If you’re looking for an off-road-oriented midsize pickup, then GMC has you covered with the 2025 GMC Canyon, offering up model variants like the GMC Canyon AT4, AT4X, and AT4X AEV Edition. Each of these rough-and-ready rigs offers its own selection of features and unique characteristics. Now, GM Authority is taking a closer look at the differences between the GMC Canyon AT4, AT4X, and AT4X AEV Edition, covering the exterior, interior, safety, mechanical, and specs.
Exterior
Starting outside, the GMC Canyon AT4 boasts a more rugged styling treatment than the standard Canyon, running a set of with 18-inch Dark Gray machined aluminum wheels (RPO code RQL) and 265/65R18 all-terrain tires, as well as a traditional rear bumper design. By contrast, the AT4X runs 17-inch Black High Gloss machined aluminum wheels (RPO code R34), LT285/70R17C mud-terrain tires, plus underbody cameras and Off-Road Rocker Protection for enhanced trail-readiness. The AT4X AEV Edition takes the off-road durability even further, featuring AEV-specific stamped steel bumpers and beadlock-capable wheels paired with meatier LT315/70R17 mud-terrain tires. Unique AEV branding and additional skid plates complete the rugged aesthetic​​.
RPO | AT4 | AT4X | AT4X AEV Edition | |
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LED signature Daytime Running Lamps | T7E | S | S | S |
Body-color door handles | D75 | S | S | - |
Front LED fog lamps | T40 | S | S | S |
LED headlamp projectors with Fade-on/Fade-off animation and LED turn signals | T4L | S | S | S |
Automatic headlamp control | T83 | S | S | S |
Rear combination LED taillamps | T93 | S | S | S |
Deep-tinted glass | AKO | S | S | S |
Cargo area lamps | UF2 | S | S | S |
Power-adjustable and heated outside mirrors | DLF | S | S | S |
Black painted mirror caps | DP6 | S | S | S |
Front Red recovery hooks | UGA | S | S | S |
Ultrasonic rear park assist | UD7 | S | S | S |
EZ-Lift and Lower tailgate | PPA | S | S | S |
Remote tailgate locking | A91 | S | S | S |
Tailgate keyed cylinder lock | BDR | S | S | S |
MultiStow Tailgate storage compartment | BPC | S | S | S |
265/65R18SL all-terrain tires | Q2P | S | - | - |
P265/70R17SL all-season spare tire | XCQ | S | - | |
18-inch Dark Gray Machined Finish aluminum wheel | RQL | S | - | - |
CornerStep rear bumper | BWN | S | - | - |
Nightfall Edition | XNF | A | - | - |
Off-road front bumper with safari bar | VH6 | A1 | A1 | - |
Off-road bumper pod lights | 5BO | A1 | A1 | - |
30-inch grille-mounted off-road light bar | S3W | A1 | A1 | - |
Performance front skid plate | PZZ | A1 | A1 | - |
Wiring harness for off-road bumper lights | WRT | A1 | A1 | - |
Accessory switch kit | UJA | A1 | A1 | - |
Accessory power distribution box | SAB | A1 | A1 | - |
Off Road Lighting Package, LPO | PCL | A | A | A |
Recovery Package, LPO | PCN | A2 | A | A |
Utility Wall Package, LPO | PDO | A | - | - |
Sports Bar Package, LPO | PCK | - | A | - |
Black Assist Steps, LPO | VQO | A | - | - |
Removable Off-Road Assist Steps, LPO | RVP | A3 | A | A |
Black badges, LPO | RIK | A4 | A | A |
Black GMC emblems, LPO | SFZ | A3 | - | - |
Bedliner with integral storage compartments, LPO | 5VQ | A | - | - |
Off-Road Assist Steps, LPO | VZT | A5 | - | - |
Front skid plate, LPO | SIQ | A6 | - | - |
Mid skid plate, LPO | SIR | A6 | - | - |
Off-Road Rocker Protection | BZT | - | S | S |
