Why do we have Luxury Trucks? 2019 GMC Canyon Denali Explains

[@MichaelRodriguez-vl8by]

Canyon carving a Canyon through the canyon

[@ReviewFever]

it keeps it vertical so you can use the phone? “do something else” please don’t do anything with your cell phone while you’re driving.

[@Spideynw]

What about the Honda Ridgeline?

[@shanebep3135]

This reminded me of the truck owners in my town. There's not much reason to own a truck in the city i live in but you see lifted and loaded dodge ram after dodge ram here driven by rich stay at home moms and their teenage kids slapping curbs and parking across three spots because they cant handle the wheel base of their truck. Its entertaining but also very sad

[@TheSmokingTire]

I think in some cultures/areas, it's a status symbol, just like driving a Mercedes instead of a Hyundai? If that person in your town drove, say, an AudiA6, would they be looked at strange, instead of driving a fancy truck? ZK

[@shanebep3135]

that's a good point, I just never understood why you'd spend the money on a truck and not use it for truck things haha but then again you could argue the same point about people owning sports cars and not taking them to the track.

[@FreeForAllFreak]

@@TheSmokingTire It's definitely a status symbol in Texas. 90% of f-250 owners don't need to tow 9,000 lb payloads. They aren't ranchers or farmers and could easily get by with an Elantra but want to show off and spend $80k on a truck they have no business owning. It is nothing short of hilarious.

[@jeremyb4493]

@@FreeForAllFreak same here in tennessee/arkansas/mississippi

[@bartg7790]

I don't see how it's a status symbol if 1/3 or North America owns a truck. You're just like everyone else by owning one. There's so many on the road and they all look the same, luxury versions don't stand out to me at all. With that said if I were to buy a truck I would prefer a premium trim , not for status, but because I appreciate the better quality materials and extra options. I think the high end Rams for instance have nice interiors for a truck. Ps I live in northern Alberta where we get lots of snow and I can get around just fine with a lowered car with winter tires. 95% of people in North America don't need a truck or SUV.

[@walkersmith8865]

The golf store comment was spot on hahah

[@Rebecca-zr2zx]

My life goal is to be a manager of a Golf Store!

[@scottieray]

Makes more sense than a nearly $40k RAV4

[@SicSemperBeats]

lmaooo manual seats in anything over a base model is embarassing at this point, how expensive is it to have full power seats...at least on the driver side?

[@TheJacobshapiro]

Sic Semper Beats agreed. In a $48k car power seats are a must.

[@SicSemperBeats]

TheJacobShapiro plus the fact that a lot of compacts are coming with heated and power standard or on the second trim for under $25k makes it a shame

[@beaudaniel1370]

am I the only one that prefers manual seats as they are faster the use, lighter and more durable (especially on a GM vehicle)

[@SicSemperBeats]

Beau Daniel Nah a lot of people like manual. I don’t like them because they’re not really easy or safe to adjust while driving. Especially the back and forwards

[@TheJacobshapiro]

Beau Daniel manual is quicker when you drop something behind the seat and you want to slide the seat forward to get it out while parked, but it’s hard to adjust when driving. I hate having to do the weird dance to change my seat angle when I’m on a long trip. My old Saab had power seats and it made raising the backrest a bit while on the highway a lot easier.

[@grenmastermike]

I am from Western PA. So maybe I can offer some perspective on why this truck is appealing. First of all trucks of any kind are a goal people work towards and, other than a house, are the "I have finally made it" that a lot of my friends want to achieve. Secondly, when it comes to the idea of sub-par luxury, a conversation I had with a buddy of mine sums up the response of what I would assume the typical buyer thinks. He doesn't care about the luxury, that's the icing on top of the cake with this truck. He does care however that it is a GM product and that has a good engine, tow package, and the big rims. His reason being that he isn't a "libtard pussy" that needs all the "soft touch" (which is a phrase he laughs at) but appreciates a "well made truck."

[@SicSemperBeats]

lol people really talk like that in real life? Times like this are why im glad i live in a city

[@grenmastermike]

@@SicSemperBeats lol yes they do. I don't understand how, but some people don't see or understand that there is something bigger or better outside of (thier) world.

[@SicSemperBeats]

Michael Grennek very true

[@TheSmokingTire]

This is a great response. I understand someone wants a well-built product, but imo, you can get that from a Silverado, or F150, or Ram, without putting a "fancy" name brand on the front. But to each their own. ZK

[@SicSemperBeats]

TheSmokingTire very true. Gotta look at mechanicals first and brand second

[@davedzialak3870]

I had a 2016 Infiniti QX50, then at my wife's urging, bought a trailer and now needed something that could tow it(6,000lbs. empty) and also haul my full drum set to and from weekend gigs and absolutely did NOT want a full size pickup. The Colorado/Canyon is the only non- full sized pickup line with the towing capacity I needed. I Didn't need the off road packages(ZR2/All Terrain) and also wanted the level of comfort/features I was used to in the Infiniti. That's why I bought a Denali.

