The 2024 GMC Canyon AT4X AEV Edition is more than a cosmetic package. It builds on AT4X with a different tire, lift and protection package. The useful buying question is whether those changes suit your trails and daily routine enough to justify the extra cost and running expenses.
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Engine and transmission
The Canadian 2024 AT4X equipment listing identifies the 2.7-litre TurboMax four-cylinder with 310 horsepower and 430 lb-ft, an eight-speed automatic and four-wheel drive. The AEV changes are not presented as a separate higher-output engine. Canadian 2024 AT4X AEV equipment listing.
That distinction matters when comparing packages: the money goes toward hardware and equipment rather than a different engine output. If your daily use is mostly commuting and occasional light trail work, compare what you will actually gain before assuming the most specialized version is automatically the best fit.
What AEV adds
GM Canada’s announcement specifies 35-inch mud-terrain tires, a 4.5-inch factory lift—1.5 inches more than regular AT4X—and 12.2 inches of ground clearance. AEV steel bumpers, additional skid protection, beadlock-capable Salta wheels and an in-bed vertical spare carrier are part of the package. GM Canada’s 2024 AEV introduction.
Beadlock-capable does not mean you should assume an installed wheel is in a particular beadlock configuration. Similarly, a winch-capable bumper does not establish that a winch is included. Inspect the hardware actually fitted and follow the manufacturer’s operating guidance rather than treating the package name as proof of every accessory.
The spare carrier is also worth checking against the cargo you carry. Bring measurements for your camping gear, work equipment or bed-storage system before deciding whether the layout works. A package can improve one type of use while making another less convenient; that is a personal trade-off rather than an automatic upgrade for every owner.
Cabin and technology
The Canadian AT4X listing includes an 11.3-inch touchscreen with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, a 6.3-inch head-up display, heated front seats and a heated steering wheel. Optional equipment varies by individual vehicle. Canadian equipment details.
Canadian trim and package comparison
Historical Canadian catalogue reference checked October 29, 2026. The Car Guide lists the following 2024 MSRP amounts in Canadian dollars, before separately listed fees, taxes and additional options. The original price-effective date is not stated. These are historical catalogue figures, not current offers, launch-price claims or the window-sticker price of the filmed vehicle.
| 2024 Canadian configuration | Historical listed MSRP (CAD) | What changes |
|---|---|---|
| AT4 Crew Cab Short Box 4WD | $51,799 | 2-inch factory lift, two-speed transfer case and automatic locking rear differential. |
| AT4X Crew Cab Short Box 4WD | $66,699 | 3-inch factory lift; $14,900 above AT4 in this catalogue. |
| AT4X AEV Crew Cab Short Box 4WD | $78,594 | 35-inch mud-terrain tires, 4.5-inch lift, AEV steel bumpers and five boron-steel skid plates; $11,895 above AT4X. |
Equipment references: Canadian model equipment · Canadian configuration details.
Price references: AT4, AT4X, AT4X AEV. All three use the 2.7-litre turbo engine and four-wheel drive. The $11,895 difference is the gap between these listed configurations; additional options on an individual truck can change its total. GM Canada documents the AEV equipment additions. Compare itemized vehicle quotes rather than treating a used truck’s asking price as an original package price.
Fuel consumption: use the AEV row
NRCan lists a separate 2024 Canyon AT4X AEV 4WD rating of 14.8 city / 15.1 highway / 14.9 combined L/100 km, using regular gasoline. The ordinary AT4X 4WD row is 14.1 / 13.8 / 14.0. These are standardized Canadian comparison figures. NRCan exact-model fuel data.
At an illustrative 20,000 km per year, those combined ratings mean 2,980 litres for AEV versus 2,800 for regular AT4X, a 180-litre difference. Multiply by your local fuel price for a simple comparison. Do not budget using the lower generic Canyon 4WD rating: it is a different configuration.
Ownership and capability checks
Review the specific truck’s payload label and towing limits before attaching a trailer or adding heavy accessories. Do not carry over a maximum towing claim from another Canyon configuration. Passengers, cargo and accessories all belong in your loading calculation.
For a used example, inspect the underside, recovery points, wheels and tires, and ask for documentation of any modifications beyond the factory AEV package. Check recall status and service history by VIN. A professional inspection is useful even when the truck looks clean; condition must be assessed individually.
Final thoughts
AT4X AEV is most persuasive when its specific hardware answers a real need. Compare it with regular AT4X on equipment, fuel use, loading and daily access—not only appearance. With the historical catalogue prices above as a reference, you can judge whether the extra capability is worth the actual premium for your use.