2023 GMC Canyon AT4X | Is This The Best Off Road GMC Ever?

The Canyon and Colorado twins are certainly gunning for Toyota's Tundra in their latest generation, especially the profitable TRD and upcoming Trailhunter models. From Chevy we get the ZR2 and from GMC we get the AT4X as the pinnacle of their mid-size truck line. (not including the special editions, of course). The main reasons to get the GMC over the new Tundra? Power and a locker. The 2.7L turbo engine is notably more powerful than the Toyota 2.4L and Toyota is still refusing to give us a front locker, something you'll find in an increasing number of trucks in America...
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[@rblbatb]

That is a very good-looking truck! I dont have $60k to spend on a truck. But, it does look good.

[@SenecaHome]

Nick makes the truck look even better! Please give him more vehicles to review. Such a Great Addition to the Channel!

[@Hazdazos]

Let's be clear, while this trim is $60k, you can get a lower trim Canyon or Chevy Colorado for a good deal less money. The Chevy starts in the low $30s and well equipped can be had for high 30s to mid 40s. The GMC does have some nice goodies which make it a few grand above the Chevy's price.

[@drive-channel1834]

That's complicated

[@G-Rated]

Agreed. KZbin comments are full of complaints from people who pretend trim levels no longer exist and that everyone is forced to purchase the most expensive highest trim of every product.

[@TheCarterMan]

Great review but is that a crack in the windshield?

[@Tethys213]

Those tires are all terrain not mud terrain. It can be confusing as it has an MT designation which stands for Maximum Terrain. Goodyear calls these an All Terrain tire.

[@MrHand-ih4sz]

Still dont get why it costs so much more than the ZR2. Picked my ZR2 up two months ago. Love it.

[@rondail5675]

Near $60k. Even as a GM guy, I would rather buy the new Ranger Raptor( unless they put a V8 in the Canyon/Colorado!).

[@G-Rated]

Damn he has some big hands, that’s so sexy. This truck is a BEAST! I want a Canyon Denali Ultimate with massaging seats and power assist steps🔥

[@jaywho476]

Alex gives nearly ever car an A range ride grade, and this fella gives everything a C or low B grade. 😂

[@drive-channel1834]

That's nice

[@Gadfly2025]

Go full size over $50k

[@ALMX5DP]

Just depends if you want or need a bigger truck right?

[@thereissomecoolstuff]

Why would you buy a smaller truck. You can always load smaller. You can’t load bigger if you don’t have a full-size bed.

[@ALMX5DP]

@@thereissomecoolstuff infinitely many considerations, just like the consideration to purchase a pickup in the first place if you’re coming from a sedan or SUV.

[@Gadfly2025]

Ram u can get full size 20% off . I saw a 1500 diesels $45k or V8 . Of course your not really buying any just here to bicker

[@thereissomecoolstuff]

@@Gadfly2025 You don’t know that. I’m in the market currently. GMC has the best interiors both in comfort and function. I like a grocery store analogy. A gallon of milk is $2.78. A half a gallon of milk is $2.78 as well. Which one would purchase. Trucks are the same scenario, especially with the horrible mpg of the canyon. Get the biggest you can afford in all realms. $60k gets me full size and in reality a Cyber Truck.

[@davidwethington9320]

It does have launch control to get a better launch.

[@joegrahe3958]

Just bought a 2024 Canyon Elevation- I have the car wash roof dent issue and just discovered an oil leak. not off to a good start.

[@GRAFHC]

Are you sure you got a roof dent from a carwash? That issue was resolved in the 2024 models, it's not a problem anymore. 2023 only.

[@joegrahe3958]

​@@GRAFHCyep was in it when it happened. The TSB for it was updated last month to include 2024s.

[@GRAFHC]

@@joegrahe3958 Very interesting, I've not heard of any 2024's suffering from this problem and haven't been able to find any service bulletins that suggest otherwise either... but I do not discount your experience with it, hopefully GM can take care of it quickly for you!

[@joegrahe3958]

​@@GRAFHCyeah I thought it was limited to 23s as well so it was not a nice surprise (or sound) when it happened. Thats when I went online and was able to find the updated TSB with 2024 and brought a copy to the dealership service director

[@Ride_Runner]

So basically an under powered competitor to the ford ranger raptor? I would still buy this over the Ford, cause I'm sure Ford screwed something up.

[@drive-channel1834]

Next I'll buy a Prius instead. I have a Corolla Cross for heavy weekend off-road, with solid axle swap and 35inch tires and winch it can go anywhere I need to go. And still fuel-efficient. And comfortable of course.

[@G-Rated]

Y’all always trying to compare *gm* products to Ford as if they hold meetings on how they can compete with Ford. This truck has nothing to do with Ford or what the Ranger is offering. It’s the same reason there is no half-ton Raptor competitor from *gm* these people are bored with chasing Ford around the market. That’s what RAM and Jeep are for.

[@Ride_Runner]

@G-Rated well if you have $60k to spend and you are looking for a small pickup. You are going to be shopping at either a GMC dealer or a Ford dealer, hence the comparison.

[@davidwethington9320]

Now that the Tacoma TRD pro pricing is out, this is a bargain along with the Raptor. It makes the ZR2 the best value by far.

