The 2020 GMC Canyon Denali receives several small updates and changes, consisting of minor updates to the exterior, interior, and technology. The mid-cycle refresh, otherwise referred to as a facelift or a mid-cycle enhancement (MCE), will not take place for the second-generation Canyon. Instead, the midsize pickup truck will gain a small number of slightly more significant changes for the 2021 model year and then be overhauled for the 2023 model year.
Changes, Updates, New Features
- Exterior:
- New Carbon Black Metallic exterior paint color
- Interior:
- Premium GMC Infotainment System with Navigation and 8-inch diagonal color touch-screen is replaced with next-gen GMC Infotainment System with Navigation and 8-inch screen
- Standard on Denali models
- Premium GMC Infotainment System with Navigation and 8-inch diagonal color touch-screen is replaced with next-gen GMC Infotainment System with Navigation and 8-inch screen
- Other:
- Addition of Tire Fill Alert as standard feature
See detailed 2020 GMC Canyon Denali changes, updates and new features here: 2020 Canyon Denali change log.
The updates and changes described here are specific to the U.S. market and may be different for other markets.
Body Styles
The 2020 GMC Canyon Denali continues to be offered as a midsize pickup truck with the following cab and bed configurations:
- Crew Cab, Short Box
- Crew Cab, Long Box
Powertrain
The 2020 GMC Canyon Denali is offered with the following three engine and transmission choices:
| Engine | Transmission | Horsepower @ RPM | Torque @ RPM | Rear Axle |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.6L V-6 LGZÂ gasoline | 8-speed automatic M5T | 308 @ 6800 | 275 @ 4000 | 3.42 |
| 2.8L I-4 LWNÂ diesel | 6-speed automatic MYB | 181 @ 3400 | 369 @ 2000 | 3.42 |
Platform
Like all second-generation units of the GMC Canyon, the 2020 Canyon Denali continues to ride on the GMT 31XX platform directly shared with the 2015 and newer Chevrolet Colorado.
A modified variant of the same architecture is used by the following vehicles:
- 2013 and newer Chevrolet and Holden Colorado for international markets (also known as Isuzu D-MAX or Chevrolet D-MAX)
- 2014 and newer Chevrolet Trailblazer, also known as the Holden Colorado 7 and Holden Trailblazer
Production
The 2020 GMC Canyon Denali is assembled by GM USA at the GM Wentzville factory in Missouri.
Availability
The 2020 GMC Canyon Denali follows the regular GM model year rollover sequence, and launched around the third quarter of calendar year 2019.
Beyond 2020
We expect that the current, second-generation GMC Canyon and Canyon Denali will remain in production for the 2020, 2021, and 2022 model years, and that an all-new, future GMC Canyon will launch on or after the 2023 model year.
Discussion
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News
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