2026 GMC Canyon
Starting MSRP
$38,900
to $57,200
About the 2026 GMC Canyon
The 2026 GMC Canyon is shaping up to be a really capable mid-size truck, hitting a sweet spot between city manners and weekend muscle. With 310 horsepower and 430 lb-ft of torque from that standard 2.7L Turbo 4-cylinder engine, it should feel punchy enough for merging onto the freeway or hauling supplies. It’s not huge, measuring 213.2 inches long, which should make parking maneuvers easier than a full-size truck. With a 20 MPG combined fuel economy, this GMC Canyon offers a nice balance; you get decent power without sacrificing too much at the pump during your regular drives. Plus, the rear-wheel-drive models offer that classic truck feel for the adventurous driver, though 4WD is available across most trims like the Denali and AT4X.
Key Highlights
Strong Torque Output
The 430 lb-ft of torque is impressive for this class, meaning the 2026 GMC Canyon will feel confident when towing or carrying a heavy load up a hill.
Manageable Dimensions
At 79.8 inches high and 213.2 inches long, the 2026 GMC Canyon stays relatively maneuverable for tight urban settings compared to larger pickups.
Consistent Power
Every single trim level, from the base Elevation to the rugged AT4X, utilizes the same hearty 310 hp engine setup.
Roomy Front Cabin
Front-row occupants get excellent space with 45.2 inches of legroom, making longer road trips comfortable for the driver and front passenger.
Best For
Light Haulers
- The 2026 GMC Canyon provides 310 horsepower and 430 lb-ft of torque, making it ready for regular light-duty hauling tasks.
Space-Conscious Truck Owners
- Measuring 213.2 inches long, this truck offers the utility needed without the overwhelming footprint of a full-size model.
Suburban Adventurers
- The availability of trims like the AT4 and AT4X paired with 4WD means this 5-passenger truck can handle weekend off-road excursions.
Available Trims
| Trim | MSRP | Drivetrain | Horsepower | MPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AT4 4dr Crew Cab 4WD SB (2.7L 4cyl Turbo 8A) | $45,400 | four wheel drive | 310 hp | 19 mpg |
| AT4X 4dr Crew Cab 4WD SB (2.7L 4cyl Turbo 8A) | $57,200 | four wheel drive | 310 hp | 17 mpg |
| Denali 4dr Crew Cab 4WD SB (2.7L 4cyl Turbo 8A) | $53,000 | four wheel drive | 310 hp | 19 mpg |
| Elevation 4dr Crew Cab 4WD SB (2.7L 4cyl Turbo 8A) | $42,200 | four wheel drive | 310 hp | 19 mpg |
| Elevation 4dr Crew Cab SB (2.7L 4cyl Turbo 8A) | $38,900 | rear wheel drive | 310 hp | 20 mpg |
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Features Comparison
Feature
AT4 4dr Crew Cab 4WD SB (2.7L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
AT4X 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) | AT4X 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 2.7 L |
| Base Engine Type | gas | gas | gas | gas | gas |
| Camshaft Type | Double overhead cam (DOHC) | 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 | 310 hp @ 5600 rpm |
| Number of Cylinders | inline 4 | inline 4 | inline 4 | inline 4 | inline 4 |
| Number of Valves | 16 | 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 | 430 lb-ft @ 3000 rpm |
| Variable Valve Timing | Variable | Variable | Variable | Variable | Variable |
| Drive Train (9 features) | |||||
| 4WD System Type | On Demand | On Demand | On Demand | On Demand | — |
| Drivetrain Type | four wheel drive | four wheel drive | four wheel drive | four wheel drive | rear wheel drive |
| Hill Descent Control | — | — | — | ||
| Locking Hubs | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic | — |
| Rear Differential Type | Locking | — | Locking | Locking | Locking |
| Transfer Case Gearing | Electronic Hi-Lo | 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 | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
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| Fuel (5 features) | |||||
| EPA Driving Range (City/Highway) | 385.2/470.8 mi. | 363.8/363.8 mi. | 363.8/449.4 mi. | 363.8/449.4 mi. | 406.6/492.2 mi. |
| EPA Fuel Economy (City/Highway) | 18/22 MPG | 17/17 MPG | 17/21 MPG | 17/21 MPG | 19/23 MPG |
| EPA Fuel Economy (Combined) | 19 MPG | 17 MPG | 19 MPG | 19 MPG | 20 MPG |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 21.4 gal. | 21.4 gal. | 21.4 gal. | 21.4 gal. | 21.4 gal. |
| Fuel Type | regular unleaded | 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. | 3 yr./ 36000 mi. |
| Complimentary Scheduled Maintenance | 1 yr./ unlimited mi. | 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. | 6 yr./ 100000 mi. |
