2016 Chevy Colorado Diesel Engine MPG and Specs

2016 Chevrolet Colorado - Preview - Last year Chevrolet had launched its second-generation Colorado to keep on track among its class of mid-size pickup. Chevy Colorado has given a significant resistance to the best-selling Toyota Tacoma that is ready to debut in a fresh design and enhancement. Although Chevrolet has not confirmed any specific changes either on the engine or packaging, but GM has delivered a cue that 2016 Chevy Colorado is likely to bring a 2.8L Duramax turbo diesel over XLD28 model.

2016 Chevy Colorado

Aside from engine renewal in favor of boosting performance and reliability, some slight refinements may occur around the body style to find a more exciting look. Notice that the XLD28 diesel has been manufactured to power the international-market Colorado started in 2 years ago (2012). This version of diesel engine was built in Thailand and generated 200hp with 360lb-ft of torque for 6-speed automatic transmission.

Chevrolet will probably update the transmission into GM new 8-speed automatic and offer more trim levels. You might remember when the 2015 Chevrolet Colorado debuted at the time, its great LTZ trim level filling up everyone's needs on a private pickup. And that's one of what we all want Chevrolet to include as the range-topping level. Why we should have such expectation is simply because the current top trim level (Z71) hasn't reached the satisfaction for an off-road adventure. The Z71 trim level, however, seems alright to re-include as another selection.

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The GM's new 8-speed automatic transmission is probably offered for the third-generation Colorado. Any changes simply means to improve and upgrade. Being more capable in all terrain, increased fuel economy and still provides a range of affordable costs are all we need!

2016 Chevy Colorado Diesel Specs

GM's 2.8L Turbo Diesel Engine (Duramax XLD28) - Some call Mini Duramax which is another part of XLD engine models. It's a GM's four-cylinder engine manufactured specially for mid-size pickups and SUVs - also for many vehicles that rely on diesel engines. It has powered the international-market 2014 Colorado, international-market Chevy Trailblazer and international-market Isuzu KB. The next vehicles to power may be 2016 Cadillac ATS, north-american-market 2016 Chevy Colorado and GMC Canyon for the 2016 model year.