The 2024 GMC Canyon is more than just a rebadged Chevy Colorado. It has a distinct personality, with several packages to create a more upscale vibe and even more aimed at the off-road enthusiast.
Fresh off a complete redesign last year, the Canyon is well-positioned to challenge the Ford Ranger, Nissan Frontier, and the class-leader Toyota Tacoma.
Unlike its full-size older sibling, the Sierra, the GMC Canyon offers only one cab size (Crew Cab) and one engine choice: a turbocharged 2.7-liter 4-cylinder making a healthy 310 horsepower and 430 lb-ft of torque.
GMC offers the Canyon in four distinct trims, each with a specific audience in mind. Let’s take a look and see which is right for you.
Prices are current at the time of publishing.
What’s New:
A new AEV Edition joins the AT4X option sheet. This extreme off-roader brings 17-inch beadlock-capable AEV wheels, AEV skid plates, AEV stamped-steel bumpers, wheel flares, and a bed-mounted vertical spare tire.
Elevation and AT4 trims get a new 11-inch driver information center, while the available Blind-Zone Steering Assist now includes the ability to monitor for vehicles near a trailer in tow.
Our Recommendation:
The 2024 GMC Canyon Elevation is the best value for buyers seeking an affordable and capable truck. Those with off-road intentions should gravitate toward the AT4X.
Canyon Elevation
Starts at $36,000 | See listings
- 310-hp turbocharged 4-cylinder engine
- Off-road suspension with a 2-inch lift kit
- 18-inch alloy wheels
- Keyless Open and Start
- LED headlights
- 11.3-inch infotainment touchscreen
- Wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto
- Pro Safety suite of driver assist systems
- HitchView camera
- 11-inch digital driver information display
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Canyon AT4
Starts at $43,000 | See listings
- 4-wheel drive (4WD)
- Automatic locking rear differential
- Dual-zone automatic climate control
- 8-way power driver’s seat
- Heated front seats
- Heated side mirrors
- Fog lights
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Canyon Denali
Starts at $51,000 | See listings
- 20-inch wheels
- Perforated leather upholstery
- Heated steering wheel
- Head-up display
- Bose audio
- Wireless charging pad
- 360-degree camera
- Adaptive cruise control
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Canyon AT4X
Starts at $54,300 | See listings
- 3-inch lift kit
- Multimatic DSSV spool-valve shocks
- Electronic locking front and rear differentials
- Baja drive mode
- Driver’s seat memory
- Available AEV Package
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2024 GMC Canyon Elevation: $36,600 (2WD), $39,300 (4WD)
The base Elevation model is the only trim in the Canyon lineup that comes standard with rear-wheel drive (RWD). Four-wheel drive is optional. When equipped with 4WD, this midsize pickup truck has Normal, Off-Road, Terrain, and Tow/Haul drive modes.
Don’t let the fact that this is the base trim fool you: The Canyon Elevation is well-equipped. Standard features include 18-inch wheels with all-terrain tires, a rear bumper corner step, auto on/off LED headlights with fade off/fade on projection, power mirrors, a locking rear tailgate, and front recovery hooks.
A factory off-road suspension with a 2-inch lift comes standard even on rear-wheel drive models.
Keyless Open and Start uses a proximity key fob to alert the vehicle to your presence. With the fob in your purse or pocket, you need only touch the door handle to unlock the truck and push a button to start it.
The Elevation cabin is equally feature-rich, including power windows (driver express up/down, all others express down only), power door locks, manual air conditioning with rear vents, manually adjustable front bucket seats, cruise control, rear 60/40-split folding bench with storage, and a tilt steering wheel.
Some surprising features at this price include an 11-inch digital driver information center, an HD backup camera with Hitch View, Teen Driver mode, and an Off-Road Performance Display.
The Elevation’s infotainment system consists of an 11.3-inch touchscreen hosting wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, Google built-in, SiriusXM 360L (subscription required), advanced voice recognition, and a 6-speaker AM/FM radio.
The standard Canyon Pro Safety suite of driver assistance features includes a forward collision alert, a following distance indicator, automatic high beams, lane-keeping assist, and automatic emergency braking with pedestrian and bicyclist detection.
There are a couple of desirable option packages available for the Elevation. The Canyon Safety Plus Package ($445) adds rear park assist, blind-spot monitoring with trailering, and rear cross-traffic alert. The Technology Package ($950) further adds rear pedestrian alert, adaptive cruise control, and a 360-degree camera.
A Convenience Package ($1,670) adds vanity mirrors, an electric rear window defogger, LED fog lights, dual-zone automatic climate control, 120-volt outlets (one in the bed, one in the cabin), remote start, an auto-dimming mirror, heated side mirrors, a rear sliding window, a tilt/telescoping steering column, extra USB ports, and an EZ-Lift and Lower tailgate.
Additional equipment available in other packages includes power front seats, heated front seats, a spray-in bedliner, and numerous dealer-installed add-ons.
When you add the $1,595 destination fee, the starting price of the 2024 GMC Canyon Elevation comes to $37,595. Assuming a 60-month loan at 5% interest with $0 down, the Canyon has a starting monthly payment of $709. See 2024 GMC Canyon Elevation models for sale near you
2024 GMC Canyon Elevation includes:
Turbocharged engine — The standard turbocharged engine in the Canyon gives this truck ample power for on-road performance and off-road capability.
Wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay — Every Canyon has an 11.3-inch infotainment system with wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay for effortless smartphone connectivity.
Off-road suspension — An off-road-ready suspension with a factory 2-inch lift and a wide track make the Canyon a capable off-roader, especially when equipped with 4WD.
2024 GMC Canyon AT4: $43,000
The AT4 trim adds extra off-road capability and more convenience features to the 2024 GMC Canyon.
