Denali 4WD
What the Denali adds over the Elevation (+$14,400)
| Spec | Elevation | Denali |
|---|---|---|
| Curb weight (maximum) | 4297 lbs | 4720 lbs |
| Curb weight (minimum) | 4297 lbs | 4720 lbs |
| Ground clearance | 9.6 in | 10.5 in |
| Gross vehicle weight rating | 6100 lbs | 6250 lbs |
| MPG (city) | 19 mpg | 17 mpg |
| MPG (combined) | 20 mpg | 19 mpg |
| MPG (highway) | 23 mpg | 22 mpg |
| Base MSRP (excludes destination) | $40,995 | $55,395 |
| Overall height | 79.8 in | 80.4 in |
| Payload capacity | 1803 lbs | 1530 lbs |
| Tire size | 18" 265/65R18SL | 22" 275/50R22 |
| Wheel diameter | 18 in | 22 in |
Standard here, not on the base trim: 120-volt bed-mounted power outlet, 120-volt power outlet, 20" 275/60R20 all-terrain blackwall spare tire, 20" 275/60R20SL AT blackwall tires, 20" Diamond Cut Dark Grey Aluminum wheels, 20" aluminum full-size spare wheel, 22" 275/50R22 all-season blackwall tires, 22" Low Gloss Black with machined outer spokes wheels, 3 Years OnStar One, 5" Denali chrome rectangular assist steps, 6,250 lbs. GVWR, 6-way power front passenger seat adjuster, 6.3" diagonal multicolor Head-Up Display, 8-way power driver seat adjuster, Acoustic and laminated front driver and passenger windows with solar glazing, Acoustic laminated windshield, Adaptive Cruise Control, Autotrac ® 2-speed transfer case with push button controls, Black finish upper bodyside window surround moldings, Bose ® Premium Sound System, Chrome door handles, Chrome mirror caps, Drive Mode Selector, Driver and front passenger visors with illuminated mirrors, Driver memory, Driver seatback map pocket, Dual-zone automatic climate control, EZ-Lift and Lower tailgate, Four wheel drive, HD Surround Vision, Heated driver and front passenger seats, Heated steering wheel, Inside rearview auto-dimming mirror, Interior courtesy dual reading lights, Jet Black/Teak, Perforated leather-appointed seat trim, LED fog lamps, Manual tilt and telescoping steering column, MultiStow Tailgate ™, Power driver seat lumbar control, Power front passenger seat lumbar control
Specifications
Source: manufacturer press kitCargo
| Cargo volume behind 2nd row | 41.9 cu-ft |
Connected Services
| Connected services brand | OnStar |
| Connected services trial (premium tier) | 36 months |
Dimensions Exterior
| Ground clearance | 10.5 in |
| Overall height | 80.4 in |
| Overall length | 213.2 in |
| Overall width | 72.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 131 in |
Engine Basics
| Aspiration | twin turbo |
| Engine type (full description) | TurboMax engine |
Engine Output
| Horsepower | 310 hp |
| Torque | 430 lb-ft |
Fuel Economy
| MPG (city) | 17 mpg |
| MPG (combined) | 19 mpg |
| MPG (highway) | 22 mpg |
Fuel System
| Fuel tank capacity | 21.4 gal |
Headroom
| Front headroom | 40.3 in |
| Second-row headroom | 38.3 in |
Legroom
| Front legroom | 45.2 in |
| Second-row legroom | 34.7 in |
Pricing
| Base MSRP (excludes destination) | $55,395 |
Seating
| Passenger seating capacity | 5 |
Shoulder Room
| Front shoulder room | 57.4 in |
| Second-row shoulder room | 56.1 in |
Steering
| Steering type | Electric Power Steering |
Tires
| Tire size | 22" 275/50R22 |
Transmission
| Final drive ratio | 3.4 |
| Transmission speeds | 8 |
| Transmission type | automatic |
Weights
| Curb weight (maximum) | 4720 lbs |
| Curb weight (minimum) | 4720 lbs |
| Gross vehicle weight rating | 6250 lbs |
| Payload capacity | 1530 lbs |
Wheels
| Wheel diameter | 22 in |
| Wheel material | aluminum |
Standard & optional equipment
