Used 2021 GMC Canyon for sale 

"The Canyon has fancier styling than its Chevy sibling, but they both have tremendous capabilities." - Car And Driver

The 2020 GMC Canyon's trim lineup consisted of three trim levels - Base, SLE, and SLT. However, that's not the case with the trim lineup of the 2021 GMC Canyon, as the auto-marque has reshuffled and renamed the Canyon's trim lineup for the model year 2021. 

The 2021 GMC Canyon comes in a total of 4 trims - Elevation Standard, Elevation, AT4, and Denali. Out of these, we review the 2021 GMC Canyon AT4 and the 2021 GMC Canyon Denali separately. The prices of the 2021 GMC Canyon initiate from $29,495 for the base Elevation trim and ranges up to $45,595 for the top-of-the-line Denali trim. 

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We'd recommend you to go for the 2021 GMC Canyon Elevation as it is the only trim here that offers a 4WD drivetrain. In order to maximize the potential of this truck, you should opt-in for the optional 3.6L V6 engine paired to a 4WD drivetrain. Moreover, the 2021 GMC Canyon Elevation offers all the comfort features, space, and performance to ensure that the crew reaches its worksite on time and with all the essentials.

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"The 2021 GMC Canyon offers two good powertrain options, and one bad one." - The Car Connection

The basic GMC Canyon offers 3 engine options, 2 drivetrain options, and 3 transmission options. The base powertrain of the 2021 GMC Canyon comes in the form of a 2.5L Inline-4 engine that's good for belting out 200 hp and a peak torque of 191 lb.-ft, at a price of $29,495.

The second engine option of the 2021 GMC Canyon Crew Cab is a 3.6-liter V6 engine, punching out 308 horsepower and 275 lb-ft of torque yoked to an 8-speed automatic transmission. Most buyers opt for this powertrain because the smaller 2.5L engine feels inefficient for a mid-size pickup truck like this. 

On the transmission front, the 2021 Canyon has an option to upgrade the standard 6-speed automatic transmission to the 8-speed automatic transmission which is really smooth. With the 8-speed automatic incorporated, the engine fires off while gaining momentum without any friction, and can carry the maximum towing capacity of 7,000 lbs. 

The GMC Canyon and the Chevrolet Colorado share the same powertrain with a 2.5L I4 engine belting out 200 ponies. However, Colorado has a significant price advantage here as it offers identical power outputs and torque but at a much more economical price. Moving on, the 2021 Ford F-150 gets a 3.3L Naturally aspirated V6 engine as standard that belts out 290 hp which is the best in class power figure.

The braking performance of the 2021 GMC Canyon is better than most as well. In a test, the truck's response to the brakes was exceptionally good. The Canyon can break well with maximum towing capacity as well. The large brake rotors provide an impetus to better braking abilities. The acceleration and braking performance are quite outstanding considering its rivals.

However, bring in the more potent 3.5L V6 engine that tucks in 308 horsepower and 275 lb-ft of torque to the 2021 GMC Canyon, and the towing capacity increase to 7000 lbs. whereas the payload Capacity increases to 1531 lbs. that means, you can tow your everyday gigs with comfort and ease.

Speaking of the rivals, almost all the contenders of this segment are more or less in the same ballpark in terms of towing and payload capacity, except for the 2021 Ford F-150. The 2021 Ford F-150 posts a maximum towing capacity of 9200 lbs and a maximum payload capacity of 1920 lbs, making it the best in the segment. 

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"The EPA estimates the 2021 Canyon with the gas-powered four-cylinder will earn up to 19 mpg in the city and 25 mpg on the highway." - Car and Driver

The 2021 GMC Canyon Crew Cab has great gas mileage with the 3.6-liter V6 engine mated to an 8-speed automatic that cranks 300 horsepower and 275 lb-ft of torque produces good miles per gallon. The 2021 GMC Canyon delivers 20/25/22 in the city, highway, and combined, respectively. These numbers are great for a truck that costs $29,495.

The fuel tank capacity of this 2021 GMC Canyon is about 21 gallons which are great considering the engine under the hood of such a massive truck. The mpg figures will be deducted by 1 in each if a 4WD is integrated. 

When it comes to fuel efficiency, all the rivals are more or less in the same ballpark here. However, the Ford F-150 has a significant advantage here as it delivers the same efficiency figures even with greater power. Moreover, the 2021 Ford F-150 has the best in class fuel tank capacity, which makes it a serious mile cruncher.

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"The Canyon's interior design is high on function and low on flash. It features an upright instrument panel layout and controls that are easy to reach and read." - Car and Driver

The American automakers have ensured that the design of the interiors of the 2021 GMC Canyon is comfortable, spacious, and functional, way more worthy than its $29,495. This truck is more about optimum utilization of the simple features, instead of flashy or flamboyant aspects on the inside with zero sensibility with the functions. The truck has wonderfully spaced out front seats. 

There is enough leg space, shoulder space, and headspace for those who stand 6-ft tall. The elevated rear seats are comfortable but long hours will be a stressful situation. 3 adults need to be squished for a long drive, the backseats have limited legroom.

The Canyon may not have much room for carrying suitcases inside the truck, but it sure has better cargo-bed volume and storage space for loose items than its competitors. It is a commercial pickup truck and having good enough cargo space is inevitable. 

It has a deep center console bin, multiple door pockets, and other miscellaneous spots throughout the cabin that provide a haven for loose items to be assorted. The inside comes swathed in leather upholstery with very basic materials on the other parts of the truck. Some of the most eminent standard interior and convenience features of the 2021 GMC Canyon are:

• Passenger-side visor mirror
• 2 12V DC power outlets
• Rear under-seat storage tray
• Bin instrument-panel storage
• Rear door bins
• Rear cupholders
• Air conditioning
• Full floor console with a covered box

The Canyon’s touchscreen infotainment system is intuitive and minimalistic. It doesn’t have the best infotainment system in the business; it is very basic for a near-luxurious commercial truck. The screen is user-friendly but the rubberized knobs for volume or tuning and the excessively hard buttons aren’t the industry standard. 

