2023 GMC Canyon AT4X First Drive: Tough Right Out Of The Box – SlashGear

It seems like more and more manufacturers want to give their trucks, SUVs and crossovers the ability to tackle whatever road (or lack thereof) a given driver may experience. Some, like the Mercedes-EQ EQS SUV, certainly have that ability, though most will only live the fine city and suburban life. Others, like the Ford Bronco Everglades, may truly be the happiest playing on the muddy, rocky, flooded road. Where, then, does GMC’s most hardcore off-road midsize pickup fit into the scheme of themes?

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Equally at home on the open road and within the great outdoors, of course. Not only does the 2023 GMC Canyon AT4X have plenty of power and the presence to give it space on the street but, as-is, it has the capability most off-road and overlanding fans crave out of the box. There are plenty of accessories to add even more capability to the Canyon, too, like a bull bar with a built-in winch for rescuing others (or yourself) from tough situations, and a bed-mounted rooftop tent for a comfortable night under the open sky where no animals can reach you (as long as you pull up the ladder, of course).

Just be prepared to pay a hefty sum for this “professional-grade” off-roading pickup. Starting MSRP is $56,995, just about $4,000 more than the luxury-oriented Denali’s starting MSRP of $52,495, and around $9,000 more than the regular AT4’s $45,395 starting MSRP. The Canyon AT4X is worth every penny, though, if you’re looking for a truck that can really do it all, and with plenty of style to boot.