New Colorado/Canyon update..

[Topkicker]

Haven't been on here in a while. I know a lot of interest was shown on the new GM midsize trucks. We have started building units to fill dealer inventory and preorders. I know price was the biggest question. The latest news I have is the basic truck will be around $20K and the crew 4x4 with all the goodies w top out around $35K. I hope these figures hold true. This would make these trucks very competitive w the outdated Frontier and Tacoma. Remind you, I work in the manufacturing facility and not marketing so these #'s aren't carved in stone. The diesel is still a go. It will be available hopefully as early as next summer. Another strong rumor is the return of a factory lifted off-road version (remember the ZR-2 and High Rider). Tow ratings are still looking to be 6700lbs for the V-6 gasser. Three configurations of the truck will be available. To those who haven't read my previous post, Extended cab w long bed. Crew Cab w short bed, and Crew Cab w long bed. 2 or 4wd will be offered on all configurations.

 

[Diamondpilot]

I still think this will be a home run.

Best looking GM truck in 30 years in my opinion. Looks very Honda Ridgeline-ish.

 

[bdeboer]

Has anyone mentioned fuel mileage yet? Was curious if it was going to be better or about the same as the 1500 Silverado.

 

[ruffdog]

Keep us posted Topkicker.......thanks.

 

[lilranch2001]

I do not see the Honda Ridgeline look myself, I do see the big brother 1500 Sierra and Silverado pedigree tho

If the mileage is not going to be better than the 1500 I do not see a benefit though

 

[sld]

I do not see the Honda Ridgeline look myself, I do see the big brother 1500 Sierra and Silverado pedigree tho

If the mileage is not going to be better than the 1500 I do not see a benefit though

That's the thing. It has to have some advantages to offset the lower capabilities. Just being more nimble will probably not be enough. Like to see 30 mpg!

 

[Bota4me]

Nice looking truck! If its as reliable as my tacoma it will be a home run

 

[Topkicker]

That's the thing. It has to have some advantages to offset the lower capabilities. Just being more nimble will probably not be enough. Like to see 30 mpg!

The main reason for this truck line re-entering the U.S. market was to offset the MPG ratings to satisfy the EPA standards for total number of trucks produced by GM. Seeing close to 30 MPG's on the hwy should be within reason.

 

[Scooby074]

I forget..

Was a manual trans with the diesel going to be an option?

 

[Topkicker]

I forget.. Was a manual trans with the diesel going to be an option?

We have built a few I4 gassers with standard tranny. Still up in the air on pairing one w the diesel.

 

[Topkicker]

I forget.. Was a manual trans with the diesel going to be an option?

The manual offered w the diesel is still up in the air. The only manuals we have built have been paired w the I4 gasser.

 

[Scooby074]

We have built a few I4 gassers with standard tranny. Still up in the air on pairing one w the diesel.

Offering a manual at all is a start, and good in my books!

 

[Topkicker]

Offering a manual at all is a start, and good in my books!

Agree. Sorry for the double post. Got knocked off. Didn't think the first sent. We will be building gas fleet trucks for Forest and Game. A no frills manual 4x4. A lot of interest has been shown on here for this type truck. I would love to see a diesel 4x4 paired w the manual myself. Would make a great farm/work truck.

 

[94BULLITT]

I do not see the Honda Ridgeline look myself, I do see the big brother 1500 Sierra and Silverado pedigree tho

If the mileage is not going to be better than the 1500 I do not see a benefit though

It looks like a 3/4 size Silverado/ Sierra to me.

 

[Red Horse]

This should very quickly prove or disprove Ford's theory when they dropped the Ranger, that the new 150, with excellent fuel economy, will loose minimal sales to the new GM mid size. Ford thinks the only people these GM's will hurt will be Toyota and Nissan.

We shall see.

 

[deerefan]

It looks like a 3/4 size Silverado/ Sierra to me.

I see some similarities in looks to the '13 Tundra. It is a good looking truck. I have owned several Chevy trucks and overall they have been good to me. The muscle car guy in me would like to see an SS version with the 6.2!!

 

[Dan Hunter]

For well over a decade, manufacturers believed people like me didn't exist. I've been driving my 94 6.5 TD 1500 waiting for this time to come. Where I live, diesel is widely available. 6700# towing capacity is plenty for me. I have no use for a 3/4 ton truck. I like what I've read about the vehicle and could live with the 3.6...I already own two. I'd love a diesel, though.

 

[Bota4me]

For well over a decade, manufacturers believed people like me didn't exist. I've been driving my 94 6.5 TD 1500 waiting for this time to come. Where I live, diesel is widely available. 6700# towing capacity is plenty for me. I have no use for a 3/4 ton truck. I like what I've read about the vehicle and could live with the 3.6...I already own two. I'd love a diesel, though.

i agree, my tacoma is the perfect size truck for me. If they offered a tacoma in diesel form i would like that i think. Or if this new canyon is reliable ang gets 30+ mpgs would be a great truck

 

[RAS323]

The tow capacity with the v6 is 7000#.

 

[94BULLITT]

I see some similarities in looks to the '13 Tundra. It is a good looking truck. I have owned several Chevy trucks and overall they have been good to me. The muscle car guy in me would like to see an SS version with the 6.2!!

The old Colorado could be ordered with a 5.3. Maybe the new one will get the new 5.3 in it. It would be pretty fast with 355hp. They could do a 6.2 with AWD and call it a Cyclone.