2022 GMC Canyon Review

The GMC Canyon is a midsize truck that's begging for a full overhaul. Alas, the 2022 Canyon will return to the market with only nominal changes. This pickup, based heavily on the Chevrolet Colorado, is positioned as a near-luxury option in a segment made up mostly of workhorses — and the competition is quickly improving. The Canyon is both capable and comfortable, but it lacks rear storage space and the styling that debuted in 2015 feels stale.

GMC issued some changes to the 2021 Canyon, including an eye-catching grille for the Denali model and the introduction of an off-road AT4 trim. The only addition we'll see for the 2022 Canyon is the new Denali Black Edition package, which paints certain exterior trim elements in black. Otherwise, the Canyon carries over essentially unchanged.

The Canyon is a fine midsize truck, but both the Honda Ridgeline and Nissan Frontier took major steps forward and offer improved value to buyers. GMC could introduce a fully redesigned model in 2023, but until then the Canyon will struggle to stand out in the class, especially considering its hefty price tag on higher trims.