Whether you're off-roading or towing heavy, this truck has you covered. And with four trim levels and several customization packages, there are plenty of ways to make the GMC Canyon your own. Choose your Canyon's cab size, bed length, engine, exterior details, and more.

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2022 GMC Canyon customization options

A midsize pickup truck, the GMC Canyon packs a lot of power in its relatively compact frame. The Canyon is a versatile vehicle that can tackle any job you throw at it—dirt trails, city highways, and heavy hauls included.

The first step to building a custom Canyon is choosing one of its four trim levels:

Elevation Standard

Elevation

AT4

Denali

Starting at $29,895, the Elevation Standard is the Canyon's base trim and does not offer much room for customization. Once you bump up to the Elevation, which starts at $33,395, you can opt for a 2.8L Duramax turbo-diesel four-cylinder engine and add a variety of packages and tech upgrades.

The AT4 GMC Canyon is the most rugged model, equipped with 31-inch tires and off-road suspension. Drivers who hope to hit the trails may prefer the AT4. The Canyon's highest trim level, the Denali, offers a spacious cabin and impressive tech, though critics say the model is overpriced given its unimpressive interior materials.

The 2022 Canyon's base engine is a 200-horsepower 2.5L four-cylinder. However, both Elevation trims allow an upgrade to a 308-horsepower 3.6L V6, which comes standard on the AT4 and Denali models. The Elevation and AT4 trims also offer the 181-horsepower diesel engine option, though this can get expensive (pricing varies by dealer).

The Elevation trims come standard with a six-speed automatic transmission. Upgrading to the 3.6L V6 will provide an eight-speed automatic transmission. All trim levels offer four-wheel drive, and all but the AT4 offer rear-wheel drive as well.

GMC Canyon optional packages

Package options vary depending on which GMC Canyon trim you choose, but the Elevation gives you plenty of room to customize your vehicle.

With the Elevation, start by choosing between rear- and four-wheel drive. The two-wheel-drive Elevation offers a crew cab/short box option and an extended cab option. With the four-wheel-drive Elevation, pick between the crew cab/long box and the crew cab/short box. From there, you can add exterior convenience, performance skid plate, power, and sport bar and lighting packages. The 2022 GMC Canyon offers up the following options and more:

Package	Cost	Features	Which trims is it available on?
Sport Bar and Lighting Package	$2,295	Sport bar with Canyon logo, off-road lights	Standard, Elevation, AT4
Exterior Convenience Package	$815	5" black, rectangular assist steps and black molded splash guards with Canyon logo	Standard, Elevation, AT4
Power Package	$1,850	Cold air intake, cut-back performance exhaust upgrade	All trims
Performance Skid Plate Package	$375	Performance front skid plate, performance mid skid plate	All trims
Trailering Package	$250	2” trailer hitch receiver, 4- and 7-pin connectors	Standard, Elevation, AT4
Off-Road Performance Addition Package	$3,195	Suspension-leveling kit, engine and transmission skid plates, rocker panel guards, spray-on bed liner, rubberized floor mats	AT4

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How to customize your Canyon to save money

The 2022 Canyon does not offer packages that would reduce the vehicle's price. Unfortunately, all of the available packages for the Canyon result in a higher price tag.

Some vehicles offer optional driver safety features that may help make

your car insurance premium cheaper

, too. However, the GMC Canyon is sorely lacking in safety add-ons, so this is not a likely route for this particular model.

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The best GMC Canyon mods

Modifying your truck is the best way to build the GMC Canyon of your dreams. Consider the following mod options to personalize your truck.

Engine

The 2022 GMC Canyon offers three engine options: a 2.5L four-cylinder, a 3.6L V6, and a 2.8L turbo-diesel four-cylinder. However, certain engines may not be available with certain trim levels. Depending on where, how often, and in what terrain you plan to drive your pickup, choosing the right engine can make all the difference.

Suspension

If you plan to hit the dirt trails in your Canyon, modifying your truck's suspension is a must. Choose the Canyon's AT4 trim level for an upgraded suspension designed specifically for off-roading.

Cab

Most Canyon trims offer either an extended cab or a crew cab. The extended cab has a small back seat that’s accessible by folding forward the front seats. This would not be comfortable if you plan to drive around with friends or kids. The crew-cab body style is much more spacious and family-friendly, offering a full back row of seating and four doors.

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