2021 GMC Canyon Denali: Is This A Great Luxury Truck???

Today I drive and review a 2021 GMC Canyon Denali!
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[@HughRussell06]

Can’t believe that this truck is nearly $50k and it doesn’t have push button start, a base model Nissan Versa has it and it’s like 1/3 of the price. Crazy

[@PimpSolja49]

Push button start is actually annoying. Plus if someone is using a relay your truck can easily get stolen.

[@PimpSolja49]

BTW, some $200K Porsche and Ferrari models don't have bush button start. Cost efficiency is not the reason behind it.

[@hitek9too255]

@@PimpSolja49 I knew a guy who had his Audi stolen because of the push button lol.

[@kaydebagwell3756]

Or power seats lol

[@tedschmitt178]

Push button start???😂😂😂 😂

[@NorthPaddle]

Overall, the truck looks nice. That being said, there are a few things I would expect at this trim level. A bed outlet, bed lighting, power rear sliding window, push button start, and a sunroof. Not deal breakers, but things you expect these days on luxury trims.

[@Icehawks7]

My neighbor just got a 2021 canyon Denali and a 2021 canyon at4. One for him and one for his wife. Beautiful trucks

[@williamfenton6562]

I like it, but for about half the price..

[@R1_R]

wait 3 years off the lease

[@Aschoolbusandsimulatorfan2219]

My favorite American truck! Nice job Ben.

[@miguelircontar]

Can’t wait for you to review the new Frontier

[@kevinm2025]

Mopar guy here but if I had to buy a smaller truck it going to be that new Frontier or Tacoma .....those are hands down the best small trucks to me.

[@Benjovi76]

I’d considered getting one of these but I have a 2015 Canyon SLT and it’s essentially the same truck. I would have hoped for more updates on looks in 6 years, and a Denali price

[@SuperQuantum69]

Watching this old video Ben.. in my market I just saw one of these used for 35,9 with 45K miles.. Thinking about making a move on it, so wanted to see your review! Thanks for it..

[@pierrep2649]

To be a Denali trim, partial manual seats is not cool. The back window being manual also a deal breaker, I use that window so much for ventilation. Stuff like that is watering down the Denali name that has always stood for luxury.

[@tonymontana3742]

$32k plus tax is it's actual value. I have no idea why consumers think value is what dealers and manufacturers say it is.

[@thebeddoctor4273]

Hopefully the redesign will be more similar to the big brother Denali.

[@jdsugg1]

Great eye appealing truck.

[@kevinblock2307]

Nice looking truck

[@chrisholland2016]

Supposed to get one soon. I test drove one and god dawg it's got so much headspace and it drives solid just like the sierra. And yes it's a Denali. I'm 6 ft tall and it's got tons of space for me to cruze with. These midsized trucks are getting solid and spacious. Including this one. I'm quite excited.

[@phatcat2324]

That’s for the heads up supposed to look at one Monday coming up now you got me Greeked lol

[@phatcat2324]

Is it worth 400 a month?

[@chrisholland2016]

@@phatcat2324 probably more than that. Decided to get a bigger truck this time. Have 4 horses and that little thing won't do. Really neat cool truck though.

[@knightmareseer1045]

It's pretty good!!!

[@charliemontero5217]

Great that still there is a truck that uses a key great truck luxurious a lot of features and powerful

[@Martyvison]

I have a 2019 the updated front end is about all that changed for 21’

[@kenmccune8843]

Oh my God that's a beautiful GMC truck love it beautiful color on it

[@zachrandolph7845]

Honestly I think GM hit a homerun with the face lift on the AT4 of this truck

[@blakethomas8897]

The outside looks great. But the inside looks like 1980. I expect more from a Denali. It's 2021 why do they still have a turn key for the ignition? Overpriced

[@goodmfvibes8821]

I prefer a turn key then push button. Push button is ass. If you got a push button I can easily take out your ignition security relay and steal your car within minutes.

[@DragonKnightX12]

@@goodmfvibes8821 Only benefit of the turn key is the old wheel lock. In most cars basically have to hack the ECU or mimic the key relay, and their making systems a lot more complex.

[@Yo-broski]

@@goodmfvibes8821 but keys don’t fix stupid if you see it like that regardless stealing will give you a grandtheft charge while insurance covers my truck anyways lmfao

[@hitek9too255]

@@goodmfvibes8821 I met a guy who had his Audi stolen because of the push button.

