2025 GMC Canyon
Starting MSRP
$38,400
to $52,000
About the 2025 GMC Canyon
Thinking about the 2025 GMC Canyon? This truck really nails that sweet spot between being rugged enough for weekend hauling and refined enough for the weekly grind. Under the hood, you’re getting a solid 310 horsepower and a beefy 430 lb-ft of torque from that gas engine, which means merging onto the highway or towing a small trailer won't feel strained. With a wheelbase of 131.0 inches, the 2025 GMC Canyon handles predictably. You'll appreciate the practicality, too; with 19 MPG in the city and 23 MPG on the highway, it manages real-world fuel use respectably for a body-on-frame truck. Starting around $38,400, the Canyon delivers substantial capability across its four trim levels.
Key Highlights
Strong Torque Output
The 430 lb-ft of torque is excellent for low-end responsiveness when you need to get moving quickly or handle moderate loads right from a stoplight.
Balanced Efficiency
Achieving 20 combined MPG using regular unleaded fuel keeps operational costs sensible for a truck with this level of power.
Crew Cab Space
Offering 45.2 inches of front legroom, the driver and front passenger have ample space, though the rear legroom sits at a tighter 34.7 inches.
Four Trim Ladder
With four distinct options, ranging from the base Elevation to the premium Denali, buyers can tailor their Canyon experience and price point, starting at $38,400.
Best For
Active Weekend Warriors
- The 310 hp engine provides enough punch for weekend projects, while the base RWD configuration helps keep the initial purchase price approachable.
Small Business Owners
- With a price ceiling around $52,000 for top trims, the 2025 GMC Canyon offers a professional-looking utility vehicle without stepping into full-size truck territory.
City Drivers Needing Utility
- Despite its 213.2-inch length, the 19 MPG city rating means this truck can serve as a primary daily driver that can haul supplies when necessary.
Available Trims
| Trim | MSRP | Drivetrain | Horsepower | MPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AT4 4dr Crew Cab 4WD SB (2.7L 4cyl Turbo 8A) | $45,700 | four wheel drive | 310 hp | 19 mpg |
| Denali 4dr Crew Cab 4WD SB (2.7L 4cyl Turbo 8A) | $52,000 | four wheel drive | 310 hp | 19 mpg |
| Elevation 4dr Crew Cab 4WD SB (2.7L 4cyl Turbo 8A) | $41,700 | four wheel drive | 310 hp | 19 mpg |
| Elevation 4dr Crew Cab SB (2.7L 4cyl Turbo 8A) | $38,400 | rear wheel drive | 310 hp | 20 mpg |
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Specifications Comparison
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Features Comparison
Feature
AT4 4dr Crew Cab 4WD SB (2.7L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
Denali 4dr Crew Cab 4WD SB (2.7L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
Elevation 4dr Crew Cab 4WD SB (2.7L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
Elevation 4dr Crew Cab SB (2.7L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
| Feature | AT4 4dr Crew Cab 4WD SB (2.7L 4cyl Turbo 8A) | Denali 4dr Crew Cab 4WD SB (2.7L 4cyl Turbo 8A) | Elevation 4dr Crew Cab 4WD SB (2.7L 4cyl Turbo 8A) | Elevation 4dr Crew Cab SB (2.7L 4cyl Turbo 8A) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Safety (31 features) | ||||