Source: manufacturer press kitSafety30 std · 0 opt
- Front Pedestrian and Bicyclist Braking
- Forward Collision Alert
- HD Surround Vision
- Lane Keep Assist with Lane Departure Warning
- 4-wheel antilock disc brakes
- 6 airbags
- Adaptive Cruise Control
- Automatic Emergency Braking
- Blind Zone Steering Assist with Trailering
- Buckle to Drive
- Canyon Pro Safety
- Canyon Safety Plus Package
- Following Distance Indicator
- Front outboard Passenger Sensing System for frontal outboard passenger airbag
- Hitch Guidance
- Hitch View
- IntelliBeam
- Rear Cross Traffic Braking
- Rear Park Assist
- Rear Pedestrian Alert
- Rear Seat Belt Indicator warning
- Rear Seat Reminder
- Rear child security door locks
- Safety Alert Seat
- StabiliTrak, electronic stability control system with traction control
- Teen Driver
- Theft-deterrent unauthorized entry system
- Tire Fill Alert
- Underbody Cameras
- Tire Pressure Monitoring System
Infotainment15 std · 6 opt
- Wi-Fi ® Hotspot capable
- 11.3" diagonal GMC Premium Infotainment System with Google built-in
- 3 Years OnStar One
- 6.3" diagonal multicolor Head-Up Display
- Bose ® Premium Sound System
- Front USB ports
- In-Vehicle Trailering App
- OnStar Basics
- OnStar ® services capable
- Rear USB ports
- SiriusXM with 360L Trial Subscription
- Steering-wheel mounted controls
- Vehicle health management
- Wireless Apple CarPlay/Wireless Android Auto capability for compatible phones
- Wireless Phone Charging
- 1-Year MobileService+ optional
- 3 Years SiriusXM optional
- 3-Year MobileService+ optional
- Audio System by Kicker ® optional
- Deleted Mobile Service Plus. optional
- Removes OnStar Basics (OnStar Fleet Basics for Fleet) optional
Convenience8 std · 0 opt
- Keyless Entry and Start
- Remote Start
- Power door locks
- Power windows with driver express-up/down
- Power windows with front passenger express-down
- Power windows, rear, express-down
- Push Button Start
- Remote Express-Down for all windows
Climate2 std · 0 opt
- Dual-zone automatic climate control
- Rear air vents
Seating11 std · 0 opt
- 8-way power driver seat adjuster
- Heated driver and front passenger seats
- Manual-folding second row 60/40 split-bench seats
- Ventilated driver and front passenger seats
- Power front passenger seat lumbar control
- 6-way power front passenger seat adjuster
- Driver memory
- Front bucket seats
- Jet Black/Teak, Perforated leather-appointed seat trim
- Power driver seat lumbar control
- Seat trim, Perforated leather-appointed front seats
Interior21 std · 4 opt
- Heated steering wheel
- 11" diagonal color Driver Information Center
- 12-volt power outlet
- 120-volt power outlet
- Black seat belt color
- Driver and front passenger visors with illuminated mirrors
- Driver seatback map pocket
- Front center console
- Inside rearview auto-dimming mirror
- Interior center dome lights
- Interior courtesy dual reading lights
- MSRP (USD)
- Off-Road Performance Display
- Rear carpeted floor mats
- Rear center armrest
- Soft-touch instrument panel
- Sport-style steering wheel
- All-weather floor liners optional
- All-weather floor mats optional
- Convenience Package optional
- Door sill plates optional
- Manual tilt and telescoping steering column
- Front carpeted floor mats
- Front passenger seatback map pocket
- Carpeted floor covering
Exterior31 std · 19 opt
- LED projector headlamps
- 120-volt bed-mounted power outlet
- 20" 275/60R20 all-terrain blackwall spare tire
- 20" 275/60R20SL AT blackwall tires
- 20" Diamond Cut Dark Grey Aluminum wheels
