Motor Trend 2015 Truck of the Year

mich800 wrote:

obgraham wrote:
Since when did Towing become the main purpose of a small pickup? Well, except here on an RV web-board, I guess.

I'd just like a small truck for the stuff I have to use a utility trailer for now -- going to the dump, grab some cement bags, and pretending I can fix stuff myself. I don't need a freekin F350 for that!

I think the issue is these are not the mini trucks of past but approaching the 1/2 ton market relative to size. So now we wait and see if GM can successfully carve out this niche that is really a blurred small truck/half ton truck. I personally would be up for a small truck just to do errands around town or lugging the bikes to the trail. But the Colorado is so close to the 1/2 ton market I would just go slightly bigger.

That is why I think the diesel version of the pickup can become the anchor of this program. IF the Canyon can deliver mid 30's mpg with respectable tow ratings. The MPG will make the decision to go compact easier for those on the fence between the Canyon and the Silverado. If they build a Trailblazer off the same chassis with the same powerplant options, I think the potential is there for a significant homerun for GM.