[@JL-zn4mr]

Or if you like the look of the GMC over the Taco and Colorado... Taco is too rally cross and chevy is too NASCAR wet dream... GMC Denali is just a nice looking truck, besides I got my 2019 for $36,190 and then added an extended warranty... who in their right mind is paying sticker?

[@ryandatkinson]

Not everyone gets one to advertise something. We were about to get a 2017 Colorado with 25K miles and we came across a new 2018 Canyon Denali they were trying to get off the lot. The deal was too good to pass up, plus they gave us 6K on our trade-in as opposed to the 4K we were offered when trying to get the Colorado. It just made sense to go with the Denali. You're right about the size, though. It's perfect for us. We live in the 'burbs and just don't have a need for a full-size truck, but we do need to haul some stuff and use a truck bed sometimes.

[@someguyfrommemphis]

Right. I guess some, maybe a lot of people are doing that, but when you live in the burbs sometimes you just need a truck.

[@headcas620]

Imagine paying 50k for this piece of shit with the same interior plastics from the base model.

[@frankmagana1408]

headcas620 imagine paying 90k for a lexus lx570 and you go to use the cruise control and you see the same cheap stalk from a 2007 yaris

[@mynameis63]

I work in the oilpatch in Southern Alberta...am an operator. Around these parts most of us buy mid level trucks, the cheap ones just don't have enough features, but the expensive ones have way too many things to break. I put on about 75,000 km per year, about 30 % of that travel is on gravel rig roads. I almost bought one of the mid size trucks a few years ago, but the v6 just doesn't make enough power to do the job. I went with the smallest fullsize truck you can buy: GMC Sierra slt regular cab shorty with a 5.3 litre LS. Makes great power, yet is good on fuel. The other advantage to the small size of my truck is...much lighter in weight, so when the big diesel 3/4 and 1 ton trucks sink to their axles...my lil girl just floats on top. These GM/ Chevy trucks are super reliable...314,000km on mine...only issues have been front axles and suspension pieces, but as I do all my own repairs and get a great deal on parts...it's been very economical to run. Still have my 88 shorty as a back up truck...that old girl had 400,000 km on her when she got to retire from work.

[@390nm]

mynameis63 5.3 isn’t an LS

[@frogthefrog]

I do remember that the “Denali” on the 2016 Acadias’, added more sound insulation, and a suspension setup, offering an even quieter/ smoother ride over the regular fully loaded Acadia. For some people, the extra insulation for less dB’s, and smoother ride is very significant. My question here is, does this Canyon Denali pickup truck in question here by Zack, offer extra insulation and better suspension over the regular Canyon? Zack discussed the interior appointments and front grill, but what about the underpinnings?

[@splewy]

Nope, the Canyon "Denali" is almost purely cosmetic and offers almost no functional upgrades. Really all you get over a loaded SLE is the 20" wheels, the Denali grille and a slightly nicer interior. In my opinion it's really not deserving of the Denali name. Most disappointingly, it lacks a ton of features that are common on most $45k+ vehicles. No proximity key/push button start, no LED headlights or taillights, no sunroof, no dual zone climate control, no heated rear seats, etc.

[@paulm6481]

No one buys this at listed price. The type of customer Zach talks about, who wants to show off their wealth, drives a King Ranch, not a midsize anything.

[@paulm6481]

@Bill P Yes, I am sorry for not being clear, I meant Ford F150 King Ranch or Chevy Silverado High Country or RAM Lariat Longhorn or similar high ends for Toyota

[@paulwilliams2024]

Bill P dodge is trash

[@altershape]

I work up in Alberta. The GMC vs Chevy (Platinum vs regular F150) is how you tell who is turning up on site. GMC = Site high up, Chevy = foreman/workers.

[@TheSmokingTire]

So the story is true: The person in charge doesn't want to drive the same truck as their employees. ZK

[@cywoods60]

Very true

[@altershape]

@@TheSmokingTire It's also part of a benefits package, you get a designated truck for work, that you can take home with limited personal use and the company gas card. The trucks generally doesn't haul equipment so they don't get as beat up as some of the work horses that the crews use around site, so it can be a nicer truck that gets sold at the end of the job. I get a take home truck, but I'm not far up the food chain, so its "just" a mid tier F150 with a few options. It's nice enough to take owner reps around the project for site tours, but not so nice that any damage it suffers on site won't affect the resale..

[@bradysisson1356]

@@TheSmokingTire The person in charge isn't loading heavy dirty equipment into the bed. The person in charge isn't getting into the truck at the end of the day covered in mud, dirt and oil. The person in charge isn't showing up and staying, he's driving back and forth more often so its more road time than off-road on location time. The Chevy guy is putting a lot more wear and tear on that truck vs the guy going between the office and field. The appearance obviously plays into it like you suspect but its more about how they are actually using the trucks.

