2021 GMC Canyon AT4 Full Tour & Real World Review

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The GMC Canyon has received a small update for the 2021 model year, along with the new All Terrain 4 trim. We're driving this 2021 GMC Canyon AT4.
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We've done a lot of pickup trucks on TestDrive over the course of our show, including all 4 of the major full-size American truck brands, but we've yet to feature any of the mid-size pickup trucks offered here in North America. The 2021 GMC Canyon AT4 is a new trim for this model year, and features a slight facelift to bring the look and design inline with other vehicles in GMCs lineup, including an updated front grille and lower fascia, vertical LED fog lamps, and an updated tailgate with the 'CANYON' badge along the centre rather than to one side.
Our AT4 package also comes with a number of off-road oriented features including 31" Goodyear Wrangler off-road tires on 17" rims, an Eaton G80 rear locking differential, a transfer case skid plate, an off-road tuned suspension with an advanced hill descent control mode, and a unique grille colour along with lower front red recovery hooks. This new AT4 trim competes directly with the Ford Ranger FX4, but we don't feel it takes it to the same level as the 2021 Ford Ranger Tremor.
Our full tour and review covers a number of topics buyers of a mid-size pickup truck would be interested in, including the MSRP and as-tested price for this GMC Canyon, the differences between this and an entry-level 2021 GMC Sierra 1500 AT4, and what sort of Sierra 1500 you could buy for about the same price as this. We discuss the truck's payload and towing capabilities along with the GVWR of 6,000 lbs, and how this 3.6L direct injection V6 engine compares to the competition, and how the 2.8L Duramax diesel improves towing.
We then take the 2021 GMC Canyon AT4 on a comprehensive real-world road test to talk about how this truck performs, handles, and drives on the road, and what stands out about it. We go over the interior design and layout, and how this truck compares to the previous generation Sierra 1500. We report our real-world fuel economy test results along with our opinion on living with this truck for a week.
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@codya5696 2 года назад

Picking up my 22 Canyon AT4 tomorrow and cant wait!

@PRNTestDrive 2 года назад

Congrats, enjoy it

@frankbailey1733 2 года назад

Any problems with your at4 so far?

@codya5696 2 года назад

@@frankbailey1733 not really. I had a little issue at first where the truck was making a rubbing sound when I turned right. Took it to the dealer and they found the caliper rubbing. Adjusted and the issue disappeared.

@dredesjardins1 3 года назад

1:03 - watch the deer walk in the back just above right shoulder (his right)

@PRNTestDrive 3 года назад

Holy! You're right, I didn't even notice that before, good catch! I think you're the only one to notice that. We've had deer in the yard before but they don't usually venture out if anyone's around.

@brucemorris6319 2 года назад

I bought one and have no complaints nice little pickup 👍

@PRNTestDrive 2 года назад

Glad to hear it, enjoy it!

@garaveboi7018 3 года назад

I bought my son a 2017 GMC Canyon SLE. It was a great truck. We drove it all over. Drove really good. Hauled a small uhaul from Georgia to New Mexico to move my daughter to grad school. Loved that truck. The Sunday before Thanksgiving 2020, someone ran a red light and hit his truck. It was totaled. I found a great 2019 GMC Canyon SLE with 16000 miles on it. It is also a great truck. I like the Canyon so much that I worked hard to find something similar to what he had. I've driven full size trucks, Toyota Tacomas and 4 Runners. The Canyon drives so much better than all those trucks to me.

@PRNTestDrive 3 года назад

I'm sorry to hear yours was hit, I hope everyone was alright after the accident. Glad to hear that you're enjoying it! We really liked this one too.

@zachrandolph7845 3 года назад

I am a proud owner of a 2021 GMC Canyon AT4 to be honest it has exceeded my expectations it handles really well I pretty much love everything about it it handles really well in the snow to you’re in the market for a midsize I definitely recommend this truck

@PRNTestDrive 3 года назад

Glad to hear it, congrats on the purchase!