| Anti-Theft Alarm System (Remote) | ||||
| Anti-lock Brakes (ABS) | 4-Wheel | 4-Wheel | 4-Wheel | 4-Wheel |
| Automatic Headlights | ||||
| Blind Spot Monitor | ||||
| Brake Assist | ||||
| Daytime Running Lights | ||||
| Dual Front Side-Mounted Airbags | ||||
| Electronic Stability Control | ||||
| Engine Immobilizer | ||||
| Front Fog Lights | — | — | ||
| Front Head Airbags | ||||
| Front Headrests | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Front Integrated Headrests | ||||
| Front Ventilated Disc Brakes | ||||
| Headlight Delay-Off | ||||
| LATCH System | ||||
| LED Headlights | ||||
| Lane Departure Warning | ||||
| Lane Keeping Assist System | ||||
| Passenger Airbag Occupant Sensing Deactivation | ||||
| Post-Collision Safety System | ||||
| Pre-Collision Safety System | ||||
| Rear Center 3-Point Seatbelt | ||||
| Rear Cross Traffic Alert | ||||
| Rear Door Child Safety Locks | ||||
| Rear Head Airbags | ||||
| Rear Headrests | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Rear Height Adjustable Headrests | ||||
| Rear Solid Disc Brakes | ||||
| Tire Pressure Monitoring System | ||||
| Traction Control System | ||||
| Engine (10 features) | ||||
| Base Engine Displacement | 2.7 L | 2.7 L | 2.7 L | 2.7 L |
| Base Engine Type | gas | gas | gas | gas |
| Camshaft Type | Double overhead cam (DOHC) | Double overhead cam (DOHC) | Double overhead cam (DOHC) | Double overhead cam (DOHC) |
| Cylinder Deactivation | ||||
| Fuel Injection Type | ||||
| Horsepower | 310 hp @ 5600 rpm | 310 hp @ 5600 rpm | 310 hp @ 5600 rpm | 310 hp @ 5600 rpm |
| Number of Cylinders | inline 4 | inline 4 | inline 4 | inline 4 |
| Number of Valves | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 |
| Torque | 430 lb-ft @ 3000 rpm | 430 lb-ft @ 3000 rpm | 430 lb-ft @ 3000 rpm | 430 lb-ft @ 3000 rpm |
| Variable Valve Timing | Variable | Variable | Variable | Variable |
| Drive Train (7 features) | ||||
| 4WD System Type | On Demand | On Demand | On Demand | — |
| Drivetrain Type | four wheel drive | four wheel drive | four wheel drive | rear wheel drive |
| Hill Descent Control | — | — | — | |
| Locking Hubs | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic | — |
| Rear Differential Type | Locking | Locking | Locking | Locking |
| Transfer Case Gearing | Electronic Hi-Lo | Electronic Hi-Lo | Electronic Single-Speed | — |
| Transmission Type | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Fuel (5 features) | ||||
| EPA Driving Range (City/Highway) | 385.2/470.8 mi. | 363.8/449.4 mi. | 363.8/449.4 mi. | 406.6/492.2 mi. |
| EPA Fuel Economy (City/Highway) | 18/22 MPG | 17/21 MPG | 17/21 MPG | 19/23 MPG |
| EPA Fuel Economy (Combined) | 19 MPG | 19 MPG | 19 MPG | 20 MPG |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 21.4 gal. | 21.4 gal. | 21.4 gal. | 21.4 gal. |
| Fuel Type | regular unleaded | regular unleaded | regular unleaded | regular unleaded |
| Warranty (5 features) | ||||
| Basic Warranty | 3 yr./ 36000 mi. | 3 yr./ 36000 mi. | 3 yr./ 36000 mi. | 3 yr./ 36000 mi. |
| Complimentary Scheduled Maintenance | 1 yr./ unlimited mi. | 1 yr./ unlimited mi. | 1 yr./ unlimited mi. | 1 yr./ unlimited mi. |
| Corrosion/Rust Warranty | 6 yr./ 100000 mi. | 6 yr./ 100000 mi. | 6 yr./ 100000 mi. | 6 yr./ 100000 mi. |
