Skip to content
GizmoDriver

Is the 2021 GMC Canyon a good truck?

Yes.

5 of 7checks

Pick another car

20 miles one way, 5 days a week. Gas $3.20. Power 17 cents per kWh.

Canyon +34%-22%+69%Price vs predicted
Price vs predicted, 10 trucks (2021). Orange: this car.
Checks for the 2021 GMC Canyon
CheckResultNumber
Family carNo0 of 3 parts
First carYes5 of 5 parts
CommuterYes$126 vs $146 a month
SeniorsYes2 of 3 parts
Off-roadYes8.3 in, top 35%
TruckYesTop half on 2 of 3
Worth the moneyNo34% above predicted
Good buyNot enough dataN/A

Is the Canyon a good family car?

No. Passes 0 of 3 parts.

Family car check, 2021 GMC Canyon
MeasureThis carClassCarsPass
Seats4 seats5 or moreN/ANo
Rear legroom28.6 inMedian 34.7 in13No
Rear headroom36.7 inMedian 38.7 in13No
Cargo behind the last rowN/AN/AN/ANo data

Is the Canyon a good first car?

Yes. Passes 5 of 5 parts.

First car check, 2021 GMC Canyon
MeasureThis carClassCarsPass
Price$26,800Median $29,30013Yes
Horsepower200 hp200 hp to 305 hp13Yes
Length212.4 inMedian 215.3 in12Yes
Turning circle41.3 ftMedian 44.0 ft13Yes
Fuel cost per mile14.5 centsMedian 16.8 cents13Yes

Horsepower: 10th to 75th percentile of the class.

Is the Canyon a good commuter car?

Yes. $126 a month to commute. Class median $146.

Miles a month
867
This car
$126
Median of 13 trucks
$146
Highway mpg
25 mpg, top 8% of 13

Is the Canyon a good car for seniors?

Yes. Passes 2 of 3 parts.

Seniors check, 2021 GMC Canyon
MeasureThis carClassCarsPass
Step-in height8.4 in clearance, 70.4 in tall8.3 to 9.4 in clearance, 70.5 to 76.1 in tall13No
Front headroom41.4 inMedian 40.9 in13Yes
Turning circle41.3 ftMedian 44.0 ft13Yes

Step-in: clearance and height in the middle half of the class.

Is the Canyon a good off-road vehicle?

Yes. 8.3 in clearance. Top 35% of 132 trucks and SUVs.

AWD or 4WD
Yes
Best trim for clearance
4WD Ext Cab 128" Elevation Standard, 8.3 in
Cohort
132 trucks and SUVs, AWD or 4WD trims

Is the Canyon a good truck?

Yes. Top half on 2 of 3 measures.

2021 GMC Canyon among pickups
MeasureThis carClassCarsPass
Towing per $1,000261 lbTop 31%13Yes
Rear legroom28.6 inTop 77%13No
Fuel cost per mile14.5 centsTop 8%13Yes

Each measure passes in the top half of pickups.

Is the Canyon worth the money?

No. Priced 34% above cars like it.

Price, Elevation Standard Extended Cab RWD
$26,800
Predicted price
$20,064
Gap
+$6,736 (+34%)
Model error
14% median, 277 cars

Price model: horsepower, length, width, drivetrain, powertrain, body and luxury, 2021 cars.

Passes at up to 5% above the predicted price.

Is the Canyon a good buy?

Not enough data.

What this cannot tell you

No safety, reliability or insurance data.

Your prices, use and trim may differ.

How values are checked