2016 GMC Canyon, Chevrolet Colorado
Class Exclusive Diesel Option

65% less power, 39% more torque, 13% greater tow capacity, and up to 29% greater fuel efficiency - that's how the 2016 Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon stack up against the midsize pickup category's long standing leader, the Toyota Tacoma. The weight difference between the two pickup platforms is relatively small, with the Canyon and Colorado weighing in within a couple hundred pounds of a comparable Tacoma. Weight, however, is not a necessarily a disadvantage to the Colorado and Canyon, as GM's 2.8L Duramax ousts the Tacoma in both city and highway fuel economy by a substantial margin.
With the ability to tow up to 7,700 lbs and achieve up to 31 mpg on the highway, the Colorado and Canyon are more than enough truck for most 1/2 ton pickup owners. With up to an EPA rated 22 mpg in heavy city driving, the Colorado and Canyon's fuel economy is unmatched. In fact, the only other pickup that exhibits such fuel efficiency is Ram's fullsize EcoDiesel equipped Ram 1500 models, which is rated up to 29 mpg on the highway.
GM's midsize pickup platform was blessed with the introduction of a 170 cubic inch, 4 cylinder inline diesel for the 2016 model year. In addition to outstanding fuel economy potential, the engine's 369 lb-ft of torque under full load contribute to impressive capability for such a small package. While the Tacoma continues to lead the midsize market in sales volume, you can expect the only diesel option within the category to continue to grow in popularity.
2016 MY GMC Canyon, Chevrolet Colorado
Engine: |
2.8L Duramax LWN |
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Displacement: |
170 cid, 2.8 liters |
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Configuration: |
Inline 4 cylinder DOHC |
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Transmission: |
6 speed automatic |
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Bore x Stroke: |
3.70" x 3.94" |
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Compression Ratio: |
16.5 : 1 |
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Injection: |
High pressure common rail |
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Aspiration: |
Turbocharged, intercooled |
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Horsepower: |
181 hp @ 3,400 rpm |
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Torque: |
369 lb-ft @ 2,000 rpm |
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Fuel Economy: |
4x2 Models: |
22 city, 31 highway mpg |
4x4 Models: |
20 city, 29 highway mpg |
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Max GVWR: |
6,200 lbs |
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Max GCWR: |
12,700 lbs |
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Max Payload: |
1,508 lbs |
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Max Trailer Tow: |
7,700 lbs |
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Curb Weight*: |
4x2 Models: |
4,462 - 4,485 lbs |
4x4 Models: |
4,698 - 4,748 lbs |
*Curb weight range for Crew Cab, short and long bed models with 2.8L Duramax engine.