The 2023 GMC Canyon AT4X makes history as the most advanced off-road truck in the midsize segment. The Canyon is a modern marvel renowned for using its smaller footprint to its advantage, nimbly moving through congested traffic and now, with the AT4X, navigating technical terrain. With the AT4X name and an expansive lineup of advanced technologies and off-road-oriented components, the 2023 Canyon can handle it all without breaking a sweat.
The base 2023 Canyon is already impressive, from its standard 2.7L turbocharged high-output engine that delivers a best-in-class 430 lb-ft of torque to its luxurious interior and innovative technologies. However, GMC raises the bar by introducing the first-ever Canyon AT4X. Designed to blaze new trails without compromise, the Canyon AT4X immediately differentiates itself with its rugged stance and bold exterior details. Behind the scenes, it comes with many Canyon firsts, including Multimatic DSSV dampers tuned for off-road performance to ensure the Canyon AT4X can effortlessly transition from your weekday commute to your weekend adventures.
The Canyon AT4X has the industry abuzz with excitement and makes history as the first midsize truck to offer advanced features like underbody cameras for enhanced visibility on the trail, an expansive head-up display, a fully digital driver information center, and wireless smartphone integration with Google Built-In. This innovative technology gives the Canyon AT4X an edge in the segment and proves midsize truck fans finally have a model worthy of adventure that doesn't require compromising on luxury or affordability. The Canyon AT4X delivers it all, exceeding expectations as the latest in GMC's impressive lineup of road warriors. But what else makes the 2023 Canyon AT4X so remarkable?
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The 2023 Canyon AT4X rolls off the production floor ready for adventure, ensuring you can answer the call of the wild as soon as you get in the driver's seat. GMC accomplishes this by equipping it with exclusive off-road components and a potent 2.7L turbocharged high-output engine that delivers exceptional power and torque to propel the Canyon AT4X over even the most technical terrain. The powertrain is straight out of the Silverado 1500 and produces 310 hp, a best-in-class 430 lb-ft of torque, and a maximum towing capacity of 6,000 lbs. That’s full-size truck power in a midsize package.
With its steady heartbeat, the Canyon AT4X relies on several unique components to enhance its performance off the pavement. GMC equips the Canyon AT4X with electronic-locking front and rear differentials and Multimatic DSSV dampers, a Canyon first. The dampers have three separate spool valves and three connected chambers to control damping and fluid flow. One of these valves is used exclusively when off-roading, heightening the dampening when wheel travel increases or it senses higher impacts or compression. As a result, the Canyon AT4X absorbs every bump and boulder with grace, optimizing your control, confidence, and comfort behind the wheel.
As you navigate harsher terrain, you can rest easy knowing the Canyon AT4X's underbody has heavy-duty skid plates, rocker protectors, and a large shield over the transfer case. The Canyon AT4X also offers another advantage by improving upon the Canyon's rugged stance with a three-inch factory-installed lift. The higher suspension lift takes the Canyon's standard 9.6-inch ground clearance to 10.7 inches on the Canyon AT4X, resulting in a 36.9-degree approach angle, a 25.0-degree departure angle, and a 24.5-degree breakover angle.
The Canyon AT4X is the only trim in the lineup to offer the Edition 1 Package, which adds to its prowess on the trail. The package adds Edition 1 Tailgate badging and 17-inch beadlock-capable wheels. Most notably, it outfits the 2023 Canyon AT4X with a performance front skid plate, a 30-inch off-road light bar, and an off-road front bumper with a safari bar. Front and rear underbody cameras provide optimal visibility, while a COMEUP winch and reconfigurable bed rails mean greater versatility. Adding this package to your AT4X will provide aftermarket levels of performance right off the dealership lot.
The 2023 Canyon AT4X is the most advanced off-road truck in the segment because GMC spared no expense in equipping the midsize marvel with the latest and most innovative features. The digital cockpit is extraordinary and features a class-leading 6.3-inch head-up display, an 11.3-inch touchscreen display, and an 11-inch multicolor driver instrument center. The three displays give you immediate access to the information and performance insights you need, but GMC doesn't stop there.
The 11.3-inch infotainment center offers seamless smartphone integration via Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. It's also home to Google Built-In, which equips the truck with a virtual assistant that can make calls, respond to messages, navigate your route, control your smart home devices, and more with simple voice commands. These features ensure your focus stays on the road, heightening your awareness and reducing the risk of a collision.
When venturing off the pavement, you can stay connected and take advantage of the Canyon AT4X's exclusive Off-Road Performance Display that features three tabs: Baja, Terrain, and Overlanding. These tabs give real-time performance data on the center display and the digital instrument cluster. Moreover, the modes offer different metrics. For example, Terrain Mode shows tire pressure and 3D pitch and roll. Baja Mode gives you G-forces, steering angle, wheel slip, and transfer case status. Lastly, Overlanding Mode features a compass with a GPS guidance indicator and an aircraft-style altimeter.
The center touchscreen display is also home to the Canyon AT4X's class-leading camera system. The system offers up to 10 views beyond the industry's standard rearview camera to give you a more comprehensive picture of what is around and even under the midsize truck as it travels across technical terrain. GMC's HD Surround Vision camera is part of the system and provides a bird's eye view around the Canyon. However, the AT4X offers more expansive views with its front and rear underbody cameras with integrated washers. In addition, the cameras are waterproof to ensure you have the best view of your surroundings in every condition.
The 2023 Canyon AT4X takes a no-compromise approach to adventure, but it does so while prioritizing your comfort and safety. GMC accomplishes this incredible balance by outfitting the midsize adventurer with an expansive suite of active and passive safety features. These tools extend beyond the industry's standard rearview camera to more intuitive and comprehensive features that optimize your situational awareness and actively reduce the potential for collisions.
At the heart of these features is the standard Pro Safety Package that outfits the truck with Automatic Emergency Braking, Front Pedestrian Braking with Bicyclist Detection, a Following Distance Indicator, IntelliBeam automatic high beams, Forward Collision Alert, and Lane Keep Assist with Lane Departure Warning. These tools monitor the front and sides of the Canyon AT4X for vehicles and pedestrians and can bring you to an emergency stop if you fail to respond to the alerts and take corrective action.
The Canyon AT4X expands on these standard features with a selection of additional driver-assist technologies. Rear Cross Traffic Braking, Rear Pedestrian Alert, and Blind Zone Steering Assist are integral tools that minimize the potential for rear collisions and make changing lanes easier and less risky by offering steering input if a crash is imminent. Standard Adaptive Cruise Control is notable on the 2023 Canyon AT4X because it's a driver-assist tool that will transform your experience on the highway. While this truck is destined for the trail, you'll likely travel paved roads to reach the trailhead or the first point on your journey. Adaptive Cruise Control makes those drives more enjoyable by constantly monitoring traffic and adjusting the Canyon AT4X's cruising speed as needed to maintain a safe following distance.