The 2022 GMC Canyon is the eighth model year of the fourth-generation vehicle, arriving with just a few updates and changes over the lightly updated 2021 model year. Now, however, the 2022 GMC Canyon is no longer available to order with the naturally aspirated 2.5L I4 LCV gasoline engine.
As it turns out, the 2022 GMC Canyon has been unavailable to order in conjunction with the naturally aspirated 2.5L I4 LCV gasoline engine since mid-November. As such, the naturally aspirated 3.6L LGX V6 is now the new “standard” engine in the 2022 model year lineup, thus increasing the base price for the 2022 GMC Canyon from $27,995 to $29,480. In addition to the V6, the 2.8L I4 LWN turbodiesel Duramax is also available.
Specs for 2.5L I4 LCV gasoline engine include output ratings of 200 horsepower at 6,300 rpm and 191 pound-feet of torque at 4,400 rpm, connecting to a six-speed automatic transmission. Meanwhile, the naturally aspirated 3.6L LGX V6 is rated at 308 horsepower at 6,800 rpm and 275 pound-feet of torque at 4,000 rpm, connecting to an eight-speed automatic transmission, and the 2.8L I4 LWN turbodiesel Duramax is rated at 181 horsepower at 3,400 rpm and 369 pound-feet of torque at 2,000 rpm, connecting to a six-speed automatic transmission. Both rear-wheel drive and four-wheel drive are offered.
Previously, the 2022 GMC Canyon offered the naturally aspirated 2.5L I4 LCV gasoline engine as standard on the following trim levels:
- Elevation Standard Extended Cab 2WD
- Elevation Standard Crew Cab Short Box 2WD
- SLE Extended Cab 2WD
- SLE Crew Cab Short Box 2WD
- Elevation Extended Cab 2WD
- Elevation Crew Cab Short Box 2WD
As is the case for all second-generation GMC Canyon models, the 2022 Canyon rides on the GMT 31XX platform. Production of the 2022 GMC Canyon takes place at the GM Wentzville factory located in Missouri.
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The phase out. Likely not a very popular engine for the midsize GMC
Crap truck crap engine
The midsize gmc isn’t even popular itself. It’s been selling low numbers for years long before any chip shortage.
GM’s mid size segment in general isn’t appreciated. When you can get a half ton with the base engine with similar amenities but way more room and capabilities for about the same price and only sacrifice 1-2 mpg and parking space. It’s a no brainer.
The current midsize twins are shooting for Tacoma sales, which is even currently a vastly inferior truck. I hate blind sheep. Let’s hope between the ranger/frontier and this awesome new GM midsize twins that the taco finally gets dipped and eaten.
The Tacoma isn’t going anywhere. People that want one aren’t even going to consider anything else, even if that something else is better in every way.
Crazy thing Toyota fans will say gm midsize are inferior ford fans will say the same about Toyota and gm and gm fans will say the same about them and none of them are going to pull sales from the other.
Since the current Colorado/Canyon and then Ranger came out, the Tacoma hasn’t done better than third in any comparison test I have seen. The only reason the Tacoma hasn’t been last in every test is of course the Frontier from the Paleolithic truck era.
The continued inexplicable sales success of the inferior Tacoma is a great example of hysteresis/brand loyalty. Why anyone would be loyal to the racist, sexist whale killers in Japan is beyond my ability to comprehend.
Reliability and ground clearance might be one reason, along with looks and space. The canyon did have momentum early but as others said… Unless you like the smaller size, the full size beats it across the board… The 17-19 Sierra bested it (except diesel) in fuel economy and range. The Tacoma is an example of giving the customer what they want and not changing the formula. The next generation Colorado with the turbo truck Cadillac powering four is looking real nice though. Here’s to hoping for bumpers that will take a bumping.
A American calling another country racist, and sexist lol you can’t make this stuff up if you tried. Praising a company who would not be here right now if not for a tax payer bailout which the majority of those citizens did not want them bailed out in the first place. Go kill more innocent civilians with your drones.
American is by far the least racist country…. by far, or if you didn’t know we required the west African countries to ban slavery before joining the United Nations, or that we are the only country right now accepting refugees of any kind. We are the #1 country sending money to impoverished nations…. yeah real racist.
Lmao thank you for that laugh I needed that. Countries use the US because they have stupid politicians who send money to anyone who needs it in hopes of making Ally’s. I can smell the white privilege all over you.
Phase out for the wind down to the change over to the 2023 Trucks in the not too distant future.
The new truck is not far off.
