Key Features of the 2026 GMC Canyon

TurboMax Power and 7,700-Lb. Max Towing

Every Canyon is powered by the TurboMax engine, delivering 310 horsepower and 430 lb.-ft. of best-in-class standard gas engine torque. That robust torque curve makes daily drivability feel effortless—pulling away from lights, merging at altitude, and carrying gear all happen with unhurried authority. Properly equipped, the Canyon tows up to 7,700 lbs., so hauling a compact camper, side-by-side, or a boat is firmly in its wheelhouse. The Canyon’s standard 2-inch factory lift and wide track provide additional confidence in rutted terrain and on washboard roads, while AT4X elevates the formula even more with a 3-inch factory lift and exclusive selectable front and rear electronic locking differentials. The result is a drivetrain and chassis that work together to keep power planted, steering composed, and towing steady in the real conditions we drive every day.

Up to 10 Camera Views with Segment-First Underbody Cameras

The Canyon’s available camera suite enhances situational awareness on trails, in parking lots, and while hitching. Up to 10 available views include HD Surround Vision, Front and Rear Camera Views, Front and Rear Top-Down Views, Side Views, Hitch View, and segment-first underbody cameras with front and rear views. The underbody cameras include wash systems to help keep lenses clear of trail debris, and the interface can display split-screen views to pair underbody perspectives with HD Surround Vision. For trailering, Hitch View helps align the receiver and ball for a smoother setup. Off-roaders will appreciate how much these angles reduce uncertainty over crests or rock gardens, letting you place tires precisely and scan what’s ahead—or underneath—before committing.

Driver-Focused Screens and Off-Road Performance Display

Inside, the tech suite is anchored by an 11.3-inch diagonal center touchscreen with Google built-in compatibility and voice-activated functionality, paired to an 11.0-inch diagonal Driver Information Center. An available first-in-class 6.3-inch multicolor Head-Up Display projects customizable information onto the windshield, standard on AT4X and Denali and available on AT4. The Canyon’s Off-Road Performance Display brings trail-relevant data forward, including 3D pitch and roll with max scores, tire pressure monitoring, and on AT4X-exclusive Baja pages: G-force, steering angle, wheel slip indication, and transfer case status (if equipped). Overlanding pages add an aircraft-style altimeter and a compass with GPS guidance indicator. The layout keeps eyes up, hands doing, and key metrics visible, whether you’re threading through traffic or threading a line through a rocky pass.

Canyon Pro Safety and Available Canyon Safety Plus

Confidence starts with Canyon Pro Safety, standard across the lineup, which includes Automatic Emergency Braking, Following Distance Indicator, Forward Collision Alert, Front Pedestrian and Bicyclist Braking, IntelliBeam, and Lane Keep Assist with Lane Departure Warning. The available Canyon Safety Plus expands protection with features like Rear Park Assist, Rear Cross Traffic Braking, and Blind Zone Steering Assist with Trailering. Together, these systems are designed to help alert, assist, and where necessary, intervene to mitigate certain hazards. Importantly, these advanced features pair naturally with the Canyon’s excellent visibility and camera system, making low-speed maneuvers and congested parking lots less stressful and helping drivers maintain situational awareness in changing conditions.

MultiStow® Tailgate, Versatile Cargo Bed, and Premium Cabin

Utility meets ingenuity with the available MultiStow® Tailgate, a first-in-class integrated tailgate storage system with an included drain, ideal for tools, muddy recovery gear, or tailgate provisions. The bed is built for work and play: eight standard tie-downs, an available CornerStep rear bumper, available half-gate position for longer items, an available 120V bed-mounted outlet, and an available spray-on bedliner to protect against abrasion. Inside, the Canyon spans rugged to refined. Elevation’s CoreTec interior is durable and ready to go; AT4 adds unique Timber accents; AT4X offers Obsidian Rush perforated leather-appointed seating; and Denali stands out with Denali-exclusive Jet Black with Teak accents, perforated leather-appointed seating, laser-etched open-pore wood trim, an available sunroof, and a Bose Premium Audio System. Available dual-zone automatic climate control, wireless charging on select trims, and thoughtful storage round out a cabin that works as good as it looks.