GM Authority spy photographers spotted yet another 2023 GMC Canyon prototype this week, which gave us the first photos of the pickup wearing skin-tight black and white camouflage. While these photos give us our best look yet at the next-generation Canyon’s entire exterior, there was something particularly interesting about the test vehicle’s rear end.
Based on the outline of the camouflage on the tailgate, it seems as though this 2023 GMC Canyon prototype could be rocking a MultiPro tailgate. This could simply be an optical illusion caused by seams in the camouflage vinyl wrap, although it’s not far-fetched to think GM will expand the MultiPro and Mutli-Flex tailgate design to its next-generation mid-size trucks.
The MultiPro tailgate is a multi-position tailgate that can be configured in six different ways, allowing it to be used as a load stop or a workbench, among more. It’s currently offered on the GMC Sierra lineup of full-size pickup trucks, as well as on the GMC Hummer EV Pickup.
In addition to the revised exterior styling visible in these photos, the 2023 GMC Canyon will also introduce a completely overhauled interior, the layout of which will take after the refreshed 2022 GMC Sierra 1500, as previewed in GM Authority spy photos captured earlier this year. It will offer just a single powertrain option: GM’s turbocharged 2.7L I4 L3B gasoline engine, which produces 310 horsepower and 430 pound-feet of torque in the 2022 GMC Sierra 1500. The pickup will ride on an updated version of the GMT31XX platform that underpins the current GMC Canyon, referred to by GM internally as 31XX-2.
Production of the 2023 GMC Canyon will take place at the GM Wentzville plant in Missouri. It will make its official debut in the near future before entering production late this year, or in early 2024.
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I had the multi pro tailgate in my Seirra and ended up using it less than I thought, it definitely had a bunch of scratches where it hit the trailer hitch receiver. Which is my fault. I’d use the corner step in the back bumper much more often.
It does appear to have a “lip” on the top of the tailgate like the full size.
Hope these new models are going to be worth the wait!
It’s not about the step here. The step is only 16% of the equation. It’s about all the other positions that the MultiPro and Multi-Flex offer like the load stops and the one that makes it easier to get to the bed. Also, why would you lower the inner gate on yours knowing you have a hitch in your truck? Doesn’t make any sense…
Yes they will offer them. The are very useful and the best tailgate on the market.
I haven’t found a use for mine yet. It’s heavier than one without and on my High Country I couldn’t get power up/down with it. What uses are you finding for it that you can’t do with a standard tailgate?
The existing Canyon is way behind the rest of the mid-size truck market. When I learned they were bringing out a new version, I decided to delay replacing my existing truck to get the new redesign. I’ve been loyal to GM products for a long time, but if this thing ships without a MP tailgate, I’m buying a Ford Ranger. The Ranger has been out for a while now (so i won’t have to suffer the inevitable new model glitches), and it already has the key things missing from the 2022 Canyon (keyless entry/ ignition, Apple CarPlay, etc.) Literally the only reason to wait for the Canyon at this point is the tailgate.
Don’t disappoint me, GM.
You can’t be serious, a tail gate is make or break? Tell me you have no use for a truck by not saying it. The entitlement of people is baffling. The GM trucks are still at the front of the pack, they may be missing a few features but the truck constantly finishes at the top in all comparison tests for a reason. Saying they’re behind is just flat out false. Are you going to switch brands to a lesser vehicle for another petty reason like no LED taillights? Come on man…
As far as having it, unless they make a manual version I don’t want it. Putting full electronic controls on the hardest working and most abused part of a truck is just silly and questionable long term. Looks like they’re keeping the corner steps which is far more useful.
When I got my Sierra, originally considered the multi-tailgate more a gimmick. I have found it to be extremely useful. As older, the step is easier than the higher corner bumper ones. The mid fold down makes loading / unloading much easier (again older, harder to reach with weight). Lastly, use the table function to roll out drawings on construction sites. I am very happy with it.
@Commonsense- yes, it’s make or break. Whether fanboys like it or not, there are a number of very viable mid-sized pickup trucks. Calling Ford or Toyota a “lesser vehicle” is demonstrably false. The both outsell the Canyon by a mile. Most manufacturers have the same set of features, and the differences between them are very slight. The MP Gate is a significant differentiator. I’m a general contractor, and I like my weekend toys too. I do a lot of loading of my bed, climbing in and out. The built-in step would make it a lot easier to do this. I don’t know why you call it “entitlement”. It’s my darn money, and I’ll spend it as I see fit.
So yea, it’s a make/break item for me.
The current gen Canyon with the diesel has the best towing capacity in it’s class. The Taco doesn’t even have a trailer brake controller and still has drum brakes in the back. If you’re buying a midsize truck to put it to work, the Canyon/Colorado is the way to go, with the Ranger extremely close behind. The Ranger doesn’t have a trailer brake either. The “Lesser vehicle” argument could come down to specs on paper.
Yes, the Taco is the best selling truck, but it’s not really a leader for anything else in the midsize department. Reliability isn’t as great as people make it out to be (even consumer reports calls them out on it)
Sales in the past year have been determined by the availability of the computer chips.
GM chose to put the majority of their allocation of chips into Full size Pickups and SUV’s so production was stopped for the mid size trucks for much of last year.
You cannot sell what is not there
The demand is there for these trucks , but GM decided to limit the production in favour of the Full size trucks.
Ford and Toyota did not follow this path and had considerable more mid size product available .
My 2016 Colarado is still a very competitive truck , but will wait for the new one with 2.7T / 10 Spd , crew cab Z71
The test car’s rear end is particularly intriguing, even if these pictures provide us with the finest view of the complete next-generation Canyon’s appearance. The Ranger has been available for some time and already includes the essential components that the 2022 Canyon lacks. At this time, the tailgate is really the sole benefit of waiting for the Canyon.
The MultiPro is the sole benefit of waiting and not getting a Ranger? Have you driven a Ranger? It drives horribly.