@frankbailey1733 2 года назад

Getting ready to buy a sand stone metallic in the next couple days. Have you had any transmission issues or any issues?

@zachrandolph7845 2 года назад

@@frankbailey1733 no issues that I haven't caused

@frankbailey1733 2 года назад

Any other issues i should know about

@zachrandolph7845 2 года назад

@@frankbailey1733 nope

@trr5291 3 года назад

I want to buy this truck for the key. It has a actual key. I hate the push to start system.

@PRNTestDrive 3 года назад

Could also go with a 2018 Sierra Denali, that still had a physical key. Fewer vehicles have them now, it's definitely a plus for many to have a key start like this.

@michaellindgren9653 3 года назад

People don't realize how easy it is to steal any vehicle with a push to start system... keyed vehicles can be stolen too but that skill is quickly becoming rare.

@beetleything1864 3 года назад

Way easier junping in and out and go

@Sc0rpy 3 года назад

This one looks way better than the Ford ranger both interior and exterior and it's big enough.. It has more than adequate power as well.. Thanks for sharing mate

@PRNTestDrive 3 года назад

I totally agree! I parked next to a Ranger XLT to get an idea of what this had to offer on Monday, I think the GMC has a better exterior design. I'm not a huge fan of the massive RANGER lettering along the width of the tailgate personally.

@vanderhoof741 3 года назад

Great review! You're basically reviewing the truck I ordered, but without the bed liner and with the Bose system. Even if there was a full-sized pickup in my price range with the extras I want, I'm really happy to be getting this one instead. Not just from a size standpoint, but BECAUSE it's a bit behind on automation and other tech. Push start, electric emergency brake, pushbutton shifting, climate controls only on a screen, collision mitigation crap, blindspot sensors, LED headlights that blind everyone sitting lower than you are, auto start-stop: all stuff that I'm more than happy to do without. I'd probably have taken it without the camera if I had the choice, although I'll admit I'm interested in seeing how it is hooking up a trailer... Cannot wait until it shows up.

@PRNTestDrive 3 года назад

Great points! Enjoy it when it arrives, I really liked my time with this one!

@scottlowell493 3 года назад

I am thinking of a 21 or 22 canyon when my colorado lease is up. I prefer the 6' bed. Anyway, it's my understanding that the canyon is smoother, quieter and has a better turning radius than the colorado. That, and better interior.

@PRNTestDrive 3 года назад

It could be, we'd have to drive them back to back to know for sure. Either way I did like this!

@scottlowell493 3 года назад

@@PRNTestDrive the one thing I’d change about the Colorado I have, would be to make it as quiet as a bighorn tam.

@admirefendic1677 3 года назад

Great review keep up good work

@PRNTestDrive 3 года назад

Glad you liked it, thanks!

@james2042 3 года назад

Midsize trucks are not that much smaller than their full sized "half ton" brethren. They are mainly narrower, which actually results in them being less work practical as the beds aren't wide enough for 4x8 building materials, resulting in the need for a rack or trailer. Midsize trucks are actually designed for the people who want an suv with a bed, someone like me who will use the bed for a toolbox, some home depot runs every now and then and for large grocery runs. Also the engines greatly differ from their half ton counterparts, with emphasis on fuel economy over anything else. GM uses their 3.6 v6, which was designed for crossovers and light performance (zr2 and camaro) with an extremely high rev range with high hp figures. This is far from ideal for a true truck engine as you want as much torque as low as possible, which is why low revving V8s are the go to in half tons. Also when it comes to capability, while the payloads may not be much different, a full size will tow much more than a midsize, and a Sierra will handle a family of 5 and a camper way better than a canyon will. And one specific note about the colorado/canyon is that these trucks are from 2012 in design and have no plans for a redesign, I thought the ram 500 was going to come in the midsize market and force redesigns from toyota, gm and Ford, but instead we got the pos that is the gladiator and has a worse interior than either of these, so onward to no foreseeable innovation in the midsize market. And for 2023 gm is switching over completely to the 2.7 turbo for the midsize trucks, finally putting the 2.8 duramax into retirement. The arguably best feature of this truck is just getting canned instead of updated (the diesel)

