Introduced alongside Big Red’s next-gen midsize pickup, the 2023 GMC Canyon AT4X Edition 1 stood as the range-topping variant in the Canyon hierarchy, boasting a suite of goodies intended to take the Canyon’s all-terrain prowess to the next level. Now, GM Authority has learned that the Edition 1 will not return for the 2024 GMC Canyon.
Frankly, this isn’t much of a surprise, as the Edition 1 (RPO code XS1) was planned for the introductory 2023 Canyon, and will be indirectly replaced by the AT4X AEV Edition in a similar fashion to the Colorado ZR2 Bison replacing the Colorado ZR2 Desert Boss. Exclusively available on the AT4X for an extra $7,850, this package included (relevant RPO code in parenthesis):
- Re-configurable bed rails, LPO (RW2)
- Front 30-inch Off Road Grille Light Bar (S3W)
- Off-Road front bumper with Safari Bar (SD0)
- 17-inch Beadlock Capable Wheels, LPO (SMU)
- Forward and Rearward underbody cameras (UXA)
- Accessory power distribution box (VBP)
- Performance Front Skid Plate (SIQ)
- Lighting Wiring Kit (RZY)
- Accessory switch kit, LPO (VZJ)
- Winch by COMEUP, LPO (VW1)
- Edition 1 Tailgate Badge
It’s worth noting that the Front 30-inch Off Road Grille Light Bar, Off-Road front bumper with Safari Bar, and Lighting Wiring Kit options are all no longer available on the 2024 Canyon, even as standalone options.
2023 GMC Canyon AT4X Edition 1
As a quick reminder, the 2024 GMC Canyon AT4X AEV Edition features a bevy of all-terrain goodies, including stamped steel front and rear bumpers, and five ultra-high strength and hot-stamped Boron steel skid plates. Off-roading specs include a 38.2-degree approach angle, a 26-degree departure angle, and a 26.9-degree break-over angle, as well as 12.2 inches of ground clearance.
2024 GMC Canyon AT4X AEV Edition
Under the hood, the 2024 GMC Canyon will feature a single powertrain configuration, the turbocharged 2.7L I4 L3B gasoline engine. Available solely in the High Output tune, this engine produces 310 horsepower and 430 pound-feet of torque. RWD is standard on the starting Elevation trim level, while 4WD is available on the Elevation and standard affair on AT4, AT4X and Denali trims.
As for structure, the third-gen Canyon rides on an updated variant of the GMT 31XX platform, which it shares with the Chevy Colorado. Meanwhile, production of the 2024 model year will kick off in at the GM Wentzville plant in Missouri.
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Comments
PLEASE THINK ABOUT PUTTING A V6 back in this good looking truck
That is why I bought a 2022.
Driven them both and I love my Edition 1. The new motor is leaps and bounds better than the V6.
Hi Lou,
I had a V6 2018 GMC Canyon, now I have a 2023 Z71 Colorado…..believe me, no need for the V6. The 4 cyl turbo is better.
yes the turbo 4 has more power BUT the mileage is worse! isn’t the MAIN reason to go smaller in engine size is to gain gas mileage efficiency?? I am confused.
How are you going to tell the man about his own truck and you don’t even have one yourself?! Good God man, if the 2.7 didn’t get at least in the ballpark of fuel economy of the 3.6, I’m pretty sure Nonspecific Motors wouldn’t have made the damn thing. I’m not a fan of I4 engines in the sense of Fast and Furious fart can crap, but the 2.7 was designed and intended to be a truck engine from day one. This engine is in some ways loosely speaking, a gas version of the old 2.8 Duramax. One is a 2.7, the other a 2.8. Both are I4s, both have direct injection, both have turbos. The 2.7 revs higher because it is a gas engine but not by much. I bet the 2.7 transmission shifts at 5,500 rpm, no more than 6,000 rpm. Most I4 engines are capable of 7,000 rpm with no rev limiter, and most turbocharged engines these days can usually produce close to 100 hp or more with a tune, meaning this engine is nowhere near maxed out. Everyone keeps looking at the 2.7 as some turbocharged jdm car engine instead of what it really is: A truck engine design from day one with as much diesel technology as a gas engine can incorporate. If GM could effectively control HCCI, I’m pretty sure the 2.7 would have it as well.
