First Photos Of 2021 GMC Canyon Denali Released
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The first photos of the updated 2021 GMC Canyon Denali have been released following the reveal of the new 2021 GMC Canyon AT4 earlier this year.
The biggest changes applied to the 2021 GMC Canyon Denali have happened out front. The new model gets a redesigned front bumper along with a different grille that digs deeper into the front bumper. General Motors refers to this new grille as an “exclusive heroic grille design.” The lower section of the new bumper features new cutouts for the fog lamps, which is joined by a restyled black-painted center cutout for the front tow hooks and a subtle intake nestled just beneath the chrome Denali grille.
Compared to the outgoing 2020 GMC Canyon Denali, the new model’s front fascia appears a bit busier, featuring a larger grille and more pronounced LED fog lamp housings. Two chrome fog lamp bezels also frame the LED lights, helping to differentiate the Denali from lesser models.
While the 2021 GMC Canyon Denali appears quite similar to the 2021 GMC Canyon AT4, there are some differences. The chrome grille is obvious, but less apparent differences include the AT4’s red tow hooks and black fog lamp bezels. The tow hooks on the Denali are painted black, while the fog lamp bezels are chrome, as we already noted above.
2021 GMC Canyon AT4
In addition to the exterior changes, the 2021 GMC Canyon Denali also gets embroidered front headrests and exclusive new Ash Wood interior trim.
GMC has also made some major changes to the trim level structure for its popular mid-size pickup for 2021, as GM Authority exclusively revealed earlier this year. For 2020, the Canyon followed GMC’s traditional SL-SLE-SLT-Denali trim level structure. For 2021, however, The base-level trim is the Elevation Standard, while the SLE trim is replaced by Elevation, and the All-Terrain Trim is replaced by the AT4. The SLT trim has been tossed out and will not be replaced, though the range-topping Denali lives on, obviously.
2021 GMC Canyon Denali interior
GM is still planning for the 2021 GMC Canyon and related 2021 Chevrolet Colorado to arrive on time despite the COVID-19 pandemic. If the automaker sticks to the plan, both mid-size trucks should begin to ship to dealers late this year.
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Looks good, I think the Canyon and Sierra styling will be refined and get better looking over the next few updates.
Halogen. Headlamps.
Come on guys. This is easy stuff!
The grilles on the 2021 Colorado/Canyon are so big, they barely have front bumpers.
2021 GMC Canyon Denali or is this a AT4 with everything other option; in yesteryear, there was a reason why someone ordered or bought a specific model as there are features in the C8 Corvette Z51 LT3 that lesser models wouldn’t get even as an option.. so it would be interesting to know whether the 2021 GMC Canyon Denali has something exclusive besides the name.
Omfg what’s new at least they could have changed the headlights to add to the update an when is Gm going to stop acting like led lights are only for 100.000 dollar vehicle
Those could still be led. Many of the projectors for Led’s look the same. However a lot testing shows Led’s are not better than Halogen at night and in rain.
“jet black” interior… no thanks…
While some change to LED bulbs in their present cars there is much more to it when doing it right.
#1 you need to address the housing and reflectors to use all the available light. Yes LED systems are designed for LED.
#2 with some LED Bulbs the electrical system and BCM need updated to work properly.
GM tried to just put LED bulbs in the back up lights on the Acadia. This set off a number of issues that ended in a recall to put in standard bulbs. The dash had a lot of electrical issues.
#3 there is a new truck with new lights and new electrical architecture coming. Why spend the money on a old truck for a year?
As a owner of a Denali the head lamps are not exactly bad. The base Colorado’s are not great but the projections work fine.
The cry for LED bulbs are like back when some would put on fake OnStar antennas.
The biggest issue now are those who put the l Ed bulbs in and do not adjust them. So many are blinding on coming traffic.
Don’t be that guy. Get them adjusted…..
