Chevy has announced that the 2016 Colorado pickup two-wheel drive with the Duramax turbo-diesel engine is rated at 31 mpg on the highway, making it the most fuel efficient truck in America. If you choose all-wheel drive its highway rating drops slightly to 29 mpg.
Chevy has announced that the 2016 Colorado pickup two-wheel drive with the Duramax turbo-diesel engine is rated at 31 mpg on the highway, making it the most fuel efficient truck in America. If you choose all-wheel drive its highway rating drops slightly to 29 mpg.
The 2.8L Duramax turbo-diesel engine generates 181 horsepower and 369 lb-ft. of torque. It’s mated to a six-speed automatic transmission. The 2016 Colorado diesel 2WD is rated 22 mpg city and 25 mpg combined, while the 4WD model is rated at 20 mpg city and 23 mpg combined. 2WD models can tow up to 7,700 pounds and the 4WD models with the available trailering package can tow up to 7,600 pounds.
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The Colorado diesel goes on sale this fall, offered in LT and Z71 Crew Cab models, with 2WD or 4WD. Pricing for the diesel engine option is $3,730 more than a comparably equipped 3.6L V-6 model.
Source: Chevy
