2023 Chevy Colorado Z71 vs GMC Canyon AT4 | Feature & Pricing Breakdown!
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- Опубліковано 12 вер 2024
- In this video I compare the 2023 Chevy Colorado Z71 and the 2023 GMC Canyon AT4 options, features, and pricing. With the new generation right around the corner, the Colorado Z71 and Canyon AT4 are likely to be very popular among shoppers. Several features that were formerly standard on all Z71 trucks are no longer and the AT4 starts out very nicely equipped however at a higher price tag. With the Canyon receiving the widebody, lift, and 2.7L HO tune, this makes the base AT4 a very compelling trim in my opinion. If you are not seeking the widebody, lift, and tune then I would say the Colorado Z71 Convenience II or III would give you better bang for the buck in the mid to upper $40k price range.
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Great overview. I think you may have missed one point though. I really wanted a truck with the aesthetic of a Trail Boss with the amenities of a Z71, but wasn't willing to give up the towing capacity of 7,700 lbs or the MPG to go up to a ZR2 (although I would love the lockers). You can't outfit a Trail Boss with all of the options of a Z71 unfortunately so my choice was to buy a Z71 and lift it, or buy a AT4...which has everything. So I went with an AT4, which has a little more options than a Z71, has the offroad capabilities (and aggressive look) of the Trail Boss (2" lift and +3" wheel spacing)...and comes standard with the HO tune. For me at least it was the best of all worlds and when you added in all of the upgrades I would need to do to a Z71 to get it 95% of the way to the AT4 (2" lift, wheel spacers, HO tune), it was only about $1.5k more. Oh, and as a bonus the interior looks better too.
If you skipped over the 2023 Pro4x and are seriously considering a Z71 or AT4, you own it to yourself to test drive the Pro4x before pulling the trigger. This is exactly the situation I was in, I was all set to buy a fully loaded Canyon AT4 at $52k, but I decided to test drive the Pro4x at the last minute. Long story short, I wound up purchasing a fully loaded Pro4x Premium for $45k. Full disclosure, I previously owned a 2nd gen Frontier which I loved, so I am a fan of the Nissan platform, but I initially overlooked the Pro4x because I assumed it was not on par with the redesigned GM twins. I was wrong. This Pro4x is probably my favorite vehicle I've ever owned...I love how it drives and the overall confident feel of the truck. It's just the right balance between old school and modern. If you are in the market for a midsize truck, don't make assumptions about the Frontier like I did. I got an amazing truck and saved $7000!
I have been cross shopping the pro4x and my hold backs are 430 lbs of torque from GM vs the 281 of the nissan is a big gap. I do have two enclosed trailers that I occasionally tow (16ft aluminum and 20 ft steel frame). Even though the tow rating on the nissan is up there I suspect the extra 150 ft lbs of torque is really going to show up with the GM trucks. Also nissan doesn't have a integrated brake controller. I have installed prodigy controllers in the past and they work great but I have a '19 F250 with the integrated controller and it nice to not have something aftermarket and be able to program through the dash lcd. The camera and infotainment system on the nissan also is outdated. Everytruck has its strong and weak points and the lack of turbo worries, good looks, and solid drivetrain of the nissan are compelling.
I originally ordered a ZR2. But changed my order as I liked the look of the exterior better of the AT4. So I ordered a fully loaded minus sunroof of a AT4 and it was only 3K difference between a loaded ZR2. I figure I'll eventually change out the suspension on the AT4.
Thanks for the comment. I am interested to see these trucks out in the wild, side by side.
I've ordered a at4 as well, I just wish they would start building it already lol
@NeoBillybob I ended up going with a fully loaded, every option at4 that a local dealer already had ordered instead of building my own just because I didn't want to wait.
It has a sunroof, which I think is pointless and 20" wheels I will be replacing immediately. I may even bring wheels with me and make them put them on when I pick it up as part of the deal.
@@hewster1 Nice, unfortunately my build has been delayed. Appears mainly low option Trail Boss's are getting priority.
