I think there needs to be a drinking game for how many times a reviewer of this truck laments about there being a key, or that it's not laden with LEDs... Really appreciate the comprehensive explanation on the handling though; nailed it. The suggestion that this truck's behaviours, capabilities and overall packaging make it worth the price are exactly why I bought mine, and I love it. As far as the key goes, I'm thankful to have one, especially considering the instances of people getting their cars stolen so easily with pushbutton systems. The button on the door handles- meh. I don't miss what I've never had. Hard plastics are durable to me and as long as they clean easily and don't crack, I don't mind them. LED headlights piss me off on cars because they're usually flickering. Was always a treat to have a 4Runner in the mirror of my hatchback buzzing away in my peripheral vision. As for the rest of the lights, I'll take a $5 bulb replacement over a $500-700 assembly to get my tail lights working again. (And they DO die, I see burnt out LEDs on cars all the time ) To each his own of course, but I chuckled at the end when after singing the praises of what I consider to be the most important parts of a truck, and how it out-did all the competition, he still favoured the Tacoma lol.

@jax1079

2 жыл бұрын

I mean, I never said I was rational… 😂

I agree on the brake pedal issue. Good review info.

@jax1079

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! And thanks for watching 🙏🏻

Nice looking Canyon for sure in this trim, I dig it. It is time for these trucks to be updated though, they came out in '16 and not much as changed. I expect the interior will get a major overhaul to be more like the full size trucks for the '23 model year redesign. Two unique configurations available with the GM Twins. The 2.8 diesel and a 4 door crew cab with a long box. I have a '17 Canyon 4x4 that with the 2.8 diesel and crew cab / long box, and it is awesome, especially on long highway runs where it is relaxed as can be, riding smoothly with it's extra foot of wheelbase, staying in 6th gear almost no matter what, and averaging around 34 MPG at cruise. GM is the only maker that offers the diesel and a crew cab long box configuration in a midsize truck. It also tows great, barely noticing a 4,500 pound travel trailer, and when cruise is enabled, it holds it's speed dead on regardless of hills, etc. Turbo diesel torque will do that for you. Word is the 2.7 turbo 4 with a 10 speed will be the only engine choice for '23. Fair enough I suppose as the 2.7 should be sweet indeed and very responsive, but I dig the effortless and efficient small diesel vibe in a midsize truck. Fortunately I bought mine in '17 way before current market nuttiness and inflation set in. Local dealers have offered me what I paid for it 5 years and 60,000 miles ago. No dice, they are gonna have to pry my diesel Canyon from my clutching hands.

@jax1079

2 жыл бұрын

That's a great endorsement for the diesel powertrain, and I think you're absolutely on to something. I really enjoyed the diesel Sierra AT4, and it makes WAY more sense than the glorious 6.2 liter V8. I'd do the same: hold on to that truck for a long time to come. Thanks for watching!

@jeffmaynard6110

2 жыл бұрын

2023 GMC Canyon getting updated

i work with all new gmc and buick products. this and the new sierra 1500 half ton are the best pickups i have ever driven with how smooth they are. the styling is so good imo better than the chevys

@jax1079

2 жыл бұрын

I agree that the GMC styling is superior, with both large and small trucks. The Sierra is my favorite full-sized pickup from a style standpoint, and I think the Canyon looks pretty great like this. Ride quality is unquestionably better on the GM products, but the tech is going to have to catch up. The new Frontier (review coming soon) gives you a LOT for the money, far more than GM and Toyota. (I'm ignoring the Ford Ranger because everyone should ignore the Ford Ranger.) Thanks for watching!

Have a 2021 black. Nice truck. No complaints.

@jax1079

2 жыл бұрын

Nice! Glad to hear it. Thanks for watching 🙏🏻

Excellent video quality sir, subscribed

@jax1079

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! Welcome to the channel!

Excellent review. Subscribed

@jax1079

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much! Welcome to the channel!

Great review man 👍

@jax1079

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much! 🙏🏻

I have a new 2022 Elevation trim and love it. I do wish GMC would have added more accessories as standard. The Wireless phone charger, lane change warning system that sensors if a car is there. Fog lights as part of the daytime running lights. Last the GMC logo bed liner would be nice to have. Other wise it's an awesome truck well worth the money.

