GMC Canyon, the segment’s only premium midsize truck, raises the bar for everything from horsepower and efficiency to refinement – and its attributes are drawing accolades.
In 2015, Canyon won Cars.com Midsize Pickup Challenge for its segment-leading capabilities and efficiency, including the latest in safety features, cargo-hauling and trailering versatility. Cars.com also applauded the Canyon SLT, the segment’s only premium vehicle, for its performance with a full load, as well as its design and high-end materials.
2016 GMC Canyon © General Motors
2016 GMC Canyon © General Motors
Autoweek also honored Canyon as the “Best of the Best Truck for 2015,” while Wards Auto World recognized the Canyon as one of Ward’s 10 Best Interiors for 2015, based on criteria such as design harmony, ergonomics, materials, driver information, safety and comfort.
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New for 2016, Canyon offers a 2.8L Duramax turbo-diesel engine that takes its segment-leading capability and efficiency to new heights, including a maximum trailering rating of 7,700 pounds (3,493 kg).
2016 GMC Canyon © General Motors
2016 GMC Canyon © General Motors
The standard engine remains a 2.5L four-cylinder that’s rated at up to 27 mpg on the highway, while an available 3.6L V-6 tops competitors’ V-6 offerings with up to 1,590 pounds (721 kg) of payload and up to 7,000 pounds (3,175 kg) maximum trailering.
Also new for 2016, phone integration technology enhances connectivity and promotes safer driving through Canyon’s next generation IntelliLink system. This new technology allows smartphone users to connect with applications such as navigation, hands-free text messaging, entertainment and news through IntelliLink’s display screen.
2016 GMC Canyon © General Motors
2016 GMC Canyon © General Motors
Canyon lineup
2016 GMC Canyon © General Motors
Canyon is offered in base, SLE and SLT models, in 2WD and 4WD, and with an aggressively styled All-Terrain package offered on SLE models. It includes 17-inch painted aluminum wheels wrapped with all-terrain tires, a body-color grille surround with horizontal chrome bars, a body-color rear bumper, front recovery hooks, hill descent control and specific suspension tuning. It also includes a power-adjustable front passenger seat.
2016 GMC Canyon SLT Diesel © General Motors
2016 GMC Canyon SLT Diesel © General Motors
Canyon is also the only truck in the segment to offer AutoTrac automatic four-wheel drive, which allows the driver to select manual 4WD engagement or automatic engagement.
2016 GMC Canyon SLE © General Motors
2016 GMC Canyon SLE © General Motors
Customer-focused technologies include available OnStar 4G LTE connectivity, segment-first available driver alert features such as forward collision alert, lane departure warning and a standard rear-vision camera.
2016 GMC Canyon All Terrain Diesel © General Motors
2016 GMC Canyon SLE © General Motors
OnStar with 4G LTE and its built-in Wi-Fi hotspot provides a mobile hub for drivers and passengers to stay connected. The hotspot is on whenever the car is on and comes with a three-month/three-gigabyte data trial, whichever comes first.
2016 GMC Canyon © General Motors
2016 GMC Canyon © General Motors
When it comes to capability, a superior ride and the best in technology and entertainment, nothing quite lives up to the professional grade qualities of GMC Canyon.
Duramax diesel details
2016 GMC Canyon SLT Diesel © General Motors
2016 GMC Canyon SLT Diesel © General Motors
The new 2.8L Duramax turbo-diesel expands the Canyon lineup to give customers more choices and the capability of exploring more possibilities on and off the road. It is offered on SLE and SLT Crew Cab models, with 2WD or 4WD.
2016 GMC Canyon SLT Diesel © General Motors
2016 GMC Canyon SLT Diesel © General Motors
The engine is part of GM’s global family of turbo-diesel four-cylinder engines and features a variable-geometry turbocharger for optimal power and efficiency across the rpm band and a balance shaft for smoothness. Power is SAE-certified at 181 horsepower (135 kW) at 3,400 rpm and 369 lb-ft of torque (500 Nm) at 2,000 rpm.
2016 GMC Canyon SLT Diesel © General Motors
2016 GMC Canyon SLT Diesel © General Motors
A broad torque band makes the 2.8L Duramax very powerful at low rpm, while the turbocharged performance provides a confident feeling of immediate and smooth horsepower on demand. Additional engine features include:
- Iron cylinder block and aluminum DOHC cylinder head
- Forged steel crankshaft and connecting rods
- Oiling circuit that includes a dedicated feed for the turbocharger to provide increased pressure at the turbo and faster oil delivery
- Piston-cooling oil jets
- 16.5:1 compression ratio
- Common rail direct injection fuel system
- Ceramic glow plugs for shorter heat-up times and higher glow temperatures
- Balance shaft that contributes to smoothness and drives the oil pump
- Laminated steel oil pan with upper aluminum section that contributes to engine rigidity and quietness
- B20 bio-diesel capability.
