New Colorado diesel report.

IdaD wrote:
I agree with you that part of the problem with this little duramax is you can only get it on the higher trim levels, but in the real world that's going to push the prices up to where it may not make much sense to a lot of people to get a baby diesel.

Absolute stupidity on the part of manufacturers, in my opinion. When I was shopping for my Tundra I looked at the GM products. In order to get the 6.2 gas engine in the half ton, I had to have a high cost trim package that I didn't want.

With the Tundra, you could get the 5.7 in the bottom of the line truck with zero options if you wanted it.

I love my new Ram, because it is a Tradesman with a few options and the Cummins. I don't want or need the bells and whistles. I want and need a good engine in a solid platform.

I think the Colorado could be a great option. There are lots of people that "want" a pickup but don't "need" a full size 900 lbs/ft torque diesel pickup.

The Tacoma costs about as much as the Tundra and gets about the same gas mileage and has less capabilities... but the Tacoma outsells the Tundra! Priced right, this could be a great truck. 30 mpgs is awesome. For people that use trucks to go to Home Depot on the weekend, haul the kids to soccer practice, or other light duty jobs this is a GREAT choice.

Price point will be key though. They will sell some of these trucks at $40K, but they will sell a LOT more at $30K...