2016 Diesel Colorado - About - News & Issues
For eons, truck enthusiasts everywhere from South America to Europe, Africa and the Asia-Pacific region have enjoyed the torquey goodness of fuel-efficient diesel engines in their pickup trucks. Here in the States there are a few diesel powerplants available for fullsize pickups, but overseas pickups are smaller and much more like the midsized market here. If trade agreements in progress work out, we may be seeing some unfamiliar trucks from across the pond popping up at dealerships (check out the article here), but what if you want the convenience of a midsized pickup with the power of a... The new engine is the 2. 8-liter Duramax diesel, a 4-cylinder engine that’s been a familiar face in Colorado models overseas since its debut in 2011. The smallest Duramax in the States makes an immediate difference when dropped in the... Payload capacities also see a boost, with two-wheel drive models now boasting a GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) of 6,600 lbs. Aside from the obvious boost of the 2. 8-liter’s 181 hp and 369 lb. -ft. of torque, GM credits the midsize pickup’s fully boxed frame for the Colorado and Canyon’s towing and payload capabilities. GM’s diesel-endowed midsize pickups will receive some special touches to complement the new powerplant. Source: trucks.about.com
