comfort, let’s first take a look at what’s under the hood.
Engine options for the 2023 GMC Canyon
There shouldn’t be a plural in the subtitle, since the 2023 GMC Canyon only comes with a single engine – the turbocharged 2.7-liter inline-4 that can churn out 310 horsepower and 430 pound-feet of torque. That is the exact same engine you’ll find in the GMC Colorado which offers it in three different tuning modes. The Canyon skips the first two and comes with the high-output setting only.
The engine comes paired with a responsive eight-speed automatic and you’ll get standard four-wheel drive on all trims except for the base Elevation trim where the powertrain debuts with a rear-wheel system.
The turbocharged 2.7-liter offers a smooth ride both inside the city and on the open highway and even as the 2023 model drops the V6 and diesel options from last year, it still comes out on top in terms of performance and overall ride quality.
Standard features and trims
The 2023 GMC Canyon can be ordered in four trims, and it’s the second GMC model to have the AT4X trim available.
The base model is called the Canyon Elevation and comes in at around $38,000. The Elevation, even though is the base model, is also the most popular trim, which is rarely if ever the case. That is mainly because of the fact that the Canyon comes with a single engine choice, the high-output version of the 2.7-liter turbocharged inline-4, and because the Elevation has a huge list of standard features for a tantalizingly low price.
Order the Canyon Elevation and you’ll get perks such as an 8.0-inch digital instrument cluster, a phenomenal 11.3-inch touchscreen with wireless smartphone capability, and an infotainment system running on Google. You also get Bluetooth connectivity, both Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility, a six-speaker audio system, cloth seats, and three USB ports. In terms of safety, all 2023 Canyon models are equipped with some high-tech active safety features, the most notable of which are automatic emergency braking with pedestrian and cyclist detection, automatic high beams, and active lane control.
The base model gives buyers access to a plethora of optional features that include a Canyon-first sunroof, a Bose 7-speaker sound system, an 11.0-inch instrument cluster, a 6.3-inch head-up display, and a 10-camera projection system including a waterproof underbody camera with a washer.
The AT4X is now the model’s top trim, bumping the legendary Denali one step down.
If you want to see the 2023 GMC Canyon up close in real life, all you have to do is visit us here at Northwest Hills Chevrolet Buick GMC Cadillac in Torrington, Connecticut.
Stop by and not only will our dedicated sales team show you the brand-new Canyon but they’ll also give you counsel on which trim and which optional packs suit your needs better. Visit us today and you’ll even be able to take the 2023 GMC Canyon out for a test drive.