The inevitable has finally arrived. GMC has officially taken the wraps off of the 2017 Canyon Denali. After months of test mule spottings, it was only a matter of time before GMC’s Denali sub-brand graced the midsize pickup.
Duncan Aldred, vice president of GMC Sales and Marketing, said the 2017 Canyon Denali is the ultimate expression of professional grade style, luxury and capability.
“Canyon is the segment’s first and only premium midsize truck, offering unparalleled capability and efficiency matched with maneuverability and refinement,” said Aldred.  “The all-new Canyon Denali builds on that award-winning combination with the distinctive styling, luxurious interior and elevated content that has defined the Denali nameplate since its introduction nearly 17 years ago.”
Like its Denali-branded brethren, the 2017 GMC Canyon Denali wears exclusive exterior design cues to separate it from its more pedestrian trim mates. A unique Denali-chrome grille sits up front, and unique 20-inch wheels jazz up the exterior appropriately.
Chrome is the name of the game here, and plenty of it sits in tasteful places across the entire pickup. Chrome fog lamp bezels, five-inch-diameter rectangular chrome assist steps, a polished exhaust tip and a standard spray-in bed liner all help make the 2017 Canyon Denali a premium experience worthy of the brand’s “Precision.”
But, it would not be a Denali without the amenities, and they are abound. Inside, a jet back interior is complimented by Mulan leather appointed seats with perforation for heated, or ventilated, functionality. Denali badging is awash, reminding owners and passengers of its professional grade standing.
Additional standard features include:
- Heated steering wheel
- GMC IntelliLink with Navigation, an eight-inch-diagonal color touchscreen and phone integration with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
- OnStar 4G LTE connectivity with a Wi-Fi hotspot
- Automatic climate control
- Full-color driver information center
- Remote vehicle starter system
- Two USB charging ports on the rear of the center console ad another USB port inside the console
- Forward Collision Alert
- Lane Departure Warning
GMC states the Denali trim will be offered on crew cab models and in two-wheel drive or four-wheel drive configurations. Power will come from either a standard 3.6-liter V6 engine, or the 2.8-liter Duramax turbocharged four-cylinder diesel, which provides 31 mpg on the highway.
Expect the latest on the 2017 GMC Canyon Denali when it makes its public debut at the 2015 Los Angeles Auto Show this week.
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Comments
This truck looks great. But the imports like to copy American styles, and the new Nissan Titan is another copy, looking like this same Canyon.
No 8-way power driver and passenger seat? Still the 6-way? Remote locking tailgate? HID’s? Power-fold mirrors? Come on GMC, i know these things would jack up price, but they also would be segment exclusives, and bragging points!
This truck is a disappointment.
So did the denali package add anything you couldn’t normally opt for? at least on the full size you get the bigger screen in the gauge cluster and magnetic ride suspension (actually i’m not sure if thats denali exclusive either)
It all they are doing is taking a bunch of available options and putting them together in a package and slapping Denali emblems on the truck then they are just degrading the Denali name by making it nothing special.
Well I like the suspension but wished it has some things like a power Sun Roof available.
But then again if we got all we wished for in this truck would you pay the $50K plus price for it?
It is easy to day I wish and want 8 ways seats etc and other things but GM still has to price this to the point people don’t just go to the larger truck because it is cheaper. This is why being a marketing guy for an automaker is not as easy as it sounds.
This truck is not a disappointment it is what I expected. The truth is it will sell in great numbers and it will generate great profits
If you want a better deal just get the SLT and save a lot of money unless you really need the Magnetic suspension. To be honest it rides well with out it.
As for this being nothing special most Denali models are just some trim and a special option or such. Only the half ton trucks were special when they came with the standard power roof and 6.0 with AWD standard. But then the one I was driving was getting close to $70K and that was about 4-5 years ago.
Most Denali like the Terrain and Acadia are not really special and have not been special over some light trim.
My SLT Terrain has all things the Denali has less the satin chrome rocker lights and fake wood on the wheel with some leather stitched trim in red. I was ok being $4K less on price even with the 19″ wheels and V6.
Can’t wait to see the SUV that will be based on this truck platform.
The toyota tacoma is TRASH the Chevy Colorado and GMC Canyon are far better trucks than the ugly and stupid 2016 toyota tacoma
Gm is good with slapping a new badge on vehicles but don’t hardly ever offer any good options GMC supposed to be viewed as the premium truck brand and Denali represents your top of the line truck but the features are minimal thinking like this is how GM is still trying to catch up with the competition and is frowned upon by the rest of the automotive industry giving your customers less and charging them more isn’t working GM haven’t you guys learned that already?
HID head & LED taillamps would have gone really well w/this trim level. Maybe a different color themed interior besides black also. Maybe add beige or a caramel brown to the mix. Just my thoughts
toyota is GARBAGE
Can anyone tell me why my 2017 Canyon Denali’s fuel take holds over 25 gallons when the specs. say it has a 21 gallon tank? After a fill up my range indicator does not go down until after 100 miles. Also, does anyone with this model have trouble with annoying squeaking noises on a rough road, particularly going down hill? It has been to the dealer 4 times. They ordered special grease, then placed packing around muffler and tail pipe. The dealer also replaced the entire springs and components. It still squeaks and is now in the shop again. I would appreciate any feedback and suggestions on this matter.
Thanks, Hal