DETROIT – The 2015 Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon will offer segment-leading highway fuel
efficiency for four-cylinder midsize pickup trucks, according to EPA fuel
economy estimates. The Canyon will also offer segment-leading payload ratings.
No competitor in the segment offers more payload capacity than the Colorado or
Canyon.
The all-new
midsize trucks, powered by the 2.5L four-cylinder engine with 2WD and available
6-speed automatic transmission, will have an EPA-estimated 20 mpg city and 27
mpg highway, for a combined 22 mpg rating overall.
Trucks
outfitted with 4WD will have EPA-estimated 19 city mpg and 25 mpg highway for a
combined 21 mpg, giving Colorado and Canyon segment-leading highway fuel efficiency
and segment-leading power for a four-cylinder models with automatic
transmissions.
With the 3.6L
V-6 engine, payload ratings for the Colorado and Canyon are 1,590 pounds and
1,620 pounds, respectively. The difference is due to slight differences in curb
weight – the Canyon has alloy wheels standard while the standard wheels on the
Colorado are slightly heavier steel wheels.
“Offering segment-leading four-cylinder fuel
economy is yet another item to add to the Chevrolet Colorado’s long list of segment
leads,” said Tony Johnson, Colorado marketing manager. “It shows once again how
the midsize segment can benefit from a fresh competitor offering the latest
technologies.”
“The 2015 GMC
Canyon uses innovations like available active grille shutters, which close to
get the most out of every gallon of fuel and open when more air is needed, like
when transporting heavy loads” said Kenn Bakowski, Canyon marketing manager.
“Having segment-leading V-6 and four-cylinder efficiency, plus the highest
payload rating, proves GMC has applied the latest technologies in just the
right places, and our customers reap the benefits.”
Colorado and Canyon fuel economy
Engine
|
Transmission
|
Drive
|
EPA Fuel
Economy Estimates
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||
City
|
Combined
|
Highway
|
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200-hp 2.5L
I-4 with direct fuel injection and continuously variable valve timing
|
6-speed
automatic
|
2wd
|
20
|
22
|
27
|
4x4
|
19
|
21
|
25
|
||
6-Speed
manual
|
2wd
|
19
|
22
|
26
|
The Colorado
and Canyon began shipping to dealers last week. For the 2016 model year,
Colorado and Canyon will add a 2.8-liter Duramax turbodiesel to the engine
lineup. Technical details and EPA fuel economy estimates will be available
closer to launch.
With the
introduction of Colorado and Canyon, Chevrolet and GMC will offer customers
more pickup choices than any other brand, including midsize, full-size light
duty and heavy-duty pickups.
About Chevrolet
Founded in 1911 in Detroit, Chevrolet is
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, and is one of the industry's healthiest brands.
Innovation and engineering excellence is built into all GMC vehicles and the
brand is evolving to offer more fuel-efficient trucks and
crossovers, including the Terrain small SUV and Acadia crossover. GMC is the only
manufacturer to offer three full-size hybrid trucks with
the Yukon, Yukon Denali SUVs and the Sierra pickup. The
Sierra Heavy Duty pickups are the most
capable and powerful trucks in 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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