Colorado, Canyon Diesels Pricy Propositions With $3,730 Premiums

by Mark Stevenson

Published: July 28th, 2015

colorado canyon diesels pricy propositions with 3 730 premiums

When the 2016 Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon start arriving at dealer lots this fall, they’ll be sporting more than an additional diesel option under the hood. Monroney stickers will be afflicted with much higher prices to the tune of $3,730 more than an equally equipped V-6 model.

However, you will get increased towing capability thanks to a standard towing package, improved fuel efficiency, and a diesel engine brake to minimize wear on brake components.

According to GM, the trucks will get their 181 horsepower and 369 lb-ft of torque from “the cleanest diesel truck engine ever produced” by the company. The cleanliness of the diesel mill is due in part to cooled exhaust gas recirculation, says the release. The GM midsize twins will also use diesel exhaust fluid for cleaner emissions. It is recommended the DEF be topped up with each oil change at around 7,500 miles depending on vehicle usage, said Otie McKinley, Chevrolet’s representative in change of Trucks and Colorado.

Towing capacity is best with 2WD models at 7,700 pounds, an increase of 700 pounds over the V-6 model. Adding 4WD brings the tow rating down to 7,600 pounds. Keeping your load in control is a smart exhaust brake based on a similar system used in Silverado and Sierra HD trucks.

The Colorado and Canyon are now available for order.

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Jeff S on Jul 29, 2015

Maybe so Corey but if you are going to buy a diesel powered truck shouldn't you at least be interested enough to do some research. The information is out there on the internet and anyone who would blindly buy any vehicle without any research today should know better. I had a 1985 Mitsubishi Mighty Max with a 4 speed manual transmission made by Borgwarner which I did not learn until I needed a part. The same transmission was used in a Ford Ranger, Mazda truck, and some Toyotas and Nissans. I would think that a diesel engine made by another manufacturer would be covered under the vehicle manufacturer's warranty. Most who will buy a diesel Colorado/Canyon will probably know who made the engine and if they don't like this engine then they shouldn't buy the truck.

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Big Al from Oz on Jul 31, 2015

I do know of one city in NJ that is replacing their Dakota's with Colorado diesels. There will be a market for these. They can do the work of what many 1/2 ton pickups can do, but with far superior FE.

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