The 7-inch color touchscreen infotainment system on the 2021 GMC Canyon is average as the touchscreen display is a bit too basic. The truck does have Android Auto and Apple CarPlay as the smart device integration. With a standard 6 speaker setup, the audio quality is decent. However, you can definitely upgrade to a premium 7 Bose speaker set up which is a lot better than the basic one. Some of the most prominent standard infotainment features of the 2021 GMC Canyon are:

• 6 speakers
• 4G LTE Wi-Fi Hotspot capable internet access
• Steering-wheel mounted audio controls
• 1 1st row LCD monitor
• Apple CarPlay
• Android Auto
• Radio data system

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"The 2021 GMC Canyon wears its classic truck proportions well, even if it's aging." - The Car Connection

The 2021 GMC Canyon has a good exterior design with a premium and brawny feel. The 2021 GMC Canyon gets a redesigned front grille that further accentuates its street presence.

The 2021 GMC Canyon's look is characterized by clean and sleek lines that possess functionality and eye-catching handsomeness. The hood has indentation around a section that is actually bulging upwards, which makes the truck look really bulky. The rear headlights have a C-shaped LED which adds to its personality.

The bold grille, red towing hooks, sporting fender flares, rounded rectangle elements, and the front and back fenders flaring out make it the standout feature that increases the significance of such incorporations. The Canyon is going to be dressed appealingly with aggressiveness and muscularity to its frame.

The 2021 Chevrolet Colorado is the longest of the lot, and hence it translates better into much bigger cabin space, whereas the Ford F-150 stands out to be at the bottom of the pile. The 2021 Toyota Tacoma's 9.4-inch ground clearance lets it wade over large boulders, and take on uncharted roads quite easily. GMC Canyon's lighter curb weight also helps it to achieve competitive acceleration figures too. Some of the most noteworthy exterior features of the 2021 GMC Canyon are:

• The front license plate bracket
• 2 front tow hooks
• Tailgate
• Rear step bumper
• Galvanized steel/aluminum body material
• Power remote heated manual folding side-view door mirrors
• Chrome grille
• Body-colored door handles

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"The 2021 GMC Canyon performs poorly in crash tests." - The Car Connection

The GMC doesn’t offer the best safety in the segment and is far behind when it comes to safety aspects with its competitors. It doesn’t live up to the standards set by its rivals in the market. In fact, its safety offering is below the expected, especially for a truck that sets you back by $29,495.

The 2021 model hasn’t been crash-tested by the NHTSA or the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. Although the previous-gen GMC Canyon earned a 4-star rating by the NHTSA but wasn’t voted as the Top Safety Pick by the IIHS. Irrespective of everything, it lacks the advanced active safety features and driver-assistance technology to prevent accidents. Some of the most prominent safety features aboard the 2021 GMC Canyon are:

• Remote activated perimeter/approach lights
• Manual adjustable front head restraints
• Underbody mounted spare tire w/crankdown
• Remote keyless entry
• Side-impact bars
• Electronic stability
• Forward Collision Alert
• Height adjustable front seatbelts
• Four-wheel ABS brakes

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2021 GMC Canyon Crew Cab vs 2021 Chevrolet Colorado Crew Cab

The 2021 GMC Canyon Crew Cab and Chevrolet Colorado are twins under the General Motors umbrella. They are very similar in almost all aspects of the vehicle. The same standard features, towing capacity, fuel capacity, powertrain, and many other similar things. The trucks are closely ranked in the compact pickup truck market. The Canyon gets that extra Brownie point because of its better interiors. The Chevrolet is a very purist pickup truck but the GMC Canyon has better features and creature comforts on the top-tier trims. The Canyon is beaten in the acceleration and spacing aspect while most other aspects are similar. Colorado is a better choice here because of the equal and better features and attributes with lower cost.

2021 GMC Canyon Crew Cab vs 2021 Toyota Tacoma

The Toyota Tacoma and GMC Canyon are equally good, and you cannot go wrong in choosing either of them. The 2021 Toyota Tacoma’s price is a bit lower, it still provides the same value as the Canyon Crew Cab. The Canyon crew cab can tow and haul more cargo but the fuel economy is better achieved by Toyota Tacoma. The GMC canyon provides the extra oomph with the acceleration and braking performance, the Toyota Tacoma is an all-rounder. Overall, both are fine automobiles that do their job well.

 2021 GMC Canyon vs 2021 Ford F-150

The Ford F-150 has had a long livery and the 2021 model takes it a step further as the F-150 has received an extensive overhaul for the model year 2021. The Ford F-150 is the best-selling pickup truck in the United States and positions itself as a value for money offering. The 2021 Ford F-150 comes at a starting price of $28,940, and for this price it gets a 3.3L V6 engine pumping out 290 hp as compared to the 2.5L I4 engine of the 2021 GMC Canyon that churns 200 ponies. The Ford F-150 performs better than the GMC Canyon in almost all aspects and is definitely the greater choice among the two. 

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All in all, the GMC Canyon Crew Cab is an excellent choice of a pickup trucks for all purposes. The truck has everything you’re looking for in a pickup truck. It has a good-looking exterior, incredible performing capabilities, good safety features, comfort and convenience, smooth and firm handling, customizable configurations and so much more to suit all your needs. It is one of the best options in the market at a price of just $29,495.

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