The most expensive version of the 2023 GMC Canyon is more expensive than we imagined. A special-edition version of the Canyon starts at more than $66,000. Recently announced pricing for the new GMC pickup revealed an AT4X Edition 1 model that is more expensive than any other GMC Canyon in recent years. Is the midsize truck worth it? Or is this outrageous price too much for buyers?
A special-edition 2023 GMC Canyon costs over $66,000
The most expensive model in the recently announced Chevy Colorado and GMC Canyon lineups is the top-of-the-line Canyon. New for the 2023 model year is a Canyon AT4X with an Edition 1 package for $66,290. According to car and driver, buyers get additional equipment like a light bar, beadlock compatible wheels, skid plates, a winch, different bumpers and special badging with the special edition truck. Dealers are already taking reservations for the AT4X Edition 1 models, which will sit at the top of GMC’s latest midsize pickup lineup.
On the other hand, the more affordable 2023 GMC Canyon is just $38,095 for the base Elevation trim. The AT4X off-road model is also available at a much lower price without the Edition 1 package. C/D says it’s $56,995 for a standard AT4X. It’s still a great off-road truck option, adding 10.7 inches of ground clearance due to a 3.0-inch factory lift and 33-inch mud-terrain tires. It also uses the Chevy Silverado’s turbocharged 2.6-liter inline-four engine, good for 310 horsepower and 430 pound-feet of torque.
The Chevy Colorado is a little more affordable
In addition to the new price for the 2023 GMC Canyon, General Motors announced the starting price for the Chevy Colorado. The two midsize trucks are nearly equivalent, sharing many features, engines, designs, and more. However, the Canyon is slightly more expensive than the Colorado, as it is the “luxury” version of the two trucks. According to C/D, the new Colorado starts at $30,695 for the Work Truck model. It has rear-wheel drive and a 237-hp turbocharged four-cylinder engine. However, the Colorado does have some off-road options, just like the Canyon.
First, the Trail Boss Package trim level starts at $38,495 and adds some off-road features. For the 2022 model year, it contained 17-inch gloss black wheels, black exterior trim, skid plates, and a 1-inch leveling kit. However, there’s also the Colorado ZR2, which is the most extreme off-road pickup model in the lineup. It starts at $48,295, which is much more affordable than the Canyon AT4X or Edition 1. For the 2022 model year, the ZR2 model came with a raised suspension, special shocks, larger off-road tires, fender flares, front and rear fenders. features, a sprayed bed liner, and an electronic locking rear diff. We expect the 2023 ZR2 equipment to be mostly or exactly the same.
A special-edition 2023 GMC Canyon costs over $66,000
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Bottom line, the 2023 GMC Canyon AT4X Edition 1 model costs over $66,000. As a result, it is the most expensive model in the Canyon and Chevy Colorado lines. Since the GMC midsize pickup is the deluxe version, we expect it to be more expensive. However, the AT4X Edition 1 is a bit pricey, and models like the Colorado ZR2 make it hard to spend that much. Is this new special edition 2023 GMC Canyon worth almost $70,000?