[@Captain_Pudding]

They're really watering down the Denali name with this one. My 2006 Envoy SLT had dual zone climate control, how does a 2021 Denali not have it?

[@davids1816]

It looks nice but you can't tow 7000 lbs with that if your payload is 1300. It needs a huge update to the interior and a couple inches of legroom in the back.

[@814chappy]

Now if they can make them reliable that would be great

[@paulkruger2310]

No way thats 46k worth of truck. Boy gm maximizing profits here.

[@leedanielson7452]

@Paul Kruger I’m not trying to be funny here but that truck should be half that price realistically....

[@paulkruger2310]

@@leedanielson7452 I agree

[@haze1123]

Insane price.

[@garymurchie1497]

I have a 2019 Canyon long-bed in the Denali trim. Heater core just failed at around 40,000 miles just outside of the factory warranty. Pretty pissed at having to make such an invasive repair at such low mileage. I was actually looking forward to trading the vehicle in on a Sierra AT4 but I am now having serious reservations. Maybe hold out and see what the 2022 Tundra looks like....

[@sharkskin3448]

Now that the 22 Tundra is out, go get the at4.

[@abcd-fx9bw]

Hey Ben, Can you you also show the extra 5th wheel,so that we get to know whether is full size or not, or its alloy or not(Alloy for cars).

[@BenHardyCars]

Yes

[@abcd-fx9bw]

@@BenHardyCars 😊

[@kdtune33]

Never seen one on the road, eve, nevrer really seen a regular canyon either.

[@DragonKnightX12]

@@Seenoevilspeaknoevilhearnoevil Honestly I feel like that's problem with GMC. Pretty much everything is literally just a slightly fancier Chevy with the new Yukon being the only exception. I wouldn't even compare the Sierra Denali to a Ram 1500 Larmie. Hell even the new Nissan Titan looks more luxurious on the top trims.

[@hitek9too255]

@@Seenoevilspeaknoevilhearnoevil My 2000 Bonneville offers dua;-zone A.C. lol.

[@user-ld6pd5kl4r]

Love

[@southshore0007]

A key 🤔

[@mikeharris7261]

I love the exterior look of this truck but no sunroof, no push button start, no bsm this thing is nowhere near luxury

[@bmth477]

I see what you did there it took me a sec but I got it lol 4:39

[@Toyota00001]

Video the Tacoma Limited in Murray before it’s gone.

[@BenHardyCars]

If I get back from Texas in time

[@joseramos7476]

Nice

[@YanksandBritsProductions]

Really nice truck and I like the size. I’m in England but this is the type of truck I would like in the states for pulling an Airstream Etc. I wonder if they do different sport versions of it.

[@sammymontego2217]

I still can't justify the price of these vs interior color options, interior technology options, and suspension options.

[@ms1406]

This would be a really nice truck for about 10 grand cheaper!

[@UnenthusedEnthusiast]

A Denali and it has half the comfort and convenience than it should... It's nice but should be about 30k

[@davidrunyon]

Shorts 👏👏👏

[@volvo_3877]

I’d probably get a Ford Ranger lariat

[@RPG__Dave]

The is the easiest question ever. The answer is a definitive NO. A truck with NO rear air vents for passengers and still has a key is NOT Luxury. I am sure many other amenities are missing! Come on GM! I would not be this hard on them if the DENALI badge was not on the truck. Also the real Denali trucks (1500+) come with bigger engines and nicer upgrades. This is just a regular Canyon with a badge that says "Denali".

[@douglaslegnola2266]

Most mid sized pickups are key start except for the ridgeline...although some don't call that a truck...

[@mach51]

Hint: take the vehicle someplace deserted and quiet to do the walk around...much less annoying

[@cvalle3443]

I really think the new frontier will be 3rd. Tacoma, ranger, frontier

[@victorcisneros.1196]

Tacoma Frontier and 3rd ranger.

[@cliffordzellner5917]

What was that piece of metal he was sticking into the side of the steering wheel column...

[@BenHardyCars]

LOL

[@richardgivens9845]

Nice looking truck, but keys and halogen headlights in a Denali top trim level? What years does GM live in? I'd expect more for almost $50K. I enjoyed your review, thanks.

