“I’m definitely professional grade now” is gonna be my new saying

It is interesting that GM is giving more technical support than other OEMs. Props to them for informing us on what they are doing and why they are doing it!

Had been considering one of these. It's larger on the outside in every dimension but smaller on the inside than the last one. The interior space on a lot of these mid size trucks is inexcusable for how big they are. Ridgeline and the Frontier are the only ones I have enough space in.

The problem with comparing the pricing of this to a full size is as soon as you get equivalent features on the full-size you’re around $65k

If the engines and transmissions hold up, these should be pretty popular on the used lot in a few years when more people can afford them.

This is the right sized truck. I'd be all over this if I was in the market for a new truck. But I would never pay the money they want for new cars now. I guess I'll be looking at it in 10 years.

Just three years ago, a lot of people were hating on the Ridgeline and Tacomas for their 40k price tags but some of these new domestic mid sized trucks are now closer to $55k, with 4 cylinder engines? Wow times have changed.

I don’t see myself buying a pick up, but grateful to be inform of what’s new out there. My boys enjoy talking to me about vehicles, and it’s qualities/highlights, and you guys help me keep up with honest car relevance. I am professional grade proficient in car information, because of Savagegeese 😄

Big thanks to Sg for providing us the patch notes on this latest product 🙌

Researched midsized pickups over past 5yrs, waiting for the right one for me (offroad). I have 2023 ZR2 on order and can't wait to get it. The 2.7ILT hits the mark as the previous V6 & Babymax (181 hp) failed. Every aspect of this truck is significantly improved. Glad I waited.

Interesting that you mentioned that the GMC Canyon is almost as large as a full size truck…actually it is…my old 1998 Ford F150 has the same overall exterior dimensions.

Got my 2023 trail boss colorado and it's a great truck. Chevy and gm really stepped up their game with this generation.

This engine could be one of the last four cylinders GM really develops from the ground up, I’m happy they made something interesting

I’ve driven most of the trucks out there and being a smaller person and a person that really enjoys a more sporting drive, I prefer the mid sizers. As others mentioned it makes more logical sense to just get a full size but for me, mid size fit my body type, driving style, and my needs. It’s nice to have options :)

I think new frontier hits home, the price is cheaper but still has very strong N/A motor. Then everything underneath the cab is 15 years of development of the last gen

This review is a really good review, crazy to see how far they can take a 4 cyl and still feel decent

Really looking forward to this. Always been impressed with the ride/handling balance of the GM twins, especially the Canyon. Great preview!

Finally, one company is building a midsized truck with the refinement and capabilities it deserves which helps justify the price they're asking for them. Is looks like they are closer to their full-size counterparts than ever and that's a good thing. Now let's see if all those truck buyers that can't handle or even park their trucks now will realize midsized truck can fill all your needs and are much easier to use on a daily basis. That's without even considering how much easier they are to use off-road.

Thanks for the informative review. I agree that GM put a lot of thought and engineering into this new mid-size truck and got it 98% right. I don’t want or need a full size truck but feel like I am getting all the same benefits with this mid-size edition. I have no problem with the 4 banger given what the engine is capable of, my only complaint is that there is no noticeable MPG advantage over the V6 or 8. If you are complaining about the price, then you haven’t shopped for full size trucks or SUVs with comparable interior trims and tech recently. Full size Denali is close to $80k. I think this truck hits the sweet spot!

Looking forward to the Colorado piece. Thanks for doing what you do.

Nicely done!! Thanks!!

Sold my 2020 F150 Lariat and have a Colorado on order. I live in Colorado and the full size truck limited my off roading and camping too much. With a 7700 pound tow rating I’m hoping this can do everything I need.

As a city dweller I would love to own a midsized truck, but as a 6’5” person I have always felt cramped in these trucks (except for the Ridgeline). I’ll be checking out the new Cayon/Colorado when they come to the dealer. I like the newest generation. Let’s hope I fit.

Thanks! I plan on purchasing a Canyon Denali. Your review really helped me make that decision.

I've experienced GM's new 2.7 4cyl - turbo engine, and I have to say I was extremely impressed. It feels almost identical to their old school 4.8 V8 they used to produce, with a little more punch suprisingly. I would have this truck over any of the other mid sized trucks without question. Side note : GM's new Android based infotainment is FANTASTIC.