- 20" aluminum full-size spare wheel
- 22" 275/50R22 all-season blackwall tires
- 22" Low Gloss Black with machined outer spokes wheels
- 5" Denali chrome rectangular assist steps
- Acoustic and laminated front driver and passenger windows with solar glazing
- Acoustic laminated windshield
- Black finish upper bodyside window surround moldings
- Black horizontal recovery hooks
- Black wheel arch moldings
- Cab-mounted cargo area lamps
- Chrome door handles
- Chrome mirror caps
- Deep-tinted glass
- EZ-Lift and Lower tailgate
- LED fog lamps
- LED tail lamps
- Manual sliding rear window
- MultiStow Tailgate ™
- Outside heated power-adjustable mirrors
- Radiator Grille Shutters
- Remote locking tailgate
- Signature LED Daytime Running Lamps with Fade On / Fade Off Animation
- Spray-on bedliner
- Tailgate keyed cylinder lock
- 20" Black aluminum wheels optional
- 30" Off-Road Front Grille Light Bar optional
- Auxiliary Off-Road Lights optional
- Bedside Utility Walls optional
- Black Badging Package optional
- Black Chrome exhaust tip optional
- Black GMC Emblems optional
- Black Nameplates optional
- Black assist steps optional
- Black lug nut and wheel lock kit optional
- Bright exhaust tip optional
- Bright wheel locks optional
- Cargo box LED lighting optional
- Denali Black Edition optional
- Front license plate bracket optional
- Off-Road Recovery Kit optional
- Re-configurable bed rails optional
- Removable Off-Road Assist Steps optional
- Wheels, 20" x 9" Aluminum Transit Wheels optional
- Automatic on/off headlamps
- Rear window defogger
Powertrain13 std · 1 opt
- 220-amp alternator
- 3.42 rear axle ratio
- 8-speed automatic transmission
- Automatic Stop/Start
- Automatic locking rear differential
- Autotrac ® 2-speed transfer case with push button controls
- Capless fuel fill
- Drive Mode Selector
- Electric Power Steering
- Engine control stop/start with disable button
- Four wheel drive
- Heavy-duty 800 cold-cranking amps battery
- TurboMax ™ engine
- Engine block heater optional
Chassis3 std · 0 opt
- 6,250 lbs. GVWR
- Fully boxed frame
- Off-Road suspension with 2" factory lift and ultra wide stance
Cargo4 std · 9 opt
- In-Vehicle Trailering App
- Integrated trailer brake controller
- ProGrade Trailering System
- Trailering Package
- Cargo tie-downs (set of 4) optional
- Front Bed Utility Wall optional
- Hard Folding Truck Bed Cover by RealTruck Advantage optional
- Premier Soft Roll-Up Truck Bed Cover by RealTruck Advantage optional
- U-Nut, for utility wall optional
- Utility Wall Latch Kit optional
- Utility Wall Package optional
- Utility Wall Strap Kit optional
- Utility Wall Trailer Hitch Holder optional
Ranked by what shoppers ask about first; standard equipment before options.
Transcribed from the manufacturer's official press kit for the 2026 Canyon. Confirm with the window sticker for a specific unit.
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Common questions about the Denali
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsHow much is the 2026 GMC Canyon Denali?
The manufacturer lists $55,395 for the 2026 GMC Canyon Denali. That is $14,400 above the Elevation, the cheapest trim of the same model year. MSRP excludes destination, options, taxes and dealer charges.
What does the 2026 GMC Canyon Denali add over the Elevation?
Against the Elevation, 52 features become standard that the Elevation does not and 12 published specifications differ. Both lists are on this page, taken from the manufacturer's own press material.