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[PICTURES] 2017 Canyon Denali Officially Introduced by GMC

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It has been rumored that a Denali trim was coming to the Canyon pickup, but GMC made the official announcement today that a Canyon Denali will be coming in 2017

2017 GMC Canyon Denali
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It was only a month ago when Car and Driver first broke news that GMC was planning to add a Denali trim to its popular Canyon mid-size pickup truck, but it wasn’t until today, November 17th, that GMC made the official announcement a Canyon Denali is coming in 2017.


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The 2017 Canyon Denali will come equipped with 20-inch ultra-bright-machined aluminum wheels with painted accents, as well as a unique chrome grille. Additionally, the exterior of the new Canyon Denali will feature a polished exhaust tip, chrome fog lamp bezels, a standard spray-in bed liner, and five-inch-diameter rectangular chrome assist steps.

A Jet Black interior with Mulan leather-appointed seats will highlight the cabin of the new Canyon Denali. Denali-logo floor mats and still plates will also be featured on the inside of the vehicle, along with an exclusive console trim and instrument panel.

Photos: 2017 GMC Canyon Denali

Additional standard features for the 2017 GMC Canyon Denali include: A Remote vehicle starter system, OnStar 4G LTE connectivity with a Wi-Fi hotspot, heated steering wheel, automatic climate control, full-color driver information center, three USB charging ports, forward collision alert, lane departure warning, GMC IntelliLink with navigation, an eight-inch-diagonal color touchscreen, and phone integration with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.

The 2017 GMC Canyon Denali will be available with the choice of either a 3.6-liter V6 engine capable of 7,000 pounds of maximum trailering or a 2.8-liter Duramax turbo-diesel engine with a maximum trailering rating of 7,700 pounds.

“Canyon is the segment’s first and only premium midsize truck, offering unparalleled capability and efficiency matched with maneuverability and refinement,” said Duncan Aldred, vice president of GMC sales and marketing. “The all-new Canyon Denali builds on that award-winning combination with the distinctive styling, luxurious interior and elevated content that has defined the Denali nameplate since its introduction nearly 17 years ago.”

The 2017 GMC Canyon Denali will make its public debut this week at the LA Auto Show and is scheduled to go on sale in late 2016.


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News Source: GMC