Baby Duramax (Canyon/Colorado)
With an exhaust brake, 7700# maximum tow rating (small cab, 2wd), and a $3700 premium over the gas V6. Baby Duramax
Forum Discussion
ken56 wrote:
Pricing will hurt them. I think there is definitely a place for these trucks but for anyone who wants to tow a modest size travel trailer this is not your choice. For the same price you will be able to get a 1/2 ton full size with more payload, even though it may be a gasser, not diesel. I see no advantage. I have a Silverado 1500 crew and tow 6500 lb. 30ft. Coleman TT no problem. I don't think the Colorado would handle that. Now, like I said before, I think there is a place for these trucks, just not with pulling a TT of any comfortable size. Little ones, sure, like Tabs or pop ups or AR Ones. To each his own.
That seems to be the big debate/challenge. Do you buy the mid size diesel for the increased MPG's or do you buy it for the towing power? Is there a happy median.
I agree there is a niche for these smaller diesel trucks but is it big enough to create a viable market.