The key to the Canyon AT4’s off-road capabilities is standard 4WD. Additionally, it has a 2-speed AutoTrac transfer case and an automatic locking rear differential. This well-equipped GMC truck also has advanced hill descent control, skid plates, red recovery hooks, and an integrated tailgate storage system.
Building off the Elevation, the AT4 adds dual-zone automatic climate control, a rear window defroster, a 120-volt outlet in the cabin and bed, an 8-way power driver’s seat with power lumbar support, heated front seats, and a tilt/telescoping steering wheel. Also in the mix are heated side mirrors, fog lights, and the EZ-Lift tailgate.
The Canyon AT4 has some of the same options as the Elevation, plus some you can’t get on the base model. The most desirable is the AT4 Premium Package ($1,840). It makes this truck a bit more luxurious with perforated leather seats, heated and ventilated front seats, a memory driver’s seat, a rear center armrest, a heated steering wheel, a wireless charging pad, and the contents of the Canyon Safety Plus Package.
A Technology Plus Package ($1,550) adds the contents of the Technology Package available on the Elevation trim, plus a multicolor head-up display. Other tempting features include a Bose audio system and underbody cameras that are handy in technical off-road driving.
When you add the $1,595 destination fee, the starting price of the 2024 GMC Canyon AT4 comes to $44,595. On a 60-month loan at 5% interest with $0 down, the monthly payment comes to $842. See 2024 GMC Canyon AT4 models for sale near you
2024 GMC Canyon AT4 includes:
Rugged appearance package — The robust Canyon AT4 has skid plates, unique wheels, and red front tow hooks hinting at its off-road capabilities.
Standard 4WD — Four-wheel drive comes standard on the AT4, with a 2-speed AutoTrac transfer case, Off-Road and Terrain drive modes, and an automatic locking rear differential.
Hill descent control — This feature adds safety and convenience to off-road driving. It holds the AT4 to a certain slow speed while going downhill; the driver not needing to use the brakes.
2024 GMC Canyon Denali: $51,000
The Canyon Denali trim justifies its price tag with luxurious features inside and out. It starts with a handsome appearance package highlighted by tasteful chrome trim and 20-inch wheels. Like in the AT4 model, 4WD is standard.
The interior of the Canyon Denali impresses more than ever. It has perforated leather seating, laser-etched open-pore wood trim, an 11-inch digital gauge cluster, a head-up display, dual-zone automatic climate control, a heated steering wheel, a wireless charging pad, and a Bose 7-speaker audio system.
The Denali also comes with additional standard safety tech features. You get a 360-degree camera, adaptive cruise control, blind-spot monitoring with rear cross-traffic alert, reverse automatic braking, and rear parking sensors.
A stylish Denali Black Edition ($3,495) adds black badging, 20-inch black aluminum wheels, black running boards, a black chrome exhaust tip, and more.
Adding the $1,595 destination fee, the starting price of the 2024 GMC Canyon Denali comes to $52,595. On a 60-month loan at 5% interest with $0 down, the monthly payment comes to $993. See 2024 GMC Canyon Denali models for sale near you
2024 GMC Canyon Denali includes:
Perforated leather seats — The luxurious Canyon Denali model has an upscale interior, perforated leather seating, and laser-etched open-pore wood trim reminiscent of the larger and more expensive Sierra Denali.
Head-up display — A high-tech 6.3-inch color head-up display helps you keep your eyes on the road.
Bose audio system — Enjoy your music as it was meant to be heard with this 7-speaker premium sound system.
2024 GMC Canyon AT4X: $54,300
The AT4X represents the peak of off-road performance for the 2024 GMC Canyon. On top of its standard 4WD system, the AT4X gets a 3-inch lift (giving it more ground clearance) and off-road suspension with Multimatic DSSV spool-valve shock absorbers. This raised Canyon also gets a wider track, electronically locking front and rear differentials, and a special Baja drive mode unique to the AT4X.
The aggressive appearance package on the AT4X doesn’t just look cool; it yields improved approach, departure, and breakover angles. Other exterior features include additional underbody protection and 17-inch machined-finish alloy wheels in gloss black. On the inside, the AT4X gets a stylish Obsidian Rush interior with Ceramic White accents and red stitching.
The AT4X trim has many of the same luxury and technology features as the Denali model. GMC has loaded it with safety and driver assistance features, plus a Bose 7-speaker audio system, a head-up display, leather seats, heated and ventilated front seats, driver’s seat memory, a heated steering wheel, a wireless charging pad, and more.
For an additional $10,100, buyers can upgrade to the new AEV Edition, which brings 17-inch beadlock capable AEV wheels, AEV steel bumpers, and AEV skid-plate protection for the fuel tank, front chassis, rear differential, and transfer case. Also in the package are wheel flares and a bed-mounted vertical spare tire carrier (that does partially block the view out of the rearview mirror).
Additional available features include a power sunroof, red seatbelts, a winch, a 30-inch light bar, front and rear underbody cameras, reconfigurable bed rails, and removable off-road running boards.
When you add the $1,595 destination fee, the starting price of the 2024 GMC Canyon AT4X comes to $55,895. On a 60-month loan at 5% interest with $0 down, the monthly payment comes to $1,055. See 2024 GMC Canyon AT4X models for sale near you
2024 GMC Canyon AT4X includes:
3-inch lift — The AT4X has a taller lift kit, more ground clearance, and better approach and departure angles, making it ready for serious off-roading.
Locking front and rear differential — Electronic locking front and rear differentials make both wheels on either axle spin together — regardless of resistance — for maximum traction in rough terrain.
Multimatic DSSV dampers — These spool-valve shock absorbers, only available on the AT4X, provide on-road comfort and off-road capability without compromise.
