The 2015 Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon will have the
most horsepower in the midsized truck segment when they go on sale this fall.
The Colorado and Canyon’s available engines provide
customers choices to fit their varied lifestyles. The 2.5L I-4 has been rated
at 200 horsepower and 191 lb-ft of torque, while the 3.6L V-6 is rated at 305
horsepower and 269 lb-ft of torque.
The Colorado and Canyon will also provide class-leading
maximum trailering capabilities, with the capacity to tow up to 7,000 pounds
when properly equipped. That’s more than enough to take a truck full of
friends, gear in the bed, and a trailer full of toys to your favorite weekend
adventure.
Each engine features direct injection and variable valve
timing to make the most of power and efficiency. Both engines are based on
proven engine designs found throughout the General Motors’ family, but are
optimized for the demands of truck use with the latest technology for improving
performance and efficiency. This includes torque at lower RPMs for better
towing power and a more confident feeling while pulling a trailer.
Both engines are matched to a six-speed automatic
transmission; a six-speed manual is available on select extended cab 2WD
models. The six-speed automatic is tuned specifically for the truck engines,
offering features like auto grade braking and tow/haul mode.
“Every decision we made considered the wants and needs of
midsize truck customers. The 2015 Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon are
engineered to deliver class leading horsepower,” said Anita Burke, vehicle chief
engineer for Midsize Trucks. “Not everyone needs the size or the capability of
a full-sized pickup. Now customers have a viable option in a smaller package.”
Class-leading horsepower also comes with efficiency,
courtesy of dual-overhead camshafts with variable valve timing, direct
injection, and jet-spray piston cooling, while aluminum blocks and forged-steel
crankshafts ensure a long-life cycle.
The Colorado and Canyon will be assembled at GM’s
Wentzville, Mo., assembly plant with start of production in fall 2014.
Courtesy of: Chevrolet Newsroom