[@jlenora25]

Retired female Vet here. Looking to upgrade 2002 Tahoe...looking for small pickup. This Denali came available.my fave color..win win!😂😂😂

[@lunisce]

There’s a lot of CEO’s and other upper execs that roll around in luxury trucks.. you’d be surprised. Keeps them comfortable and lets them blend in

[@TheSmokingTire]

Good point. I don't live in that world, but I'm learning about it now. The comments on this have been really informative. ZK

[@IdealGrain]

I really like the colorado, but I couldn't see myself spending nearly 50 grand on one. I think if I was in the market for it (and I sort of am) - I'd go Ridgeline. I know, I know, it's unibody, and basically a mini van with a pickup bed. But it's comfy, seats 4, can haul (enough) for most use, and better built that the colorado/canyon.

[@sean7139]

most people that buy trucks dont need the body on frame truck. Thank you for being reasonable

[@IdealGrain]

@@sean7139 Exactly. It's the truck that the average American doesn't know they need. It fixes all of the comfort issues that a traditional body on frame truck has, and unless you're towing thousands of pounds or need a long bed every day, it's the perfect truck. You can still carry large sheet goods with the tailgate down and a couple straps. You can still pick up a couple yards of mulch. And at the end of the day, your family can still fit in it and you have a sealed trunk for luggage and anything extra. And because it's a honda, you give it a timing belt every 100K and change fluids at recommended intervals and it will run forever.

[@TheSmokingTire]

This is the most civil and rational conversation ever had in the comments section of a video. There is hope for the world yet. @@sean7139

[@scobo4743]

Just get a minivan dude

[@mathewpatton1007]

If it's not a jacked up $70k f350 king ranch can you really call it a pick up truck? /s

[@jmigoyo321]

Why luxury truck? Because MIAMI- all f-250 platinums and Denalis

[@FreeForAllFreak]

Same in Texas dude. I see construction workers pulling up in their f-250 king ranch and platinums and I'm like there's no way they make more than $40K a year lol

[@jmigoyo321]

Adam Cooper lots of money to be made in construction in Miami. City is expanding rapidly.

[@jody024]

48k and manual seats, hilarious.

[@seantaylor2683]

For $48k it should come standard with the 5.3

[@jhopkins213]

The recline is manual. The rest of the seat is power.

[@sumner2163]

I think it’s a status symbol, I work in a lot of steel towns in Ohio and the rest of the Midwest. A lot of those people buy them way out of their means because it’s like a trophy. And hey, if it makes them happy by all means I’m fine with my civic SI.

[@nfggarage8135]

Luxury Truck = More nick nacks they can charge you for

[@Shakshuka69]

You can call ventilated seats a Nick Nack, but I would rather my back stay dry in the summer time.

[@shawnmiller2786]

You made some great points about the positives and the negatives of this truck but I'd like to try and clear up your confusion as you stated both some fallacies and had some confusion regarding pricing. The Colorado ZR2 starts at $44k The Canyon Denali 4WD starts at $45k You kept referring to the Canyon as a "$48,000" truck but you included tax (self admitted) along with upgrades ($2,400 wheels) so right off the bat you're comparing apples to oranges. You also didn't factor in the Denali includes the Bose radio whereas the ZR2 does not - add in the $500 upgrade and you're at $44.5k vs $45k. The Denali is not really any more expensive than the ZR2. The next problem is that you didn't seem to realize the reasons behind getting the Canyon Denali vs the Coloraro ZR2 are the following: You don't want an "off road" truck which includes a 2" body lift with rock sliders instead of steps, you want "luxury" features like lane departure warning, cooled seats, chrome exterior appearance, 20" wheels with all season tires. The ZR2 is fantastic at what it does, it even rides better on the streets than the Canyon Denali but at the end of the day the Denali is the "Street" "luxury" truck, and the ZR2 is an off road monster. Getting in and out of the ZR2 for anyone under 6' is not easy due to the 2" lift and lack of assist steps. The Canyon, again, offers more "luxury" features for the street. At the end of the day, does the Canyon Denali deserve the Denali badge, probably not... but you're not making fair comparisons. Thank you for reading and considering an explanation for your confusion.

[@92dakotahd]

Living in the midwest that truck is for the brand loyal upper middle class, approaching retirement or already retired gentleman who has realized he doesn't need the Sierra/Silverado and gets the GMC because it's a step up from a Chevrolet.

[@jonrturner3304]

Drove the Denali, then purchased 2019 GMC Canyon Crew Cab Long box SLT. Why not the Denali? The only difference is front grille and badge and chrome around fog light. Now, here is the interesting fact, the SLT is available with two tone leather interior color "dune/coco" which is way cooler than "black". Interior is much better on my SLT, all options are the same (I forgot that mine has 18" wheels in lieu of 20"). I paid less than $33 for this MSRP 39K vehicle--saved money and got better looking interior.

[@kevinbarry71]

Those seats are not comfortable. Just sit there for a while. Typical GM interior, you can tell they saved a lot of money but did not pass it onto you. Not to mention that 3.6 L engine, it goes through timing sets the way most people go through underwear.

