The 2020 GMC Canyon Research Page at Howard Bentley Buick GMC
Even amidst competition, the 2020 GMC Canyon continues to thrive in the markets. The truck offers a comfortable ride and is luxurious in its unique way, especially on its modern trims. From our showroom in Albertville, AL, here is a review of the 2020 GMC Canyon.
Though the model has few features changes from the older model, its capability and new features remain outstanding. The 2020 GMC comes with an 8.0-inch infotainment system with a touchscreen display, powered tailgate, and a tire pressure alert. You don't have to worry much while off-road or in the Huntsville area. The tire alert will cause a hooting to notify you when the pressure is optimal or low.
Power and performance features of the GMC Canyon
The truck is available in two and four-wheel-drive, and Birmingham drivers can choose between two gas and a turbodiesel. It features a larger body and has an All-terrain level.
The base 2.5-Liter inline-4 engine produces a horsepower of 200, while an optional V6-3.6-Liter engine has a horsepower of 308 and 275 torque. The available 2.8-Liter turbodiesel delivers a lower horsepower than the rest, with just 186 HP but with an impressive torque of 369.
The Canyon offers an excellent drive, especially for its quit mode while on the highway. However, you will not find the automatic braking system in the Canyon. You will find it outdated compared to other trucks of its class, but its clean lines and chrome features make it look classy.
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Safety features of the 2020 GMC Canyon
The GMC Canyon is not the best safety standards while compared to its competitors. The lack of an automatic braking system is a significant drawback. However, the standard features of the truck include:
* Anti-lock brakes
* A rearview camera
* Six airbags
* Teen driver
* Pressure Monitoring
* Daytime lamps
* An electronic stability control system
Optional safety packages include lane departure alerts and forward collision sensors.
Interior features of the 2020 GMC Canyon
On the interior features, the car offers the following:
* Under-seat storage cabins for the rear
* 2-way adjustable passenger seats
* Front seat bucket
* Color-keyed carpeting
* Urethane steering wheel
* Manual-tilt steering wheel
* Interior lightings
* Manual climate control
* Theft warning system
* Powered door locks
Technology Features of the GMC Canyon
Although some different trims have different technology features, here is what you are likely to find, depending on your model of choice.
* 6-speaker audio system
* GMC Infotainment system
* Bluetooth
* Android Auto
* AM/FM stereo
* Apple CarPlay
* USB ports
2020 GMC Canyon trim options
The GMC Canyon offers seven trims. These are:
* GMC Canyon fleet-only SL
* Canyon base
* Canyon SLE
* Canyon All Terrain
* Canyon SLT
* Canyon leather/ cloth-appointed
* Canyon Denali
Here are the specific model configurations.
1. The GMC Canyon SL
SL is the base trim of the GMC Canyon and uses a 2.5-Liter gas, inline -4 engine connected to its 6-speed automatic transmission. The SL trim is a rear-wheel drive with its engine producing a 200 horsepower and a torque of 191.
The car offers a towing capacity of 3,500 pounds and is designed with the Jet Black and Vinyl seat trim colors. On its infotainment, the trim only offers standard Aux Audio Input and an MP3 Player.
Its interior comes with standard cloth, leather, vinyl, and synthetic seats. Safety features are also minimal in this trim, offering a backup camera, pressure monitor, stability and traction control systems.
2. GMC Canyon Base
This trim offers three engine choices; 2.4liter 4-Cylinder engine, 3.6-Liter V6 gas, and 3.6-Liter V6. It also has the rear and four-wheel drive to choose from, with eight and 6-speed transmissions. The engines deliver a 200 and 191 horsepower and torque, respectively.
Canyon base has a towing capacity of 7,000 pounds. It has the Jet Black, cloth, and vinyl seat trim materials for the interior. On its interior and infotainment, only an optional Wi-Fi Hotspot feature is added from the SL.
The trim offers a standard A/C, added optional Adaptive Cruise, and keyless entry on other technology options. Only an optional rear parking system is added to its safety features.
3. GMC Canyon SLE
Apart from the three optional engines in the Canyon base, the SLE trim adds 2.5-Liter gas and 2.8-Liter turbo diesel engines. The Canyon SLE also offers rear and four-wheel drivetrains, with six and 8-speed transmissions. Its engine delivers 200 horsepower and 191 torque.
Canyon SLE offers a towing of 7,000 pounds and has Cocoa, Jet Black, and cloth seat trim colors and materials. In this level, Wi-Fi Hotspot is standard, and only adds an optional Premium Sound System.
The climate control system, heated seats, and steering wheel with remote engine start are also optional.
4. GMC Canyon SLT
This trim offers a 3.6-Liter V6 and 2.8-Liter turbo diesel engine with six and 8-speed transmissions. It also comes with rear and four-wheel drive options. The truck's engine gives a 308 horsepower and a torque of 275.
The SLT also bears a towing capacity of 7,000 and with Cocoa, Jet Black, and Leather front seats as its standard colors and materials. Its infotainment has the same features as those of the SLE trim.
The climate control, heated seats, and steering with remote start become standard features in this trim.
5. GMC Canyon All Terrain (cloth)
This trim offers the same engines as the SLT trim. However, its drivetrain is only provided in the four-wheel-drive with 8-speed transmission.
The All-Terrain Canyon has a towing capacity of 7,000 with Jet Black, Cloth seat trim, and Cobalt Red as the standard materials and color.
This trim has no change in its infotainment system but offers the heated steering wheel as an option and with all-terrain features.
6. GMC Canyon All Terrain (leather)
This trim has all features and engine performances like those of All-Terrain cloth and SLT. However, the key features added here are hill descent control, rear locking, and off-road suspension.
This trim offers a maximum towing capacity of up to 7,600 pounds, enabling your vehicle to haul loads in the Gadsden area.
There is no additional infotainment feature in this trim.
7. GMC Canyon Denali
Denali is the latest and most expensive trim of the Canyon. With a similar engine performance and options as the SLT, Denali adds on Forward collision, ventilated front seats, a navigation system, and a 7-speaker Sound system.
However, compared to the All-Terrain Leather trim, Denali has a lower towing capacity of 7,000 pounds. You can be sure to get more information by visiting our experts located across Chattanooga areas. What type of model or trim you choose depends on you!