@jax1079

Жыл бұрын

Nice! Hope to see more good deals on these as the next gen begins to roll out. Thanks for watching 🙏🏻

I went with the elevation crew cab short box..... satin metallic grey, blacked out logo's, exhaust tip and spray in bed liner.. ordered all the skid plates and inch level took off the chin....... so far so good. just need rocker protection and tires... but not a rush it's new and the off road stuff I do is to get to camps and stuff so path of least resistance. I'm happy with it so far no real complaints I like simplicity... I learned that from my car sometimes all the extra tech... looks cool but is annoying in practical use and really at the end of the day... does nothing.

@jax1079

2 жыл бұрын

All good points! Glad to hear it and thanks for watching 🙏🏻

The 2WD versions of the GM midsize twins are demonstrably faster, both off the line and in passing than the 4x4’s. The power to weight ratio is better and they feel more responsive with throttle tip in and handling. I should know, I’ve got a 22’ Canyon 2WD and the wife has a Colorado 4x4!

@jax1079

Жыл бұрын

Nice! The new ones look very compelling. Thanks for watching 🙏🏻

Amazing truck no push start button though it’s 2022!!

@jax1079

2 жыл бұрын

Facts, such a silly thing to leave out. Thanks for watching 🙏🏻

Just baught a 22 canyon elevation love it

@jax1079

Жыл бұрын

Nice! Thanks for watching 🙏🏻

This is Sharp..!!!!❤

@jax1079

2 жыл бұрын

It’s about the best the Canyon can look. Thanks for watching! 🙏🏻

Have a long bed crew cab at4, longer wheel base really rides good

@jax1079

2 жыл бұрын

Nice! I bet it’s even more impressive on the road. Thanks for watching 🙏🏻

I have a 21 Canyon AT4 and i love it. The little things you mentioned about having a key and small phone charger are very annoying but u get used to them. I noticed that yours is missing the front air dam skirt. Are the 22's coming like that? Im thinking about taking mine off.

@jax1079

2 жыл бұрын

I think it’s a delete. It’s not mine, just a press loaner, but it came that way.

I have a 2007 GMC canyon 3.7 .. got 225,762 miles on it runs good.lol

dealerships are charging prox4's for at 8k more than the at4, same as trd's. the cost of a at4 is usually the same or better than everyone else's mid range units (like the SV).

@jax1079

Жыл бұрын

As they make way for the next gen, some good deals might pop up. Great point. And thanks for watching 🙏🏻

concerning the pedal feel you may have to apply the park brake more often ! its not like the old school rear drum brakes that got adjusted only when backing up !

@jax1079

2 жыл бұрын

Haha! Those pesky rear drums. They’re pretty common in this class, though. Thanks for watching 🙏🏻

The game is definitely changing with these new little pick up trucks coming out , i agree that drivability is key when it comes to these trucks and the off-roading packages , which the Maverick clearly lacks , but the one thing i can say is i also agree that these trucks are very pricy and not enough luxury , for the price of the Maverick and the interior of the lariat luxury package i haven’t seen a nicer interior in these smaller trucks than the lariat luxury package Maverick in my opinion, i wish the Maverick had the capability this canyon had or the trd pro but I’m ok with that because of all the features the Mav has.

@jax1079

2 жыл бұрын

You’re absolutely right. I loved the Maverick when I had it last month. It gives you more for your money than just about anything else, and that’s why it’s winning. Thanks for watching 🙏🏻

@countrybythegraceofgod3025

2 жыл бұрын

@@jax1079 u welcome I am started editing videos but they are trash bc of the equipment

looks attractive and good driving impression but missing some new features like push strt button & led lights

@jax1079

2 жыл бұрын

This is true. Thanks for watching 🙏🏻

All things being equal; I’d like to have the push-button start, but look at the Tacoma: Horrid seats, outdated electronics, rear drum brakes, & the most anemic powertrain (largely due to the 5-spd transmission) in the segment. I’d take this over most anything else in the segment, short of a Chevy ZR2.

@jax1079

2 жыл бұрын

It’s certainly compelling, but I’d take a hard look at the Frontier before I went with this. I had them back to back and I think the Frontier is the better all around truck.

Talked my father in law on buying one. It’s a 2022 canyon at4. Bought it 3 weeks ago. It’s missing 90% of the at4 package … and it rained 3 days after purchasing it and it flooded the passenger front floor board. Take a garden hose to the windshield and make sure yours don’t leak!!!!