We own a Canyon and love it. The smaller size was the deciding factor over a full size truck, easier to maneuver in the city and enough towing capacity for our needs.

Great video.

Impressed with the 2023 GMC Canyon! 😍

As a one week owner of a Colorado Z71, you hit the nail on the head perfectly. 1. I love the interior space. Being 5’9”, I have zero issues. The interior quality is leagues better than the previous AND it doesn’t feel like a claustrophobic hell-hole inside. The previous Colorado/Canyon was just stuffy, boring, cheap, and uncomfortable. 2. The styling is on point. Looks better than the Silverado and they’re muscular. The only trim I don’t like is the Trail Boss since it looks like a work truck and you don’t get many features on the inside as compared to a fully loaded LT for $2k less. 3. The drivetrain and suspension is surprisingly awesome. Coming from an SS 1LE that had magnetic ride, this truck is like riding on a cloud. I loved the 1LE suspension because, for how low and stiff it is, it was very comfortable. This truck is even more comfortable which is crazy for a midsize truck. It soaks up road bumps and small holes, and it handles corners very well. The engine is smooth and powerful. The stop start feature isn’t jarring nor intrusive. I’ll be going 85 down the highway and hardly notice because of how well the truck performs and feels. Highly recommend this truck. It will probably be my daily for a few years and then I may be switching to the Tacoma. But, we shall see.

4:42 your videos are professional grade

Great video, even for a first look, more info than most cartubers will give in full in-depth reviews

As someone looking at a Colorado to tow my FK8 to and from the track, I appreciate your hoodie selection for this video

I’ve owned a 2020 Tacoma and Driven my buddy’s 2021 Ranger, I bought my frontier 6 months ago and I love it so much! Not a fan of Turbos and it drives like a truck and super comfortable.

Very nice objective review. A lot of other reviewers seem like they're married to the brand they're reviewing. Refreshing to see an impartial POV at last.

Love the aerial shot showing the cute little square bed. All I need to know.

It is a great looking truck and if I was in the market for a new mid size truck this would probably be top on my list of potentials. This and new Frontier would be my go between until real reviews come of the new Tacoma that is coming.

I drove alongside a new Colorado Z71 for a while the other day, and the guy doing the test-drive absolutely nailed the throttle from a stop. I don't know why but with 430 ft lbs of torque and 300+ horsepower I expected to see this truck fly off the line. It's shocking to me how, despite all the different engine options available in the midsize segment, all the trucks more or less have the same performance regardless of their engine output. The new Ranger Raptor will obviously lead the pack in terms of quickness nowadays, but I just remember the 99 f150 lightning being in something like a high 5 seconds to 60 mph situation, and it had approximately the same horsepower and torque as these new gm twin midsizers. They are probably all about the same weight.

Surprisingly this 2.7t 4 cylinder has been doing well in terms of reliability. It's the current gen Silverado most reliable engine that utilizes the cylinder deactivation. Even over the 6.2 and 5.3 v8 that have the cylinder deactivation. Without the the cylinder deactivation it's still the 5.3 and 6.2. I still don't understand why they won't throw in the 10 spd. To me seems odd to keep utilizing the older updated transmission when they have a more superior transmission that they could use.

My next truck would be full size. Right now as a family of 3, I can’t even put a rear facing car seat in my midsize Tacoma. And this don’t look any bigger.

Wow that truck is really nice looking!

Everyone keeps commenting about the price being too similar to the full size, but trim to trim a Canyon Denali is like $25k less than a Sierra Denali. I fell into the same trap when I was comoaring Ranger to F150 a couple years ago.

Well Done.

I owned a 19 Silverado and frankly, thought it was too big. I never got used to it. I've been hoping these midsize trucks would get to the size of a full size truck from back in 2002, 2003. That's the sweet spot in my opinion. I'm disappointed to hear the back seat had so little leg room, but seems like a great option otherwise.

4:01 That knee smack and the accompanied colorful word make this the most relatable of car review channels 🤣 Grab an ice pack haha

I spent 40k on my 2021 F150 FX4 XL STX truck, crazy how these midsizes are +++++ that. Plus the 2.7 V6 gets better mpg and is more powerful than all their trim powertrains lol.

