Duramax Diesel Lifts 2016 Chevy Colorado Pickup to Silverado Towing Capacity - ForConstructionPros.com
Chevrolet made good on its promise to offer a diesel in the mid-sized Colorado pickup truck, including the option for a 2. 8L Duramax turbodiesel in the 2016 LT and Z71 Crew Cab models with 2WD or 4WD. Rated 181 hp and 369 lb. -ft. of torque, the... Colorado’s new 2. 8L Duramax is part of General Motors’ global family of turbo-diesel four-cylinder engines. EPA fuel-economy numbers are not yet available, but Chevy projects estimated fuel economy to top Colorado’s segment-leading 27 mpg with the 2. 5L gasoline engine and automatic transmission. Australian Colorado owners report fuel economy with the global 2. 8L Duramax in the 28 mpg range. The new Colorado diesel goes on sales this fall, priced $3,730 more than a comparably equipped 3. 6L V6 model. SAE-certified at 181 hp at 3,400 rpm and 369 lb. -ft. of torque at 2,000 rpm Driver-selectable, smart diesel exhaust brake system enhances vehicle control and reduces brake wear. Source: www.forconstructionpros.com