[@snakebite6511]

I looked at the 2021 GMC Canyon Denali and i was not impressed, the exterior its a beautiful truck; however, the interior looks dated and in desperate need of a refresh and why all the plastic? and whats with still using a key? I moved up to the GMC Sierra Denali and same feeling, outdated, bland and very plastic feeling. Ended up choosing another brand. If you needs hints on a video of what you dont like, let me help with what i didn't like: 1) Still requires a key 2) Dated interior 3) Lags in technology behind Ford & RAM 4) Very Plastic in the cabin 5) Found the ride to be stiff

[@willjohnson9709]

What did you end up going with? If you don’t mind me asking

[@snakebite6511]

@@willjohnson9709 went with a new for F150 King Ranch

[@willjohnson9709]

@@snakebite6511 Thanks! Will have to take a look at that one

[@boltactionshooter]

My 2019 Acadia Denali is MUCH better equipped than this thing. Full power memory seats, better info system on dash. Surround camera view, push button start and automatic heated, COOLED seats and seating wheel. Rear seats are heated on the Acadia too. Dual zone climate also. Adaptive cruise also. What was GMC thinking with this???

[@exploringwithdanielrivas2802]

I like it but when you put the key in I stopped the video. Is 2021 “Denali” version and it has a key🤔

[@tedschmitt178]

Push button start is not needed at all. Automakers have conditioned buyers to believe it is a “premium” convenience.

[@frankiemendoza6526]

I owe one and kinda regrets ova here

[@JimmyTheMachine]

I hate that after 2016, they cheapest out and gave the canyon the same blue gauges and interior lights as the Colorado - rather than the red theme they had before. Silly.

[@LLSEA]

The interior of 2021 GMC Canyon Denali is barely better than 1980 Dodge RAM.

[@CFLFanGreenAndGold]

Why is it every time you review a vehicle it's almost out of fuel

[@miguellazaro5947]

Seems so basic which is not bad but for a Denali? At that price? No thank you

[@joalblo9581]

Not worth it. Too much money and not getting enough for it. Nothing luxury about it. You were being nice Ben. I could definitely make better use of $50k.

[@dronedadadventure8539]

Still need to throw a key into ignition? It’s 2022….

[@rgrndu]

This isn’t worthy of the Denali badge. Should be called the GMC NoEsNada.

[@amandavoss1123]

Aye I’m so early

[@Tzodie]

........it still isn't push to start....? Wth gmc!

[@bobbyb.6644]

A lot of $$$ for minimal upgrades to justify it ? 🤔

[@leedanielson7452]

Who would pay that much for this little baby truck??? Are u kiddin me!!!🙄

[@randytaylor535]

How many times do you need to say Canyon? We know it's a Canyon because the title of the video has Canyon so we know it's a Canyon.

[@PimpSolja49]

Damn, GMC just can't get their interior right.

[@MrMohaa1234]

True. Such a sexy exterior but ugly ugly interior

[@smitty554]

The worst interiors!!!

[@Martyvison]

I have one good f**Kim truck

[@chrisbaskett808]

A Denali with halogen headlights and a key? What a joke

[@dned23]

If you live in a cold weather winter state then you want halogen

[@ernestvickers6079]

Don’t like it! Too plain! Not impressed!

[@victorcisneros.1196]

too much money to be so bad in technology in the middle of 2021. no blind spot no start button no reverse sensors etc etc and etc

[@jtramm55]

Not worth the price at all. GMC went cheap with this build

[@clifbradley]

It's meh. I mean it's GMC so it's really a Silverado and they make ok engines, but where it all comes apart is all that other shit that goes around that engine. The interior looks ok, but you know, its all that other shit around the interior is where it all starts to come apart, literally and stop working..absolutely. But I'm sure GMC people hail it as the greatest truck ever. Better than the F-150 and 250, all Dodge's and even it's incestuous sister the Silverado. Let the hate begin.

[@handyman2183]

You meant “Colorado” Silverado is the GMC Sierra.

[@allroadsawesome]

Outdated truck.

[@JW-pj1zd]

Chevy is losing on looks, power, everything. And i own a chevy. I will not own another chevy i own a Silverado LT z71 4x4. Less than 80000 miles on my truck. I have all ready replaced the Ac. 1633.00$ then came the transmission. 5900.00$ then the rear main seal 2 times 650.00$ each time for a total of 1300.00$. The battery 2 times for 500.00$ each time for another 1000.00 $ what a piece of shit. Chevy scores a 12 out of a 100 on the ranking system. So basically chevy is selling piece of crap trucks to everyone. I was a loyal chevy guy. This was my 5th Silverado. The one before this one the engine blew at 56000 miles 13000 to replace it. Chevy just sucks.