2022 GMC Canyon Elevation Standard

The 2022 GMC Canyon is a mid-size pickup that slots below the full-size Sierra, offering a more maneuverable footprint with a premium twist. It competes with the Toyota Tacoma, Ford Ranger, and Chevrolet Colorado, but leans more upscale than those mainstream rivals. The Canyon feels composed on the highway and handles dirt roads with confidence, though the ride can be firm over rough pavement. Inside, the cabin is well-built with available leather and a user-friendly infotainment system, but rear-seat space is tight in crew cab models. A no-frills work truck approach sets the Elevation Standard apart from the more equipped Elevation and AT4 trims above it. The 3.6L V6 and automatic transmission give it a strong, smooth pull, and with four-wheel drive you get solid traction on loose surfaces, though the EPA rates it at 19 mpg combined.