@jax1079

2 жыл бұрын

Yikes! That’s not a good look. Hope it all works out. Thanks for watching 🙏🏻

@goodtimesandadventures6690

2 жыл бұрын

@@jax1079 been in the shop 2 weeks and still no progress

@goodtimesandadventures6690

2 жыл бұрын

Premier gmc of Carlsbad. Not good

@jax1079

2 жыл бұрын

@@goodtimesandadventures6690 Dealers suck. Between insane markups and poor service, this is not a great look for dealerships in 2022. Sorry to hear about your situation. Hope it gets better.

I like the big headlights instead of the trend to do them too thin, slanty.

@jax1079

Жыл бұрын

Guess you’re not loving the new design then… 😬

@deifor

Жыл бұрын

@@jax1079 nope.

I've driven many of the Colorado/canyon twins. I actually found the AT4 road a bit firm with the Duratracs. I felt my 2019 Trailboss also with Duratracs rode better

@jax1079

2 жыл бұрын

Interesting! I haven’t had the Trail Boss yet, but I have to check that out. Thanks for watching! 🙏🏻

@terrencejones9817

2 жыл бұрын

@@jax1079 I watched your Sierra AT4 video too. That's the truck I wanted, but I couldn't justify the 10k more over the Trailboss LT. They drive nearly identical with the Serria being a bit quieter inside due to more sound insulation. I actually think the Silverado interior is nicer, as they ditch the cheesy chrome look, for nice soft touch black rubber on all of interior buttons and dials. I might buy another with the interior upgrade in a few months. This Trailboss is the perfect all around truck.

@jax1079

2 жыл бұрын

@@terrencejones9817 Thank you! I’ve got my eye on that Sierra AT4X model, honestly. I think it looks awesome, but this KZread thing is going to have to go a bit better for me to afford that. 😂

Needs LED headlights, current ones are weak, very weak. I have a 19 Colorado Z-71 with V-6. I have to say, it's fast off the line. Sure, it needs some updates, but as a truck it works. I will look at the 2023 as long as it has LEDS, otherwise it's Ranger time.

@jax1079

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah, LEDs need to really come standard on most cars. The tech has democratized out enough that it's no longer expensive. I assume you mean the upcoming Ranger, which looks interesting. I don't like the current Ranger since its platform dates back to 2012, and not in a robust Tacoma kind of way. The new Ranger could really shake up the segment, though, if it's a knockout. Thanks for watching!

Waiting for that 2023

@jax1079

Жыл бұрын

Can’t wait to get behind the wheel of one of those. Thanks for watching 🙏🏻

Great truck in it fits better in the garage than my old Sierra.

@jax1079

2 жыл бұрын

That’s a great point that I hadn’t even considered. Thanks for watching! 🙏🏻

Trd tacoma prices are crazy where i live , trd pro is going for around 67k and is not worth the money at this point

@jax1079

2 жыл бұрын

This is true. The TRD Pro prices have been nuts. Thanks for watching 🙏🏻

Id love to take a test drive in one....If I could find one.....

@jax1079

2 жыл бұрын

Good point! Hope you’re able to locate one. Best of luck 👍🏻

Duratracs are great looking tires, but junk. I rotated at every oil change and they still had cupping and odd tread deterioration.

I good on the push button start. People can clone your keys and steal your car just by walking past you.

@jax1079

Жыл бұрын

I’ve never heard of this happening in real life, at least not that easily.

@Hosanie88

Жыл бұрын

@@jax1079 unfortunately it happened to one of my friends. And my neighbors f-150 was stolen out of his driveway the other night.

Were the seats comfy for you? Heard they are a bit stiff.

@jax1079

Жыл бұрын

I don’t mind them in this. Perfectly decent for a truck.

It's definitely the best looking midsize truck hopefully it's reliable because gm has had its fair share of reliably problems

@jax1079

Жыл бұрын

This is true, but to be fair many automakers have had issues lately except maybe Toyota and Lexus.

@russellstroup3014

7 ай бұрын

@mikescaffo4850 I’ve had my 2016 from new, only issue was an a/c compressor at 100k miles. Runs great and rides awesome. Tows my SxS fine. Almost bought a Tacoma at the time but it was just not comfortable for me.

I miss my Colorado zr2

@jax1079

2 жыл бұрын

Understandable. Thanks for watching 🙏🏻

Finally someone is honest haha

@jax1079

2 жыл бұрын

I try. Thanks for watching 🙏🏻

Hey how r u

The lack of push button start is pretty much why this truck is not an option for me. Not enough good tech for the price

@jax1079

2 жыл бұрын

I would say yes and no. The key is pretty offensive at the price (and in 2022), but the rest of the tech like the infotainment is as good or better than most other offerings in the segment. The Tacoma is rocking Toyota's outdated infotainment and the Nissan's is equal but not necessarily better. Nothing rides like the Canyon, so I think that offsets the whole key thing, but it's not as generally nice as the Frontier or as capable as the Tacoma. Thanks for watching!

