A few weeks after lifting the veil on the latest generation of the Chevrolet Colorado, General Motors presented its redesign of the GMC Canyon, its cousin. The midsize pickup also skips the V6 and four-cylinder turbodiesel previously offered, while displaying elements that differentiate it from its cousin.
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Unlike the 2023 Colorado, which will offer various variants of the 2.7L turbocharged four-cylinder, the Canyon will only be entitled to the most powerful version of this engine at 310 hp and 430 lb-ft. Its invoice and its positioning will undoubtedly be higher, like the previous generation of the model.
No consumption figures have been revealed, but this engine has some interesting elements intended to reduce its thirst, including the use of displacement deactivation and an eight-speed transmission. The towing capacity oscillates between 2495 and 3493 kg.
When it comes to its design, the Canyon obviously doesn’t reinvent the wheel in the process. The design remains rather consensual, with a touch of bravado at the front, courtesy of a large grille whose thin headlights act as an extension on the top. Only one cabin – four-door and full-size – will be available. It’s the same thing at the back, where we will find a single body length, the short one at 1.52 m.
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When it comes to refinement, the 2023 GMC Canyon’s interior pulls up the midsize pickup segment.
The interior makes huge gains in terms of refinement, inspired by the new Sierra dashboard and the use of a digital instrumentation screen.
GMC is obviously emphasizing its off-road version in order to seduce interested parties and, by the same token, ensure good profit margins. In his case, it is the AT4X livery which has the most advanced elements. From Multimatic shock absorbers to electronically locking front and rear differentials and a 5 cm increase in ground clearance, this version does not show off. Two cameras are also placed below the van, front and rear, to better see obstacles.
Production of the GMC Canyon will begin in early 2023. We’ll no doubt have an idea of its price range by then.