2016 GMC Canyon SLT Diesel © General Motors
2016 GMC Canyon SLT Diesel © General Motors
The Duramax 2.8L is the cleanest diesel truck engine ever produced by General Motors, and meets some of the toughest U.S. emissions standards, thanks in part to a cooled exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) system.
2016 GMC Canyon SLT Diesel © General Motors
2016 GMC Canyon SLT Diesel © General Motors
Additional features included with or exclusive to Canyon diesel models:
- Smart diesel exhaust brake system that enhances vehicle control and reduces brake wear on steep grades
- Standard Hydra-Matic 6L50 six-speed automatic transmission matched with a Centrifugal Pendulum Vibration Absorber (CPVA) in the torque converter, which reduces powertrain noise and vibration
- An all-new integrated trailer brake controller is standard and exclusive on diesel models
- A 3.42 rear axle ratio is standard.
2016 GMC Canyon SLT Diesel © General Motors
2016 GMC Canyon SLT Diesel © General Motors
The CPVA is an absorbing damper with a set of secondary spring masses, that — when energized — cancels out the engine’s torsional vibrations so the driver and passengers can’t feel them. In its unique design, the spring masses vibrate in the opposite direction of the torsional vibrations of the engine, balancing out undesirable torsional vibrations.
2016 GMC Canyon SLT Diesel © General Motors
2016 GMC Canyon SLT Diesel © General Motors
The Canyon’s integrated, driver-selectable exhaust brake system is based on the system introduced on the 2015 Sierra HD models and uses the compression power of the engine to improve vehicle control and reduce brake pad wear.
When the exhaust brake is engaged in cruise mode, exhaust cruise grade braking helps the cruise control system maintain vehicle speed when travelling downhill, keeping the driver from having to apply the brakes, thereby exiting cruise control.
In non-cruise mode, the transmission and the exhaust brake deliver the correct amount of braking to assist in vehicle control, regardless of vehicle load. It is a smart system that varies the amount of brakes needed for the vehicle, load and grade. The engagement of the system is smooth and quiet, while its performance enhances the driver’s feeling of control.
Capability and comfort abound
2016 GMC Canyon © General Motors
2016 GMC Canyon © General Motors
The 2016 Canyon is pure GMC throughout the vehicle, with a quiet, refined interior distinguished by exceptional materials and a commanding exterior presence that emulates the technology-infused design aesthetic.
Bold front-end styling incorporates standard projector beam headlamps and GMC’s LED signature lighting. Three body configurations are offered: An extended cab model with a 6’2” bed, a crew cab with a 5’2” bed, and a crew cab with a 6’2” bed. With the tailgate down, the longer bed allows eight-foot-long items to be hauled within the vehicle.
2016 GMC Canyon All Terrain © General Motors
2016 GMC Canyon Nightfall Edition – Black Assist Steps © General Motors
From a refinement standpoint, the Canyon features triple-sealed doors inlaid in the body sides for improved aerodynamic performance and a quiet interior. It also features the segment’s first active aero grille shutters, which close at certain highway speeds to enhance efficiency through improved aerodynamics. An aluminum hood reduces mass and improves the front-to-rear weight balance.
2016 GMC Canyon © General Motors
2016 GMC Canyon © General Motors
Other features include:
- Segment-first CornerStep rear bumper design, which is standard. It is chrome on all models, except All Terrain, which is body-color
- Segment-first EZ Lift-and-Lower locking tailgate that uses an internal torsion bar to make raising the tailgate easier with one hand, and a damper for more-controlled lowering. It is standard on SLE and SLT models, and available on base models
- Thirteen reconfigurable and four stationary tie-down locations throughout the bed for use with available, removable cargo tie-down rings
- Available factory-installed spray-in bed liner
- Four-wheel disc brakes with Duralife™ rotors that can double the service life.
2016 GMC Canyon All Terrain © General Motors
2016 GMC Canyon All Terrain © General Motors
Work and lifestyle accessories were developed in tandem with the Canyon to match the truck’s capabilities with integrated functionality and with designs that complement its distinctive styling. The lineup includes the GearOn™ system and a variety of accessories designed to make cargo hauling easier and more convenient, as well as exterior styling enhancements and interior items.