Other than the better wood trim noting worth trading for here. I love my truck and only hope the next gen is as good or better.
c’mon, cheap subcompacts from Hyundai and Toyota are going all LED, yet GM still puts old fashioned stop and turn signals on a $70,000 Tahoe – it can be done, just get the bean counters to walk away for a minute!
And if you look under the skin they lack many things like 4 piston calipers, treated rotors, full frames, rear disc brakes. Etc.
Also GM has a new electrical system architecture for the new truck along with new headlamps that will include led beyond just adding bulbs.
Besides the projection lights are not cheap and work very well. They show my all my HIDs do in my other vehicle.
As for tail lams who cares they all glow red. Then you cry when you have to replace them if they are led due to price,
I don’t like to see the SLT going away because with it goes out the chrome as well.
I don’t care for all the black and painted bumpers. The painted bumpers get scratched easier and the paint don’t hold up as well and don’t look near as good as chrome bumpers.
I just like the looks of chrome to set the looks off such as chrome bumpers, door handles, mirrors and around the windows. I do like the new Denali grill better than the older boring mash looking Denali grill.
Nick: couldn’t agree more. SLT Sierra with chrome bumpers for the same reason!! Long term looks/damage resistance.
Problem anymore is that most chrome is junk due to epa regulations.
The metal chrome is no where as good as it once was and often rust or flaws. The other is plastic chrome eats rocks and look horrible after a couple winters,
I fear every winter on my Denali grill. At least I can touch up paint.
Nothing personal against Chrome but it is not like it used to be.
Front end is so big now, it looks like a 1/2 ton.
How come they haven’t inatalled a sun/moon roof on these?
I have a 2019 Sierra Denali and a 2018 Canyon Denali. Would love to see a moonroof, mirror sensors, backup sensors, etc in your high end smaller truck….Where are the features that go with the Denali name GM?
I really enjoy my 18 Denali 2.8l diesel. But for the top of the line little truck it is missing a few things. A power sliding rear window and full power seats, both driver and passenger. That and I’m surprised that they did not put back up sensors on it. The biggest improvement they could have made is a grey or tan interior option. The new truck looks very nice from the front but it’s not enough to make me go looking for one when they hit the showrooms
The mid size trucks are built to a price point. They know most buyers are $29k to $39k.
There is a small number that will go over $40k. This is why you can buy a loaded up Denali or ZR for $39k if you shop around.
GM could have added a sun roof, sliding rear window or some other options. But then you would lose other things you take for granted the other trucks lack. Thinks like a full boxed frame, 4 piston front calipers on the brakes. Better yet rear disc brakes a Toyota does not even offer.
Treated Rotors that don’t rust or pulse, auto 2 speed trans axle that is standard.
There is more that under the skin people forget about that make these trucks the best riding, handling and stopping trucks.
With the new truck they may have a new price structure that will add much. I expect surround cameras, adaptive cruise and more features that will catch up or advance the truck.
The mid size trucks are not a truck you can run up to $60k and expect people to buy them in great numbers like a full size. Sure a few idiots may over pay but not enough to pay the bills.
Going to one engine should bring a good deal of savings in the 4. This can free up much and should give us many new things.
I thought that they were going to have Independent Rear Axles?
That’s for the Yukon/Tahoe/Escalade later this year. The pickups are solid rear axles for now.
The range topping Denali does not come with a sunroof, push button start, adaptive cruise control, lane centering, or emergency automatic braking.
I can get most, it not all of those on the range topping model from Toyota.
There just aren’t enough features here. And I was really hoping for an interior update and the elimination/rework of that atrocious black plastic front air dam.
Yet you get a cheaper frame, healer interior, worse ride, drum brakes, cheap plastic bed.
FYI it is all coming in the next gen. GMC has upgraded each model with these in each new generation. They are not going to redo this truck more than a face lift for a year and a half of production.
Still sticking with the world beating GM 8spd auto trans ?
Whenever I’m too busy to do my homework, I can rely on AcademHelpers . So good to know that.
If you don’t have adaptive cruise control on your trucks yet, why even bother. Will look for something else.