The 2025 GMC Canyon and 2025 Chevrolet Colorado are two midsize marvels that have taken charge of the truck market for years, but how well do they compete against each other? While they are both built on General Motors platforms with similar features, they have unique characteristics that you may find fit your needs.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
- The 2025 GMC Canyon’s trims are priced from $39,995 to $67,030; the Chevy Colorado starts at $33,495 and goes up to $62,895
- Both the GMC Canyon and Chevy Colorado feature the same powertrains.
- The Chevy Colorado has slightly better mileage than the Canyon.
What are the 2025 GMC Canyon vs 2025 Chevy Colorado Pricing and Trim Options?
The 2025 GMC Canyon’s trims are priced accordingly:
- Elevation: $39,995
- AT4: $47,295
- Denali: $53,595
- AT4X: $58,720
- AT4X AEV Edition: $67,030
The 2025 Chevy Colorado’s trims are less expensive (and there are more of them!)
- T: $33,495
- LT: $37,395
- Trail Boss: $41,395
- Z71: $45,395
- ZR2: $51,195
- ZR2 Bison: $62,895
2025 GMC Canyon vs 2025 Chevy Colorado Performance and Powertrain Comparison
The Canyon and Colorado are both GM made trucks and have many similarities as a result. They are powered by a turbocharged 2.7-liter inline-four engine, generating 310 horses and 430 pound-ft of torque, and paired with an eight-speed automatic transmission.
Both trucks are available in rear-wheel drive (as standard on most trims) and all-wheel drive only. On the Canyon, AT4 and Denali trims offer standard front-wheel drive; on the Colorado the WT, LT, Z71, and Trail Boss feature the full monty.
Towing capacity for both trucks is similarly allotted:
- On the Canyon, the maximum towing capacity is 7,700 pounds for the Elevation, AT4, and Denali trims. AT4X trims have a capacity of 6,000 pounds.
- The Colorado also has a maximum towing capacity of 7,700 pounds; however two of its trims, the ZR2 and ZR2 Bison, can only reach 6,000 pounds.
2025 GMC Canyon vs 2025 Chevy Colorado Fuel Economy Ratings
There is a bit of difference in fuel economy between the two models. The Canyon’s four-wheel drive models get about 18 mpg/city and 22 mpg/highway. The AT4X trim, with mud-terrain tires for the trail, has slightly lower mileage—17 mpg/city and 20/highway.
The Colorado wins out in mileage—efficiency, its rear-wheel drive models get 22/mpg and 24/ mpg highway. Four-wheel drive models also do slightly better—it gets 18 mpg/city and 22 mpg/highway. The ZR2 Bison gets 17 mpg/city/highway.
2025 GMC Canyon vs 2025 Chevy Colorado Interior, Comfort, and Technology Features
Once again, we’re in similar territory when it comes to tech and infotainment. Both trucks come with an 11.3-inch infotainment touchscreen with wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay.
The upgrades in the Canyon’s higher trims include leather upholstery, a larger digital gauge cluster, wireless charging, and premium Bose audio. In the Colorado, perforated leather seats, heated steering wheels, and wireless charging are offered as upgrades, as are rear seat storage and a lockable tailgate storage compartment in some trims.
Which Mid Size Truck Fits Your Needs?
The 2025 GMC Canyon and Chevrolet Colorado are both great midsize pickups for work and play. The Canyon offers premium luxury, while the Colorado offers better gas mileage at a more affordable price. Stop by our Alan Jay Sebring showroom and test drive both!