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Teased but still camouflaged during the Sierra HD media drive in Wyoming, GMC has confirmed the Canyon AT4 is coming in early 2020. That translates to the 2021 model year as per GM Authority, coinciding with the mid-cycle refresh of the mid-size pickup truck.
Starting at $21,500 excluding destination for the 2019 model year, the Canyon can hold its own off the beaten track if you opt for the All Terrain trim level. Based on the SLE, the All Terrain adds off-road suspension, Hill Descent Control, a shield for the transfer case, and a few visual improvements inside and out.
Elsewhere in the lineup with the notable exception of the Savana, GMC plans to offer the AT4 trim level for every nameplate for the 2021 model year. The Canyon AT4 would be an interesting addition to the range if you remember that off-road trucks are all the rage these days and Chevrolet has the Colorado ZR2.
The Sierra 1500, for example, can be optioned with the AT4 Off-Road Performance Package. That’s 6.2 liters of V8 muscle, a 10-speed automatic transmission, Goodyear Wrangler DuraTrac tires, performance air intake, cat-back exhaust system, two-inch lift kit, 4WD with a two-speed transfer case and locking rear differential, Rancho monotube shock absorbers, red recovery hooks, and lots of other features.
If you were wondering, these upgrades cost $4,940 excluding tax on top of the retail price of the Sierra 1500 with the largest engine available. The most pressing matter about the Canyon AT4 is how GMC will price this truck against heavy-hitting rivals in the mid-size segment. These include the Toyota Tacoma, Ford Ranger, and the Jeep Gladiator.
“But why doesn’t GMC make a Colorado ZR2 out of the Canyon?” The Detroit-based automaker can’t make a case for such a similarity, let alone at this price point. Also worthy of mentioning is that Chevrolet is the sporty brand of General Motors while GMC is the luxury truck brand.
On that note, the General Motors future product plan also includes a facelift for the Colorado. Now that the manual is no longer available, here’s hope the Colorado and Canyon will level up to an eight-speed automatic regardless of engine option.
Elsewhere in the lineup with the notable exception of the Savana, GMC plans to offer the AT4 trim level for every nameplate for the 2021 model year. The Canyon AT4 would be an interesting addition to the range if you remember that off-road trucks are all the rage these days and Chevrolet has the Colorado ZR2.
The Sierra 1500, for example, can be optioned with the AT4 Off-Road Performance Package. That’s 6.2 liters of V8 muscle, a 10-speed automatic transmission, Goodyear Wrangler DuraTrac tires, performance air intake, cat-back exhaust system, two-inch lift kit, 4WD with a two-speed transfer case and locking rear differential, Rancho monotube shock absorbers, red recovery hooks, and lots of other features.
If you were wondering, these upgrades cost $4,940 excluding tax on top of the retail price of the Sierra 1500 with the largest engine available. The most pressing matter about the Canyon AT4 is how GMC will price this truck against heavy-hitting rivals in the mid-size segment. These include the Toyota Tacoma, Ford Ranger, and the Jeep Gladiator.
“But why doesn’t GMC make a Colorado ZR2 out of the Canyon?” The Detroit-based automaker can’t make a case for such a similarity, let alone at this price point. Also worthy of mentioning is that Chevrolet is the sporty brand of General Motors while GMC is the luxury truck brand.
On that note, the General Motors future product plan also includes a facelift for the Colorado. Now that the manual is no longer available, here’s hope the Colorado and Canyon will level up to an eight-speed automatic regardless of engine option.
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