My sister had the little 4 cyl. and the truck can’t get out of it’s own way. No big lose
So a 6 cyl in Colorado but 4 cyl in Silverado. Why no turbo 4 in Colorado?
2.7L turbo becomes standard and only engine available in Colorado / Canyon for 2023…
Now if only they’d done that 5 years ago.
Not sure why you’re downvoted, that turbo 4 a great engine!
Probably because the 2.7L wasn’t around 5 years ago?
Garbage. Domestic falls apart. Better to spend your money on Japanese (Toyota or Honda). They will always start and be worth way more after 5 years.
The 1980s called Toyota and want their rear drum brakes back.
Along with their rust problems..
Although part of me agrees… I honestly feel the drums are less trouble than rear disc I’m the snow belt rust belt states. They seem to last forever too.
No big loss deleting the 4 cyl gasser, no guts, the 3 .6 is leaps and bounds better in everyway. The Colorado/Canyon is a very capable truck that is so much better then it’s competition, I have driven a Taco and it’s a dog compared to the 3.6 Colorado, I like these trucks so much better then a full size for around town, I know you can get a Silverado for only a few grand more but these mid size trucks are just the right size. Couldn’t be happy with mine.
The 3.6 is a much better engine. It puts out a lot of power for it’s size. I wouldn’t recommend the 4 cylinder gasser to anyone.
Everyone’s harping that this isn’t much of a loss because it was a bad engine and how much better the 3.6 is, but I have this engine in a Malibu and the 3.6 in my wife’s Impala, neither have had issues and they do get around the same gas mileage on the highway, with a bigger (heavier) vehicle, around town it’ll get more even if you discount idling, but the 2.5 is a solid engine, makes the same torque per liter as the 3.6, is cheap, easy to maintain and you can abuse it more. Because of the timing chain issue due to tensioner being oil pressure dependent, and burning lil issues I change the oil in the 3.6 as recommended, but the 2.5 I monitor to make sure it isn’t burning any oil by the dipstick measurement and have gone 15k miles between oil changes with no issues so far. Again, no issues with either with both at about 100k miles.
From the article:
“The 2022 GMC Canyon is the eighth model year of the fourth-generation vehicle…”. That’s not actually true. There was the 2004-2012 GMC Canyon, which was the first generation, then a two-year hiatus and the launch of the current, second generation Canyon in 2014, which is still in production.
The author appears to be including the GMC S-15, launched in 1982 and the GMC Sonoma, which debuted in 1994 to come up with the fourth generation claim. Those were predecessor vehicles to the Canyon that, while occupying a similar market space, are not rightfully called the first and second generation Canyons. The correct statement would be “The 2022 GMC Canyon is the eighth model year of the second-generation vehicle…”.
Does GMAuthority need writers or proofreaders?
I don’t think engine wise makes a difference they’ve had the same style pickup truck out for 10 years if they just change the style pickup truck it’ll probably help him sell I got an old GMC truck Colorado and it’s the same style as they have now only thing they change is little bit of cosmetics it’s time for a change
You have to read again and again that GM does not use variant management. Why so many different but same motors referring to HP and Nm? Why a 6-speed automatic when there is already a 10-speed automatic?
The naturally aspirated 2.5L I-4 200HP was a cheap, low-power engine that was unprofitable, so finally get rid of it completely at GM.
I also see the image factor for the 2.7L Turbo I-4 with 310HP and 3.6L naturally aspirated V6 with 310HP for the V6, but it has become expensive for GM.
Somehow nothing is regulated at GM and these many variants of all derivatives are immensely expensive. I’m guessing that’s a $2 billion expense or more of a gain.
Also the 2.8L I-4 diesel is illogical when there is a 3.0L I-6 diesel with more power. These entry-level engines are often more expensive than high-quality, larger engines.
These off road segments aren’t really mpg purchases.
Think about GM in US and Canada overall. They only need a few engines: Longitudinal V8s and V6. The HD Duramax. 2 transverse engines with a same cylinder design, displacements to cover small cars and CUV’s. Light duty diesel is only a bonus.
They’d be wise to option good Hp added hybrids, along with good displacement no hybrid. Turbos and 4 valves per cyinder should go away. Plenty of people only drive <30 miles a day.
I’m still mourning the loss of a clutch pedal in the Colorado. You could get a stick with the 4cyl until lately.
All trucks are good until they break down, some are expensive to fix, some last longer, Toyota has bullet proof reliability and durability for decades now.
As long as it’s not electric!
Can’t wait for the F150 LIGHTNING ⚡⚡⚡⚡
Tacoma.