Spray-on bedliner | CGN | A | S | S |
Sport upper-body window moldings | MFI | - | S | S |
LT285/70R17C mud-terrain tires | QAF | - | S | - |
17-inch Black High Gloss machined finish aluminum wheels | R34 | - | S | - |
LT285/70R17C mud-terrain spare tire | RMR | - | S | - |
Underbody cameras | UXA | - | S | S |
Solar glazing front side glass | AGG | - | S | S |
AEV front chassis skid plate | PZG | - | - | S |
AEV transfer case skid plate | PZN | - | - | S |
AEV rear differential skid plate | PZL | - | - | S |
AEV fuel tank skid plate | PZ9 | - | - | S |
AEV stamped-steel rear bumper with heavy-duty cast recovery points | VQH | - | - | S |
AEV stamped-steel front bumper | VQD | - | - | S |
Wheel flares | VKV | - | - | S |
Bed-mounted vertical spare tire carrier | P1D | - | - | S |
17-inch beadlock-capable wheels with laser etching and AEV center cap | RPM | - | - | S |
LT315/70R17 mud-terrain tires | QTE | - | - | S |
17-inch beadlock-capable spare wheel with laser etching | SKN | - | - | S |
LT315/70R17 mud-terrain spare tire | RD8 | - | - | S |
Gloss Black painted door handles | - | - | S |
- Included and only available with Off Road Front Bumper Package (X31)
- Requires Off-Road Front Bumper Package (LPO, X31)
- Requires Nightfall Edition package (XNF)
- Included with Nightfall Edition package (XNF)
- Included and only available with Off Road Lift Package (LPO, PDE)
- Included and only available with Skid Plate Package (LPO, PCQ)
Interior
All three trims share a premium cabin with an 11.3-inch infotainment system, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and heated front seats. The AT4X and AT4X AEV Edition also include exclusive Obsidian Rush interior trims and ventilated front seats, both of which are standard. The AEV Edition adds subtle branding elements like embroidered headrests for a bespoke feel​.
RPO | AT4 | AT4X | AT4X AEV Edition | |
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Dual-zone automatic climate control | CJ2 | S | S | S |
11-inch fully digital Driver Information Center display | UV6 | S | S | S |
Tilt and telescoping steering column | N37 | S | S | S |
Sliding front visors with illuminated vanity mirrors | DEG | S | S | S |
Power driver window with Express-up and Down | AXG | S | S | S |
Power front passenger window with Express-Down | AED | S | S | S |
Power rear windows with Express-Down | AEQ | S | S | S |
Power windows with remote Express-Down | WLD | S | S | S |
Sliding rear window | A28 | S | S | S |
11.3-inch Premium GMC Infotainment System with Google built-in | URL | S | S | S |
Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto | PPW | S | S | S |
Off-Road Performance Display | S | S | S | |
6-speaker audio system | UQ3 | S | - | - |
2 front console USB charge/data ports | UBD | S | S | S |
2 rear center console USB charge ports | UBI | S | S | S |
SiriusXM with 360L, trial subscription | U2K | S | S | S |
3 Years SiriusXM | R6P | A | A | A |
Teen Driver | TDM | S | S | S |
OnStar Basics with 8-year service plan | S | S | S | |
3 Years of OnStar Digital Services | R9M | S | S | S |
Front floor console compartment with cupholders and cell phone storage | D07 | S | S | S |
Cruise control | K34 | S | - | - |
Keyless Open and Start | AVJ | S | S | S |
Push Button Start | BTM | S | S | S |
Color-keyed carpeted floor covering | B30 | S | S | S |
Carpeted front floor mats | B34 | S | S | S |
