GMC is rolling out its Denali package to the Canyon midsize truck. It goes on sale late next year.
The new Canyon Denali gets a unique chrome grille and 20-inch ultra-bright-machined aluminum wheels with painted accents. Exterior cues include chrome fog lamp bezels, five-inch-diameter rectangular chrome assist steps, a polished exhaust tip and a standard spray-in bed liner.
The Canyon Denali will be offered in six exterior colors.
Inside, a Jet Black interior features Mulan leather-appointed seats with perforated, heated-and-ventilated front seats, which are exclusives in the Canyon lineup. A unique instrument panel and console trim and Denali-logo sill plates and floor mats round out the options.
Standard technologies include forward collision alert and lane departure warning. Additional standard features include a heated steering wheel; GMC IntelliLink with navigation, an eight-inch-diagonal color touchscreen and phone integration with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto; OnStar 4G LTE connectivity with a Wi-Fi hotspot; automatic climate control; full-color driver information center; remote vehicle starter system; and wo USB charging ports on the rear of the center console ad another USB port inside the console.
The Canyon Denali is offered on crew cab models and in two-wheel drive or four-wheel drive configurations. Powertrains include a standard 3.6 liter V-6 with up to 7,000 pounds of maximum trailering and an EPA-estimated 26 mpg highway on 2WD models.
Also available is the all-new 2.8 liter Duramax turbo-diesel, which includes a maximum trailering rating of up to 7,700 pounds and EPA-estimated fuel economy of 31 mpg highway (2WD).
The engine is paired with the Hydra-Matic 6L50 six-speed automatic transmission.
Diesel models also feature smart diesel exhaust braking and an integrated trailer brake controller. Smart diesel exhaust braking enhances vehicle control and reduces brake wear by varying the amount of brakes needed for the vehicle, load and grade. The integrated trailer brake controller system works with the anti-lock brake system to provide immediate and measured brake force with the electronically controlled trailer brake system.