[@G-Rated]

@@Ride_Runner I’m responding to the “…underpowered Ranger Raptor competitor” part. This truck wasn’t developed to be *gm’s* Ford Ranger Raptor, I don’t think they care enough to chase them around the market. This truck was designed to be a tremendous improvement over the outgoing Colorado V6 and it’s certainly accomplished that. Chevy doesn’t care about anything else outside of improving product which ultimately improves market share and that’s what they’re doing while Ford & Toyota get more and more expensive without actually offering nicer products. *gm’s* philosophy seems to be correct & working.

[@Alfactors]

Sweet, you're doing it video 2 weeks ago. When it's twenty twenty four and you're doing a twenty twenty three truck

[@davidgroff3355]

Gotta disagree on ride , think my AT4X rides damn good compared to regular canyons, does this thing have the launch control??

[@rlthomas69]

Did anybody notice that they gave you a test vehicle with a cracked windshield?

[@Fearmocker]

wonder how much that option is lol

[@stepside2839]

What’s up with the crack in the windshield? 🤔

[@trenton737]

A rock probably hit the glass...

[@G-Rated]

@@trenton737they’re acting like they were scammed out of money for a crack resistant windshield or something 🤡

[@Bobstone2131]

At this point, mid size trucks are getting so expensive, I'm just going ng full size. More space, more cargo and towing capacity. And you get a 6 foot bed standard!

[@TalismanPHX]

Nicely done Nick!! The Chevrolet is just too much money 💰 🤑 💸

[@Superfastjellyfish669]

I thought the Denali was the top trim? Also can’t get over how hot Nick is

[@hang4963]

$60,000 pickup truck is too much for the majority of Americans 🤣👍

[@rondail5675]

Would be a nice truck for $55k.

[@drive-channel1834]

No.

[@bluearcherx]

anyone under 30 is asking "what the hell is a 12v cigarette lighter?"

[@AAutoBuyersGuide]

Possibly, yes, but it lives on as a relic of the before times. -Travis

[@drive-channel1834]

No. I'm 17. Cigarette lighter socket is not old or outdated. Leave spring suspension is old, outdated, ugly

[@Gadfly2025]

Over boosted 4 bangers don’t last long punching heavy truck

[@ALMX5DP]

What do you mean by “over” boosted?

[@Gadfly2025]

@@ALMX5DP how u think they get a small 2.7 to punch 5,000 lbs ?

[@ALMX5DP]

@@Gadfly2025 doesn’t answer my question. This is the same engine as in the Silverado, and is rated to pull like 8-9k lb trailers. Ford also uses a 2.7 liter engine in their F-150 with much success. So curious what you mean by over-boosted or why you are concerned.

[@Gadfly2025]

@@ALMX5DP Ford has a wonderful reliability 😆😆😆 u vote with your $ Buy a 4 banger

[@ALMX5DP]

@@Gadfly2025 I guess my question was too difficult..

[@Ma89644]

This dude’s voice is like a truck 😂

[@billshoe22191]

$60k plus for this is insane. Instant deal breaker

[@bahrahme]

1st!!

[@LetMeCook86]

$60K for 16mpg. Garbage GMC.

[@thereissomecoolstuff]

16 mpg for a small truck? Sorry, not at $5.50 a gallon.

[@Gadfly2025]

My 1500 Ram 3.0 diesel or the Chev Duramax 3.0 30 mpg . $3.99 gal and 33 gal tank can roll near 1,000 non stop highway

[@ALMX5DP]

@@Gadfly2025 you have an overboosted turbocharged Ram? :P

[@mikelovin7]

Anybody that would buy any new vehicle from any brand is only showing their ignorance. 🤣

[@CyberagaEdm]

That crack in the window keeps getting bigger as the video continues 😂 🛻

[@jnmc-vx4fw]

So an auto advice channel with no automotive expertise, engineers, experienced mechanics or inside company information? Also to say that you started this channel because there was no good auto reviews is a complete insult to TFL trucks/ cars . They absolutely give in depth auto reviews above and beyond every other channel

[@ALMX5DP]

Why so salty? No one is forcing you to click or watch right?

[@davidmadrid6126]

Don’t watch the video buddy. Alex on autos is one of the original creators as well. Don’t down play them

[@jnmc-vx4fw]

@@ALMX5DP true, but I watched because I never heard of this channel and wanted to find out. I am sorry people like you can’t absorb criticism without getting all fired up. You must be a gen z . See it’s ok to criticize people, places , things in life . Men can handle it , learn from it and move forward. Others just whimper.

[@ALMX5DP]

@@jnmc-vx4fw ah sorry if I gave the impression that I was “fired up” about this. Merely questioning what was so bad that you felt the need to comment instead of moving forward as you say.. 😉

[@jnmc-vx4fw]

@@davidmadrid6126 original creator? Since 2023? Tfl has been on for a decade and has 1.4 million subs. Get your facts right. Happy you enjoy their nonprofessional , guys without knowledge reviews. Btw, it’s ok to criticize people, see men actually absorb criticism and learn from it and while other people just complain.

[@Lucy-hu8gv]

95% people 95% of their time don't need a truck

[@-_-_-_-318]

That statistic is still brown from where you pulled it.

[@stepside2839]

@@-_-_-_-318 😆😂🤣~ good one👍 … I gotta remember that one!!🤣🤣

[@BUY_YOUTUB_VIEWS_d125]

Channels nowadays are just so monotone but not yours!

[@michaeljones5986]

Who the hell is this, Alex I know, Travis I know, this person I don’t know

[@bikingmoments]

1:03 “it’s just a killer”. Yes it is such a killer for pedestrians. Such stupidly tall hood creates so much blind zone for the driver and cares ZERO for pedestrian safety!