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Used 2021 GMC Canyon Crew Cab Trims Comparison

Trim level differences

The 2021 Canyon is offered in extended-cab and crew-cab body styles. The crew cab comes with either a short cargo bed or a long bed. There are four trim levels: the Elevation Standard, Elevation, AT4 and Denali. You also have your choice of one of three engines.

The standard engine on the rear-wheel-drive Elevation Standard and Elevation is a 2.5-liter four-cylinder (200 horsepower, 191 lb-ft of torque). It's mated to a six-speed automatic transmission. Next up is a 3.6-liter V6 (308 hp, 275 lb-ft) with an eight-speed automatic. It's standard on the AT4 and Denali trims levels and optional on the Elevation Standard and Elevation trims.

Finally, there's an optional turbocharged 2.8-liter diesel four-cylinder (181 hp, 369 lb-ft) that's coupled to a six-speed automatic transmission. All Canyon trim levels are available with four-wheel drive (standard on the AT4).

Elevation Standard
Starts you off with:

  • 18-inch wheels
  • Tilt-only steering wheel
  • 7-inch infotainment touchscreen
  • Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility
  • Four-way adjustable power driver's seat (manual recline)

Elevation
Adds more features with:

  • Sliding rear window
  • Leather-wrapped tilt-and-telescoping steering wheel
  • Body-colored exterior door handles
  • LED foglights
  • Remote-locking tailgate

AT4
Includes added off-road capability with:

  • Special 17-inch wheels with off-road tires
  • Hill descent control
  • Unique off-road suspension
  • Transfer case shield

Denali
Adds significantly more features such as:

  • 20-inch wheels
  • 8-inch infotainment touchscreen with navigation
  • Six-way power driver's seat and four-way power passenger seat
  • Wireless charging pad
  • Leather upholstery
  • Bose audio system
  • Special interior and exterior trim
  • Heated and ventilated front seats
  • Spray-in bedliner

The Denali also comes standard with:

  • Forward collision warning (alerts you of a possible collision with the car in front)
  • Lane departure warning (alerts you if the vehicle begins to drift out of its lane)
  • Rear parking sensors

Many of the standard features on the Denali trim level are available on lower trim levels.

Which Canyon trim does Edmunds recommend?

We usually wouldn't go for the most luxurious trim level on a pickup truck, but we think the Canyon is best in its newly enhanced Denali trim. We like the long list of standard equipment included for the price as well as the simplicity it brings by allowing you to bypass ordering multiple equipment packages. We like its standard V6 engine too. The optional diesel engine is likable, but we don't think its substantial price is worth the gain in fuel economy.

Compare trims side-by-side

Comparing average pricing near
Exeter, NH
Vehicle
Canyon Elevation Standard
Canyon Elevation
Canyon AT4
Canyon Denali
Vehicle
Elevation Standard
2.5L 4cyl 6A
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Elevation
2.5L 4cyl 6A
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AT4
3.6L 6cyl 8A
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Features

Features

Features

Features

Bluetooth
standard
standard
standard
standard
Navigation
Not Available
standard
standard
standard
Satellite radio
Not Available
Not Available
Not Available
Not Available
Keyless Ignition
Not available
Not available
Not available
Not available
Cruise control
optional
standard
standard
standard
Adaptive cruise control
Not available
Not available
Not available
Not available
Parking assistance
optional
optional
optional
standard
Upholstery
cloth
cloth
cloth
leather
Heated seats
Not Available
optional
standard
standard
Cooled/Ventilated seats
Not Available
Not Available
Not Available
standard
Folding rear seats
standard
standard
standard
standard
Sunroof
Not available
Not available
Not available
Not available
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Specifications

