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2023 GMC Canyon vs. 2022 GMC Canyon: Dimensional Comparison

General Motors unveiled the 2023 GMC Canyon back in August of 2022, revealing an all-new third generation complete with a long list of changes and updates. Now, we’re taking a closer look at the third-gen 2023 GMC Canyon to compare it to the preceding, second-gen 2022 model year. In this comparison, we’re highlighting the exterior dimensions, interior dimensions, and cargo room, as well as capacities.

Graphic comparing the 2023 GMC Canyon against the preceding 2022 model year.

Exterior Dimensions

In terms of exterior dimensions, the new 2023 GMC Canyon is considerably larger than the preceding generation, especially with regard to overall height, where the next-gen pickup is more than 9 inches taller. The 2023 GMC Canyon also presents a much wider track, as well as a reduced front overhang that’s 2.4 inches shorter than the preceding model.

To note, the overall length for the previous-generation GMC Canyon Extended Cab / Long Bed and Crew Cab / Long Bed length was 74 inches, or 1,880 mm. Meanwhile, the 2023 GMC Canyon is only offered as a Crew Cab / Short Bed.

2023 GMC Canyon vs 2022 GMC Canyon - Exterior Dimensions (Imperial)
Dimension 2023 Canyon 2022 Canyon Crew Cab Short Box +/- 2023 Canyon vs. 2022 Canyon
Wheelbase (in.) 131.0 128.0 +3
Length (in.) 213.2 212.4 +0.8
Width (in.) 72.4 74.3 -1.9
Height (in.) – Elevation 2WD 79.8 70.7 +9.1
Height (in.) – Elevation 4WD 79.8 70.6 +9.2
Height (in.) – AT4 79.8 70.6 +9.2
Height (in.) – AT4X 81.6 - -
Height (in.) – Denali 2WD - 70.7 -
Height (in.) – Denali 4WD 80.4 70.6 +9.8
Front Track (in.) – Elevation 66.1 62.4 +3.7
Front Track (in.) – AT4 66.1 62.4 +3.7
Front Track (in.) – AT4X 66.3 62.4 +3.9
Front Track (in.) – Denali 66.0 62.4 +3.6
Rear Track (in.) – Elevation 66.1 62.4 +3.7
Rear Track (in.) – AT4 66.1 62.4 +3.7
Rear Track (in.) – AT4X 66.3 62.4 +3.9
Rear Track (in.) – Denali 65.9 62.4 +3.5
Front Overhang (in.) 34.5 36.9 -2.4
Rear Overhang (in.) 47.3 47.2 +0.1
Dimension 2023 Canyon 2022 Canyon Crew Cab Short Box +/- 2023 Canyon vs. 2022 Canyon
Wheelbase (mm) 3338 3259 +79
Length (mm) 5415 5395 +20
Width (mm) 1839 1887 -48
Height (mm) – Elevation 2WD 2027 1796 +231
Height (mm) – Elevation 4WD 2027 1793 +234
Height (mm) – AT4 2027 1793 +234
Height (mm) – AT4X 2073 - -
Height (mm) – Denali 2WD - 1796 -
Height (mm) – Denali 4WD 2042 1793 +249
Front Track (mm) – Elevation 1679 1585 +94
Front Track (mm) – AT4 1679 1585 +94
Front Track (mm) – AT4X 1684 1585 +99
Front Track (mm) – Denali 1676 1585 +91
Rear Track (mm) – Elevation 1679 1585 +94
Rear Track (mm) – AT4 1679 1585 +94
Rear Track (mm) – AT4X 1684 1585 +99
Rear Track (mm) – Denali 1674 1585 +89
Front Overhang (mm) 876 937 -61
Rear Overhang (mm) 1201 1199 +2

2023 GMC Canyon

2022 GMC Canyon

Interior Dimensions

Inside the cabin, the 2023 GMC Canyon is actually a bit tighter than the preceding model, with nearly every measurement showing a slight decrease, the largest of which is front headroom and rear legroom, both of which are down by 1.1 inches. Front legroom, however, is up by a modest 0.2 inches.

