General Motors has given its new GMC Canyon the full Denali treatment, upgrading the pickup with a slew of luxury- and style-focused enhancements.
Previewed ahead of a global debut at the Los Angeles Auto Show, the Canyon Denali is billed as the segment’s first and only ‘premium’ midsize truck. It is instantly recognizable, thanks to a bold chrome grille that matches GMC’s Denali-badged Sierra and SUVs.
The pickup is further distinguished by unique 21-inch ultra-bright aluminum wheels with painted accents. Additional chromed components include the fog lamp bezels, chrome assist steps and polished exhaust tip.
Buyers are also treated to an upgraded interior, centered around Mulan-leather seats with heating and cooling. Other standard features include a unique instrument panel and console trim, Denali-logo sill plates and floor mats, and a heated steering wheel.
The package delivers GM’s latest technology, starting with an eight-inch infotainment system with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto integration. Its OnStar system provides 4G LTE connectivity as a subscription-based option, delivered to mobile devices via a Wi-Fi hotspot.
The Canyon Denali provides the same powertrain choices as the standard model, including a 3.6-liter V6 gasoline engine and a 2.8-liter Duramax turbo-diesel. The latter powerplant brings its trailer rating up to 7,700 pounds, while achieving an EPA-estimated highway fuel economy of 31 mpg in 2WD configuration.
The company has not yet announced pricing details for the Denali package. Full information will likely be confirmed ahead of its late-2016 market arrival.
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