This page carries the full specification set for the 2026 GMC Canyon: engine output, exterior and interior dimensions, curb weight by trim, towing and payload by configuration, EPA fuel-economy ratings by drivetrain, a feature grid, and GMC warranty coverage. For how the truck drives and which trim suits which buyer, read the 2026 Canyon overview. For the full trim-by-trim breakdown and step-up economics, see Canyon trims and pricing. Every figure below is stated for the trim or drivetrain it belongs to, because on this truck several of them change from one trim to the next.

Powertrain

2026 GMC Canyon Engine Specifications

2.7L TurboMax turbocharged four-cylinder, standard on every trim

There is one engine and one transmission across the whole 2026 Canyon lineup. No diesel, no hybrid, no output difference between the entry trim and the flagship.

Specification	2.7L TurboMax
Engine type	Turbocharged 2.7L inline-four (L3B)
Horsepower	310 hp at 5,600 rpm
Torque	430 lb-ft at 3,000 rpm
Transmission	8-speed automatic
Rear axle ratio	3.42
Drivetrain	RWD standard on Elevation, 4WD available; 4WD standard on AT4, Denali and AT4X
Diesel or hybrid	Not offered on any 2026 Canyon trim

GMC calls the 430 lb-ft figure best-in-class standard gas-engine torque for the mid-size segment. Practically, it is the reason a four-cylinder truck holds a gear on a grade with a trailer behind it.

Outside

2026 Canyon Exterior Dimensions

Dimension	Measurement
Overall length	213.2 in.
Wheelbase	131.4 in.
Width, mirrors folded	72.4 in.
Width, mirrors extended	84.4 in.
Overall height	79.8 in. (Elevation, AT4, Denali; AT4X sits higher on its taller lift)
Factory suspension lift	2 in. on Elevation, AT4 and Denali; 3 in. on AT4X

Curb weight and ground clearance move with the drivetrain and the off-road hardware. Figures below are per trim. Approach, breakover and departure angles are published for the two off-road trims: the AT4 runs 33.5-degree approach, 21.0-degree breakover and 22.4-degree departure; the AT4X improves to 37.1, 24.7 and 25.1 degrees.

Trim	Curb weight	Ground clearance
Elevation	4,410 lbs (2WD) / 4,610 lbs (4WD)	9.6 in.
AT4	4,650 lbs	9.6 in.
Denali	4,840 lbs	9.6 in.
AT4X	4,960 lbs	10.7 in.

The AT4X AEV Edition package steps the off-road hardware up again; detailed trail figures for both off-road trims live on the AT4 and AT4X off-road page.

Inside

2026 Canyon Interior Dimensions

One cab, one row of rear seats, five seatbelts. The Canyon seats five in one cab. Front-row headroom is 40.3 in. and legroom 45.2 in.; the second row offers about 34.7 in. of legroom (headroom runs roughly 38-39 in. depending on the source), which is tight for adults on a long drive, so sit in it before you sign.

Measurement	Front row	Second row
Headroom	40.3 in.	~38-39 in.
Legroom	45.2 in.	34.7 in.
Seating capacity	2	3

Bed volume is 41.9 cu. ft., measured to the top of the bed rails, across 5.1 ft. of length and 4.8 ft. of width. There is no long bed and no extended cab on the 2026 Canyon. If the truck doubles as the school run in Bryant and the deer-lease hauler on the weekend, that second-row legroom figure is the one to sit in before you sign.

Capacity

Towing, Payload and Capability by Configuration

Every rating below is a Crew Cab figure on the 2.7L TurboMax with the 3.42 axle and the conventional hitch, because that is the only cab, the only engine and the only axle. Two trims sit below the headline tow number, and the payload figure moves at every step of the ladder.

Trim	Max towing, properly equipped	Payload	GCWR
Elevation 2WD	7,700 lbs	Payload 1,670 pounds	13,250 pounds
Elevation 4WD	7,700 lbs	Payload 1,610 pounds	13,250 pounds
AT4	7,700 lbs	Payload 1,570 pounds	13,250 pounds
Denali	7,700 lbs	Payload 1,390 pounds	13,250 pounds
AT4X	6,000 lbs	Payload 1,260 pounds	11,600 pounds
AEV Edition package	5,500 lbs	See build sheet	11,600 pounds

Payload is the total of passengers, cargo and trailer tongue weight, not just what rides in the bed. The ProGrade Trailering System and the HD Rear Vision Camera with Hitch View are standard on every 2026 Canyon trim. A deeper treatment of matching trailer to trim lives on the Canyon towing capacity page.

Contact patch

Wheels, Tires and Brakes

The Elevation rides on 18-in. gloss black aluminum wheels with all-terrain tires. The AT4 gets 18-in. gloss black machined aluminum wheels, also on all-terrain tires. The Denali steps to 20-in. diamond-cut aluminum. An AT4X fitted with the AEV Edition package runs 17-in. AEV beadlock-capable Salta wheels wrapped in Goodyear Wrangler Territory mud-terrain tires, and adds five AEV hot-stamped boron-steel skid plates underneath.

Every 2026 Canyon runs ventilated front discs, solid rear discs and four-wheel ABS. Rotor dimensions are on the build sheet for a specific truck; ask us and we will confirm them.

