2026 GMC Canyon Mid-Size Pickup Truck - All You Need To Know
2026 GMC Canyon Mid-Size Pickup Truck - All You Need To Know

2026 GMC Canyon Mid-Size Pickup Truck – All You Need To Know

February 12, 2026

Overview

The 2026 GMC Canyon Mid-size Pickup Truck is built for drivers who demand more from their truck. Whether you need a capable daily workhorse, a trail-ready off-road machine, or a premium mid-size pickup with upscale comfort, the Canyon lineup offers a trim designed to match your lifestyle. With a strong standard engine, impressive towing power, modern technology, and multiple rugged packages, the 2026 GMC Canyon proves that mid-size trucks can deliver full-size confidence.

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Explore 2026 GMC Canyon Trims

From the hardworking Elevation to the off-road ready AT4 and the premium Denali, there’s a GMC Canyon mid-size truck ready to help you take on whatever lies ahead.

elevation

2026 GMC Canyon Elevation

The Canyon Elevation is the perfect entry point into the lineup, offering impressive technology, rugged styling, and practical trailering features.

KEY STANDARD FEATURES:

  • 11.3" diagonal center touchscreen
  • 11.0" diagonal digital Driver Information Center
  • 18" Gloss Black finish aluminum wheels with all-terrain tires
  • HD Rear Vision Camera with Hitch View**
  • ProGrade® Trailering System*
  • Off-Road Performance Display
  • Wireless Apple CarPlay® and Wireless Android™ Auto compatibility**

KEY AVAILABLE FEATURES*:
- MultiStow Tailgate storage system

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2026 GMC Canyon AT4X

The AT4X is where the Canyon becomes a serious off-road specialist. It includes AT4 key standard features, plus adds or substitutes advanced hardware and exclusive interior upgrades.

INCLUDES AT4 KEY STANDARD FEATURES, PLUS ADDS OR SUBSTITUTES:

  • AT4X-exclusive Obsidian Rush interior with Ceramic White accents and leather-appointed front seating
  • Multimatic® DSSV dampers and front and rear electronic locking differentials
  • Transfer case shield and rocker protectors
  • AT4X-exclusive Baja drive mode with launch control
  • Bose Premium Audio System
  • 10 camera views including segment-first underbody cameras* that include front- and rear-facing views underneath the vehicle
  • Sunroof

KEY AVAILABLE FEATURES*:
- AT4X AEV Edition

denali

2026 GMC Canyon Denali

The Denali trim takes the Canyon into luxury territory, offering premium interior materials, cutting-edge driver assistance tech, and refined styling.

INCLUDES ELEVATION KEY STANDARD FEATURES, PLUS ADDS OR SUBSTITUTES

  • Denali-exclusive Jet Black interior with Teak accents
  • Perforated leather-appointed seating and laser-etched, open-pore wood trim
  • 6.3" diagonal multicolor Head-Up Display
  • Bose Premium Audio System
  • HD Surround Vision
  • Exclusive 20" diamond-cut aluminum wheels
  • Wireless Apple CarPlay® and Wireless Android™ Auto compatibility**

KEY AVAILABLE FEATURES*:
- Up to 10 camera views including segment-first underbody cameras that include front- and rear-facing views underneath the vehicle

at4

2026 GMC Canyon AT4

Built for more aggressive adventure, the Canyon AT4 comes with upgraded off-road capability and advanced driving support features.

KEY STANDARD FEATURES:

  • 11.3" diagonal center touchscreen
  • 11.0" diagonal digital Driver Information Center
  • 2" factory-installed lift and ultra-wide track
  • Advanced Hill Descent Control
  • 4WD with automatic locking rear differential
  • Two-Speed Autotrac® transfer case and shield
  • Drive Mode Selector with Normal, Terrain, Tow/Haul and Off-Road modes*
  • 18" gloss black aluminum wheels with all-terrain tires
  • MultiStow® Tailgate storage system

KEY AVAILABLE FEATURES*:
- AT4 Premium Package with leather-appointed front seating surfaces

Featured Editions and Packages

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AT4X AEV EDITION PACKAGE

- AEV hot-stamped boron steel skid plates
- AEV stamped steel front and rear bumpers
- AEV 17" beadlock-capable Salta® wheels
- 35" Goodyear® Wrangler Territory MT tires

