What kind of vehicle is the 2025 GMC Canyon? What does it compare to?
The 2025 GMC Canyon is a midsize pickup truck. Compare it to the similar Chevrolet Colorado as well as the Toyota Tacoma and Ford Ranger.
Is the 2025 GMC Canyon a good truck?
Overall an impressive truck, the Canyon scores points for its strong powertrain, its comfortable ride, and its good infotainment system. It’s a 5.3 on the TCC scale. (Read more about how we rate cars.)
What’s new for the 2025 GMC Canyon?
The off-road-oriented AT4X has been repositioned as an option package rather than a trim level, a trailer hitch is now standard on most versions, and a new Nightfall appearance package can add blacked-out exterior bits.
The Canyon is a mechanical twin to the Chevrolet Colorado, albeit with different styling and a lineup that generally skews more upmarket—particularly as you work your way toward the swanky Denali. Stylistically, the GMC makes a bit more of a statement with its broad grille, but the two trucks are basically the same inside once you get past some minor detail tweaks.
All Canyons now come with a 2.7-liter turbo-4 rated at 310 hp. (A less-powerful version was previously available.) Power goes to the rear or, in most versions, all four wheels via an 8-speed automatic transmission. Canyons offer sprightly acceleration and can lug up to 7,700 pounds of trailer when properly equipped. These trucks have a fairly nimble feel, with good steering response and a comfortable ride in most configurations. All sit up pretty high, while the AT4X is an inch taller than the rest of the lineup. That model also has locking front and rear differentials and it can be equipped with beefy steel bumpers and skid plates from AEV.
Don’t look for great fuel economy, though. The Canyon range can barely hit 20 mpg combined, while the most off-road-oriented versions check in as low as 16 mpg combined. Interestingly, the lower-riding Chevy Colorado nets 2 mpg better in many cases.
Inside, you’ll find reasonably comfortable front seats paired with a truck-typical upright and somewhat confining back seat. The Canyon has serviceable interior materials in its base trim, which get a bit nicer as you work your way up the lineup. Denalis are dressy for mid-size pickups, but the standard for lavish trim is admittedly low in this segment.
The 5-foot-2 bed out back can be fitted with a damped tailgate, a power outlet, lighting, and various types of bedliners. Steps integrated into the bumper corners come in handy, too.
The Canyon’s four-star overall crash-test rating from the NHTSA is worrisome, though this small truck comes standard with a decent amount of crash-avoidance tech including forward and reverse automatic emergency braking, blind-spot monitors, active lane control, and pedestrian/cyclist detection. It’s available with adaptive cruise control and a surround-view camera system.
How much does the 2025 GMC Canyon cost?
Figure just shy of $39,000 to start, which is a lot more than the Chevy Colorado. However, the Canyon comes far better outfitted in its cheapest form than its bowtie sibling. The 11.3-inch touchscreen fitted across the Canyon range features Google built-in tech plus wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility.
Where is the 2025 GMC Canyon made?
In Wentzville, Missouri.
