Revealed mere weeks ago, the 2023 Chevrolet Colorado will get a GMC-branded sibling in the guise of the 2023 model year Canyon on August 11th. Design teasers for the upcoming truck reveal the obvious, primarily because both use the 31XX-2 platform, namely an evolution of the 31XX.
First things first, what do we know about the not-exactly-all-new Canyon? For starters, GMC has confirmed the AT4X, the second application of the off-road trim level in the GMC lineup after the Sierra 1500 pickup truck.
To be revealed on August 11th at 11 AM eastern time, the Canyon benefits from a 1.0-inch suspension leveling kit as long as you’re getting the AT4X. The go-anywhere grade further includes off-road rocker panel protection, as well as skid plates for the front and middle sections of the underbody. GMC has also confirmed the Canyon AT4X with Edition 1 package, teasing it from the passenger side. This package will be available to reserve at launch, but the pricing and delivery dates still aren’t known.
GMC hasn’t mentioned anything about suck-squeeze-bang-blow shenanigans, but we all know that a four-cylinder turbo will be standard across the board. Connected to an eight-speed automatic transmission from the Hydra-Matic 8LXX family, the L3B is a 2.7-liter mill available in three output variants in the Colorado. The standard tune cranks out 237 horsepower and 259 pound-feet (351 Nm) of torque, and Chevrolet quotes up to 3,500 pounds (1,588 kilograms) of towing capacity with this lump.
For the mid-range variant, Chevy quotes 310 horsepower and 390 pound-feet (529 Nm), figures that enable a towing capacity of 7,700 pounds (3,493 kilograms). The high-output variant is exclusive to the ZR2, which boasts 310 horsepower and 430 pound-feet (583 Nm), just like the Silverado 1500. The high-output engine also tows up to 7,700 pounds.
Similar to the Colorado, the Canyon is expected with an 11.3-inch touchscreen as standard. Other highlights may include up to 10 camera views, available Google built-in services, a tailgate storage system, a mid-position tailgate, as well as a 110-volt power outlet. Both trucks will be manufactured in Missouri at the General Motors factory in Wentzville.
To be revealed on August 11th at 11 AM eastern time, the Canyon benefits from a 1.0-inch suspension leveling kit as long as you’re getting the AT4X. The go-anywhere grade further includes off-road rocker panel protection, as well as skid plates for the front and middle sections of the underbody. GMC has also confirmed the Canyon AT4X with Edition 1 package, teasing it from the passenger side. This package will be available to reserve at launch, but the pricing and delivery dates still aren’t known.
GMC hasn’t mentioned anything about suck-squeeze-bang-blow shenanigans, but we all know that a four-cylinder turbo will be standard across the board. Connected to an eight-speed automatic transmission from the Hydra-Matic 8LXX family, the L3B is a 2.7-liter mill available in three output variants in the Colorado. The standard tune cranks out 237 horsepower and 259 pound-feet (351 Nm) of torque, and Chevrolet quotes up to 3,500 pounds (1,588 kilograms) of towing capacity with this lump.
For the mid-range variant, Chevy quotes 310 horsepower and 390 pound-feet (529 Nm), figures that enable a towing capacity of 7,700 pounds (3,493 kilograms). The high-output variant is exclusive to the ZR2, which boasts 310 horsepower and 430 pound-feet (583 Nm), just like the Silverado 1500. The high-output engine also tows up to 7,700 pounds.
Similar to the Colorado, the Canyon is expected with an 11.3-inch touchscreen as standard. Other highlights may include up to 10 camera views, available Google built-in services, a tailgate storage system, a mid-position tailgate, as well as a 110-volt power outlet. Both trucks will be manufactured in Missouri at the General Motors factory in Wentzville.