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NIGHTFALL EDITION

- Rocker protectors
- 20" machine-faced aluminum wheels with dark pockets
- Accessory bed-mounted sports bar
- Black AT4 accessory badges
- Black GMC accessory emblems

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NIGHTFALL ESSENTIALS PACKAGE

- 20" machine-faced aluminum wheels with dark pockets
- Dealer-installed black AT4 badges
- Dealer-installed black GMC emblems

Capability – Built for Power and Real Truck Work

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The TurboMax engine delivers 310 horsepower and 583 Nm of best-in-class standard gas engine torque, with max towing of up to 3,493 kg. It provides next-level performance and strong low-end torque, offering powerful diesel-like performance while running on regular fuel. A multi-hole direct injection system with up to 2,900 psi of pressure helps maintain high efficiency, while the inline 4-cylinder setup supports symmetrical natural turbo placement. Large cylinders feed into a near-equal-length integrated exhaust manifold that couples with the dual volute turbo for exceptional responsiveness and turbo boost performance. A large-charge air cooler helps cool compressed air before it reaches the engine, improving efficiency and power for optimum towing capability in hot conditions, making the TurboMax engine appealing for its remarkable high-power output, fuel efficiency, and torque performance.

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Heavy-duty durability starts with a strong foundation thanks to the TurboMax engine’s fully forged-steel bottom end, including a stiff forged-steel crankshaft supported by forged-steel main bearing caps. Built to handle heavy loads with turbocharged power, it’s equipped with diesel technologies such as tri-metal rod bearings, pistons with a fully machined crown and a cast-iron ring carrier supporting a physical vapor deposition (PVD) coated steel top ring. 

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Hydraulic tensioners reduce chain drive stress and high loads on chain drive systems, while the lower crankshaft extension helps support the main bearing caps to strengthen the foundation for heavy turbocharging loads. Cast-iron liners provide a durable wear surface for long engine life and help move heat out of the cylinder to the water jacket for cooling, supported by sodium-filled exhaust valve stems and high thermal conductivity valve seats and guides to keep exhaust valves running cool in extreme, high-performance situations. Symmetrical turbocharger placement also enables priority feed oil from the filter and optimized coolant routing to support turbocharger lubrication and cooling, with an electric water pump capable of providing after-run cooling under extreme conditions.

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Off-Road Suspension

Factory lift:
- 2" on Elevation, AT4 and Denali
- 3" on AT4X
- 4.5" on AT4X AEV Edition Package
Front and rear track width:
- 65.9" on Denali
- 66.1" on Elevation and AT4
- 66.3" on AT4X
Ground clearance:
- 9.6" on Elevation and AT4
- 10.5" on Denali
- 10.7" on AT4X 12.2" on AT4X AEV Edition Package

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Off-Road Hardware

  • Driver-selectable front and rear electronic locking differentials, which help assure both wheels spin together regardless of the amount of resistance – only on AT4X
  • Automatic rear locking differential, standard on Elevation, AT4 and Denali
  • Autotrac two-speed transfer case with push-button controls, standard on AT4, AT4X and Denali, so you can switch into four-wheel drive as your adventure leads off-road

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Selectable Drive Modes

Tailor your Canyon 4WD mid-size truck for specific driving situations with Terrain, Off-Road, Normal and Tow/Haul* modes, plus Baja mode on AT4X.

Exterior Design – Bold, Rugged, and Functional

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Assertive Styling

  • High-clearance front fascia with trimmed-out corners and optimized approach and breakover angles to help overcome obstacles
  • Full LED headlamps, daytime running lamps and available fog lamps
  • Body lines and trim provide a leveled stance

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Versatile Cargo Bed

  • Eight standard tie-downs to securely stow your gear
  • Remote locking/unlocking tailgate for extra convenience and security
  • Available CornerStep rear bumper for a sure-footed grip and easy access
  • Available half-gate position for transporting long objects
  • Available 120V outlet for your off-road power needs
  • Available spray-on bedliner

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MultiStow Tailgate

Carry the provisions you need wherever the action takes you with Canyon’s first-in-class* available integrated tailgate storage system with included drain.