[@jeremyb4493]

Kevin that's why I paid a little more for an older Toyota rav4 v6 sport than an equivalent gm, too many horror stories about timing sets and dealers with warranty amnesia

[@theejoeylee]

Denali... GM's Way to take up panel Gap in the dash with leather. If you're sitting in one of the lower trims on a sunny day, and look at the left speaker Grill you can actually see through the crack and the shiny Magnet or frame of the woofer reflecting back through the crack. When I worked at a GM dealer, I noticed this on a lot of canyon/ colorados

[@SicSemperBeats]

i think im the only person who prefers Zach over Matt

[@picklejay7822]

Nope not at all. Zack seems more relatable maybe because I’m closer to his age? Idk

[@SicSemperBeats]

Pickle Jay same i think that’s why aswell. He seems like a cool dude

[@fidellugo3383]

Everyone here in Texas have trucks.. I mean I don't lol. But people that have to drive out to the middle of nowhere need truck's. Most SUV's aren't really even SUV's most of the time. So when you drive out to no where it's nice to have heated seats lol.. Texas is big, lots of driving. 🤠

[@cbarr0288]

Dude , it’s for people who want a midsize with luxury features and build quality .. Was it worth a 10 min talk?

[@kingsqueak2221]

The CEL is part of the feel and culture of GM trucks. Just watched a Ranger review where the whole ECU system froze up and died. It's incredible how poor the quality is from the big three in trucks now. All super expensive, super convoluted due to the Pelosi types and the mpg regulations and utterly unreliable now as a result. None of them are honoring warranty repairs for major engine and driveline failures (which are rampant). Bad time for vehicles.

[@SicSemperBeats]

on the smoking tire review? Yea i saw that too. Id be pissed if i bought one and that happened to me. tbh the only quality i see are in japanese and korean cars, sucks that all the new japanese designs are ugly asf, japanese cars used to be the sexiest things on the road in the 90's

[@kingsqueak2221]

@@SicSemperBeats Yeah they had a CEL on this one (he didn't mention it but it's in the vid when he shows the dashboard display) and the Ranger was the Straight Pipes review. I agree on the looks too, I actually really like the new Ranger and the diesel Colorado, but don't trust owning one. I had Dodge turn their back on me for warranty repair (at a time where I could not afford to fix it out of pocket) on a 1500 I had back in '03 and reading forums, all of the big three deny claims for the MDS failures and transmission failures pretty routinely on current models.

[@SicSemperBeats]

Chris Esser yea i work part time at advanced auto and two customers have complained to me about dodge not fulfilling their warranties. That sucks because I’ve considered the ram to be the best looking truck since the 2005 model. Never would buy one tho

[@TheSmokingTire]

The CEL is only one because the car wasn't running at the time. It was just showing the warning lights, but I don't remember the truck throwing a CEL that week. ZK

[@frankmagana1408]

You can thank Nixon for those regulations

[@blakedurrant9399]

The Colorado is an objectively better looking truck for cheaper. I imagine the Canyon has a Denali trim level (hopefully) just for continuity in their line-up?

[@neil3858]

I’d buy a frontier over this “look at me it’s a Denali”. Clarkson said it best. “You’ve bought a boxster because you couldn’t afford a 911”.

[@rccrazy30]

My dad has one with the Duramax. It's a great little truck. He bought due to a small garage so a full-size truck wouldn't have worked. He actually bought it out in St Louis and we drove it straight to Florida. I have to say I never felt fatigued or cramped. If I didn't plow or two I would buy one myself...That being said I'm looking at a 1500 with a diesel.

[@TheSmokingTire]

It was a GREAT road trip truck. I drove it to Willow and back with my boss, and we both remarked on how quiet and smooth the ride was, even on messed up pavement. It set a high bar that the Tacomas I recently drove could not match (the Ranger did). Can I ask why your dad bought this instead of a Colorado? ZK

[@rccrazy30]

@@TheSmokingTire Nothing like buying a new truck and putting 1000miles on it instantly. As for as why he ended up with the canyon Denali over the Colorado it came down to I think he preferred the look on the Denali and more importantly the deal he got. I happen to be down visiting him in Florida and he had just gotten a jet ski so he was looking for something he could tow it with. I brought up to him this truck so we went over to the local dealer, test drove it, loved it but the dealer wouldn’t budge off MSRP. So we went home jumped online and came across Laura Buick GMC out in St Louis. The price was substantially lower then the local dealer. Long story short the next week we both flew out did the paper work and headed south. Now that Im in the market for a new truck I don’t have a preference GMC over Chevy but if the price is right Ill be flying out and driving home a new truck. Really eager to test drive the new diesel.

