General Motors debuted the all-new 2023 GMC Canyon last August, unveiling the midsize pickup’s latest third generation, including a new exterior design, a completely overhauled interior, a new powertrain, and updated tech bits. Now, the EPA has finally released the 2023 GMC Canyon’s official fuel economy figures, as detailed here.
Under the hood, the next-gen 2023 GMC Canyon is available with a single engine option, namely the the turbocharged 2.7L I4 L3B gasoline engine. Offered in the top 2.7L Turbo High Output configuration, the four-cylinder produces a maximum of 310 horsepower and 430 pound-feet of torque.
Both 2WD and 4WD configurations are available, although 2WD is only available in conjunction with the base-level 2023 GMC Canyon Elevation. All configurations run the next-generation GM 8-speed automatic transmission.
Also of note are the optional LT275/65R18C MT blackwall tires (RPO code R3O) offered for the 2023 GMC Canyon AT4, which lower the pickup’s fuel economy ratings a few ticks. In addition, the 2023 GMC Canyon AT4X is equipped with the LT275/65R18C MT blackwall tires (RPO code QAF).
The 2023 GMC Canyon with the highest fuel economy ratings is the base-level Elevation trim level with 2WD, which returns 18 mpg in the city, 23 mpg on the highway, and 20 mpg combined. Meanwhile, 2023 GMC Canyon trim levels equipped with the optional LT275/65R18C MT blackwall tires have the poorest fuel economy ratings, returning 17 mpg in the city, 20 mpg on the highway, and 18 mpg combined. The AT4X gets 16 mpg in the city and 16 mpg on the highway.
Check out the table below for a breakdown of the 2023 GMC Canyon fuel economy ratings. For reference, fuel economy ratings for the 2022 GMC Canyon are also included:
| 2023 GMC Canyon | 2023 GMC Canyon | 2023 GMC Canyon With Mud Terrain Tires | 2023 GMC Canyon AT4X | 2022 GMC Canyon | 2022 GMC Canyon | 2022 GMC Canyon | 2022 GMC Canyon | 2022 GMC Canyon | 2022 GMC Canyon | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | Turbo 2.7L I4 L3B | Turbo 2.7L I4 L3B | Turbo 2.7L I4 L3B | Turbo 2.7L I4 L3B | 2.5L I4 LCV | 2.5L I4 LCV | 3.6L V6 LGZ | 3.6L V6 LGZ | Turbo-diesel 2.8L I4 LWN | Turbo-diesel 2.8L I4 LWN |
| Transmission | 8-speed automatic | 8-speed automatic | 8-speed automatic | 8-speed automatic | 6-speed automatic | 6-speed automatic | 8-speed automatic | 8-speed automatic | 6-speed automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Drivetrain | 2WD | 4WD | 4WD | 2WD | 4WD | 4WD | 2WD | 4WD | 2WD | 4WD |
| City (mpg) | 18 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 20 | 19 |
| Highway (mpg) | 23 | 21 | 20 | 16 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 30 | 28 |
| Combined (mpg) | 20 | 19 | 18 | 16 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 23 | 22 |
As a reminder, the third-gen 2023 GMC Canyon ride on an updated version of the GMT 31XX platform, while production began at the GM Wentzville plant in Missouri this past January.
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Comments
Only gm could switch from a 310 hp v-6 to a turbo 4 and get worse gas mileage.
So it gets the same city and up to 3 less highway compared to the V6. Such progress. Now they need to figure out how to lop off 500 LBS of weight from these overweight trucks.
No one buys these for gas mileage.. JS
Horrible. These numbers are like old S10 4.3. Twenty years of progress?
So you are saying that the fact I can get 180 lb-ft more torque driving a much larger and more capable vehicle from the same amount of fuel is not progress???
My 2023 Silverado 4WD 3.0 Duramax puts every single Colorado and Canyon to shame with power, towing and fuel mileage, as well as being able to drive 600+ miles per tank full.
GM has to be ASHAMED!!!
On the other hand, GM has to be as proud as h*ll for building a 3.0 diesel engine that shamed Ford and Ram out of the 1500 diesel business! And before Ford lovers try to rebutt, yes, Ford DID cancel their diesel plans earlier, but totally because of the GM Duramax!
Small trucks should do better than full size trucks, but they don’t?
Technology basically the same as the big ones, when you punch a smaller hole through the air with less weight, it sould equal at least slightly better fuel economy every time. What gives?
It is because for some reason unknow GM thought it better instead of making a flat bumper with a small air dam they sought to remove it all together and notch the corners (which is horrible for aerodynamics) all because people want the off road look for the 5% that may actually leave the pavement. Then they lift them all 2″ so the regular trucks look silly, especially the Denali, with an off road stance, high clearance bumper and big wheels with street tires. They should have kept the high clearance bumper for the AT4X, did the same bumpes for the others and leave the air dam off the AT4 and make it easily removable. Then make the other trims (elevation, SLE/SLT & Denali) without the 2″ lift and make it an accessory. Who ever thought all this up was drunk at the time. They could have easily gotten 2 mpg doing it that way and they wouldn’t look so silly in most trims (look what the Colorado gets with that set up, a regular bumper and no lift, it equals the 2wd truck in 4wd). The high clearance bumpers look unfinished.
Seems the market doesn’t care about MPG much. Have you not noticed how many trucks are lifted or have huge wheels and tires. Unless Gas gets stupid expensive the MPG is not going to be a issue. I also bet these get better than this. These test lately have not been very accurate.
Worst roll out in history.!
Owners should get a discount since the trucks are a year old.
I was going to get one( or the Ford raptor Ranger) but am going to hold off for now. Hopefully they offer the 3.0 turbo diesel next year or 2025. I will wait and see what happens but these current MPG numbers are horrible for a 4 cylinder. I will wait to see what the Ford raptor Ranger numbers come out as.
Can anyone tell me if these 2023 Canyons require premium gas or not?
I contacted GM and asked specifically about the fuel requirements. They told me the engine is designed for regular grade gasoline. The person I spoke with could not predict when any of the vehicles will actually show up at the dealers.
Regular gas. I have the ‘24 GMC Canyon and the manual says 87 octane.
yes they do require premium gas
No, it is made to run on 87 in the Colorado/Canyon and Silverado/Sierra.
does anyone know what the 0 – 60 time is?
I’d bet between 6.8 and 7.5 seconds for the Canyons.
why, are you in a hurry?
Let’s not forget it has a one foot shorter bed and still gets crapper fuel mileage. Gm should have just reduced to having the 6 cylinder.
My 2002 ZR2 5 speed manual can beat that ! factory egr delete – its lighter and i can coast in between gears without even using the clutch
With Toyota confirming a hybrid Tacoma, these numbers just got a whole hell of a lot worse.
My GMC S15 4×4 Extended cab longwheel Base, got 28 miles on the highway and 18 on the ranch.I put 312 thousand miles on her and sold it to a kid and I know he drove it for another 3 years.