Comparing the Colorado Gas-powered and Duramax Editions

Aug 23, 2016

If you have been wondering whether the regular Colorado or the Duramax diesel was right for you, maybe you just need some solid information. If this brief guide isn’t enough, please consult with the truck experts at your Chevy dealer Noblesville, IN.
Motor Trend Truck of the Year
The Colorado scored Truck of the Year in 2015. The Duramax then scored the same award in 2016. Clearly both midsized trucks are revolutionary in their own way. Schedule a test drive and see which one suits you.

Fuel Economy
The I-4 Colorado made headlines with its fuel economy. This truck can earn 27 mpg on the highway. The Duramax also made headlines because it can earn 31 mpg/diesel on the highway. Either way, it’s hard to go wrong. When you consider the average truck highway fuel economy is 21 to 23 mpg, both Colorado models clearly offer big savings at the pump.

Capability
The V-6 Colorado can haul 1,940 pounds. It can tow some 7,000 pounds. The Duramax, on the other hand, can haul 1,540 pounds, but it can tow 7,700 pounds. The key to the Duramax is its remarkable torque thrust which is rated at 369 lb.-ft.

Cabins
Both trucks come with well-appointed cabins with multiple trim levels. They both offer important standards such as a rearview camera. Chevy MyLink adds a touch screen with Siri Eyes Free and many integrated apps. OnStar offers WiFi connectivity via subscription. Unlike many trucks today, the Colorado offers crash avoidance features including a forward collision system and a lane watch.

You can make your choice at Hare Chevy dealer Noblesville, IN.