I think overall they made some good improvements here and between the Canyon and the Colorado seem to offer something for more than enough needs in the mid size class. That being said, upon hearing they were moving to a gas turbo 4 for the next generation we decided to go with a Duramax ‘22 since we previously had one and loved it (had to get rid of it due to 3 child seats not fitting in it now kids are older so they can fit in the back ironically) and my wife was due for a new daily. Happy with our decision as it suits ogre use case perfectly and it gets amazing mileage for the remote, rural area we live. I am 6 foot and can sit behind my seating position ok, it’s acceptable but not amazing. The fact the new truck decreased the rear leg room was a pretty poor design flaw as it really limits the use ability and comfort for family use. I love Toyotas but the Tacoma’s seating position is just awful to us and took it out of contention for us. With having a farm, 3 kids, living in an area that gets 300” of snow a year, hauling 5 humans and their mountain bikes, and my wife travel nursing/commuting in it, it’s such a good little truck. Summer blend diesel we see 32-35mpg regularly on our two lane roads around here and that’s with the chin spoiler removed and a leveling kit on it. The new truck’s interior is an improvement no doubt but honestly as normal people who use trucks for truck things, I have zero issues with our 22 and the technology does everything we want or need and more.

Gmc are really great looking trucks, but you're only a few grand off getting a base f20. I'd personally prefer increased towing and load capacity over the ability to offroad but my truck is a tool to me. I can absolutely see the appeal to someone to take that thing out and have a blast on the weekend and have a utility function at the sake time.

That looonnnnng silence at 5:18ish says it all about not having a v8.

The price tag is absolutely ridiculous.

$50k+ for the ATX4. That's a lot for a mid size truck.

The issue of mid-size versus full-size is one i've been grappling with. I love the roominess and comfort of a full-size (as well as payload and towing capabilities) but hate driving it around town or urban areas. Parking is always stressful. That's where the mid-size comes in. They've been underpowered (until now) but much easier for city driving and parking and able to handle most of my day-to-day needs.

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Very refreshing to finally hear mention of vehicle pricing. The question you pose is exactly correct. Will a person move towards a bigger truck bye to pricing as you build out one of the “smaller” trucks? To me, the answer would be no simply because as you move to a bigger vehicle, it gets insanely expensive so any reasonable person simply swallows the crap that is given only because it allows you to be at a now reasonable price point. The era of being able to get a full size truck to work with is way over. One must now look towards these smaller trucks as a way to affordable step in to the truck world. Thankfully it appears according to this review that at least GM is stepping up the game to give a better performing product and not the “shit box” experience of the past at this level.

Great to hear that Mark’s leg extension surgery was a success, going from 5’7 to 5’9

I bought a new 2022 Ram Classic 1500 4x4 Quad Cab with a pentastar V6 for 41,500 CD (30,700 USD) earlier this year. I couldn't be happier in regards to what I got for my money, the truck is extremely spacious and comfortable, has just the write amount of tech and a proven drivetrain.

I have had my Colorado Trail Boss for a 5 weeks now. It has been great. It tows my 5000lb boat as well or better rhen the last generation fullsize with 5.3L V8. At 6'2" iI have no problems with cabin room even with my teenagers in the rear. The Ridgline is roomier and drives better on the road, but if you tow or offroad this is truck for you. Maybe I am biased but the TB looks better then any other truck option mid or fullsized at the moment. Maybe the new Tacoma will change that where the new Ranger has decided looking obsolete at launch is the plan. (GMC looks AARP certified to me)

I believe GM and Ford are laying the groundwork for the midsize trucks being the future volume trucks for their companies. As regulations tighten, these full-size trucks will be out of step from a fuel economy and size perspective for casual use by consumers. A Ford F-150 Lariat is now a $60K+ vehicle which is way beyond what an average consumer can afford. The full-size trucks used to come with a ton of incentives on them to move and finance the purchase. I n 2023, it appears the manufacturers want to reduce the need for incentives.

I'm looking forward to the new Tacoma review.

Midsize trucks are getting really good. I hope that results in a lot of people who rather pointlessly opt for full-size trucks, to now go midsize next time around. The vast majority of truck owners do not use their trucks for legitimate heavy-duty work. The fact that the Colorado and Ranger just ditched all configurations except crew cab short bed is a sign of the times. They're predominantly commuter and family vehicles now, with the "do anything and work hard" image. This tows and hauls enough for the vast majority of the suburbanite buyers. It's a lot easier to live with a midsize than a fullsize, so maybe people will start making their daily lives easier by opting a little smaller. And smaller is relative, because these midsize trucks are about as large as full-size used to be.

