Future GMC Canyon

We expect the next, third-generation GMC Canyon to launch on or after the 2023 model year. Until then, we expect the current, second-generation Canyon to receive minor changes, updates, and improvements.

Following is speculative and unconfirmed information about the next GMC Canyon. This page is a continuous work-in-progress and will be updated on a regular basis as we await official details from General Motors and GMC.

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Last Redesigned Model Year:	2015 (second generation)
Last Midcycle Refresh/MCE model year:	Mild Refresh (Non-MCE) for 2021MY
Expected Redesign Model Year:	2023 (Third-Generation)
Expected Name:	GMC Canyon
Current Platform:	GMT 31XX Platform
Anticipated Future Platform:	GM VSS-T Platform
Layout:	FR (front-engined, rear-wheel-drive or four-wheel-drive)
Current Body Styles: Light Duty Pickup Truck
Future Body Styles:	Light Duty Pickup Truck
Segment:	Midsize Pickup Truck
Expected Engines
Gasoline:	Turbocharged I-4, Naturally-Aspirated V-6
Diesel:	Duramax I-4 Turbo-Diesel
Alternative Propulsion:	Potential Gasoline-Electric Hybrid System
Expected Transmissions:	8-Speed Automatic or 10-Speed Automatic

Overview

What: an all-new GMC Canyon midsize pickup truck that will represent the third generation of the nameplate, after the second-gen Canyon was introduced for the 2015 model year
When: we expect the next-generation GMC Canyon to launch in the 2022 calendar year as a 2023 model year vehicle
Why: an all-new Canyon will maintain GMC’s growing presence in the midsize pickup truck segment
Where: sold in all current markets where the Canyon is currently sold, specifically in North America (Canada, United States and Mexico)

Body Styles

We expect the upcoming future GMC Canyon to be available as a midsize pickup truck with the following cab and bed configurations:

Extended Cab, Long Box
Crew Cab, Short Box
Crew Cab, Long Box

Price

We expect the next GMC Canyon to carry similar pricing as the current, second-gen model and have a U.S. starting price in the $20,000 range.

Platform

We expect the next-gen GMC Canoyn to ride on the new GM VSS-T platform (vehicle set strategy) shared with all future GM pickup trucks and SUVs.

Powertrain

We expect the powertrain of the next GMC Canyon to include a mix of current and carry-over components:

Expected carry-over powertrain components:

3.6L V-6 LGZ naturally-aspirated gasoline engine
2.8L I-4 LWN turbo-diesel engine
GM 8-speed automatic transmission

Expected all-new powertrain components:

New, yet to-be-discovered base engine
GM 10-speed automatic transmission

Production

It is currently unclear where the next GMC Canyon will be assembled. The current second-generation model is assembled by GM USA at the GM Wentzville factory in Missouri.

Competitors

The future GMC will have various competitors in the mainstream midsize pickup truck vehicle segment, including:

Toyota Tacoma
Nissan Frontier
GM’s own Chevrolet Colorado

Before The All-New Model

Before the all-new future GMC Canyon reaches the market, we expect the current second-generation Canyon to receive minor changes, updates, and improvements, along with a potential mid-cycle enhancement or facelift. See information about the current-generation Canyon by using the following links: