Along with a multitude of changes and updates, the 2017 GMC Canyon introduces the Denali range-topping trim level. Building on the SLT trim, the Canyon Denali delivers the following features and equipment (and their RPO codes):
- Powertrain:
- Standard 3.6L V-6 LGZ gasoline engine mated to 8L45 8-speed automatic transmission
- Optional 2.8L I-4 LWN Duramax Turbo-Diesel engine mated to 6L50 6-speed automatic transmission
- Tow/Haul Mode (5G8)
- Trailering Package (Z82), including trailer hitch and 7-pin connector
- Safety:
- Forward Collision Alert (UEU)
- Lane Departure Warning (UFL)
- Exterior:
- Denali-specific chrome grille (V3L)
- 5-inch chrome rectangular assist steps (E15, LPO)
- Polished exhaust tip (VQZ, LPO); not included when 2.8L Duramax Turbo-Diesel engine is ordered
- P255/55R20 all-season, blackwall tires (QQD)
- 20-inch (50.9 cm) Ultra-Bright machined aluminum with painted accents (RQ9)
- Spray-on bedliner
- Interior:
- Jet Black interior with leather-appointed and ventilated front seats
- Ventilated driver seat (KU1)
- Ventilated front passenger seat (KU3)
- Denali-logo sill plates
- Denali-logo floor mats
- Heated steering wheel (UVD)
- IntelliLink 8-inch, Diagonal Color Touch Screen (IO6) with:
- Navigation
- AM/FM/SiriusXM
- 3 USB ports, two on the rear of the center console and another inside the console
- Auxiliary jack
- Bluetooth streaming audio for music and most phones
- Hands-free smartphone integration
- Voice-activated technology for radio and phone
- App Shop with ability to install apps
- Bose premium 7-speaker audio system (UQA)
- Jet Black interior with leather-appointed and ventilated front seats
Other notable features that are present but not exclusive to the Canyon Denali trim include:
- OnStar 4G LTE Wi-Fi hotspot (VV4)
- Single-zone automatic climate control (C68)
- Full-color driver information center (UDD)
- Remote start (BTV)
As far as availability goes, the Denali trim is available on Canyon 2WD and 4WD models, in Crew Cab Short Box or Crew Cab Long Box body styles. 2017 Canyon Denali release date is pegged for the fourth quarter of 2016.
Knowing all that, do you still think that these features are worthy of the Denali badge? Reply in the comments just below.
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Comments
not so sure about those blackball tires tho….
To me the biggest issue is the lack of LED lights – not even a full complement would be necessary, just the “signature” C-shaped running lights seem like an obvious addition.
The Canyon (all trim levels) has LED DRLs (a line above and below the projector) in the headlamps.
LED taillights, though, should have been part of the Denali, if not every trim level.
Nice truck but I am wagering by the time you load it up with most expected options we are going to be $50K on this one. Not sure it is worth that.
I may just go for the SLT and be done with it. The only things I will really miss is the heated wheel and vented seats.
I own a 2016 GMC Canyon SLT, I really enjoy the ride in this new re-design mid size truck, compare to the pre 2015 model to which I was driving until this last July.
GM has made a significant much needed improvement and made GM able to compete with Toyota and Nissan.
I’m glad GM has made such improvements because before I purchased the Canyon I was very much considering the Toyota Tacoma over an American made mid size truck to witch I prefer over the full size trucks, after taking the new Canyon for a test drive, it was obvious, my decision was easy, today, I’m a proud owner of a 2016 GMC Canyon SLT, it is to my opinion a much better truck then the competition.
Now, as far as the Denali Model, It is my personal opinion that the Denali model isn’t worth the extra money, it is nothing more then a Canyon SLT with the Denali Badges and a different Grille that one can purchase on E Bay for a very reasonable price, granted there are a few changes to the interior but still isn’t worth the price.
After recently driving a rental Suburban, GM’s decision to omit push button start and multifunction adjustable seats which don’t employ mechanical levers falls short of the Denali and frankly SLT badging. Seats can be replaced through aftermarket purchase as discussed above. Ignition however is a different story. Why these features haven’t made it into a $40k+ MSRP midsize pickup doesn’t make sense.
Needs a first rate, Avalanche like, cargo bed cover. Sections, totally removable. Will keep my Avalanche until GM gets it.
I purchase a 2107 Canyon Denali and was surprised that it did not have front park assist like my 2015 SLT Serria . MY dealer thought it should have been included. Also my Dealer told me that I cannot get entry assist handle on the Driver side a pillar, is this correct? It is very helpful for us senior citizens, passenger a pillar has one. Other than that the truck is great.