Huge interior improvement

I ordered one, 52 out the door, I don’t need a truck to last me 10 years, I don’t need a truck to haul or tow heavy things, just for sporadic loading. I got the elevation trim I guess that answers your question about ordering this or a larger truck

Thanks for your review, Love this truck But worried that the 4banger Turbo will not hold up for 200k miles I believe that Nissan or Honda V6 better choice for reliability and long mileage

I agreed with most of this design.

It seems like the new motor is really well thought-out. Obviously there will be early recalls but intrigued to see how it holds up over time. Common sense says turbos are no bueno for long-term reliability, but it really does depend on how it's made. I've seen plenty of the recent Honda CRV 1.5 turbos creep up towards 300k miles so far, although the turbo itself may have to be replaced along the way. I've also seen plenty of Ford ecoboosts hit well over 300k, although I'm sure Ford mechanics will say those are the exception 😅

Truck drivers know best! Always have, always will!!

You said it, they are almost like a 1500. I changed my canyon denali diesel for a silverado 2.7 because the newer canyons were not arrived yet. (Did not want that POS 3.6). I like the silverado but i miss the nimble side of my canyon. It was so easy to manoeuver in thight spaces. And i can't imagine how the same 430lbs/ft of torque feels in this smaller truck. One thing i noticed tho, even if they built it to run on regular gas, you feel the ecu pulling the timing quite often. There's a very slight jarryness. I tried premium gas and it disapeared, but the difference is not enough to justify the price for premium gas.

Pretty nice looking truck....is that the dual volute turbo on the 4 cylinder? Similar purpose to a twin scroll....looking forward to the deep dive vid...as always love savagegeese content 🤙

The primary reason I've owned full size trucks for 30+ years is the bed size - the versatility of being able to haul extremely large, tall, heavy or oddly shaped things, which I do a lot of. In modern trucks, the 'long' 6.5' bed option is a must, and the 5' 8" option is just too short. So this is the only reason why I would never buy one of the new midsize trucks. If they could figure out a way to have a 6 to 6.5' box, I would be a potential buyer.

I've been considering this truck as a compliment to an older Duramax that I need for 5th wheel towing. I recently was looking at used Tacoma's as a solution but they are very expensive and don't have the more modern interior or powertrain of the Canyon. People are going to have to live with the fact that $58k now buys a very well equipped mid size truck or low end 1/2 ton. Really only two factors are holding me back from an AT4 or possibly AT4X - 1. availability 2. Will they work for my 10 and 8 year old kids to ride around in back?

Handsome truck

U definitely know your shitttt great job

Please compare the Driver gauge cluster on ZR2/AT4X vs lower trims. I haven't seen that anywhere yet

I feel like we're kind of getting the 2.7L crammed down our throat whether we actually want it or not. More of a "it's good enough for everything so we're not offering alternatives" vs offering an engine that excels in MPG (2.8L Duramax) or raw capability (V8). Would the 3.0L Duramax really not fit in one of these?

Let's see how this truck goes in long term. It's a pretty good thing it will lead in towing, this time w/o diesel. Might rent one day. Wish they had a light switch on the column instead of the infotainment screen. (Hopefully minor of its on automatic). Maybe the direct injection will do pretty well on this truck.(Hoping so). Other than that, doesn't seem so bad.

In 2015, I bought a nicely appointed crew cab Silverado for $28,000. Brand new off of the lot. That same truck right now is probably in the mid 50s. What happened? Sadly, I don’t know that I will ever be able to afford a full-size truck again, so hopefully these hold up well for work and towing.

This is the right sized truck for something I would use in the city. Plenty power for a work truck.

I’ll be buying one personally. Will wait till 2024 model as first year always have kinks to work out. Driven it around and it feels great. I’ve owned every generation and this by far feels like the nicest and most refined. The struggle I have is Colorado ZR2 and Canyon AT4 are about the same price… to jump to AT4X is like 5-7k more… Canyon has better styling imo but is it worth big price tag jump I’m not sure yet

I weirdly like these and I’m neither a truck or a GM person.

I love the styling of the new Canyon and Sierra. However, with all the problems GM has with their trucks, I don't think I will purchase another one of their trucks. Fortunately, my 2009 silverado has had any $1,000+ maintenance issues, but GM trucks will nickle and dime you long-term. I'm at 150,000+ miles, and I need to decide if I want to fix all the little crap.

