GMC’s version the Chevrolet Colorado ZR2 will be the AT4X.
GMC Canyon and Chevrolet Colorado are close to being released. While the current midsize trucks were made in 2012 for global markets, the Canyon was not released in the US until 2015. General Motors can’t wait for the new GMC Canyon, as the midsize truck market is growing in America. The AT4X prototype is also coming, with extra off-road power.
We haven’t seen the next-gen Canyon or the updated AT4X. This is the first time that we have seen the AT4X without heavy camouflage. It gives us a better look at the pickup’s off-road capabilities. GMC’s version Chevrolet Colorado ZR2 will be the AT4X. The AT4X also features the aggressive Goodyear Wrangler all terrain tires. Similar to the ZR2, the front bumper supports driving lamps low and is angled at the corners for better approach angles.
Although the truck seems to be lower than the Colorado ZR2, this could be because of heavy cargo in the bed. The rear suspension has a distinct squat, which suggests that this prototype is deep into durability testing of the suspension and the powertrain. We don’t anticipate them appearing on the production pickup, so we are further supporting this theory with plain steel wheels. We Do Expect to see the same Multimatic DSSV Shocks as the ZR2, but it will also feature many aesthetic upgrades over the standard Canyon.
You can see some of these aesthetics in the front bumper. The camo wrap makes the flared fenders obvious. Optional mudguards could be added to all four wheels with built-in mudguards. We were surprised by the changes in the Canyon’s front grille. There are smaller lights at its top, but there will be light clusters below. These will flank a large GMC grille.
It is unknown what the engine behind this grille is. The rumour mill has not confirmed the rumors, but the GM 2.7-liter turbocharged four cylinder is a strong candidate. It would produce 310 horsepower (231kilowatts) and give the AT4X comparable power in the midsize pickup class.
GMC confirmed that the next-gen Canyon’s debut will take place sometime in the summer 2022. This is the model year 2023.