The GearOn™ system is designed to fit perfectly within the bed, for significant storage and hauling flexibility. It is upgradable, with modular cargo dividers and tiered storage to accommodate 4- x 8-foot sheets of plywood above the wheelhouses. It also uses the box’s four permanent and 13 tie-down provisions to allow for a variety of secure and convenient cargo storage options.
Interior highlights
2016 GMC Canyon All Terrain © General Motors
2016 GMC Canyon All Terrain © General Motors
Canyon’s interior is well-equipped and comfortable, all while delivering the connectivity features essential to customers with active lifestyles. The cabin also boasts exceptional attention to detail and premium materials such as soft-touch materials and aluminum trim on the instrument panel of SLE and SLT models.
2016 GMC Canyon All Terrain © General Motors
2016 GMC Canyon All Terrain © General Motors
“There’s an elevation in design and materials in the Canyon’s interior that reflects GMC’s precision in craftsmanship,” said Helen Emsley, executive director of Global GMC Design. “Details such as authentic aluminum trim and high-quality stitching reinforce Canyon’s position as the segment’s only premium offering, while features such as multiple USB ports and seats designed for long-haul comfort are thoughtful elements.”
The interior design blends elements of Canyon’s full-size sibling, the Sierra, with those typically found in more personal vehicles such as sports coupes – including standard front bucket seats and a center console with a floor-mounted shifter.
2016 GMC Canyon SLE © General Motors
2016 GMC Canyon SLT Crew Cab Driver Information Center Detail © General Motors
Comfort is enhanced with technologies, connectivity and other features that support owners’ daily and recreational lives, including a 3.5-inch-diagonal driver information screen in the instrument cluster (4.2-inch-diagonal multi-color display on SLE and SLT).
Interior colors include Jet Black, Jet Black/Dark Ash, Cocoa/Dune and Jet Black/Cobalt Red (All Terrain). Additional content for Canyon’s base, SLE and SLT models includes:
Canyon base
- 4.2-inch-diagonal color radio and USB port; six-speaker audio system
- Driver information center
- Air conditioning
- Power windows with driver’s express up and down
- Rear-vision camera system
- Driver’s four-way power-assisted seat adjuster with manual recline
- Cloth seating surfaces (vinyl available)
- Tilting steering wheel
- Available OnStar with 4G LTE and built-in Wi-Fi hotspot
- Available Convenience Package adds remote keyless entry, cruise control, rear defogger, theft-deterrent system and EZ-Lift tailgate.
2016 GMC Canyon SLE © General Motors
Canyon SLE – all of the standard features of the base model, plus:
- Eight-inch-diagonal Color Touch radio with GMC IntelliLink; six-speaker audio system
- SiriusXM satellite radio (includes three-month trial)
- Available navigation system
- Available Bose® premium seven-speaker audio system
- Two USB ports for charging located on the rear of the center console in addition another USB port inside the console
- Overhead console
- Cruise control
- Rear defogger
- Multi-color driver information center display
- Soft-touch instrument panel with aluminum trim
- Dual reading lights
- Body-color door handles
- Auto-dimming inside rearview mirror
- Remote keyless entry
- Driver and front passenger four-way power seat adjusters with power lumbar control (All Terrain only)
- Heated front seats (All Terrain only)
- Tilting and telescoping steering column
- Leather-wrapped steering wheel with audio controls
- Available Convenience Package adds rear-sliding window, automatic climate control and remote vehicle starter system
- Available sliding rear window (requires SLE Convenience Package)
- Available Driver Alert Package includes forward collision alert and lane departure warning (not available on All Terrain).
2016 GMC Canyon Extended Cab SLT Interior in Jet Black © General Motors
Canyon SLT – all of the standard features of the SLE model, plus:
- Rear-sliding window
- Automatic climate control
- Remote vehicle starter system
- Driver and front passenger four-way power seat adjusters with power lumbar control
- Leather-appointed seating
- Heated front seats
- Available navigation system
- Available Bose® premium seven-speaker audio system
- Available Driver Alert Package includes forward collision alert and lane departure warning.
Phone integration technology
2016 GMC Canyon SLT Crew Cab OnStar 4G LTE WI-FI © General Motors
New for Canyon in 2016, GMC’s IntelliLink system with an 8-inch-diagonal color touchscreen is compatible with Apple CarPlay, a phone integration technology that puts iPhone features (iPhone 5 and later) on the display in a smart, simple manner. Apple CarPlay makes it easy to connect to the features smartphone users rely on most.