Carpeted rear floor mats | B35 | S | S | S |
120-volt power outlet on rear of console | KI6 | S | S | S |
120-volt bed-mounted power outlet | KC9 | S | S | S |
12-volt center console bin power outlet | KPA | S | S | S |
HD Rear Vision Camera | UVB | S | S | S |
Remote vehicle starter system | BTV | S | S | S |
4-way manual front passenger seat | A7E | S | - | - |
8-way power driver seat | A2X | S | S | S |
Power lumbar driver seat | AL9 | S | S | S |
Heated front seats | KA1 | S | S | S |
Rear 60/40 split-folding bench with storage | AUW | S | S | S |
Front seatback map pocket | E91 | S | S | S |
Tire Pressure Monitoring System | UJN | S | S | S |
Tire Fill Alert | UUT | S | S | S |
Theft-deterrent system | UTJ | S | S | S |
Vehicle health management | VHM | S | S | S |
Jet Black/Timber perforated leather seating | HX6 | A1 | S | S |
Driver memory recall | A45 | A1 | S | S |
6-way power front passenger seat | A7J | A1 | S | S |
Power lumbar front passenger seat | AT9 | A1 | S | S |
Rear seat center armrest | DA5 | A1 | S | S |
Driver seatback pocket | E90 | A1 | S | S |
Wireless charging | K7A | A1 | S | S |
Heated steering wheel | KI3 | A1 | S | S |
Ventilated driver and front passenger seats | KU9 | A1 | S | S |
Adaptive Cruise Control | KSG | A2 | S | S |
Rear Pedestrian Alert | UKK | A2 | S | S |
HD Surround Vision | UV2 | A2 | S | S |
Power sunroof | CAC | A2 | S | S |
Bose sound system | UQA | A2 | S | S |
Laminated acoustic windshield glass | AKK | A2 | S | S |
Multicolor 6.3-inch diagonal head-up display | UV6 | A2 | S | S |
Trailering Package | Z82 | - | S | S |
Red seat belts | 3F9 | - | S | S |
All-weather floor mats, LPO | AAK | - | S | S |
Safety Alert Seat | HS1 | - | S | S |
Obsidian Rush interior trim | HV1 | - | S | S |
In-vehicle trailering app | U1D | - | S | S |
Driver selector with Baja mode | - | S | S | |
All-weather floor liner, LPO | RIA | - | - | S |
Power distribution box, LPO | VBP | - | - | S |
Switch plate, LPO | VZJ | - | - | S |
AEV branded front head restraints | - | - | S |
- Included and only available with AT4 Premium Package (PCU)
- Included and only available with Technology Plus Package (PDG)
Safety
Safety features remain consistent across all trims, including Forward Collision Alert, Lane Keep Assist, Automatic Emergency Braking, and Rear Cross Traffic Braking. All of these features are included as standard for all three trims.
RPO | AT4 | AT4X | AT4X AEV Edition | |
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Forward Collision Alert | UEU | S | S | S |
Following Distance Indicator | UE4 | S | S | S |
IntelliBeam | TQ5 | S | S | S |
Lane Keep Assist with Lane Departure Warning | UHX | S | S | S |
Automatic Emergency Braking | UHY | S | S | S |
Front Pedestrian and Bicyclist Braking | UKT | S | S | S |
Rear Park Assist | UD7 | S | S | S |
Rear Cross Traffic Braking | UFB | S | S | S |
Blind Zone Steering Assist with Trailering | UKW | S | S | S |
Rear Seat Reminder | RSR | S | S | S |
Rear Seat Belt Indicator | UH5 | S | S | S |
Mechanical
Mechanically, the AT4 includes off-road suspension with a two-inch lift and standard Autotrac two-speed transfer case. The AT4X and AT4X AEV Edition upgrade with a three-inch lift with Multimatic jounce control dampers and front and rear electronic locking differentials, significantly enhancing their capability over challenging terrain.