Interior – Bold and Striking Comfort

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Power Driver Seat

Ride in comfort with an available 8-way power heated driver seat with power lumbar support.

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Premium Bose System

Enjoy powerful sound on the road or trail with an available Bose 7-speaker audio system.*

Technology & Safety Features

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Driver-Focused Screens

  • 11.3" diagonal center touchscreen A modern infotainment display that keeps controls, navigation, and media easily accessible.
  • 11.0" diagonal Driver Information Center
  • Provides key driving and vehicle information directly in the driver’s line of sight.
  • First-in-class 6.3" diagonal multicolor Head-Up Display (available on AT4 and standard on AT4X and Denali)

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More than 10 Camera Views

  • Rear Underbody Camera View
  • Front Underbody Camera View
  • HD Surround Vision View
  • Hitch View
  • Front Camera View
  • Rear Camera View
  • Front Top-Down View
  • Rear Top-Down View
  • Front Side View
  • Rear Side View
  • Front and rear underbody cameras with wash systems

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Off-Road Performance Display

  • Terrain Mode Display Includes 3D pitch and roll with max scores to track off-road angles and stability.
  • Tire Pressure Monitoring Helps monitor tire pressure while driving on-road or off-road.
  • Baja Mode Display (AT4X exclusive) Includes G-force tracking, steering angle, wheel slip indication, and transfer case status.
  • Overlanding Display Includes an aircraft-style altimeter and compass with GPS guidance indicator.

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Rear Camera Mirror

Uses a camera to provide a wide and less obstructed view behind the vehicle, with the ability to switch between camera view and traditional mirror view.

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High Definition Surround Vision

Displays a digital overhead image around the vehicle along with Rear Vision Camera or front views, helping you park and avoid nearby objects at low speeds.

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Hitch Guidance

Displays a guideline on the Rear Vision Camera view when reversing to help align the hitch with a trailer.

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Following Distance Indicator

Displays the gap time in seconds between your vehicle and the detected vehicle ahead to help avoid following too closely.

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Forward Collision Alert

Warns you of a potential front-end collision with a vehicle ahead and provides a tailgating alert if you are following too closely.

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Front and Rear Park Assist

Provides distance alerts to nearby detected objects in front of or behind the vehicle to help avoid collisions at low speeds.

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Lane Change Alert with Side Blind Zone Alert

Provides visual alerts in the side mirror when a moving vehicle is approaching quickly or detected in your blind zone.

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Rear Cross Traffic Braking

Alerts you and automatically applies hard emergency braking to help prevent a collision with vehicles crossing behind you while reversing.

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Blind Zone Steering Assist

Provides a brief and firm steering wheel turn if a potential collision is detected with a moving vehicle in the lane you are entering.

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Side Blind Zone Alert

Alerts you and automatically applies hard emergency braking to help prevent a collision with vehicles crossing behind you while reversing.

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Front & Rear Pedestrian & Bicycle Braking

Helps avoid or reduce the severity of collisions with pedestrians or bicycles detected directly ahead at speeds between 5 and 50 mph.

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Enhanced Automatic Emergency Braking

Works with Forward Collision Alert at highway speeds using radar and camera technology to apply or enhance braking.

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OnStar Protect

Offers access to Automatic Crash Response, Emergency Services, and Roadside Assistance with support available 24/7.

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Safety Alert Seat

Uses seat vibration pulses to alert the driver to potential crash directions, providing a physical warning system.

Final Thoughts: Is the 2026 GMC Canyon Worth It?

The 2026 GMC Canyon Mid-size Pickup Truck is a strong competitor in the mid-size segment, offering impressive turbocharged power, modern trailering capability, off-road-ready trims, and premium features across the lineup.

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Whether you choose the practical Elevation, adventure-focused AT4, extreme-performance AT4X, or luxury-driven Denali, the Canyon is engineered to deliver confidence on-road and off-road. With its 310-HP TurboMax® engine, 430 lb.-ft. of best-in-class standard torque, and maximum towing capacity of 7,700 lbs., this mid-size truck proves it’s built to handle serious demands.

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