The features allow customers to display select apps onto and control them through the touchscreen interface of GMC’s IntelliLink system. Many features can be controlled via voice commands through a button on the steering wheel, helping drivers spend more time with eyes on the road and hands on the wheel.
Apple CarPlay supported apps include Phone, Messages, Maps, Music and compatible third-party apps. A full list of those apps can be found at Apple.com/ios/carplay.
Android Auto compatibility will be available later in the 2016 model year.
Connectivity on the road
2016 GMC Canyon SLT Crew Cab with Chrome Accents © General Motors
2016 GMC Canyon SLE © General Motors
GMC IntelliLink is standard on SLE and SLT models, and available on the base model. It combines with OnStar to bring infotainment technology to Canyon as more and more consumers have smartphones. IntelliLink extends the OnStar experience from safety and security to information and entertainment by seamlessly integrating the capability of a smartphone into the vehicle so that hand-held phones may be safely stowed while driving.
2016 GMC Canyon SLE © General Motors
2016 GMC Canyon SLE © General Motors
Enhanced connectivity and convenience with IntelliLink includes text message support and Siri Eyes Free. With text message support, the driver can be alerted to new messages and can have them read aloud, view and respond to them with preset messages by voice (functionality depends on the smartphone). Siri Eyes Free enables iPhone 4S and later users to access Siri via the steering wheel controls and check calendar entries, have text messages read and respond to them, place calls or call up music.
2016 GMC Canyon SLE © General Motors
2016 GMC Canyon SLE © General Motors
Android phone users can also use the steering wheel controls to access their phone’s voice recognition features.
Additional IntelliLink features include:
- Hands-free voice control system, which allows simple voice commands to initiate phone calls and select radio stations or media from portable MP3 players and smart phones
- Pandora Internet radio allows users to create personalized radio stations based on favorite artists or genres (data rates apply)
- USB connectivity adds the ability to play music files directly from flash memory devices, and gives the customer the ability to update IntelliLink with future enhancements.
Connectivity abounds in the Canyon with OnStar with 4G LTE and standard built-in Wi-Fi hotspot. It provides a mobile hub for drivers and passengers to stay connected. The hotspot is on whenever the vehicle is on and comes with a three-month/three-gigabyte data trial, whichever comes first.
2016 GMC Canyon SLE © General Motors
2016 GMC Canyon SLE © General Motors
4G LTE is the most current and fastest mobile data network – 10 times faster than 3G and 100 times faster than the 2G network. With OnStar, customers have a powerful antenna built right in to the vehicle’s electrical system.
At the time of purchase, six months of OnStar Guidance includes all of OnStar’s advisor-based safety and security features, including Automatic Crash Response and Stolen Vehicle Assistance, as well as Turn-by-Turn navigation.
2016 GMC Canyon SLE © General Motors
2016 GMC Canyon SLE © General Motors
Five years of OnStar Basic Plan includes RemoteLink Key Fob Services, allowing owners to remotely start and lock/unlock a car (if properly equipped), and activate the horn and lights from anywhere with a data connection. It also includes OnStar Vehicle Diagnostics, which runs monthly checks of vehicle systems – including the engine, transmission and anti-lock brakes – and sends a diagnostic update to the owner via email; and Dealer Maintenance Notification, which sends a diagnostic report directly to a preferred dealer to simplify service scheduling. Basic plan does not include any emergency services.
Strength and capabilities
2016 GMC Canyon Nightfall Edition – Black Body-Color Grille © General Motors
2016 GMC Canyon Nightfall Edition Front Three Quarter © General Motors
GMC Canyon delivers the capability expected of a GMC truck, including offering a greater maximum payload – 1,620 pounds (735 kg) – than competitors and the segment’s best trailering rating: 7,000 pounds (3,175 kg) with the gas V-6 and 7,700 pounds (3,493 kg) with the new Duramax diesel, when properly equipped.
2016 GMC Canyon Nightfall Edition – Black Rear View Mirrors © General Motors
2016 GMC Canyon Nightfall Edition – Spray-On Bedliner © General Motors
A fully boxed perimeter frame provides the strength to support its capabilities, and a ride designed to be smooth and quiet. Like the full-size Sierra’s frame, Canyon features three sections – or bays – with specific strength and support characteristics, including a front bay made of hydroformed side rails and an integrated four-point front axle mounting system designed to reduce vibration.
2016 GMC Canyon All Terrain © General Motors
2016 GMC Canyon All Terrain © General Motors
A coil-over-shock front suspension and the segment’s first electric power steering system help give the Canyon a very responsive driving quality, with a direct feel to driver inputs.