@panthermartin7784

Жыл бұрын

Omfg how ever will you survive all week without that magical push button start?

@cleanfun8639

Жыл бұрын

@@panthermartin7784 wow, very witty… The point is simple. The truck doesn’t have all the tech it should given it’s price. That updated 2023 model is something I could get behind.

There getting to the 50,000 because people want the touch to start, keyless entry, blah blah blah.. plastic inside of a work truck won’t rip like leather. If you want to control the AC, why do you want to page through the touch screen just to get to those options? Would rather be able to push a physical button to get the defogger in a hurry rather than being at a light and paging through just for the light to turn green and you haven’t even got to the page yet. If people opted for less tech, it would bring the entire lineup down in cost. The more options you have, the more you want them and the more you get charged.

I’m a Chevy guy, but the GMC Canyon looks much better than the dated Colorado, the all new GMC Canyon looks even better, but still doesn’t have a shark fin antenna and no power rear sliding glass window, also new Canyon and Colorado interior look way more refined than previous years! But I love this body style Canyon, but that dash cluster looks so basic!

@jax1079

Жыл бұрын

That it does

Music is very distracting.

@jax1079

Жыл бұрын

Well, guess my idea for a simultaneous review and dance party is out…

Why doesn’t it have a 2inch receiver.

@jax1079

2 жыл бұрын

Not sure since it was a press vehicle. Thanks for watching 🙏🏻

@jax1079

2 жыл бұрын

@DevilDog53 Haha! Quite possibly! While they encourage us to use them as “real world” as possible, I do think a trailer hitch opens up a whole different can of worms (and potential liability)

Mine has bilsteins all around which are much nicer than the stock shocks, but this truck has never been claimed to be good riding - they all ride hard due to being sprung to haul.

@jax1079

2 жыл бұрын

Nice! I bet yours rides very well. I think the AT4 rides exceptionally well for what it is. Thanks for watching! 🙏🏻

I was on chevys site and built a 2023 Colorado trail boss with everything I wanted for $41k..no way they’ll really be that cheap, if you can even find them, which you won’t. That’s a lot cheaper than these old gens. Mess

i have the gmc canyon - 2021...the engine and suspension is solid for sure. it has an aggressive exterior style and design, and all the bells and whistles. But man the interior is boring - like the knobs look like they came from a 70's stove- oven, and the seating is just cheap as crap. It's annoying how GM goes all out in certain areas, and then just drops the ball...like no lumbar support for the seats, even rocks behind the seat lining would be nice. The seat handles feel like they mailed them to me, and my grandmother installed them. The seat texture reminds me of a john deere lawn tractor, the dashboard gives me the impression they used an Atari motherboard. I love my canyon but come on GM....an obsession to detail is so important.

@jax1079

2 жыл бұрын

All good points. Think of how special this truck would feel with that kind of attention to detail. Missed opportunity for sure. Thanks for watching 🙏🏻

@lewisfalwell9101

2 жыл бұрын

Most all the new vehicles have too many gadgets, more to break that you cannot repair yourself. Trucks are meant to be trucks. Want gadgets, buy a luxury car

Missing side moldings

@jax1079

2 жыл бұрын

Ew… just kidding. Kind of. Thanks for watching 🙏🏻

@maninthevan53

2 жыл бұрын

@@jax1079 avoid those open doors at shopping centers

@jax1079

2 жыл бұрын

@@maninthevan53 Always do. My ass will walk a mile before I park anywhere near human people. Only way to keep a vehicle decent these days. No one respects anything anymore. Now I sound like an old man…

@maninthevan53

2 жыл бұрын

@@jax1079 lol very true 👍

This or the new Ford maverick

@jax1079

2 жыл бұрын

Unless you’re really going to go off road or haul HAUL stuff, save your cash and get a Maverick.

Pickup trucks 🛻 have better comfort than most of the luxury cars!