[@correya.lettsome4702]

In the GM world the GMC name plate is set above above the Chevrolet trucks. If something is for sale someone will find a reason to justify buying something. We all are partial to certain brands for on reason or another. The appearance or many vehicles attract us to them, truth is if you want the best looking GM trucks (if chrome does not bother you) the Denali trim of the Sierra is a pretty good looking truck, does it have the substance to qualify it as a true luxury truck; Heck no but in most cases GM pick ups get deeply discounted when they sit on the lots. Most people will lease them if they can't buy them outright and then they will get offered on the used market at what they are really worth. Many people can't clearly explain why they gravitate towards trucks and SUVs. While some people can't come right out an say why they want a truck the benefit of the added ride height and visibility is one of the greatest benefits. If you subscribe to the survival of the fittest philosphy, the GMC products won't die off since they are based off of and share parts with the higher volume chevrolets and they are basically just a variant of the Silverado so it is not a loss to GM to offer the trim level. At the end of the Day even if they kill off the GMC then we would see an higher lever tarted up version of the existing trucks. As long as the market will indulge in the highly priced trucks they will be offered for sale by the Manufacturers, if they were not being sold in volume it would be the custom shops turning out truck with extra luxuries for the one who could afford it.

[@matthewmontgomery31]

For 48k you would think it would already have a diesel engine in it.

[@23018c]

I'd like to see you review the ZR2.The ride and handling is supposed to top in the class.

[@flatline7310]

That plastic is ugly and cheap.

[@michaelgrant5258]

The 2020 GMC Denali redesign is much better.

[@tomsriv]

2021

[@jamesshedd752]

I got my Denali for 37 don’t know what The Who ha is about ..beside if I want to do serious off road I use my razor

[@jhopkins213]

I test drove a 2019 full-size Sierra and the Canyon Denali. The Sierra was just too big, wouldn't fit in my garage. The Canyon is more like a sports car with a pickup bed. I've hauled drywall and plywood, firewood, helped friends move. It's a great mid-sized pickup truck. Lots of "get up and go" when you hit the gas too. Everyone who has ridden with has said "hey, this is really nice!" Also my father and grandfather were career General Motors guys. A GM product was really my only option. I'll be brand loyal until I die.

[@dolive803]

You have your pricing all convoluted. For example you can’t price the canyon denali with the EXTRA 3000 dollar wheel option and the towing option included in your price and say the Tacoma starts at 35000. If you want to compare top trim levels, the Tacoma TRD PRO is waaay more expensive. Here in Canada the denali you are driving, goes for 53000 while the TRD PRO goes for 56000. These are both top trim levels. Also don’t forget, you can haggle a better deal through gmc than with Toyota plus Toyota doesn’t offer the same lease and finance options. So.......

[@walley2637]

I know this is an old review but I had to answer your question of who this truck is for. mind you the 2021 has improved a bit from 2019 and hopefully even more for 2022 when I get mine. after doing the math and looking at my needs I think the Denali canyon is for me. I need a truck for the cargo space but don't want or need a full sized truck, I don't go off road but I want 4x4 for winter and the ability to drive across fields at times, I want the luxury interior and I like chrome on black. as compared with the competition GM has by far the best interest rates in my area so the loaded Denali actually will cost me the same as a mid range Tacoma considering financing. and yes I will admit that I am a facility manager where a lot of people are driving luxury cars and SUVs as well so the image factor also comes into play and I'm at the stage in life where I should be driving a Denali, Colorado's are for kids!

[@rawbeejay]

Theres a 2018 for sale in my neighborhood that I'm leaning towards buying - owners asking $23k with 9k miles (less than half the price of your tester). I live in Hawaii where 10 year old Tacomas go for close to 30k and are probably one of the most common vehicles here. So in my case it wouldn't be to show off but instead to get a nicer truck that's different than the rest on the road. This review was totally based in reference to the price point which was kinda lame in my opinion. Just talk about the vehicle for what it is. Also seems like you're bashing people who own this truck. You wouldn't review an M3 and say "I dont get why you need leather seats in a sports car. They probably just want to flex on subaru owners who can hit a track just as fast for half the price."

[@justinfilmore]

I have a 2015 Canyon All Terrain. the size is perfect, it gets decent gas mileage. I’m coming up on 100,000 miles and I think the next truck I get will be the new 2021 Denali in a couple years when I get closer to 200k miles. Used or Rebuilt is the way to go. There’s no reason to spend $48,000 on one, but I would love to have heated mirrors and heated steering wheel for the winter and ventilated seats for the summer. The cup holders are the stupidest thing in the truck though by far.

[@pkpbarnes]

This review loses a lot of credibility when saying the "shelf" is for holding your phone. Definitely not what that is for and definitely not gonna hold your phone if you hit any decent bump, pot hole, dirt road, etc. The wheels are just a money grabber for GM, drop those and this becomes a very reasonably priced truck for all the features it has.

[@deanbrandon3615]

I think you are focusing too much on the price difference. All these trucks are expensive, but not outrageous. You missed where you put the phone, there is a flat wireless charger right in front of the armrest for the phone. The camera lingered on it like, what is this for? I do wish GM would differentiate these trucks more. The ZR2 is different from most, but Colorado, vs. Canyon seems to fall into the old GM habit of minor cosmetic differences.

