New midsize
trucks raise competitive bar
- · Standard engine rated at 200 horsepower, 191 lb-ft of torque
- · 3.6L six-cylinder rated at 305 horsepower, 269 lb-ft of torque
- · Max trailering capacity rated up to 7,000 pounds
GMC Canyon and Chevrolet Colorado Top Segment in Power
DETROIT – 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.
About Chevrolet
Founded in 1911
in Detroit, Chevrolet is
now one of the world’s largest car brands, doing business in more than 140
countries and selling more than 4.9 million cars and trucks a year. Chevrolet
provides customers with fuel-efficient vehicles that feature spirited
performance, expressive design, and high quality. More information on Chevrolet
models can be found at www.chevrolet.com.
About GMC
GMC has manufactured trucks since 1902, with
innovation and engineering excellence built into all GMC vehicles. The brand is
evolving to offer more fuel-efficient
trucks
and crossovers, including the Terrain small SUV and Acadia crossover. GMC’s
highest-volume vehicle, the Sierra 1500 pickup, is the most powerful light-duty
pickup on the market. Details on all GMC models are available at http://www.gmc.com/, on Twitter at @thisisgmc or at http://www.facebook.com/gmc.
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