GM pins diesel redemption on meaty 2016 Chevrolet Colorado - SlashGear
GM arguably stuck a knife in diesel's chances in the US back in the 70s, and now the company is hoping to make amends with its latest Colorado truck. The 2016 Chevrolet Colorado Duramax diesel packs a 2. 8-liter turbocharged engine and the promise of better economy than its gas-powered brethren. The new Colorado will pull up to 7,700 pounds in the case of the 2WD models and 7,600 pounds for the 4WD versions. In contrast, the V6 4WD Colorado tops out at 7,000 pounds. What GM isn't saying yet is quite how well that all works in terms of actual economy numbers: instead of actual MPG figures, all we have is the promise that it's the company's cleanest diesel truck engine, and that it "meets some of the toughest... Both LT and Z71 Crew Cab models will be offered when the 2016 Chevrolet Colorado 2. 8L Duramax Turbo Diesel hits dealerships this fall, with a. Source: www.slashgear.com