[@logolight]

Who's the truck for? It's for people like me who don't need a full sized truck because I don't need it for towing or carrying large loads. So I want a mid sized luxury equipped truck because since I'm going to keep it for the next ten years, I want to enjoy all the available options and not settle for a mid or base model with fewer options that I'd wished I had for the many years I'm going to be driving it. It has nothing to do with your job title.

[@mschiffel1]

Gray interior? Absolutely awful and so cheap looking...Color choices would be welcomed...I'd hate for my new truck's interior to remind me of a 1988 Taurus.

[@mach51]

Interesting take, I am watching this because I am considering getting this truck. I am none of the things you are describing. I drive a BMW and have a 12 year old son. I am considering getting this truck now to give to him in 4 years instead of the BMW and when he starts driving I get the 911 and still have a truck to use when needed.

[@tomsriv]

I'm looking to get a 2021. I didn't care for this one because it only has black interior, I would get the SLT, but you basically need to custom order them if you want the brown interior. 2021 SLT is gone and Denali offers brown interior and doesn't have the ugly grill this one has. Why do I want it? I basically want either a loaded SLE elevation or a Denali. But the SLE has ugly seats and once loaded the price difference is less than 5k, more like 3k and you get a lot of little extras. Also when shopping for a loaded sle it is very hard to figure out if it has all the options, like posi-trac rear axle, or the bed lights without looking at it. With Denali I know it has it. Same goes when you sell it, the extras on an SLE don't add to the value because people just look at the lowest price available and think you are over pricing it. People don't pay for options on the used market unfortunatly. Also, I don't want a full size truck. I don't like the size. But I'm old enough to remember when every high school kid had an S10 or Ranger. I'm older and more accomplished and make good money so I want the Denali to show I choose to have a mid-size, its not because I'm too poor to buy a full size. I want people to know I could have bought a full size for the same money. It's silly how people talk about size with trucks. Nobody says "You could have got an Avalon for almost the same money as a Camry."

[@snozbaries7652]

Not worth 48K not even close

[@Jeff-or6em]

snozbaries 48k MSRP NO ONES paynthat. So maybe 43k

[@killertek78]

What up with the white Elantra Sport in the background, that's a better question. Who gives a shit about this overpriced chev, or was that the one already reviewed..?

[@Prodriver33]

Where I live this is normal daily transport, if you need a car you get a side-by-side atv.

[@TheSmokingTire]

Lol.

[@Sundaydinner.withthefamily]

No sunroof, 48k I'm out

[@luvdoctor96]

the inside of basic trucks look and sound incredibly cheap.... for some reason you have to pay a premium for a nice seat and stereo in a truck.

[@projctpatt7014]

Denali’s reliably have a higher resale value vs. their “loaded” counterparts. However I’m still not convinced it would be worth the extra money considering dealers would probably be more willing to heavily discount the “loaded” model.

[@816athlon64]

Just buy the SLT and put Denali badges on it.

[@Karsten1111]

Can’t understand why someone would buy this truck as he compares it to the Tacoma base model...

[@TheCaptainbigboy]

I bought a 2001 Yukon Denali for my wife last year for $4700 with 110k. That has been one of the best automotive purchases I’ve made thus far. The canyon Denali will be a great deal when it’s worth $20k in a couple of years, if you can find one used. Let’s hope enough golf shop managers pull the trigger on them now, so that the some of us lowly golf shop employees can get the leftovers in a few years time.

[@GreenJeep1998]

Is it me or are these Denali trucks, in general, just as garish as the Malaise Era Caddys?

[@chrisdootz1715]

Picked up a 2018 canyon Denali. Love the truck. I’m a fan of luxury trucks. I live about an hour from work and for the time I spend in the truck I want it to be as premium as possible without breaking the bank. For me to get another full sized truck with these options I’d be well beyond $50k. It was just a price I wasn’t willing to surpass. Plus the fuel economy isn’t that bad about 22-24 highway.

[@dirtzilla500]

how do you like the way the tranny shifts, ? tks,

[@nauthizzz]

I think you were close with that management angle. This level of vehicle screams middle management. Someone who's showing up to a work site and is a "boss", but not the guy at the top who's ultimately cutting people's checks.

[@bartg7790]

Zackary, it's mom. Please be home for dinner on time. I made you cupcakes!

[@whosthatguy9]

Id rather have a nissan frontier over that turd. Way too much for half of the features

[@oscarortiz693]

Whats the whole story with the golf store

[@BurtSampson]

What an awful looking vehicle.

[@paulwilliams2024]

Burt Sampson that’s your opinion I beg to differ

[@ivangil9979]

They should have brought back the Cyclone for the top of the line model!!