@@hewster1 That's a great way to do it as typically dealers have a good allocation of units built or in production at launch. I know we have a couple trucks built already but I am not sure the spec.
Yes, the comparison Ive been waiting for. Okay so in your opinion, is the AT4 worth the extra $3-4k over the Z71? The only extra features you can spec on the AT4 that you cant on the Z71 are HUD and wider stance / 2" lift kit.
Just want to add that the Canyon comes with a forced 3-year OnStar subscription which adds $1500. It's like the don't want to sell them, most will see that and go straight to the Colorado! Who wants to pay for OnStar?
You also get powered passenger seat, nicer interior (carbon fiber and soft touch instrument panel)
Which AT4 packages are you looking at in specific? AT4 Premium or base? The AT4 base is nearly equal to the Colorado Z71 Convenience II.
@@CarsMadeSimple fully loaded on both. Z71 build comes out to $47350, AT4 comes out to $50,500.
@@jakes5530 Yes it depends on how you spec it. I got just over $48k on the Z71 with everything plus Sunroof and Bedliner. The AT4 Premium was just over $51k with the same options selected.
@@CarsMadeSimple so in your honest opinion, after having spent a decent amount of time with both, which would you go for?
Nice job comparing these trucks and trims! I really enjoy your reviews! You’re good at this!
I appreciate that!
Nice job on the video! I think I like the AT4 better, from a looks perspective, and I think the lift, wide body stance, and HO tune are worth the extra $2300. At the end of the day, I need to see them side by side to see which I like best. These look like great trucks!
Of that $2300 price difference, $1500 of it is for a forced 3-year OnStar subscription.
The AT4 is sharp! I will have a video taking a look at one in person here in the next day or two. As a whole (inside and out) I believe I like the Canyon better but the Colorado isn't far behind like Chevy has been to GMC in some vehicles over the years.
@@matth3wc meh. Whatever.
Some other things I noticed that are different:
The Canyon has a forced 3-year OnStar subscription that adds $1500 when comparing to the Colorado.
The Canyon has a body colored rear bumper and led marker lights above the wheel wells.
The interior is Soft-touch, someone tapped the interior of the trail boss and it was hard plastic. Chevy doesn't list that on any trim level but I'd be surprised if the ZR2 or Z71 didn't have Soft-touch.
And lastly the Canyon has a bit more leather stitching on the door panel and dash along with carbon fiber inserts.
One thing I would have ordered on my AT4 but it was so ridiculously priced was cargo lights. $350 for the lights but then you have to get the accessory power distribution box for like $480. So about 850 dollars in total. Complete BS. It used to only cost 200 more for LED cargo lights.
Which brings up another point, for some reason you can't get the cargo lights on the Z71 but it seems all other Colorado trims you can. Not sure why they'd do that.
There are also 2 little things standard on the canyon that you can get separately on the Colorado. The plastic wheel arch moldings can be added along with an plastic engine cover. Bose sound system is forced with a Colorado package but the Canyon, you can get fully loaded without Bose oddly enough.
I think they must have changed the forced Onstar charge or only force it on the high trims like the Denali. I picked up a AT4 today and it did not have the 3yr Onstar included.
@@mhardy006 the 24's won't have it (thank goodness. But all 23's do, it won't show up as a separate charge on the window sticker. It's part of the base price. If it didn't come with OnStar you would see the deduction on the sticker.
@@matth3wc You are absolutely correct. My salesperson was clueless and said that it wasn't since it wasn't itemized on the sticker, but when I log into MyGMC it shows that my "trial" ends in 2026. So in a way that's even worse. They charged me for it, didn't show the charge, and didn't inform me that I had it. If not for your comment, I probably never would have checked. I wonder how many others paid for it and will go the 3 years without ever realizing they have it. Thanks Matt for the heads up!
I appreciate your presentation style, homie!
I just subscribed, great videos, honest real world assessments of the products being presented.
keep up the good work
Awesome, thank you! I try to keep it all objective with a few opinions here and there.