2023 GMC Canyon vs 2022 GMC Canyon - Interior Dimensions (Imperial)
Dimension 2023 Canyon 2022 Canyon Crew Cab Short Box +/- 2023 Canyon vs. 2022 Canyon
Front Headroom (in.) 40.3 41.4 -1.1
Front Headroom With Sunroof (in.) 39.2 - -
Front Legroom (in.) 45.2 45.0 +0.2
Front Shoulder Room (in.) 57.4 57.5 -0.1
Front Hip Room (in.) 54.7 55.0 -0.3
Rear Headroom (in.) 38.3 38.3 0
Rear Legroom (in.) 34.7 35.8 -1.1
Rear Shoulder Room (in.) 56.1 56.2 -0.1
Rear Hip Room (in.) 53.1 53.3 -0.2
Dimension 2023 Canyon 2022 Canyon Crew Cab Short Box +/- 2023 Canyon vs. 2022 Canyon
Front Headroom (mm) 1024 1052 -28
Front Headroom With Sunroof (mm) 996 - -
Front Legroom (mm) 1148 1143 +5
Front Shoulder Room (mm) 1458 1460 -2
Front Hip Room (mm) 1389 1397 -8
Rear Headroom (mm) 973 973 0
Rear Legroom (mm) 881 909 -28
Rear Shoulder Room (mm) 1425 1427 -2
Rear Hip Room (mm) 1349 1354 -5

2023 GMC Canyon

Second-gen GMC Canyon

Cargo Room

Moving over to the bed, we find the 2023 GMC Canyon offers a little more space compared to an equivalent 2022 model-year pickup, with an extra 0.3 inches of bed width and an extra 1.1 inches between the wheel housings.

2023 GMC Canyon vs 2022 GMC Canyon - Cargo Room (Imperial)
Dimension 2023 Canyon 2022 Canyon Crew Cab Short Box +/- 2023 Canyon vs. 2022 Canyon
Cargo Bed Length (in.) 61.7 61.7 0
Cargo Bed Width (in.) 58.1 57.8 +0.3
Cargo Bed Width Between Wheelhousing (in.) 45.5 44.4 +1.1
Dimension 2023 Canyon 2022 Canyon Crew Cab Short Box +/- 2023 Canyon vs. 2022 Canyon
Cargo Bed Length (mm) 1567 1567 0
Cargo Bed Width (mm) 1476 1468 +8
Cargo Bed Width Between Wheelhousing (mm) 1156 1128 +28

2023 GMC Canyon

Second-gen GMC Canyon

Capacities

Lastly, we have the capacities, where we find significant changes in place for the new 2023 model year. Ground clearance is up by as much as 2.3 inches for certain configurations, while curb weight is up as well, in particular for the Denali trim level. Max towing ratings are unchanged, although a rating of 7,700-pound rating is now standard following the departure of the base-level 2.5L I4 LCV gasoline engine offered for the 2022 GMC Canyon, which had a 3,500-pound cap. Finally, payload is up slightly, expect for Denali trim levels.

2023 GMC Canyon vs 2022 GMC Canyon - Capacities (Imperial)
Dimension 2023 Canyon 2022 Canyon Crew Cab Short Box +/- 2023 Canyon vs. 2022 Canyon
Ground Clearance (in.) – Elevation 2WD 9.6 8.3 +1.3
Ground Clearance (in.) – Elevation 4WD 9.6 8.2 +1.4
Ground Clearance (in.) – AT4 9.6 8.2 +1.4
Ground Clearance (in.) – AT4X 10.7 - -
Ground Clearance (in.) – Denali 2WD - 8.3 -
Ground Clearance (in.) – Denali 4WD 10.5 8.2 +2.3
Curb Weight (lbs.) – Elevation 2WD 4430 4050 +380
Curb Weight (lbs.) – Elevation 4WD 4630 4470 +160
Curb Weight (lbs.) – AT4 4670 4520 +150
Curb Weight (lbs.) – AT4X 4970 - -
Curb Weight (lbs.) – Denali 2WD - 4280 -
Curb Weight (lbs.) – Denali 4WD 4860 4540 +320
Fuel Capacity (gal.) 21.4 21.0 +0.4
Payload (lbs.) – Elevation 2WD 1640 1540 +100
Payload (lbs.) – Elevation 4WD 1590 1500 +90
Payload (lbs.) – AT4 1550 1450 +100
Payload (lbs.) – AT4X 1250 - -
Payload (lbs.) – Denali 2WD - 1490 -
Payload (lbs.) – Denali 4WD 1360 1430 -70
Towing (lbs.) – Elevation 7700 7700 0
Towing (lbs.) – AT4 7700 7550 +150
Towing (lbs.) – AT4X 6000 - -
Towing (lbs.) – Denali 7700 7700 0
Dimension 2023 Canyon 2022 Canyon Crew Cab Short Box +/- 2023 Canyon vs. 2022 Canyon
Ground Clearance (mm) – Elevation 2WD 244 211 +33
Ground Clearance (mm) – Elevation 4WD 244 208 +36
Ground Clearance (mm) – AT4 244 208 +36
Ground Clearance (mm) – AT4X 272 - -
Ground Clearance (mm) – Denali 2WD - 211 -
Ground Clearance (mm) – Denali 4WD 267 208 +59
Curb Weight (kg) – Elevation 2WD 2009 1837 +172
Curb Weight (kg) – Elevation 4WD 2100 2028 +72
Curb Weight (kg) – AT4 2118 2050 +68
Curb Weight (kg) – AT4X 2254 - -
Curb Weight (kg) – Denali 2WD - 1941 -
Curb Weight (kg) – Denali 4WD 2204 2059 +145
Fuel Capacity (L) 81 79 +2
Payload (kg) – Elevation 2WD 744 699 +45
Payload (kg) – Elevation 4WD 721 680 +41
Payload (kg) – AT4 703 658 +45
Payload (kg) – AT4X 567 - -
Payload (kg) – Denali 2WD - 676 -
Payload (kg) – Denali 4WD 617 649 -32
Towing (kg) – Elevation 3493 3493 0
Towing (kg) – AT4 3493 3425 +68
Towing (kg) – AT4X 2722 - -
Towing (kg) – Denali 3493 3493 0