[@Jeff-or6em]

They must of heard you Ivan , look carbuzz.com/news/the-gmc-syclone-is-back-with-455-hp

[@jamesshedd752]

I got my 2019 denali for38 and I love it

[@jamesshedd752]

Your right I have a 2019 it drives like a car carry’s a load like a truck ....as far as gmc over a Chevy ..two words ....resale value

[@mattmitchell5320]

Love the content Zack. Been watching TST for years. Thought I could chime in only because of your story coming back from Alaska to Calgary as I live up here. Yes, everyone and there dog up here has a Platinum F150 or a Longhorn Ram. You hit the nail on the head. Lots of riggers/drillers/oil guys with tons of money that spend more time in their trucks than they do at home. Want a nice environment. Nobody buys mid-size trucks up here due to their decreased practicality/payload/towing.

[@TheSmokingTire]

I totally understand buying a full-size over a mid-size. I was more confused why you'd put luxurious materials in a vehicle that's designed to be used for utility purposes. I'm sure those trucks in AK see a lot of mud, inside and out. I'd be worried about ruining the leather. ZK

[@mattmitchell5320]

@@TheSmokingTire Sometimes money wins out over sense. I'm with you regardless. Thanks for the reply. You are doing an awesome job keeping one takes going. Keep it up!!

[@dmitry7643]

3:21 well hello mr. check engine light

[@BlitzkriegRap]

That is normal when the engine is turned off.

[@RealBearFace]

If I had the money, TRD Tacoma or Colorado Zr2 instead of this

[@mikefahy482]

Isaac Garcia you could get a Tacoma trd pro for less then the Denali

[@GeoTrashPanda]

To bad it's not the duramax!

[@muhann4d]

Why would you buy this over the Tacoma, or even the new Ranger? A base Sierra + appearance package is nicer

[@TheJacobshapiro]

SMP agreed. Taco is just as nice when optioned up and will almost certainly last longer.

[@mathewpatton1007]

Why would you buy any truck besides a Tacoma? It's by far the most reliable truck on the market and has all the necessities. 90% of truck owners don't need anything more. But that's not why most people buy pickups unfortunately.

[@frankmagana1408]

TheJacobShapiro yeah spend 40k-45k on a tacoma and it has the cheapest plastics known to man with cloth seats with no power adjustment and tech still falls behind the an SLT canyon, let alone a Denali. Hell, amount you get is probably less than a SLE. And as for reliability, over the years we have had tons of GM’s and they have treated us well

[@StangBang35]

I have a base 2019 Canyon with the 6MT and have the same power seat and Android Auto for half the price...

[@dirtzilla500]

do you like the way the tranny shifts, ?? tks

[@BigSexyVanMan]

And a weak 4cyl, 2wd and basic bitch interior...

[@Genevo9]

Truck is looking really nice man! makes me want to trade in my dinky S10 and get a $500 trade in value for one of these lol! If i do i definitely put a review in on my KZbin Channel!

[@paugie40]

Its America buy what you want

[@jamesvanderslice9189]

I purchased A loaded canyon shortly after I got my current job which is a pretty good job financially speaking. I did buy it lightly you so I didn’t pay full sticker price. But I could’ve bought a cheaper truck, however having some of the nicer features it’s just nice like heated and leather seats. And it is nice to be able to distinguish from a work truck to something I’m proud to own. I do like the size My truck has a crew cab with a 6 foot bed. But if I need to load something up I’ll just use my 14 foot trailer what’s the truck has no problem towing. In conclusion having a nicer truck is just nicer for every day commuting but you don’t lose the functionality of having work tool.

[@MBR4740]

Denali vs regular trims: Part of it for me being forced to look at buying only the upper trims or top trims on American makes for the availability (or hoped for availability) of advanced safety features such as adaptive cruise control with full stop & resume, automatic emergency braking, rear cross-traffic alert, etc. Toyota, Honda etc offer such features on most of their models without needing to buy the upper trims. Insurance rates for vehicles in early 2022-23 will likely have a discounted preference for vehicles with such features as they will be proven to prevent costly rear-enders etc. Vehicles without such features will likely be penalized more. I could otherwise care less about trying to exude upmanship on other hard-working people. I just want modern equipment and technologies, and increasingly that means buying those makes who offer advanced safety features that everyday people can afford, or spending more money on luxury trims, such as the Denali, from North American products.

[@bradysisson1356]

The maybe this is who this is for. I'm one of those Oil & Gas guys who drives long distances on the highway to get to the offroad oilfield. I'm on my second F-150 Lariat which I love. The problem comes when I have meetings in the city and need to park in compact parking lots or parking garages. My decision will come down to how much am I giving up to get a compact truck. For people like me, these are work trucks, however the "work" could be driving a suit and tie client to lunch after an office meeting or it could be driving to a remote well location in steel toe boots using 4x4 with some equipment in the bed. Not convinced this is a better option. I think I'd rather deal with parking a largert truck over giving up the space and comfort of the f-150.