Does the Canyon have a longer axle, or is the wider stance just a cosmetic offering? I like the AT4, but looking at the inventory within 250 miles of me,
for every AT4 built, there are about 4 Z71's built. Bummer. Thanks for the video, well done.
It's mechanically wider, I believe with the control arms. Thanks for watching!
The only downside with the zr2 is the towing capacity.
If you stay within the 5,000 lbs mark, this should work ok with the ZR2. If you frequently exceed this amount but stay within the 6,500ish mark, I am sure the 7,700 lbs capable trucks would feel more comfortable.
@Jeff Cullen besides the inflated price, of course.
Thanks , been looking for looking for a comparison like this .
You're welcome!
Pricing for trucks without big lifts and f/r lockers is insanely ridiculous.
You should make a video with the zr2 vs the at4. When I build them the prices are almost the same which blows my mind 😳
At4 of At4x? The Zr2 is more compatible to the x.
@@terrygood5026 I'm not talking about specs I'm talking about price. A zr2 is basically $1k more than an at4 when I built the trucks on the website. Why even buy the At4 at that point.
Already did and you aren't wrong! I mentioned this in one of my latest comparison videos that should be going up shortly. ZR2 > AT4 Premium 😁
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My Canyon AT4 build date is March 6th...I can't wait until arrival in April.
That's awesome! 🤞it doesn't get moved.
That's the plan...
How far below MSRP were you able to get on your build?
@Lee R sticker was all, took me by surprise....hot item from what I gather. 3400 so looking good for this week build.
Another great video! I will be doing significant towing of a small Casita camper, so I will want the trailering package. This video about nails the trim that I would want. I like the Z71 package on the Colorado and the AT4 package on the Canyon. The Canyon comes with more features for more money. I will need to play around with the option packages a bit. I prefer the exterior styling of the Colorado but I still like the styling on the Canyon, plus I like the wide stance and HO engine variant of the Canyon. Tough call. Looking forward to the eye and seat test! What a year! A new Ranger this summer. And, a new Tacoma by the end of the year. A new Frontier last year. Wondering if the 2024 Ridgeline will have the Trail Sport trim. Plus, Gladiators are always sharp. Great time to be shopping for a midsize truck!
For sure! Just remember the Canyon AT4 starts out as a Colorado Z71 Convenience II so when you are comparing that is apples to applies. You can always option the HO tune on the Colorado Turbo Plus vehicles for an additional charge.
@@CarsMadeSimple yup, I hear ya. Thanks for the feedback. Comparable AT4s and Z71s will be my focus. Just to confirm, the AT4s have the wide track like the Trail Bosses, correct? The Z71 has a wider track than an LT, but is an inch narrower than the Trail Boss, correct? So, even if the Z71 and AT4 are optioned similarly, the AT4 still has a 1” wider track, correct?
@@deanmay338 Every Canyon gets the widen track with widen body panel vs the Trailboss that just has flares. The LT and Z71 have the regular track and are the same between the two. The black flares seen in many press videos and my video are an accessory. It makes it "look" wider but it is really not. I believe the widen track is 3" and the lift is 2". The ZR2 and AT4X get an extra 1" of lift.
@@CarsMadeSimple thanks for the clarification. Despite liking the styling of the Z71, the widened track of the Canyon intrigues me. Looking forward to seeing both the Colorado Z71 and Canyon AT4 over the next several weeks. Again, I don’t plan to purchase until the end of 2024, so I will have plenty of time. LOL, truck research along with planning camping trips have been my pandemic (post-pandemic) hobby! ;)
Oh yeah if you don't plan on purchasing a 2023MY, I guarantee changes will be made for the 2024MY. Hopefully they are in everyone's favor. 😄
Must be something wrong with the build dimensions. A Silverado trail boss is 78.3” tall and a Colorado Z71 is 79.6”?
That is interesting. I wonder if they are including the antenna?