RPO | AT4 | AT4X | AT4X AEV Edition | |
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Turbocharged 2.7L four-cylinder engine | L3B | S | S | S |
Engine block heater | K05 | A | A | A |
Automatic Stop/Start | KL9 | S | S | S |
8L80 8-eight speed automatic transmission | MFC | S | S | S |
3.42 rear axle ratio | GU6 | S | S | S |
Autotrac electronic two-speed transfer case | NQH | S | S | S |
Automatic locking rear differential | G80 | S | - | - |
Electronic, driver-selectable full-locking front differential | G93 | - | S | S |
Electronic, driver-selectable full-locking rear differential | G94 | - | S | S |
Driver Mode Selector with Normal, Off-Road, Terrain and Tow/Haul modes | URC | S | S | S |
Hill Descent Control | JHE | S | S | S |
Automatic radiator grille shutters | WMI | S | S | S |
Off-road suspension with 2-inch lift | Z2I | S | - | - |
Off-road suspension with 3-inch lift | - | S | S | |
Suspension Lift Kit, LPO | SQI | A1 | - | - |
Multimatic Jounce Control Dampers, LPO | RWF | - | A | A |
Trailering Package with hitch and 7-pin connector | Z82 | S | S | S |
ProGrade Trailering System | ZL6 | S | - | - |
Hitch Guidance | CTT | S | S | S |
Hitch View | PZ8 | S | S | S |
Integrated trailer brake controller | JL1 | S | S | S |
Trailering App system | U1D | S | - | - |
- Included and only available with Off Road Lift Package (LPO, PDE)
Specifications
All three models share the same dimensions, but the AT4X and AT4X AEV Edition weigh slightly more due to their additional off-road components. This also results in reduced towing and payload capacities for the AT4X and AEV Edition at 6,000 pounds and 1,260 pounds, respectively, compared to the AT4’s 7,700 pounds towing capacity and 1,570 pounds payload. Fuel economy varies as well​.
AT4 | AT4X | AT4X AEV Edition | |
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Wheelbase (in. / mm) | 131.4 / 3,338 | 131.4 / 3,338 | 131.4 / 3,338 |
Length (in. / mm) | 213.2 / 5,415 | 213.2 / 5,415 | 213.2 / 5,415 |
Width with mirrors folded (in. / mm) | 72.4 / 1,839 | 72.4 / 1,839 | 72.4 / 1,839 |
Height at hardware (in. / mm) | 79.8 / 2,027 | 81.6 / 2,073 | 81.6 / 2,073 |
Front tread width (in. / mm) | 66.1 / 1,679 | 66.3 / 1,684 | 66.3 / 1,684 |
Rear tread width (in. / mm) | 66.1 / 1,679 | 66.3 / 1,684 | 66.3 / 1,684 |
Front headroom (in. / mm) | 40.3 / 1,024 | 40.3 / 1,024 | 40.3 / 1,024 |
Front headroom with sunroof (in. / mm) | 39.2 / 996 | 39.2 / 996 | 39.2 / 996 |
Rear headroom (in. / mm) | 38.3 / 973 | 38.3 / 973 | 38.3 / 973 |
Front shoulder room (in. / mm) | 57.4 / 1,458 | 57.4 / 1,458 | 57.4 / 1,458 |
Rear shoulder room (in. / mm) | 56.1 / 1,425 | 56.1 / 1,425 | 56.1 / 1,425 |
Curb weight (lbs. / kg) | 4,650 / 2,109 | 4,960 / 2,250 | 4,960 / 2,250 |
Payload (lbs. / kg) | 1,570 / 712 | 1,260 / 572 | 1,260 / 572 |
Towing capacity (lbs. / kg) | 7,700 / 3,493 | 6,000 / 2,722 | 6,000 / 2,722 |
City/Highway/Combined fuel economy (mpg) | 18 / 22 / 19 | 17 / 17 / 17 | 16 / 16 / 16 |
For those who want more off-road features for their AT4, but without stepping up to the AT4X, GMC also offers a few different packages, including the Off-Road Front Bumper Package (RPO code X31), Off-Road Lift Package (RPO code PDE), Off-Road Lighting Package (RPO code PCL), Skid Plate Package (RPO code PCQ), and Recovery Package (RPO code PCN), enabling customers to enhance the AT4’s capability to rival its more specialized siblings​.
Each trim is powered by the same turbocharged 2.7L I4 L3B gasoline engine, paired with the GM eight-speed automatic transmission. As a reminder, the GMC Canyon rides on the updated GMT 31XX platform, with production taking place at the GM Wentzville plant in Missouri.
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