[@daf664]

I owned a 2018 GMC Denali Diesel Long bed for 19 months and 58,000 miles. I drive over 3000 miles a month and it really was a good all-around package but the interior quality and some of the equipment was unfortunately low quality at the $46,000 I paid for that truck out the door. * I factory ordered the truck so I did pay all the money. Mechanical reliability was great I had no major issues whatsoever even with the diesel Powertrain. The fit and finish and especially interior quality was where this truck needs major Improvement. The driver's leather / vinyl failed within 14 months, the ventilated seats were an afterthought and didn't really work that well, seat adjustment and comfort were lacking. Lack of a sunroof option, no proximity key and LED/hid lights on a truck that stickers at $49,000 is just kind of silly at this point. Even the half ton Denali that stickers at almost $70,000 just doesn't live up to other manufacturers on interior quality. I traded in my truck for a used 2015 Hyundai Santa Fe Limited and everything functionally inside that vehicle is better by a large margin.

[@bopper989]

you got me with the golf store comment. It's as accurate as saying people who drive Mini Coopers really need to talk to your manager.

[@TheSmokingTire]

LOL

[@GreenJeep1998]

So Mini Cooper drivers are the "Karen" of the Golfing Retail Industry?!

[@bopper989]

@@GreenJeep1998 spot on m8

[@GreenJeep1998]

@@bopper989 Damn, that sucks......spent 24 years in retail and now work in a customer service call center. Had a call ftom a woman last week that I'm sure had one of "those" haircuts.

[@manuelsanchezcantu5893]

The reason I have one is because unfortunately society does look at image. It does help to have a Delani bc people at least where I am always looks at what you drive will let you know what kinda job you have and how you are good at it. Also, like you said, it does make you feel rewarded for what you have done in life. Even if it is a fantasy for the meanwhile but it helps you remember even now and then how hard you work for your money

[@michaelbellboone9192]

Take away the Wheels and it a 43k truck, Tacoma limited with a couple options to match the GMC is 42k. Zac normally does a great job but 10Mins of research would have made this a better video. The truck is exactly what you expect the Denalized Canyon.

[@joes.7536]

To me the guy that uses his truck hard buys a standard model or LT, XLT. The guy that uses it as a commuter and possibly to like tow a boat, or RV. And also occasionally goes deer hunting buys the Denali, platinum. I personally would buy a cloth seat low option truck, and put the additional money into the suspension/wheels/off road tires. And I must add I would not buy a general motors truck. After watching a lot of my friends and family here in the motor City get shit on recently by GM with the lay offs. Dedicated employees with 18 years in, getting escorted to their cars by rented security guards. I'm taking a step back from the brand for now.

[@aGuyNamedEr1c]

I think you're on the right track as far as the demographic, but I think it goes deeper than just pay grade. The Canyon Denal is designed to have a more mature look and comfort oriented features . It says.. "I'm trying to comfortably get to the in-laws house for Christmas, not earn a sponsorship from Red Bull for the Baja 1000."

[@SpecialKLSX]

Riddle me this, can you get a Base (or one trim level up)model ANY (not luxury brand) TRUCK with heated not leather seats, or a heates stearing wheel, there at the lot ready to drive off? That's why Denali's sale. Because the guy you are talking about doens't wanna wait 8 months for the truck in the spec he honestly wants. He wants it on that one day off he gets that month that he requested off so he can buy a truck. It's his work truck and itsw' gonna get ragged TF out. Thats why in the oil field towns you see these trucks 4 years odl and they look liek they went through hell. Because they did.

[@Mr_Chris77]

Besides the leather seats and chrome bits, I'm not exactly sure what more you get in this Denali vs a Colorado Z71. Sure doesn't look like it's worth THAT much more.

[@willjam465]

Had an All-Terrain model when they introduced the new Canyon a few years ago. 2WD...was priced right for what I got. Loved it for the most part, transmission not withstanding. But, a GT350 came calling and something had to go. Miss it some days. They are right-sized for around town and the odd home project or two. As for a Denali version of the Canyon? Way over-priced for what you get.

[@randysearle2702]

Zack - do a little prep man, the ZR2 includes the spool valve shocks/locking front and rear diffs/ 2 in lift/wider track/bigger wheels etc, and is generally just a different vehicle than this one, its not the standard Chevy to GMC derivative, the ZR2 is a baha truck-in-a-box that does not have an equivalent GMC model.

[@cm01]

This truck exists because without the Denali line, GM would have the same reputation as Kia.

[@DBGMLV]

Damn, 48k is a ton of money for this size of truck. For that kind of money I'd be getting a F150/Silverado, with more/equal equipment and a V8.

[@johnfitch2272]

Well spoken!

[@damiangilz]

Mid-size pickup try to make them more attractive for people who like pickups and live in the city, since the larger pickups are usually cumbersome in these tighter roads.

[@Dormantee]

holy shit I've never used that shelf... noooooooo my miles of cup holder usage!!!!

[@delfreshfreshest5966]

Paid $37.000 on a CPO with 100 miles on it. The 1st owner changed their mind and wanted the diesel. Love the truck.

[@austennaeve]

Only reason I'm looking at one is because ventilated seats. Find me another mid size truck with this!

[@Wallriss]

Because why not