| Drivetrain Warranty | 5 yr./ 60000 mi. | 5 yr./ 60000 mi. | 5 yr./ 60000 mi. | 5 yr./ 60000 mi. |
| Roadside Assistance | 5 yr./ 60000 mi. | 5 yr./ 60000 mi. | 5 yr./ 60000 mi. | 5 yr./ 60000 mi. |
| Comfort & Convenience (26 features) | ||||
| Adaptive Cruise Control | — | — | — | |
| Audio Controls on Steering Wheel | ||||
| Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror | — | — | ||
| Cruise Control | — | |||
| Cruise Control on Steering Wheel | ||||
| Dual Vanity Mirrors | ||||
| Dual Zone Climate Control | — | — | ||
| Electric Power Steering | ||||
| Front Cupholders | ||||
| Front Door Pockets | ||||
| Front Seatback Storage | — | — | — | |
| Front View Camera | — | — | — | |
| Heated Steering Wheel | — | — | — | |
| Overhead Console with Storage | ||||
| Push Button Start | ||||
| Rear Cupholders | — | — | — | |
| Rear Door Pockets | ||||
| Rear Parking Sensors | ||||
| Rear Ventilation Ducts | ||||
| Rear View Camera | ||||
| Side View Camera | — | — | — | |
| Single Zone Climate Control | — | — | ||
| Sun Sensor | — | — | ||
| Tilt Steering Wheel | — | — | ||
| Tilt and Telescopic Steering Wheel | — | — | ||
| Wireless Charging Pad | — | — | — | |
| In Car Entertainment (11 features) | ||||
| AM/FM Stereo | ||||
| Android Auto (Wireless) | ||||
| Apple CarPlay (Wireless) | ||||
| Infotainment Display | 11.3 in | 11.3 in | 11.3 in | 11.3 in |
| Premium Speaker Brand | — | Bose | — | — |
| Satellite Radio | ||||
| Satellite Radio Trial Period | 3 months | 3 months | 3 months | 3 months |
| Speaker System | 6 | 7 | 6 | 6 |
| Speed Sensitive Volume Control | ||||
| USB Port | ||||
| USB Port with External Media Control | ||||
| Power Feature (3 features) | ||||
| Heated Mirrors | ||||
| Keyless Entry | ||||
| One-Touch Power Windows | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Frontseats (20 features) | ||||
| Driver Seat Heating | Multi-level | Multi-level | — | — |
| Driver Seat Height Adjustment | ||||
| Driver Seat Lumbar Support | Power | Power | — | — |
| Driver Seat Manual Adjustments | — | — | 6-way | 6-way |
| Driver Seat Power Adjustments | 8-way | 8-way | — | — |
| Driver Seat Ventilation | — | — | — | |
| Front Head Room | 40.3 in. | 40.3 in. | 40.3 in. | 40.3 in. |
| Front Hip Room | 54.7 in. | 54.7 in. | 54.7 in. | 54.7 in. |
| Front Leg Room | 45.2 in. | 45.2 in. | 45.2 in. | 45.2 in. |
| Front Seat Type: Bucket | ||||
| Front Shoulder Room | 57.4 in. | 57.4 in. | 57.4 in. | 57.4 in. |
| Passenger Seat Heating | Multi-level | Multi-level | — | — |
| Passenger Seat Height Adjustment | — | — | — | |
| Passenger Seat Lumbar Support | — | Power | — | — |
| Passenger Seat Manual Adjustments | 4-way | — | 4-way | 4-way |
| Passenger Seat Power Adjustments | — | 6-way | — | — |
| Passenger Seat Ventilation | — | — | — | |
| Seat Material: Cloth | — | — | ||
| Seat Material: Leather | — | — | — | |
| Seat Material: Leatherette/Cloth | — | — | — | |
| Rearseats (6 features) | ||||
| Folding Center Armrest | — | — | — | |
| Rear Head Room | 39.2 in. | 39.2 in. | 39.2 in. | 39.2 in. |
| Rear Hip Room | 53.1 in. | 53.1 in. | 53.1 in. | 53.1 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. |
| Split-Folding Rear Seatback | ||||
| Tires and Wheels (6 features) | ||||