Specifications

Specifications

Specifications

Drivetrain
rear wheel drive
rear wheel drive
four wheel drive
rear wheel drive
Engine power
200 hp @ 6,300 rpm
200 hp @ 6,300 rpm
308 hp @ 6,800 rpm
308 hp @ 6,800 rpm
Engine torque
191 lb-ft @ 4,400 rpm
191 lb-ft @ 4,400 rpm
275 lb-ft @ 4,000 rpm
275 lb-ft @ 4,000 rpm
Engine displacement
2.5 l
2.5 l
3.6 l
3.6 l
Engine configuration
inline 4
inline 4
v6
v6
Transmission
6-speed shiftable automatic
6-speed shiftable automatic
8-speed shiftable automatic
8-speed shiftable automatic
Tire size
265/60R18
265/60R18
265/65R17
255/55R20
Wheel size
18 X 8.5-in
18 X 8.5-in
17 X 8.0-in
20 X 8.5-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 / 25 / 22 MPG
19 / 25 / 22 MPG
16 / 22 / 18 MPG
18 / 25 / 21 MPG
City/Hwy/Combined MPGe
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Fuel Capacity
21.0 gal.
21.0 gal.
21.0 gal.
21.0 gal.
Driving Range (city/hwy)
399 / 525 miles
399 / 525 miles
336 / 462 miles
378 / 525 miles
Fuel Type
regular unleaded
regular unleaded
regular unleaded
regular unleaded
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Dimensions

Dimensions

Dimensions

Dimensions

Turning circle
41.3 ft.
41.3 ft.
41.3 ft.
41.3 ft.
Curb weight
4,026 lb.
4,036 lb.
4,425 lb.
4,216 lb.
Ground Clearance
8.3 in.
8.3 in.
8.2 in.
8.3 in.
Overall Width with Mirrors
83.9 in.
83.9 in.
83.9 in.
83.9 in.
Overall Width without Mirrors
74.3 in.
74.3 in.
74.3 in.
74.3 in.
Height
70.7 in.
70.7 in.
70.6 in.
70.7 in.
Length
212.4 in.
212.4 in.
212.4 in.
212.4 in.
Bed Length
5'2”
5'2”
5'2”
5'2”
Wheelbase
128.3 in.
128.3 in.
128.3 in.
128.3 in.
Seating Capacity
Cargo Space
Front Head Room
41.4 in.
41.4 in.
41.4 in.
41.4 in.
Front Leg Room
45.0 in.
45.0 in.
45.0 in.
45.0 in.
Front Shoulder Room
57.5 in.
57.5 in.
57.5 in.
57.5 in.
Rear Head Room
38.3 in.
38.3 in.
38.3 in.
38.3 in.
Rear Leg Room
35.8 in.
35.8 in.
35.8 in.
35.8 in.
Rear Shoulder Room
56.2 in.
56.2 in.
56.2 in.
56.2 in.
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5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

True Cost to Own®
$37,298
$37,010
$42,108
$40,025
Average Cost Per Mile
$0.5
$0.49
$0.56
$0.53
Depreciation
$9,538
$9,039
$9,809
$10,302
Financing
$4,235
$4,446
$5,085
$5,326
Taxes & Fees
$220
$220
$220
$220
Fuel
$11,406
$11,406
$13,931
$11,941
Insurance
$3,742
$3,742
$3,999
$3,999
Maintenance
$5,826
$5,826
$6,543
$5,906
Repairs
$2,331
$2,331
$2,521
$2,331
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Colors

Colors

Colors

Colors

Interior
Jet Black/Dark Ash, vinyl
Jet Black/Dark Ash, cloth
Jet Black, cloth
Jet Black, leather
Jet Black/Kalahari, cloth
Jet Black, leather
Cocoa/Dark Atmosphere, leather
Exterior
Onyx Black
Summit White
Dynamic Blue Metallic
Satin Steel Metallic
Onyx Black
Summit White
Desert Sand Metallic
Dynamic Blue Metallic
Satin Steel Metallic
Cayenne Red Tintcoat
Onyx Black
Summit White
Desert Sand Metallic
Satin Steel Metallic
Cayenne Red Tintcoat
Onyx Black
Summit White
Satin Steel Metallic
Cayenne Red Tintcoat
Hunter Metallic