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Topkicker
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I just saw one too.... Here at the plant. LOL! We put the "zebra stripes" on em as camo to photo lenses.
Diesel confirmed in new Chevy Colorado.
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I just saw one too.... Here at the plant. LOL! We put the "zebra stripes" on em as camo to photo lenses.
DeereMann
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I wish you guys would put in a real purpose-built diesel like a 4.5L Duramax or Cummins rather than a cheapo Americanized Euro-diesel. GM forever taking the cheap way out. Nothing learned from the initial V8 debacle in the 70's?
OP
Topkicker
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The 4.5L Duramax would be overkill for this small truck. Save that for the 1/2 ton.
Cool, I see all kinds of GM test vehicles where I live.
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DeereMann
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DeereMann
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What a coincidence - my SAE on-line mag just came with North American new Colorado article. Probably nothing new that Topkicker hasn't already told us, but here it is anyway --> 2015 Chevrolet Colorado injects new technologies into midsize pickup segment - SAE International
Not sure if you guys can access the link. Here is an exerpt....
"General Motors is aiming to light a fire underneath the almost dormant midsized pickup truck segment, with its 2015 Chevrolet Colorado. Unveiled at the 2013 Los Angeles Auto Show and slated for 3Q14 production, the all-new Colorado is virtually a scaled-down Silverado that is about 900 lb (408 kg) lighter than its full-size cousin. It is also approximately 16 in (406 mm) shorter, 5 in (127 mm) narrower, and 3 in (76 mm) lower overall; GM has not yet released full specifications.
Based on the GMI700 body-on-frame platform that underpins the Thailand- and Brazil-built global Colorado launched in 2011, the new North American truck has two key missions in GM’s product portfolio: serve those pickup customers who don’t require (or want) a Silverado and help GM meet the aggressive new CAFE regulations that culminate in a 30.2-mpg average expected of light trucks in 2025.
A 2.8-L I4 Thailand-built Duramax turbodiesel will be available in MY2016; GM engineers indicate they hope to certify diesel models at least at 30 mpg highway. The engine mix at launch includes a standard gasoline 2.5-L I4 rated at approximately 193 hp and 183 lb•ft (143 kW and 248 N•m) with 90% of peak torque available from 2000 to 6200 rpm. An optional 3.6-L V6 is estimated to produce 302 hp and 270 lb•ft (224 kW and 366 N•m); SAE power ratings are not yet finalized.
According to Chief Engineer Jeff Luke, the 2015 Colorado shares minimal content with the outgoing GMT355-based model that was produced from 2004-2012 and reached 163,668 peak sales in 2005. The business case for midsized trucks in the U.S. traditionally has been difficult, Luke acknowledged, as they cost roughly as much to manufacture as a similarly equipped full-size truck while delivering lower profit margins. Only Nissan and Toyota remain in the segment in North America.
GM will try to lure customers into the Colorado with superior fuel economy and lower price than a similarly equipped Silverado, said Bill Rinna, Manager of North American Vehicle Forecasts at LMC Automotive.
“The lifestyle truck buyer is moving away from full-size trucks, which creates an opportunity for the new Colorado/Canyon—if GM can keep their price well distanced from Silverado,” Rinna told AEI. Defining that price point is tricky, he said, because pickup buyers in general spend a larger percentage of their household incomes to purchase their vehicles than those in any other car or light-truck segment."
Not sure if you guys can access the link. Here is an exerpt....
"General Motors is aiming to light a fire underneath the almost dormant midsized pickup truck segment, with its 2015 Chevrolet Colorado. Unveiled at the 2013 Los Angeles Auto Show and slated for 3Q14 production, the all-new Colorado is virtually a scaled-down Silverado that is about 900 lb (408 kg) lighter than its full-size cousin. It is also approximately 16 in (406 mm) shorter, 5 in (127 mm) narrower, and 3 in (76 mm) lower overall; GM has not yet released full specifications.
Based on the GMI700 body-on-frame platform that underpins the Thailand- and Brazil-built global Colorado launched in 2011, the new North American truck has two key missions in GM’s product portfolio: serve those pickup customers who don’t require (or want) a Silverado and help GM meet the aggressive new CAFE regulations that culminate in a 30.2-mpg average expected of light trucks in 2025.
A 2.8-L I4 Thailand-built Duramax turbodiesel will be available in MY2016; GM engineers indicate they hope to certify diesel models at least at 30 mpg highway. The engine mix at launch includes a standard gasoline 2.5-L I4 rated at approximately 193 hp and 183 lb•ft (143 kW and 248 N•m) with 90% of peak torque available from 2000 to 6200 rpm. An optional 3.6-L V6 is estimated to produce 302 hp and 270 lb•ft (224 kW and 366 N•m); SAE power ratings are not yet finalized.
According to Chief Engineer Jeff Luke, the 2015 Colorado shares minimal content with the outgoing GMT355-based model that was produced from 2004-2012 and reached 163,668 peak sales in 2005. The business case for midsized trucks in the U.S. traditionally has been difficult, Luke acknowledged, as they cost roughly as much to manufacture as a similarly equipped full-size truck while delivering lower profit margins. Only Nissan and Toyota remain in the segment in North America.
GM will try to lure customers into the Colorado with superior fuel economy and lower price than a similarly equipped Silverado, said Bill Rinna, Manager of North American Vehicle Forecasts at LMC Automotive.
“The lifestyle truck buyer is moving away from full-size trucks, which creates an opportunity for the new Colorado/Canyon—if GM can keep their price well distanced from Silverado,” Rinna told AEI. Defining that price point is tricky, he said, because pickup buyers in general spend a larger percentage of their household incomes to purchase their vehicles than those in any other car or light-truck segment."
jack707
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To bad Dodge is not using a Cummings in the 1500 there going to lose a lot of sales over that.
Renze
Elite Member
180hp 2.8 liter automotive engine in a 1450kg truck makes perfect sense, given the tow rating which is comparable to what we tow in Europe with a smaller engine and the same vehicle weight. the 5.0 Cummins in the Nissan Titan is a better priced alternative to the heavy duty Cummins, it will outlive any truck frame and body if not highly modded, so a lot more engine than most buyers ever need.
The only way to reduce fuel consumption is to downsize. With better undercarriages and suspension, it should tow as good as yesterdays half ton, despite the weight advantage. It just needs wheelbase, short wheelbase Nissan Patrols are a ***** to tow with, compared to a much lighter W123 Merc 300D with better torsion bars.
The only way to reduce fuel consumption is to downsize. With better undercarriages and suspension, it should tow as good as yesterdays half ton, despite the weight advantage. It just needs wheelbase, short wheelbase Nissan Patrols are a ***** to tow with, compared to a much lighter W123 Merc 300D with better torsion bars.