They need to bring the baby duramax back!!! #gm @gm

As a option of course but they should offer front and rear locking hubs like the at4x

Hooray! for physical buttons.

I just ordered a Canyon AT4. As a Canadian, with my GM employee discount it cost me around $54000. To get all the same options and extras I put on the Canyon in a Sierra AT4 I am over $90 grand!! No thanks. For what I need a truck for, the Canyon will be perfect.

Rough mpg numbers? I'm almost interested in a new Colorado, but yes same issue I had with the ranger, nearly the price of an f150 without enough size or mpg advantages to set it apart favorably. I waited a year on a maverick order before they boned me and I walked away rather than pay more for less features on a 23. Fake truck, but was ideal for me as a commuter besides my sports car but able to tow light trailers and put a few hay bales in the back for my hobby farm covering a few utility needs. I miss my old tundra but then another would only fulfill hauling and all leave me wanting something for my 70 mile commute interested in what Toyota and dodge come out with their rumored micro trucks, Dakota etc

Can you guys do a video over privacy setting with android auto?

Savagegeese "Professional Grade" t-shirts would be awesome. Or a hat.

"They built the engine from the ground up to be turbocharged and handle high levels of boost" * camera pans to open deck block *

I started looking into and following what's said about these trucks since they were first confirmed to going into production. I have thought that the price of these, and the Colorado are quite high, but then I look into what the full-sized trucks are selling for, and makes the prices of the midsize trucks seem somewhat normal (let's be honest, every vehicle is overpriced). I think what GM did with these trucks is smart. They reduced the number of body configurations (they realized that upwards of 80% of the prior gen were ordered and sold as quad-cabs, so making single or extended ones still wasn't beneficial anymore), as well as using a refined version of a field-tested and/or proven powertrain from their full-sized trucks was smart, and reduced the cost of making more than one engine type. I think that they also realized that the majority of these trucks will be bought by people that live in the city, and will use them as a 5-seater commuter vehicle the majority of the time, but want the practicality of the pickup for when they need to do truck stuff or mild overlanding on occasion. As the presenter mentioned, I think the changes to the interior are what surprise people the most, and it's not the potential deal-breaker that it might have been in the older ones. The only thing I think is dumb, is there being no physical buttons for the headlights and tail lights, and that you have to set them up in the infotainment system instead. I can see this changing in the next couple of model years if enough people complain about it. I think the Denali is beautiful, but the High Country or AT4 (middle-level) trims will be the most popular, since they will balance creature comfort and tech with mild offroad capability. The same can be said for the Colorado (The Z71 is my favorite, the 20" rims suit it's body lines really well, the available leather and power group in the interior, and option to calibrate the engine for H.O and optional skid plates and rear locker make it a compelling package).

Good review and info. I am choosing the GMC canyon over the sierra beacuse of size and nimble-ness. Love the sierra look and ride but too much truck for me.

Sounds like one of those vehicles that you hear about in 5 years that’s involved in a class action law suit

Does the steering column still snap when rock crawling like it should on a Chevy?

A naturally aspirated V6 Frontier costs less and offers the extended cab and 6ft bed that I prefer. The Tacoma V6 does as well and it's barely more expensive with monumentally better resale value than the Canyon/Colorado. The new Ranger is priced astronomically. Domestics are now priced higher than their Japanese competition. Get the hell out of here with that. I'd love to buy a domestic, but they're a poor value.

There are a lot of advantages this has over a full size tuck. Both off road and city driving.

Is "PREMIUM PROLAPSE PLUS" part of an option package?

Wow you guys in North America have such a HUGE selection of cars and brands to choose from. We get basically NOTHING here in Australia.

If I were buying a truck, I'd shop this class. Better size and drivability, more practical and efficient. Full-size behemoths are a nightmare to navigate around in and handle as well as a castle. This class of vehicle feels more intimate and less jarring, perfect for daily usage

For the same msrp you can probably get a decent full size. If you have the space I don't see why go for the 4 banger. Looks really nice though.

Great looking truck. Went into this segment because 1/2 ton trucks are getting stupid expensive. Personally bought a Tacoma because reliability is important to me. GM has a winner on its hands as long as they don’t raise the prices to stupid levels.

I'll bet you these thins will have insane gains with tunes.

What a beautiful interior and exterior but why do ‘Midsized' trucks keep getting bigger and bigger?😕