The z71 should be compared to the elevation model, not the at4. The at4 is basically an upgraded luxury trail boss
The Z71 lines up exactly with the AT4. In fact, the base AT4 is equipped the same as the Z71 Convenience II without the wireless charger. The Elevation is much closer to the Trailboss with a few upgrades out of the box. Of course the GMC trucks all have a lift, widebody, and AT4 and higher have the standard G80 auto locker and 2 speed transfer case.
Does the z71 have any lift kit, and locking differential,
I would like to see the different interiors, color and materials. Seems like the At4 interior may have better material? Hard to tell without seeing a live one.,
Thanks for excellent reviews znd suggestions.
I ordered the z71 colorado last week shame it won't be till June unless I luck out
It should be worth the wait!
Thanks, Great comparison!
Thanks so much!
Chevy always gets short handed. If they had the head ups display as an option for the ZR2 I would add it. Colorado looks so much better imo so that’s what I’m going for.
I really like the look of both trucks this time. They aren't subjectively too far apart in my book like some of their vehicles have been in the past. I like I actually like the rear end of the Colorado just a little more. HUD would be nice in the Colorado.
@@CarsMadeSimple There’s just a few things I want them add that would make it great for me, such as Full LEDs front to back, hood struts, multi-flex tailgate. I pretty much maxed out my ZR2 build other then the push bar and bed rack since I wanted a tonneau cover.
Do you have a ZR2 and at4 comparison video like this?
I don't. Are you referring to the AT4 or the AT4X? Price wise, the regular AT4 Premium would get very close to the ZR2 so I would understand if you are comparing those two on price.
I have a zr2 on order but they said chevy won't accept orders until early April :(
Interesting. That does align with what I have heard from media and at a dealer level for ZR2.
@@CarsMadeSimple yes sir and even then it could possibly take till July to start seeing ZR2s show up at dealerships.
Noticed they changed the pricing on the ZR2 to "see your dealer", probably code for their selling for over sticker price.
@@okienightstalker3145 Yes, contacted my local volume dealer: +$5k on ZR2.
@@justinboucher5923 My dealer told me they were not going to let me use my GM family discount on ZR2 but I could use it on any of the other Colorados. Looks like the dealer games are going into full swing on the ZR2.
Do any of the Z71’s have the widebody? If so how can we identify that?
No Z71's will have the wide stance so far. Some may have the plastic fender flare option (as seen in my Chicago Auto Show videos).
@@CarsMadeSimple I saw the black flares, are these identified anywhere or are they just random?
They are an available accessory on the build and price tool. I forget exactly what the RPO code is.
what is the towing and payload capacity for ZR2 ??? I am planning to go with AT4, I can consider ZR2 if its not impacting the payload and towing capacity compared to Z71/AT4 .... anyone can help me answering this question?
Towing is limited to 6,000 lbs and payload to down to roughly 1,280 lbs. There is almost always a hit to towing and payload with hard core, off road variants.
@@CarsMadeSimple Thanks for the quick reply. This information will definitely help!!!.
So my option limited to Z71 and AT4 ... I booked both with fully loaded options and waiting to get it here :) .
What would you choose - Z71 or At4 ? Thanks !!!
I've rather buy a full size truck because I can get a 10 speed in full size truck. I don't have to worry about that. Horrible 8 speed and mid-size trucks are getting too close to full size truck prices.
You can get the 10 speed in the full size trucks but you can't get the 10 speed paired to the 2.7L turbo engine in any truck GM offers (so far).
At this price they still do not have a garage door opener.
Can’t get power passenger seat or a HUD on a Colorado… :(
Nope :(
AT4 wins on payload and towing.
Over 50k I would not do midsize
How about a trade men's with options something we can afford 🤔
The W/T's and LT's with less options are fairly affordable in the $30k range.
AT4 vs ZR2?
Probably a ZR2 for sure as long as you don't need the additional towing.
Colorado looks too much like a common work truck. Canyon is a little better looking not respect.