New 2016 Colorado diesel rating released
LINK Wow a huge increase of 700 lbs more more tow rating than the gasser for almost $4k. Glad I didn't need the diesel option :W
Forum Discussion
spoon059 wrote:
People seem to be forgetting that you can get a DIESEL with much better gas mileage for about the same (or less) than a half ton with gas and worse mileage.
People that want a pickup but need better gas mileage will look at this vehicle.
Some people that just want a pickup will look at this vehicle. Heck, look at the Toyota Tacoma... it can't tow very much, the gas mileage isn't much better than the full size Tundra, they cost just about the same... but the Tacoma outsells the Tundra almost every month...
More expensive, less power, less room, less payload, less tow capability, and about equal gas mileage. Some truck buyers simply don't care about things like that and buy what they want.
Good for GM to get into the diesel market in a smaller truck. Hope they do well.
Don't forget that smaller trucks also
- fit off road better
- fits in tight parking garages at work better
- fits in some home garages better
- you can reach over the side of the truck and touch the bottom of the bed
- Some people are just intimidated by big trucks
- others prefer to simply have a smaller form factor
- many consider 7,000 lbs tow rating substantial
- Colorado has nearly 1500 lbs of payload which is more than enough for a lot of people
Thanks!
Jeremiah