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Comments

  1. Is the height of the 2023 Canyon 71.8″ as depicted in the graphic or is it 79.8 as listed in the data? The 79.8 figure seems too tall.

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    1. It’s 79.8 with the antenna. GM started including it for the 2023 model’s dimensions but the 2022 model’s leave out the antenna.

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  2. To my knowledge, the comparison chart is misleading compared to the drawing. The comparison chart shows that the 2023 Canyon is 9.2” taller than the 2022. After a lot of research and the drawing that shows the measurement comes from 2 different locations. 2022 measurement comes from the highest point of the cab and the 2023 comes from the antenna. I also did a video chat with GMC and a 5’11” man stood next to the 2023 and he was almost as tall as the cab.

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    1. That makes more sense, an over 9″ increase in height is MASSIVE!

      I wonder about the difference in the height of the top of the bed. The new truck looks much higher & the truck almost looks “Hunched” in the side view.

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  3. How does the top of the cargo box compare? Specifically, will the 2022 tonneau cover fit properly on the 2023?

    Thank you,
    LeRoy

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  4. Seems like GM is headed in the wrong direction, making the exterior dimensions/size bigger while making the interior dimensions smaller…

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    1. I totally agree!! I was totally disappointed when I found out that the interior is narrower than my 2019 diesel canyon!

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  5. When will they be available?

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  6. Trucks have been ridiculously slow in shipping. They’ll be a year old, but command a high price due to scarcity. They should call them 2024 models because the 2023 haven’t made it to the dealerships.

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  7. Why shrink interior dimensions? I was hoping for another inch of shoulder and hip room. I guess I will keep my previous generation model. Wonder if the tighter dimensions inside are on purpose to encourage people who want a smidgen more room to buy a full size pickup which is more profitable for GM? If Ram is still considering a new Dakota, it will be interesting to see if that model has a more spacious interior.

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  8. I saw my first 2023 Colorado Trail Boss today at local dealership. It positively DWARFS my 2019 Z71 Extended cab. No way it would fit in my garage, even with a “shortie” antenna like I had to get for my current truck. The hood line alone looks like it is half a foot taller than mine, as there is less drop-off (which aids forward visibility). It is high and square at the front.

    For those ppl with garages, and everyone else, the radio antenna should have been mounted at the cowl, or been incorporated into the glass. New truck is unnecessarily tall, imo, and I don’t think an LT or Z71 would fit in my garage either, even with the “lower” chassis.

    The folded paper/origami look of the sheetmetal is fine, however. Nice sculpting. Interior of the Trail Boss is austere as heck except for the dash. Seat upholstery and door trim panels appear bargain-basement. The example I saw stickered at $44k!

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    1. Dwarfs? The height increased 1.2″ and that is the GMC version with the 2 inch lift.

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      1. I parked directly next to it so I could gain the proper perspective.

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        1. I don’t think you understand what the word “dwarf” means. It isn’t much smaller or insignificant in size compared to the new model. You see the side by side pics and they are pretty much the same height (hood too) then add a two inch lift. It will fit in pretty much any garage in America built after the 1940’s. A slight exaggeration…

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  9. Appreciate photo comparisons. Hope to see this provided for other vehicles.

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  10. Up 320lbs….getting to be a piggy.

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  11. I was really looking forward to the twins, because they do look better, especially the interior (at least to me.) But if they took 1″ away in leg room in the rear seat, I’ll need to keep my 2018 Colorado then. I won’t be able to fit a car seat behind the drivers seat , even if the car seat faces forward. Of course, I can’t exactly afford the Silverado with similar levels of accessories. I guess they don’t have the 6’6″ VPs around anymore to make sure they can fit all the seats like they used to. So Silverado or back to a SUV I will have to go.

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  12. Question for me is; I have a bed cover on my 2021 GMC Canyon wondering if it would fit on the new model?

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  13. No mention of the difference in the height of the top of the cargo bed. The new Gen Trucks appear to have a much taller height in that area.

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