2020 GMC Canyon Denali

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$40,500 - $44,300
Starting Price 
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Nathan Dyer 

Senior Editor,

Updated on December 20, 2023

ProsConsWhat's New

Supple ride quality over nice as well as rougher roads

Not luxurious enough to justify the price.

Added tire fill alert feature.

One of the best interiors for the class with superior quality materials all around

Rivals offer more small storage space inside the cabin.

Available remote-locking tailgate.

Superb handling and easily maneuverable in the city.

Front seats aren't comfortable for larger-sized adults.

Specs & Features

$40,500

price

308 hp @ 6800 rpm

horsepower

275 lb.-ft. @ 4000 rpm

torque

8-Speed Shiftable Automatic

transmission

3.6L 6cyl RWD 8A

engine

-

basic warranty

Overview

Part of the midsize pickup truck segment, the GMC Canyon Crew Cab Denali competes with the Honda Ridgeline Crew Cab Black Edition, the Chevrolet Colorado Crew Cab LT, and the Toyota Tacoma Double Cab Limited. A base price of MSRP $40,500 gets you a 3.6L V6 engine and an 8-speed automatic transmission. Despite the price going up to $44,300, this single powertrain is found in all models. This engine produces 308 horsepower and 275 lb-ft of torque, achieving a 0-60 of 6.3 seconds, and is offered as both RWD and 4WD drivetrains. The Canyon Crew Cab Denali offers a 5'2” feet and 6'2” feet cargo bed, with 1,520 pounds of payload capacity respectively. It also offers a healthy towing capacity of 7,000 pounds. 

Buying Advice

The GMC Canyon Crew Cab Denali is one of the most luxurious mid-size trucks you could get in the segment. It is a standalone trim but there are different bed lengths and drivetrain configurations to choose from.

Trims

    Base
    $40,500 onwards
    • Engine: 3.6L 6cyl RWD 8A
    • Horsepower: 308 hp @ 6800 rpm hp
    • Torque: 275 lb.-ft. @ 4000 rpm
    • 0-60 mph: 9 sec
    • Top Speed: TBD mph
    • Fuel Economy Combined: 20 mpg

Compare to similar cars

Price

$40,500- $44,300

Engine

Gasoline

Rating

7.64

Horsepower

308 hp @ 6800 rpm

Torque

369 lb.-ft. @ 2000 rpm

Capacity

5

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$21,300- $37,700

Gasoline

6.44

200 hp @ 6300 rpm

191 lb.-ft. @ 4400 rpm

2

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$24,110- $38,675

Gasoline

6.89

270 hp @ 5500 rpm

310 lb.-ft. @ 3000 rpm

4

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$33,900- $43,520

Gasoline

7.67

280 hp @ 6000 rpm

262 lb.-ft. @ 4700 rpm

5

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$41,400- $43,000

Gasoline

8.06

308 hp @ 6800 rpm

275 lb.-ft. @ 4000 rpm

5

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$26,790- $37,490

Gasoline

6.48

310 hp @ 6400 rpm

281 lb.-ft. @ 4400 rpm

4

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2020 GMC Canyon Denali vs competitor's 0-60

    Car Name
    0-60 MPH
    Quarter Mile
    Top Speed
    SourceCompare
    9 sec17.1 sec-
    6 sec14.7 sec110 mph
    7 sec15.5 sec112 mph
    8 sec--
    8.2 sec16.3 sec-
    8.7 sec16.8 sec105 mph

    2020 GMC Canyon Denali vs competitor's MPG

      Car Name
      MPG City
      MPG Highway
      MPG Combined
      Fuel Tank Capacity
      Range (C/H)
      SourceCompare
      18 mpg25 mpg20 mpg21 gal.378/525 mi.
      21 mpg26 mpg23 mpg18 gal.378/468 mi.
      19 mpg26 mpg22 mpg19.5 gal.370.5/507 mi.
      20 mpg26 mpg22 mpg21 gal.420/546 mi.
      18 mpg24 mpg20 mpg21.1 gal.379.8/506.4 mi.
      17 mpg22 mpg17 mpg21 gal.336/378 mi.

      2020 GMC Canyon Denali vs competitor's dimensions

        Car Name
        Length
        Width
        Height
        Ground Clearance
        Wheelbase
        SourceCompare
        212.4 in.74.3 in.70.7 in.8.3 in.128.3 in.
        212.7 in.74.3 in.72.2 in.8.9 in.128.3 in.
        212.7 in.74.3 in.70.4 in.8.4 in.128.3 in.
        210.8 in.77.8 in.70.7 in.8.4 in.126.8 in.
        210 in.78.6 in.70.2 in.7.3 in.125.2 in.
        205.5 in.72.8 in.70.1 in.8.9 in.125.9 in.

        2020 GMC Canyon Denali vs competitor's trunk space

          Car Name
          Trunk Capacity
          Passenger Volume
          Max Trunk Volume
          SourceCompare
          41.3 cu.ft.39.2 cu.ft.41.3 cu.ft.
          26.5 cu.ft.38.4 cu.ft.51.8 cu.ft.
          49.9 cu.ft.101.4 cu.ft.49.9 cu.ft.
          33.5 cu.ft.-33.5 cu.ft.
          41.3 cu.ft.89 cu.ft.41.3 cu.ft.
          7.3 cu.ft.-33.9 cu.ft.

          2020 GMC Canyon Denali vs competitor's cargo space

            Car Name
            Cargo Volume
            Cargo Volume w/ Seat Area
            Max Cargo Volume
            Bed Length
            SourceCompare
            41.3 cu.ft.41.3 cu.ft.41.3 cu.ft.62 ft.
            9.9 cu.ft.7.3 cu.ft.33.9 cu.ft.64 ft.
            100.7 cu.ft.26.5 cu.ft.51.8 cu.ft.73 ft.
            33.4 cu.ft.41.3 cu.ft.41.3 cu.ft.62 ft.
            33.5 cu.ft.33.5 cu.ft.33.5 cu.ft.73 ft.
            70.9 cu.ft.49.9 cu.ft.49.9 cu.ft.74 ft.

            2020 GMC Canyon Denali vs competitor's towing capacity

              Car Name
              Towing Capacity
              Payload Capacity
              Weight
              SourceCompare
              7700 lbs.1522 lbs.3980 lbs.
              7500 lbs.1860 lbs.4145 lbs.
              6620 lbs.1460 lbs.4180 lbs.
              5000 lbs.1385 lbs.3926 lbs.
              3500 lbs.1465 lbs.4242 lbs.
              3500 lbs.1426 lbs.3884 lbs.

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