| Spare Tire Location | Underbody Mounted | Underbody Mounted | Underbody Mounted | Underbody Mounted |
| Spare Tire Type | Full Size Non-Matching | Full Size Non-Matching | Full Size Non-Matching | Full Size Non-Matching |
| Tire Size | 265/65R18 | 275/60R20 | 265/65R18 | 265/65R18 |
| Tire Type | All Terrain | All Terrain | All Terrain | All Terrain |
| Wheel Finish | Painted Alloy | Painted Alloy | Painted Alloy | Painted Alloy |
| Wheel Size | 18 x 8.5 in | 20 x 9.0 in | 18 x 8.5 in | 18 x 8.5 in |
| Suspension (2 features) | ||||
| Front Suspension Type | Independent | Independent | Independent | Independent |
| Stabilizer Bar | ||||
| Instrumentation (4 features) | ||||
| Clock | ||||
| Compass | ||||
| Tachometer | ||||
| Trip Computer | ||||
| Measurements (14 features) | ||||
| Angle of Approach | 33.3 degrees | 33.3 degrees | 33.3 degrees | 33.3 degrees |
| Angle of Departure | 22.3 degrees | 22.0 degrees | 22.3 degrees | 22.3 degrees |
| Bed Length | 61.7 in. | 61.7 in. | 61.7 in. | 61.7 in. |
| Country of Final Assembly | United States | United States | United States | United States |
| Curb Weight | 4650 lbs. | 4840 lbs. | 4610 lbs. | 4410 lbs. |
| Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) | 6250 lbs. | 6250 lbs. | 6250 lbs. | 6100 lbs. |
| Ground Clearance | 9.6 in. | 10.5 in. | 9.6 in. | 9.6 in. |
| Height | 79.8 in. | 80.4 in. | 79.8 in. | 79.8 in. |
| Length | 213.2 in. | 213.2 in. | 213.2 in. | 213.2 in. |
| Maximum Payload | 1570 lbs. | 1390 lbs. | 1610 lbs. | 1670 lbs. |
| Maximum Towing Capacity | 7700 lbs. | 7700 lbs. | 7700 lbs. | 7700 lbs. |
| Wheelbase | 131.0 in. | 131.0 in. | 131.0 in. | 131.0 in. |
| Width (With Mirrors) | 84.4 in. | 84.4 in. | 84.4 in. | 84.4 in. |
| Width (Without Mirrors) | 72.4 in. | 72.4 in. | 72.4 in. | 72.4 in. |
| Telematics (8 features) | ||||
| Airbag Deployment Notification | ||||
| Concierge Service | ||||
| Destination Download | ||||
| Emergency Service | ||||
| Hands-Free Calling | ||||
| Roadside Assistance | ||||
| Stolen Vehicle Tracking | ||||
| Turn-by-Turn Navigation | ||||
Frequently Asked Questions
What kind of gas does the 2025 GMC Canyon require?
You can fill the 2025 GMC Canyon with regular unleaded fuel. This is a nice benefit as it avoids the higher costs associated with premium gasoline requirements found in some competitors.
What is the most budget-friendly version of the 2025 GMC Canyon?
The starting point for the 2025 GMC Canyon is the Elevation trim, which begins at $38,400. This entry point still gives you the powerful 2.7L engine architecture.
How much passenger space can I expect in the rear seats?
The 2025 GMC Canyon is a crew cab designed to seat five, but prospective rear passengers should note the available rear legroom is 34.7 inches.
Is the 2025 GMC Canyon only available with four-wheel drive?
No, while the AT4 and Denali trims are 4WD, the entry-level Elevation trim is available in rear-wheel drive (RWD). This offers flexibility depending on your local driving needs.
What is the primary drivetrain setup for the standard 2025 GMC Canyon?
The standard configuration for the 2025 GMC Canyon utilizes a rear-wheel drive setup paired with an 8-speed shiftable automatic transmission.
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