The front suspension uses aluminum steering knuckles that are low in mass and high in strength, contributing to the responsive driving experience and enhancing efficiency. The electric power steering system also enhances efficiency because it does not draw power from the engine. The Canyon has a tight turning radius of 41 feet (12.6 meters), making it easier to maneuver when parking or backing into tight spots, such as garages or campsites.
2016 GMC Canyon Crew Cab SLT in Cyber Gray Metallic with Cornerstep Rear Bumper © General Motors
2016 GMC Canyon Bed Cargo Area with Movable Upper Tie-Down Hooks © General Motors
The rear axle is available with the GM’s venerable “G80” locking differential, which gives drivers a traction advantage when needed and everyday comfort when it’s not. It reacts in milliseconds in low-traction situations to improve safety and confidence on wet, snowy or muddy surfaces. Without driver input of any kind, the rear axle engages when a wheel speed difference of 100 rpm or more is detected between the left and right wheels, providing instant traction for confident driving. During normal driving conditions, the differential functions as a conventional light-bias limited-slip axle.
The G80 axle is standard on SLT and 4WD SLE models, as well as the All-Terrain package. It is available on other configurations.
Canyon is also offered with AutoTrac automatic four-wheel drive. It’s a segment-exclusive feature, employing an electronically controlled, two-speed transfer case that allows the driver to shift from 2WD to 4WD. The driver can select four modes, 2WD, Auto, 4WD HI, or 4WD Lo. By selecting Auto mode, the transfer case will operate in 2WD and will automatically apply traction to the front wheels (4WD) when the vehicle senses wheel slippage.
Duralife™ brake rotors
Four-wheel disc brakes with four-piston front calipers are standard on Canyon and feature segment-first Duralife™ brake rotors. They can offer up to double the service life and enhance braking performance thanks to a GM-exclusive process that protects against rust that, over time, can lead to steering wheel shudder. It involves super-heating the rotors to more than 1,000 degrees F (560 C) for an entire day in a special oven, where the nitrogen-rich atmosphere promotes nitrogen atoms to bond to the rotors’ surfaces, hardening and strengthening them.
The vented front brake rotors measure 12.2 inches (310 mm) in diameter and are complemented by 12.75-inch (324 mm) rear rotors. They’re optimized for the Canyon’s mass, wheel size and other chassis dynamics.
Canyon also features auto grade braking, which uses the engine and transmission controls to slow the vehicle on a long downgrade, helping maintain vehicle speed and reducing the need for the driver to use the brakes.
Gas powertrain prowess
2016 GMC Canyon 3.6L V-6 VVT Engine © General Motors
Canyon delivers the most horsepower in its segment and the best V-6 efficiency, allowing owners to haul and tow more while using less fuel than competitors’ midsize trucks.
A 2.5L I-4 is standard and SAE-certified at 200 horsepower (149 kW) and 191 lb-ft of torque (259 Nm), with approximately 90 percent of the peak torque available from 2,000 rpm to 6,200 rpm. It also offers EPA-estimated 27 mpg on the highway (2WD), when properly equipped.
2016 GMC Canyon 2.8L Duramax turbo-diesel © General Motors
Canyon also offers a 3.6L V-6 certified at 305 horsepower (227 kW) and 269 lb-ft of torque (365 Nm) – and an EPA-estimated 26 mpg on the highway (2WD), when properly equipped.
2016 GMC Canyon All Terrain © General Motors
Both of Canyon’s engines are based on award-winning engine families and tuned to deliver the low-rpm torque customers depend on for hauling and towing. Each incorporates features that enhance smoothness and quietness, contributing to the new truck’s exceptional refinement; and each is backed by a six-speed automatic transmission. A six-speed manual is available with the 2.5L engine in base extended cab/2WD models.
Advanced technologies including direct injection and continuously variable valve timing, improve power and efficiency. An aluminum block, forged-steel crankshaft, dual-overhead camshafts and jet-spray piston cooling are additional engine traits.
Safety features
With 360 degrees of available active and passive safety technologies, Canyon is designed to help keep occupants safe on the road, with standard features including:
- Six air bags, including head curtain side air bags that can also reduce the risk of occupant ejection
- Large rearview mirrors and rear-vision camera system for greater visibility
- StabiliTrak electronic stability control system with rollover mitigation technology, trailer sway control, hill start assist and hill descent control (All Terrain).
A Driver Alert Package is available on SLE and SLT models (except All Terrain), and includes segment-first Forward Collision Alert and Lane Departure Warning.
Price
2016 GMC Canyon price starts from $20,955
