2020 GMC Canyon review
GMC Canyon highlights
Customer rating
Pros
- Satisfying driving character
- Commendable tow capacity
- User-friendly infotainment
Cons
- Lacks modern safety technology
- Needs more in-cab storage
- Low front air dam is a liability off-road
Mileage (EPA estimate)
17 city, 24 highway, 19 combined
Pricing for current inventory
(no current inventory)
The 2020 GMC Canyon is aging gracefully
Available as an extended-cab or crew-cab midsize pickup truck with a standard or short cargo bed, the 2020 GMC Canyon offers gas or turbodiesel four-cylinder engines or a stout V6. The maximum towing capacity is 7,700 pounds and the Canyon can handle up to 1,609 pounds of payload. Various factors may impact towing capacity, including weight of passengers, cargo, and options/accessories. Four-wheel drive is an option.
You’ll find the 2020 Canyon in SL, Canyon, SLE, All Terrain, SLT, and Denali trim levels. An Elevation package is available, adding a blacked-out exterior appearance to the truck. In addition, the Canyon now offers the ability to lock and unlock the tailgate using the key fob, and maintaining proper tire pressure is easier thanks to a new Tire Fill Alert system.
Infotainment systems come with a 7-inch or 8-inch touchscreen. Highlights include Apple CarPlay®, Android Auto™, satellite radio, and connected services with access to a Wi-Fi hotspot. A navigation system and wireless smartphone charging are available on the 2020 Canyon, along with driver aids including forward collision warning and automatic emergency braking.
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What is new for the 2020 GMC Canyon?
- Canyon trims have been upgraded with Smart Key and Tow Hitch as standard equipment this year.
- The Base trim now comes with Rear Defroster, Cruise Control, Front Seat Heaters, Power Mirrors, Remote Start, Satellite Radio Ready, Turbo Diesel Engine, Leather Seats, Heated Steering Wheel, and Parking Sensors as standard equipment.
- The SL trim now comes with Alloy Wheels, Automatic Transmission, and Turbo Diesel Engine as standard equipment.
2020 GMC Canyon trims
Base:
- 200-hp, 191-lb-ft of torque 2.5L
- 308-hp, 275-lb-ft of torque 3.6L
- 181-hp, 369-lb-ft of torque 2.8L
- Power Seats
- Rear View Camera
- Cloth Seats
- Side Airbags
- Overhead Airbags
- Traction Control
- Alloy Wheels
- Automatic Transmission
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SL:
- Includes all features available on the Base
- Vinyl Seats
SLE:
- Includes all features available on the SL
- Tow Hitch
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SLT:
- Includes all features available on the SLE
- Smart Key
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All Terrain:
- Includes all features available on the SLT
- No significant upgrades found on the All Terrain
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Denali:
- Includes all features available on the All Terrain
- A/C Seats
- Lane Departure Warning
- Bed Liner
- Running Boards
- 20 Inch Plus Wheels
- BOSE Sound System
- Navigation System
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5 reasons to buy the 2020 GMC Canyon
What We Like
Driving dynamics: Choose a Canyon equipped with the 3.6-liter V6 engine, and the truck hustles up to speed with ease. GMC tunes this pickup to provide a good ride and commendable handling for the segment, and the All Terrain model increases off-roading capability. For maximum EPA-estimated fuel economy, get the optional turbodiesel engine, which returns up to 30 mpg on the highway.
Max towing capacity: When you get the 2.8-liter turbodiesel four-cylinder engine, a properly equipped Canyon can tow up to 7,700 pounds.
Excellent infotainment system: GMC equips the Canyon with a 7-inch or 8-inch touchscreen infotainment system. It is a thoroughly modern piece of technology, offering quick response to input, a simple user interface, and accurate voice recognition. Plus, Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ are standard. Upgrades include subscription-based connected services with access to a Wi-Fi hotspot, a navigation system, and a Bose premium audio system.
What Needs Improvement
Few driver-assist systems: When you buy a GMC Canyon, it won’t have many driver-assist features. An available high-resolution reversing camera and rear parking sensors can help with visibility, while the optional forward collision warning and lane departure warning systems can help to prevent an accident. However, this menu of safety systems is not the most competitive among modern pickup trucks.
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Ratings & reliability
RepairPal gave the GMC Canyon an overall reliability rating of 4 out of 5 stars, which RepairPal describes as Excellent. This rating ranks GMC Canyon 3rd out of 8 among Midsize Trucks.
View RepairPal's full rating of the GMC CanyonGMC Canyon features and specs
Base 2WD 4D Crew Cab
Standard Features
- ABS Brakes
- Air Conditioning
- Alloy Wheels
- AM/FM Stereo
- Android Auto
- Apple CarPlay
- Automatic Transmission
- Auxiliary Audio Input
- Bluetooth Technology
- Cloth Seats
- Overhead Airbags
- Power Locks
- Power Seat(s)
- Power Windows
- Rear View Camera
- Side Airbags
- Traction Control
- Alloy Wheels
- Automatic Transmission
- Bed Cover
- Bed Liner
- Cruise Control
- Navigation System
- Parking Sensors
- Power Locks
- Power Seat(s)
- Rear Defroster
- Rear View Camera
- Running Boards
- Smart Key
- Tow Hitch
Drive Wheels
Rear Wheel Drive (2WD)
Engine size
2.5L
Horsepower
200
Torque (ft-lbs)
191
Engine type
Gas
Fuel capacity
21
Wheelbase
128.3"
Overall length
212.4"
Width
74.3"
Height
70.7"
Leg room
F 45"/R 35.8"
Head room
F 41.4"/R 38.3"
Front tires
265/70R16
Rear tires
265/70R16
Seating capacity
5
Max towing capacity
350/7000 lbs.
Transmission
Automatic
2020 GMC Canyon FAQ
The 2020 GMC Canyon is available in multiple trims, each with its own estimated fuel economy, here are the EPA estimates for each trim:
- SL : 20 MPG City and 26 MPG Highway
- Base : 20 MPG City and 26 MPG Highway
- SLE : 20 MPG City and 26 MPG Highway
- SLT : 20 MPG City and 30 MPG Highway
- SLT : 18 MPG City and 25 MPG Highway
- Denali : 20 MPG City and 30 MPG Highway
- Denali : 18 MPG City and 25 MPG Highway
- All Terrain : 17 MPG City and 24 MPG Highway
The GMC Canyon received a rating of 4 out of 5 stars from RepairPal, which RepairPal describes as Excellent. This rating ranks the GMC Canyon as 2 out of 8 among Midsize Truck
The 2020 GMC Canyon has received an average 3.5 out of 5 stars from our customers. If you're in the market for a 2020 GMC Canyon, check out reviews from customers just like you. 2020 GMC Canyon Reviews.
The 2020 GMC Canyon has a maximum towing capacity of between 3500 and 7700 pounds, when properly equipped. Various factors may impact towing capacity, including weight of passengers, cargo, and options/accessories.
Here is what's new for the 2020 GMC Canyon:
- Smart Key
- Tow Hitch
- Turbo Diesel Engine
- Rear Defroster
- Cruise Control
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