@PRNTestDrive 3 года назад

The diesel on this seems like it makes the most sense, I was surprised that GM Canada configured this one without it, but what can ya do. I spotted a few of these 2021s so far this week, people are definitely buying them but it could use a proper refresh. I was hoping to do a video comparing it with the Ranger but our dealer only had one, while pricing was similar it was still a 2020 with the Sport trim, not even the FX4.

@zachrandolph7845 3 года назад

@@PRNTestDrive why do you think the diesel is the best engine choice diesel other than getting more towing do you get more horsepower and torque?

@PRNTestDrive 3 года назад

@@zachrandolph7845 it depends on how you’re going to use it. For me I do a lot of highway driving so I’d benefit from the better fuel efficiency going with the diesel.

@zachrandolph7845 3 года назад

@@PRNTestDrive OK thank you PS got a love the quick reply

@ElSparky310 3 года назад

I disagree with tbe first part....I have a 2006 ranger....obviously smaller than this this truck....im an electrician and the ranger offers more than enough bed space for my needs. I also just finished building a 10x20 shed in my backyard from the ground up I was able to fit all the material in my truck studs, plywood, roofing material, drywall, etc...so a midsize truck now a day has more than enough room to work out of

@ccroy2001 3 года назад

When I was young my Dad had a Silverado and my 1st job they had a basic GMC truck (3sp column shift!) They would send me on errands with. Both were considered full size trucks but they would be tiny today. Trucks have really grown.

@PRNTestDrive 3 года назад

Tell me about it! Park one of these next to a 90s Sierra and this Canyon will likely be bigger.

@gabemckay6718 3 года назад

Parked next to my old '98 F150, the Canyon is almost the same size, just a bit narrower. The new 1/2 tons are massive! I'm a general contractor with a 2012 f150 and I'm considering a midsize for my next truck. The 1/2 tons are getting too big and I have a good size trailer that a midsize can tow without issue

@joecastles7563 3 года назад

My Colorado has the same engine........what is the difference? Thanks

@PRNTestDrive 3 года назад

No difference in terms of tech or overall specifications, mostly just the design/look and price, as GMC tends to be a bit more than the Chevy. Only major difference I can tell is the Colorado’s ZR2 off-road package is much more capable than this AT4.

@paulm6481 3 года назад

I am not a real truck guy, but have a home and take stuff to dumpster and make trips to Home Depot where I buy landscaping stuff for home that otherwise get my 2011 Grand Cherokee interior dirty. So what I am saying is I need something like this. I checked every midsize truck and was disappointed by interiors as I am getting a midsizer for my wife. Tacoma is weird seating position if you are tall or short. GMs are plasticky interior and Ranger ride seemed really not good on highway. We ended up with a 2019 Ridgeline. My point, American truck makers need to give some of those luxury interior themes to their midsizers. There is a market for that but I guess they think it may steal sales from big boys. We are really happy with our all wheel drive Ridgeline and she likes the interior which is very nice and full of leather and premium plastics. I can never convince her to ride in something so plasticky as interior of this GMC. That shift lever reminds me of a 1990 Beretta 🤣

@PRNTestDrive 3 года назад

At least if the Denali trim offered a bit more premium materials that would be a good trade off. The 2021 Denali does have some wood trim inlays and a bit more leather but overall it's basically the same plastic slab as this.

@james2042 3 года назад

Ram was supposed to drop a half ton that would have ram 1500 levels of interior quality, which would of forced major redesigns from gm and Ford, but instead they went and dropped the abomination that is the gladiator, allowing the 8 and 9 year old midsize trucks to soldier on (both midsize trucks were new in Australia almost a decade ago and brought here over time)

@jordipi7652 3 года назад

What is your opinion of the diesel engine in that truck?

