GMC and Chevrolet introduced their mid-size pickup
twins for the 2014 model year, and since then, changes have been relatively
minor. However, a new report from AutoNews published on Monday claimed the GMC
Canyon is in for a refresh this year.
The mid-size pickup received two notable updates
since its re-introduction: a 2.8-liter Duramax inline-4 cylinder engine and a
range-topping Denali trim. Details on what a refreshed Canyon will include are
scarce, but design tweaks and new content are likely.
The report also reiterated news that the 2019 GMC
Sierra will not show up at the 2018 North American International Auto Show.
Instead, Chevrolet will debut the 2019 Silverado in full after its surprise
showing in Texas last month.
It will be the first time since 1998 that GMC and
Chevrolet will not reveal the latest full-size pickups together. GM President
Dan Ammann told the publication that GMC will work to "broaden" its
appeal and further differentiate itself from Chevrolet. While the Sierra and
Silverado may be mechanically related, the designs will likely differ quite a
bit.
The North American International Auto Show will be
heavy on trucks, dictated by consumers' relentless appetite for utility
vehicles. In particular, the Ford Ranger is rumored to debut at the show and
will provide direct competition to the GMC Canyon and its Chevrolet Colorado
cousin.
