How Much Can the GMC Canyon Tow?
Powerful trucks come in handy when you’re driving in the South Salt Lake area, especially if you need to tow work equipment or a camper. How much can the 2021 GMC Canyon tow? The Canyon has a maximum towing capacity that reaches 7,700 pounds when properly equipped. The GMC Canyon towing capacity varies depending on which of the three engine options you choose, but they can all provide plenty of power. Find out more about how much the GMC Canyon can tow, then shop our Canyon inventory at Salt Lake Valley GMC.
How Much Can the GMC Canyon Tow?
The 2021 GMC Canyon towing capacity can reach up to 7,700 pounds when properly equipped. How much the GMC Canyon can tow depends on the trim level, drivetrain, and cab size. Here’s how the GMC Acadia towing capacity breaks down based on these factors:
Elevation Standard
- Crew cab, short box, 2WD: 5,500 pounds
- Extended cab, 2WD: 6,200 pounds
- Crew cab, short box, 4WD: 6,000 pounds
- Crew cab, long box, 4WD: 6,000 pounds
Elevation
- Crew cab, short box, 2WD: 5,500 pounds
- Extended cab, 2WD: 6,200 pounds
Denali
- Crew cab, short box, 2WD: 5,800 pounds
AT4
- Cloth crew cab, long box, 4WD: 6,000 pounds
- Cloth crew cab, short box, 4WD: 6,000 pounds
- Leather crew cab, long box, 4WD: 6,000 pounds
2021 GMC Canyon Engine Specs and Performance
The 2021 GMC towing capacity is also impacted by the three engine options you choose. Take a look at your engine options, their power, and fuel economy on South Salt Lake roads:
Standard 2.5L Engine
- 200 horsepower
- 191 lb-ft of torque
- 6-speed automatic transmission
- 19 city mpg / 25 highway mpg
- 21-gallon fuel tank capacity
Available 2.8L Turbo Engine
- 181 horsepower
- 369 lb-ft of torque
- Differential, automatic locking rear transmission
- 20 city mpg / 30 highway mpg
- 21-gallon fuel tank capacity
Available 3.5L V6 Engine
- 308 horsepower
- 275 lb-ft of torque
- 8-speed automatic transmission
- 18 city mpg / 25 highway mpg
- 21-gallon fuel tank capacity
Salt Lake Valley GMC has Your 2021 GMC Canyon!
When you know how much the GMC Canyon can tow, you’re going to want to get yours ASAP! Contact us and let us know which GMC Canyon trim level you want, then apply for financing to get started on the truck-buying process. Then get ready to put the GMC Canyon towing capacity to work!