Mileage is actually better in my 4×4 2023 Z71 4 cylinder turbo then it was in my 2018 2WD V6 Canyon and the 2016 V6 2WD Colorado that I had before that.
In real world driving the comparison on my last 4 trucks, new 4 Cylinder motor is better than the last generation V6 also better then the 2022
Toyota Tacoma that I had just before I got my 2023 Colorado.
I don’t understand why GM won’t install V-6s in these trucks, yeah, a 4 banger is more cost effective but I prefer an engine that won’t struggle if we need go places quickly.
I’ve got a 21 ZR2 with a 3.6 and I love it, the newer Colorado and AT4x are sharp but without a V-6, you can keep it.
I have a 2020 V6 canyon Denali and really like the smooth power it has and MPG is good no V6 for me
Folks need to give the 2.7 engine a try. I had a 2015 and 2019 Colorado Z71 and had great luck with them. Now I have a 2023 canyon At4 and would not go back to the 3.6 V6. So far the fuel mileage is the same as the V6 was with way more power and torque.
It would be a big jump in power , If GM would add to the Chevy 2.7 , What Toyota is doing with the addition of Electric power to 2. 4 that is making 340 Hp and 465 TQ !
I have a 2016 canyon crew v6 longed. 4×4. 308 hp
Added magnaflow exhaust 9hp. Added AFE momentum 2 air filter 14hp. Did a hypertext tune. My 2016 great truck 100,000 miles no problems. Tows 7700 lbs. My mileage 19-24 might. I have done front brakes, 2 sets of tires & a new battery. If they offered the 2024 with the v6 & a longed. I might have ordered it. It’s a great looking little truck with lousy mileage. It’s pushing a $60,000 price for a lot less of the truck I own. Everyone knows that all turbo motors have less than half the longevity of a conventional gas motor.
Guys maybe you misunderstood me . I own a 2015 Colorado LT crewcab 6′ bed V6 ,I have nothing bad to say about my V6 ! What I am trying to say is that the 2.7 could use additional power, By doing what Toyota done to the 2024 Tacoma I force 2.4 engine ,they added a Electric 48 Hors. between engine and trans. which brought the power of the 278 to 326 and the Torq from 317 to 465 , So if GM done the same to the 2.7 it would be 310+ 48 that would bring the power to 358 + and the Torq would go from 430 + 148 to 578 ! I don’t see anything wrong with that ,If GM would do that !
How is the turbo whistle noise?
For me, it’s not about the power level and fuel economy of the turbo 4 vs the V-6.
It’s about the quietness and smoothness. In my experience, a V-6 tops an I4 in these metrics.
And I think an I6 tops a V-6.
What about an I4 based off of an I6? What about the fact that all V6 engines are naturally UNBALANCED. Pushrod V6s had split pin crankshafts, and OHC V6s had balance shafts that ran off of the timing chain. You people say the 3.6 is better than the 2.7, but have no clue. Especially considering none of you have test drove the damn thing. How do you know how smooth it is? You people sound like Nonspecific Motors replaced the 3.6 with a quad four. I’m pretty sure some boomers on here know about the old quad four…
To replace it with more expensive bison variant ..
Funny a lot of you guys are so worried about gas mileage for a nearly 2 1/2 ton 4wd pickup truck that’s about as aerodynamic as a brick.
Its funny how they discontinue it when I placed my order on the first day it was available to order and it still not in my possession yet, by the first time someone sees my vehicle Im going to tell them its discontinued already , there going to be like what?