@PRNTestDrive 3 года назад

Haven't had a chance to drive it unfortunately, I was really hoping GM Canada would have configured this one with the diesel. I'm going to see what they add to the fleet in 2021, perhaps they'll add a diesel I can review and find out!

@jordipi7652 3 года назад

@@PRNTestDrive I think it is the most rational option for this vehicle.

@jonnywick4402 3 года назад

Im having hard time deciding between a colorado, ranger or this GMC someone help...

@PRNTestDrive 3 года назад

I do like the looks of this, which is one of the reasons I'd take this. Personally the 2021 Colorado has gotten ugly with Chevy's new front end design. The Ranger isn't bad, but I feel it comes lightly equipped for basically the same price. I'd take this GMC!

@jonnywick4402 3 года назад

@@PRNTestDrive thank you mate 👍

@MBB563 3 года назад

@@jonnywick4402 i had the same problem, jumped from the Ford Dealership to the GMC....and why? the Ranger STX had a nice style and great engine selections, but the interior seemed like they shoved a 2012 Ford Focus into it. Totally outdated. Plus Ford was hitting me with all kinds of fees and add-ons. Finally went to the GMC Dealer, a lot less cheap for the Elevation which competes with the Ranger STX. It had more standard features like the spray bed lining, gps, heated seats, towing package, stepping board....The Ranger just did not cut it....bought the Canyon Elevation super happy! Tho the Denali and At4 are top of the line when it comes to creature comfort.

@zachrandolph7845 3 года назад

I’ve owend the AT4 for about four months now and I would definitely recommend it

@jonnywick4402 3 года назад

@@zachrandolph7845 thank you mate.

@snakebite6511 3 года назад

I purchased a new truck 3 weeks ago, when i was looking I was looking at the mid sized truck and i will say from he outside, the Canyon is the best looking truck, Sierra also; however, i passed on GMC and Chevrolet because i found the felt very plastic on the inside while also being very dated on the inside and having a physical key was a hard pass, even my motorcycle is keyless and i prefer just the FOB . I looked at both the Canyon and Sierra Denali and again, both dated interior along with so plastic feeling. I also looked at the RAM and while a nice truck, i ended up getting a new Ford F150 King Ranch. Fits in my garage and a beautiful interior and exterior.

@PRNTestDrive 3 года назад

There's a reason the F-150 is the king of pickup trucks!

@brockmorrell 3 года назад

It seems that moving to a long box opens up a lot more options.

@PRNTestDrive 3 года назад

Real world options, or configuration options on GMC's Build & Price?

@branstasko1 3 года назад

Would be a contender if it had blind spot monitoring and push to start.

@PRNTestDrive 3 года назад

Agreed. That was the complaint we had about the previous generation Silverado/Sierra.

@deanbrandon3615 3 года назад

Nice review. I am considering the Denali. I would think it might have a better ride around town? I do like the look of the AT4.

@PRNTestDrive 3 года назад

Should have a slightly better ride since it won't have the off-road tuning, although I don't think GM does much in that department with this AT4 to begin with. I'd go for the Denali also.

@desertfox12345 3 года назад

That's one fine looking truck! And it might actually fit in my garage.

@PRNTestDrive 3 года назад

One of the many benefits of this segment!

@mattmerk 3 года назад

Nice review. Thanks!

@PRNTestDrive 3 года назад

Thanks for watching!

@matth3wc 3 года назад

Ill be upgrading my Sonoma to this as soon as I finish my master's...........but the only thing that upsets me is even on the Denali you cannot get dual climate control. I like it cool while my wife likes it hot. It's a feature that I really want but looks like Ill have to go without.

@PRNTestDrive 3 года назад

Would be nice for GM to add a few more of the higher-end features onto this, or at least give it an option.