2022 Canyon Exterior
GMC subtly revised the Canyon's look last year, with the grille receiving a redesign that added a touch more presence than before. Depending on the version you go for, the look is either quite rugged (AT4) or flashier (Denali). Base models have 18-inch wheels, the AT4 is distinguished by its 31-inch Goodyear Wrangler Duratrac tires on 17-inch alloy wheels, and the Denali gets 20-inch diamond-cut machined alloy wheels. All models have daytime running lamps, halogen projector-beam headlamps with LED signature lighting. The base trim has black door handles and manually-adjustable mirrors. The AT4 has dark chrome exterior finishes and red recovery hooks, while the range-topper comes with LED cargo box lighting. All trims except the base have an EZ-Lift tailgate design, making it simpler to raise and lower the tailgate. This year, the Denali gets access to a new Denali Black Edition package that blacks out the flagship's wheels and exterior trim, giving it a menacing, stealthy air.
Our AT4 Crew Cab included goodies like 17-inch gloss black aluminum wheels, red tow hooks, a mid skid plate, a spray-on beadliner, and a number of dealer-installed features such as AT4 badges, off-road rocker protection, and a black performance exhaust. We love the look and think it's more handsome compared to its Chevy Colorado corporate cousin. This example has the standard bed length, so 61.7 inches versus the extended bed's 74 inches. Based on our experience, the standard bed was big enough for most tasks.
2022 Canyon Exterior Photos
Dimensions
Available as an Extended Cab or Crew Cab with two box sizes, the 2022 GMC Canyon has a length of 212.4 inches, a width of 74.3 inches (excluding the mirrors), a 128.3-inch wheelbase, and a height of at least 70.3 inches, going up to 70.7 inches on some derivatives. With the long box, the Crew Cab's wheelbase grows to 140.5 inches and the length increases to 224.6 inches.
Two box lengths are on offer, with the shorter one measuring 61.7 inches at the floor and the longer one stretching to 74 inches. The cargo box width at the floor is 57.8 inches and 44.4 inches at the wheel housings.
Depending on the trim, the Canyon truck has a ground clearance ranging between 8.1 and 8.4 inches. In terms of curb weight, the lightest Canyon starts at 3,845 pounds and the heaviest will tip the scales at over 4,500 lbs.
2022 GMC Canyon Exterior Dimensions:
| GMC Canyon Trims | Elevation Standard | Elevation | AT4 Cloth | AT4 Leather | Denali |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Width | 74.3 in. | 74.3 in. | 74.3 in. | 74.3 in. | 74.3 in. |
| Length | 212.4 in. | 212.4 in. | 212.4 in. | 212.4 in. | 212.4 in. |
| Height | 70.3 in. | 70.4 in. | 70.5 in. | 70.5 in. | 70.5 in. |
| Wheelbase | 128.3 in. | 128.3 in. | 128.3 in. | 128.3 in. | 128.3 in. |
2022 GMC Canyon Tires:
| Front Tire | 265/60R18 |
|---|---|
| Rear Tire | 265/60R18 |
| Spare Tire | 255/65R17 |
2022 GMC Canyon Wheels:
| Wheels Type | Aluminum Wheels |
|---|---|
| Front Wheel Size | 18" x 8.5" |
| Rear Wheel Size | 18" x 8.5" |
Exterior Colors
On all trims, Summit White is the only color that comes as standard. For an additional $495, Onyx Black and two metallics - Satin Steel and Dynamic Blue - become available on the cheapest Elevation Standard trim. Moving up to the Elevation avails Desert Sand Metallic at $495 and Cayenne Red Tintcoat at $645. Above this, the AT4 removes Dynamic Blue. Finally, the Denali adds the option of Hunter metallic at $495. This dark blue/grey hue does well to contrast with the Denali's extensive use of chrome.
Our Canyon AT4 came in the very attractive Cayenne Red Tintcoat. Is it worth the extra $645? That's entirely up to personal preference and, of course, budget.