EPA

2026 Canyon Fuel Economy by Drivetrain

Fuel economy tracks the drivetrain and the tires, not the trim badge. The 4WD Elevation, the AT4 and the Denali are rated identically. The off-road trims pay for their hardware at the pump.

Configuration	City	Highway	Combined
Elevation 2WD	19 MPG	23 MPG	20 MPG
Elevation 4WD	17 MPG	22 MPG	19 MPG
AT4	17 MPG	22 MPG	19 MPG
Denali	17 MPG	22 MPG	19 MPG
AT4X	17 MPG	17 MPG	17 MPG
AT4X with AEV Edition	16 MPG	16 MPG	16 MPG

Note what the AT4X row is telling you: its city and highway ratings are identical. A taller lift, aggressive off-road tires and the aerodynamics of a lifted truck erase the highway advantage entirely. The 2026 Canyon carries a 21.4-gallon fuel tank across the lineup.

Decision grid

2026 Canyon Key Features by Trim

A curated grid of the features buyers actually decide on. S = standard. O = available. — = not standard equipment on that trim. Every cell here is sourced to GMC at that trim's scope; features GMC does not scope publicly are left off the grid entirely rather than guessed at.

Feature	Elevation	AT4	Denali	AT4X
11.3-in. touchscreen with Google built-in	S	S	S	S
11.0-in. digital Driver Information Center	S	S	S	S
Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto	S	S	S	S
Push-button start	S	S	S	S
HD Rear Vision Camera with Hitch View	S	S	S	S
ProGrade Trailering System	S	S	S	S
Off-Road Performance Display	S	S	S	S
Bose 7-speaker premium audio	O	O	S	S
HD Surround Vision	—	—	S	S

Seven of nine rows are standard on all four trims. That is the real story of this lineup: the entry Canyon is not a stripped truck, and the money you spend climbing the ladder buys traction hardware, materials and cameras rather than screens or connectivity. The full per-trim breakdown with step-up costs is on the trims and pricing page.

Safety

Safety and Compliance

Standard on every 2026 Canyon trim: the HD Rear Vision Camera with Hitch View, the ProGrade Trailering System, and the Off-Road Performance Display. HD Surround Vision is standard on the Denali and the AT4X, and the AT4X adds front- and rear-facing underbody cameras for up to 10 available views.

GMC groups the Canyon's driver-assistance content into two named packages, Canyon Pro Safety and Canyon Safety Plus, which bundle the driver-assistance features by trim.The exact package on a given truck is listed on its build sheet; ask us and we will confirm it for the truck you are considering. Current NHTSA and IIHS crash-test ratings are published at nhtsa.gov and iihs.org.

Coverage

2026 GMC Canyon Warranty Coverage

Coverage below is GMC's published new-vehicle warranty. Terms can change, so confirm them in the warranty booklet that comes with the truck.

Coverage	Term
Bumper-to-bumper limited warranty	3 years or 36,000 miles, whichever comes first
Powertrain limited warranty	5 years or 60,000 miles, whichever comes first
Sheet-metal corrosion	3 years or 36,000 miles
Rust-through corrosion	6 years or 100,000 miles
First scheduled maintenance visit	One visit within the first year of delivery

GMC describes the powertrain term as the typical duration and notes that others exist, so verify it against the booklet for your specific truck. That first covered visit includes an oil change, a multi-point inspection and a tire rotation, and our GMC-certified shop on Highway 270 handles it for owners as far out as Hope and Nashville. Roadside Assistance is included with a new GMC through the owner's GMC plan; ask us for the current terms on your truck. Service intervals, what each one costs to own, and the GM Engine Oil Life System are covered on the Canyon maintenance schedule page.

Translation

What These 2026 Canyon Numbers Mean in Practice

Specifications only matter where they meet a garage door, a boat ramp or a back seat. A mid-century carport in Arkadelphia and a new build in Diamondhead are not the same problem. Here is what the table above actually decides.

The number	What it runs into	What it means
72.4 in. wide, mirrors folded	A single garage bay, typically eight feet wide	It fits with the mirrors folded. A double bay is comfortable without folding.
213.2 in. long	A typical 20-foot garage bay	Roughly two feet to spare. You can walk behind it; you cannot drop the tailgate fully.
Overall height, 79.8 in.	A standard garage door	Measure the truck you are buying, then measure the door. Roof racks change the answer.
Second-row legroom, 34.7 in.	A crew-cab rear bench that adults sit in daily	Fine for kids and short trips. Two adults in back on a long drive will notice.
Denali payload of 1,390 pounds	Passengers, cargo AND trailer tongue weight all count against it	GMC recommends tongue weight of 10 to 15 percent of the trailer. Subtract that from the payload before you load the bed, not after.
6,000 lbs of towing on an AT4X	Properly equipped on the same Crew Cab and TurboMax, the AT4 is rated at 7,700 lbs for less money	If trailering matters more than trail hardware, the AT4 is the truck. Buying the AT4X for capability costs you hitch rating.

The grades running out toward the national forest are short but steep, and a mid-size truck pulling near its rating will hold a downshift longer than a full-size will. That is a real argument for staying under the ceiling rather than at it. If you tow regularly, the Canyon AT4 on our lot is the configuration that reconciles these numbers best: the lineup's full tow rating, a payload figure above the Denali's, and the traction hardware for a wet ramp off Highway 270. Drivers come to us from Bryant, Arkadelphia and Hope to sort exactly this out. Run the cost with our payment calculator.

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