The 2022 GMC Canyon is a powerful and capable pickup truck ideal for handling tough projects. Its features and options also make it suitable for regular commutes, whether long or short. Let’s see what makes the 2022 GMC Canyon so special.
Robust Engine Options
The 2022 GMC Canyon is available with your choice of three proficient engines. The first is an efficient 2.5L 4-cylinder engine with 200 horsepower and 191 lb-ft of torque. For heavier loads, you may want to choose the 3.6L V-6 engine providing 308 horsepower and 275 lb-ft of torque. The most fuel-efficient option with hefty towing power is the 2.8L Duramax turbo-diesel engine generating 181 horsepower and 369 lb-ft of torque. Choose from the standard six-speed automatic transmission or upgrade to the snappy eight-speed automatic transmission. All three engines are available with either a rear-wheel or all-wheel drivetrain.
An Intimidating Exterior
The 2022 GMC Canyon isn’t just powerful under the hood. It’s got a powerful look too. It combines a traditional boxy shape with sleek lines and curved accents in a perfect fusion of styles. It features a large body-color grille with black inserts, massive multi-lamp headlights, thick black bumpers, and moderately deep body lines.
The 2022 Canyon is available in four trim levels: the Canyon Elevation Standard, Canyon Elevation, AT4, and Denali. Standard exterior features include halogen projector-beam headlamps with LED signature, a CornerStep rear bumper, 18-inch black-painted aluminum wheels, manual-folding side mirrors, black beltline moldings, and cab-mounted cargo area lamps with a switch bank.
Optional exterior features include an EZ-Lift tailgate, manual sliding rear window, hood insulator, 20-inch diamond-cut machined aluminum wheels with painted accents, chrome beltline moldings, spray-on heavy-duty bed liner, a remote locking tailgate, and LED fog lamps. Chrome manually-folding power-adjustable heated side mirrors are also available.
Impressive Performance
The 2022 GMC Canyon has independent coil suspension in the front and a semi-floating axle with two-stage multi-leaf suspension in the rear. The front setup grants superior ride quality and impressive handling to the Canyon. The rear setup significantly reduces the risk of rolling and is exceptionally good at handling heavy load weights.
The Canyon’s braking system does a remarkable job of stopping the vehicle even when loaded to its maximum passenger and cargo capacity. When it comes to towing capability, the 2022 GMC Canyon can pull between 3,500 lb and 7,700 lb, depending on its installed engine. This is a particularly remarkable towing capacity range for the size of this truck. In addition, it can carry between 1,445 lb and 1,584 lb of cargo, depending on the chosen engine.
Entertainment, Comfort, And Convenience Features
The entertainment features in the 2022 GMC Canyon make it perfect for your daily commute. It comes standard with a GMC infotainment system with a 7-inch diagonal color touch screen. Bluetooth with streaming audio capabilities comes standard, as well as Android Auto and Apple CarPlay app mirroring programming, SiriusXM Platinum satellite radio, and a six-speaker sound system. Optional entertainment features include a Wi-Fi hotspot, HD radio, an 8-inch version of the infotainment system, and a seven-speaker Bose sound system.
Standard comfort features of the 2022 GMC Canyon include a urethane steering wheel, floor mats, cloth upholstery, a manually tilting steering column, and single-zone manual air conditioning. Optional upgrades to enhance your comfort include a power driver lumbar-control seat adjuster, a heated leather-wrapped steering wheel, ventilated and heated front seats, a manually tilting and telescoping steering wheel, leather-appointed upholstery, and single-zone automatic climate control.
Many convenience features come standard in this pickup, such as a day-night rearview mirror, a pair of USB data ports, power door locks, rear seats with dual under-seat storage, visors for the front seats, and express-up and down power windows. For even more convenient features, you may choose to add on dual reading lights, driver and passenger side microphones, automatic cruise control, GMC Connected Access, remote vehicle start, and an overhead console.
Essential Safety Features
The professional engineers at GMC know that safety when driving is paramount. So they’ve added a considerable list of helpful safety features to the 2022 GMC Canyon pickup. The Advanced Airbag System comes standard on this truck. It provides dual-stage driver and front passenger airbags, seat-mounted side-impact airbags, overhead curtain airbags, and a passenger sensing system. Other features include the StabiliTrak stability system, a tire pressure monitoring system, tire fill alert, a rear-vision camera, electronic traction control, daytime running lamps, and a Teen Driver programming suite.
The Teen Driver programming suite allows you to program a key fob and the truck itself, limiting specific functions to enhance driving behavior over time. While it’s active, other safety systems can’t be deactivated. For example, the gear shift can’t be moved out of PARK without the driver’s seatbelt being engaged. The program also generates a driver’s report card for the owner, allowing them to view the teen driver’s performance for later reinforcement.
Even more high-tech safety features are available as optional upgrades, including Forward Collision Alert, Lane Departure Warning, a high-definition rear vision camera, and UltraSonic Rear Park Assist. OnStar and GMC-connected safety services are also available. These systems allow drivers to call for emergency aid with the push of a button.
Pricing And Available Paint Colors
The starting MSRP rates for each trim level are as follows: the Elevation Standard comes in at $27,100, the Elevation at $30,600, the AT4 at $38,700, and the Denali at $41,500. You can choose from several eye-catching exterior paint colors depending on the trim level. The Elevation Standard is available in Grigio Lava Tricoat, Satin Steel Metallic, Summit White, and Black Raven. The Elevation includes all of the above, plus Infrared Tintcoat and Sand Dune Metallic. The AT4 is available in every color except the Grigio Lava Tricoat. Finally, the Denali includes all the same colors as Elevation Standard and Elevation, minus Sand Dune Metallic.
As you can see, the 2022 GMC Canyon would be an exceptional addition to any family or business vehicle fleet. Its comfortable and convenient features make it ideal for daily commutes, while its performance features and rugged capability make it ready to handle whatever adventures come your way. To find out more about this well-built pickup truck, feel free to contact us at Vaden of Beaufort, South Carolina.
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