@jax1079

2 жыл бұрын

Right?! Makes me wonder why some cars ride the way they do. Thanks for watching 🙏🏻

The 8 speed trans is sketchy

There is no perfect truck.Why people don’t get it.Ridiculous…

@jax1079

Жыл бұрын

Why are people indeed…

It’s a truck! It does what it needs to do, haul stuff and people. I don’t care about push button crap, I don’t care if the cell phone charger doesn’t quite fit my phone. My iPhone 13 pro still charges in it slightly sideways. We have gotten so stupid spoiled over tech crap… omg no matter what tech crap goes in a truck or car, it’s already outdated plus it’s more of a distraction to the driver. I buy a truck to be a truck, keep it simple, 4x4 and gets the job done when I need it to. In fact, the best truck I own is my 1969 C10… yes I currently own a ZR2. I love the old school, why because it works. If a car or truck is turned down because of lack of tech crap, that’s a shame… people forget the bones on the vehicle and what really matters…..

@jax1079

2 жыл бұрын

I mean, I get the thinking, but… this is an expensive truck. I don’t think some of the options or features it’s lacking are acceptable at that price. For those wanting simplicity, there are ways to spec a truck to get the most functionality for the minimum price, but once you cross $40k, I think things like push button start and a phone charger that actually fits modern phones are not a big ask (nor are they the kinds of tech that will break). Thanks for watching!

Buy a sedan rather then this thing, if you want a powerful trk and it rides like a trk and works like a trk buy a Model S Frontier, it identifies as a truck, not non-binary like this thing.

@jax1079

Жыл бұрын

There's a lot to unpack here.... I guess you'd rather see my glowing review of the Nissan Frontier...? Also, I identify as a truck, so I think I'm offended.

The music is too obnoxious. I couldn't watch

@jax1079

Жыл бұрын

Well, I’m glad you took the time to comment. Otherwise, we might not have known your musical tastes, and we would of course be poorer for it.

GM interior designers are always crap. Hire some better people

@jax1079

2 жыл бұрын

They're hit or miss for sure!

Ya no thanks way underpowered

@jax1079

11 ай бұрын

Not the first thing that comes to mind, but ok

Mid size

@jax1079

2 жыл бұрын

I was comparing it to me 😉

I once had a baby truck. But now im a real man and I have a big truck.

@jax1079

2 жыл бұрын

Sounds like you’re compensating for something… 🤔

Same exact price as what I paid for my 2022 blue crush Taco TrD sport 4x4. But come on man, that interior is beyond bad. No LEDs, and may be GM has fixed their 8 speed transmission issues with new transmission fluid. But come on NA, no ten speed. Plastic fantastic. DI engine. Pass. Taco for life.

@jax1079

2 жыл бұрын

But look at your criticisms: plastic interior? Taco has an incredibly pasticky interior, just a little better styled. Transmission complaints? The eight speed in the Canyon exhibits far superior tuning than the six speed in the Taco (you can go manual in the Taco but let's be real with what most buyers opt for.) Dependability? Well, the Taco has a great reputation... but if you start digging into the data you'll find a lot of small trucks are more or less reliable over time. Ride quality and handling? GM destroys the Taco. Look, I even said in the video were it my money I'd probably buy a Taco TRD Pro, but to claim blanket superiority (especially in the face of the new Frontier, review coming soon), just isn't the case anymore. Thanks for watching!

@paulm6481

2 жыл бұрын

@@jax1079 Taco plastics may be hard. Definitely not plush interior. But it is plastic made of granite. I double guarantee you those Taco plastics pass the test of time ten years from now, the Chevy plastic will be deformed by heat of Georgia sun if not have cracked dashboard. And the paint will be delaminated. I take some gear hunting on highway for Taco over erratic shifting 8 speed GM crap any day which shakes like a paint shaker when stopping from high acceleration. As for ride, my Taco's ride is good enough. It is a truck, if you want soft, then go get a front wheel drive CUV.

@elche1976

2 жыл бұрын

@Paul M for off-road, Taco takes the cake. For daily drive, back seat space, mpg, GMC all day. Depends on what you need.

@jax1079

2 жыл бұрын

@@elche1976 I would agree. The small truck offerings are tailored to needs, but… check out my latest video for the one that I think is best all around, the Goldilocks truck 😉👍🏻

@jacobweisman1778

2 жыл бұрын

@@elche1976 I desagree I was thinking about getting a Tacoma and I was hard set in getting a Tacoma untill I stopped at the GMC dealership because I saw this truck that caught my eye and it was at4 canyon with the diesel it gets 30 mpg on the highway and for my needs it's plenty cable off road it's futured on KZread in a video from drifting donuts go check it out. The Tacoma are amazing trucks though but this truck is impressing me so far.