The GMC Canyon is one of the toughest contenders in the pickup class, having long garnered praise from enthusiasts for its ability to handle even the toughest jobs, for 2025 the Canyon is slated to see a series of tweaks over its 2024 counterpart that could see it make a major splash in the market. But are these changes an overall improvement? In today’s article, we’ll be pitting the 2025 GMC Canyon AT4X vs its 2024 counterpart: Which off-road truck is better?
Key Takeaways:
- The 2024 Canyon starts at around $3,000 cheaper when compared to it’s newer counterpart.
- The 2025 Canyon has been well received so far, slotting into the top 5 ranking of Car and Driver’s rankings for midsize pickups.
- The interior receives some tweaks as well for the new model, making for a rugged contender that’s surprisingly plush on the interior.
How much is the GMC Canyon 2025?
Good question! Car and Driver has the latest scoop on the 2025 Canyon, and they report that of the 5 trims available, the Elevation will kickoff the list with an asking price of $39,995, and the trim topping AT4X AEV Edition sets the upper end of the trim line with an MSRP of $67,030 depending on the selected trim and options.
In all, a full list of the 5 trims available reads as:
- Elevation - $39,995
- AT4 - $47,295
- Denali - $53,595
- AT4X - $58,720
- AT4X AEV Edition - $67,030
For the best deal, Car and Driver recommends the Canyon AT4. They like that features like four wheel drive and a two inch lift come standard, and when paired with heated front seats and a remote start system, it’s a deal that’s hard to turn down. Additionally sweetening the deal is an 11.3-inch infotainment system, a striking addition to an already lovely interior.
Is the AT4X a Higher Trim Level than AT4?
Yes! Motortrend reports that the trim topping AT4X is the highest trim level buyers can expect to see on the 2024 GMC Canyon. The pickup comes with a wide variety of trims, with 5 in total being available, and the base Elevation 2WD being the only Rear Wheel Drive option available.
A full list of 2024 trims on the Canyon reads as:
- Elevation 2WD Crew Cab - $36,000
- Elevation 4WD Crew Cab - $39,300
- AT4 4WD Crew Cab - $43,000
- Denali 4WD Crew Cab - $51,000
- AT4X 4WD Crew Cab - $54,300
Going through the trims, Motortrend believes the best deal between the Elevation, AT4, Denali, and AT4X trims is the mid level Canyon Elevation trim.
They like that it’s similarly equipped to the AT4, Denali, and AT4X trims, sporting the same powerful turbocharged inline four engine with the additional suspension lift and wider track, at a lower price to those higher trims. Also sweetening the deal is an available set of all terrain tires to turn the Elevation into a real offroading menace.
Is the 2025 GMC Canyon Better than the 2024 GMC Canyon?
When comparing the two head to head, it’s really a matter of preference. The 2024 Canyon is a good bit cheaper than its newer counterpart, but it lacks some of the newer creature comforts that were made standard on the 2025 model. If you’re looking for outright quality, the 2025 Canyon is surely the more comfortable ride of the two. If cost efficiency is more your style, the 2024 Canyon is a truck that's sure to serve you well.