| Drivetrain Warranty | 5 yr./ 60000 mi. | 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. | 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 | 11.3 in |
| Premium Speaker Brand | — | Bose | Bose | — | — |
| Satellite Radio | |||||
| Satellite Radio Trial Period | 3 months | 3 months | 3 months | 3 months | 3 months |
| Speaker System | 6 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 |
| Speed Sensitive Volume Control | |||||
| USB Port | |||||
| USB Port with External Media Control | |||||
| Power Feature (4 features) | |||||
| Heated Mirrors | |||||
| Keyless Entry | |||||
| Moonroof Type | — | 1st Row Power Glass | — | — | — |
| One-Touch Power Windows | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Frontseats (20 features) | |||||
| Driver Seat Heating | Multi-level | Multi-level | Multi-level | — | — |
| Driver Seat Height Adjustment | |||||
| Driver Seat Lumbar Support | Power | Power | Power | — | — |
| Driver Seat Manual Adjustments | — | — | — | 6-way | 6-way |
| Driver Seat Power Adjustments | 8-way | 8-way | 8-way | — | — |
| Driver Seat Ventilation | — | — | — | ||
| Front Head Room | 40.3 in. | 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. | 54.7 in. |
| Front Leg Room | 45.2 in. | 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. | 57.4 in. |
| Passenger Seat Heating | Multi-level | Multi-level | Multi-level | — | — |
| Passenger Seat Height Adjustment | — | — | — | ||
| Passenger Seat Lumbar Support | — | Power | Power | — | — |
| Passenger Seat Manual Adjustments | 4-way | — | — | 4-way | 4-way |
| Passenger Seat Power Adjustments | — | 6-way | 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. | 39.2 in. |
| Rear Hip Room | 53.1 in. | 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. | 34.7 in. |
| Rear Shoulder Room | 56.1 in. | 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 | Underbody Mounted |
| Spare Tire Type | Full Size Non-Matching | Full Size Non-Matching | Full Size Non-Matching | Full Size Non-Matching | Full Size Non-Matching |
| Tire Size | 265/65R18 | LT285/70R17 | 275/60R20 | 265/65R18 | 265/65R18 |
| Tire Type | All Terrain | All Terrain | All Terrain | All Terrain | All Terrain |
| Wheel Finish | Painted Alloy | Painted Alloy | Painted Alloy | Painted Alloy | Painted Alloy |
| Wheel Size | 18 x 8.5 in | 17 x 8.0 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 | 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. | 61.7 in. |
| Country of Final Assembly | United States | United States | United States | United States | United States |
| Curb Weight | 4650 lbs. | 4960 lbs. | 4840 lbs. | 4610 lbs. | 4410 lbs. |
| Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) | 6250 lbs. | 6250 lbs. | 6250 lbs. | 6250 lbs. | 6100 lbs. |
| Ground Clearance | 9.6 in. | 10.7 in. | 10.5 in. | 9.6 in. | 9.6 in. |
| Height | 79.8 in. | 81.6 in. | 80.4 in. | 79.8 in. | 79.8 in. |
| Length | 213.2 in. | 213.2 in. | 213.2 in. | 213.2 in. | 213.2 in. |
| Maximum Payload | 1570 lbs. | 1260 lbs. | 1390 lbs. | 1610 lbs. | 1670 lbs. |
| Maximum Towing Capacity | 7700 lbs. | 6000 lbs. | 7700 lbs. | 7700 lbs. | 7700 lbs. |
| Wheelbase | 131.0 in. | 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. | 84.4 in. |
| Width (Without Mirrors) | 72.4 in. | 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 fuel does the 2026 GMC Canyon require?
The 2026 GMC Canyon runs reliably on regular unleaded fuel. This is a nice benefit, as premium fuel isn't required to achieve the specified 310 horsepower output.
How much space do rear passengers get in the 2026 GMC Canyon?
Rear passengers will have 34.7 inches of legroom. While the front passengers enjoy a spacious 45.2 inches, the back is adequate for commuting or shorter trips in this 5-passenger configuration.
Is the base 2026 GMC Canyon slow compared to the higher trims?
No, all available trims utilize the same engine delivering 310 horsepower and 430 lb-ft of torque. The main differences between the Elevation and the Denali will be features and drive type, not raw engine power.
What is the typical fuel economy for this GMC Canyon?
The 2026 GMC Canyon achieves a combined fuel economy rating of 20 MPG. Specifically, you can expect 19 MPG in city driving and 23 MPG on the highway using its regular unleaded setup.
What is the starting price point for the 2026 GMC Canyon lineup?
The price range for the 2026 GMC Canyon starts at $38,900 for the entry-level trims. The top-tier models, like the AT4X, extend the pricing up to $57,200.
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