Colorado and Canyon Will Lead Midsize Pickup Segment in Four-Cylinder Fuel Efficiency and Payload

Colorado and Canyon Will Lead Midsize Pickup Segment in Four-Cylinder Fuel Efficiency and Payload

2014-09-23

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Oshawa, Ontario (Tuesday, September 23, 2014) – The 2015 Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon will offer segment-leading highway fuel efficiency for four-cylinder midsize pickup trucks, according to Government of Canada approved fuel consumption ratings. The Canyon will also offer segment-leading payload ratings. No competitor in the segment offers more payload capacity than the Colorado or Canyon.

The all-new midsize trucks, powered by the 2.5L four-cylinder engine with 2WD and available 6-speed automatic transmission, will have a fuel consumption ratings of 11.9 L/100 km city and 8.8 L/100km highway, for a combined rating of 10.5 L/100km overall.

Trucks outfitted with 4WD will have a fuel consumption ratings of 12.7 L/100km city and 9.5 L/100km highway for a combined rating of 11.3 L/100km, giving Colorado and Canyon segment-leading highway fuel efficiency and segment-leading power for a four-cylinder models with automatic transmissions.

With the 3.6L V-6 engine, payload ratings for the Colorado and Canyon are 721 kg (1,590 pounds) and 735 kg (1,620 pounds), respectively. The difference is due to slight differences in curb weight – the Canyon has alloy wheels standard while the standard wheels on the Colorado are slightly heavier steel wheels.

“The Chevrolet Colorado adds to its list of segment bests by offering segment-leading four-cylinder fuel efficiency,” said Michael MacPhee, brand manager, Chevrolet in Canada. “The latest technologies offered by Chevrolet will redefine the midsize truck segment.”

“To get the most out of every litre of fuel, the 2015 GMC Canyon uses innovations like available active grille shutters, which open and close according to driving conditions” said Erik Durand, brand manager, GMC in Canada. “Providing customers with, not only segment-leading V-6 and four-cylinder efficiency, but also the highest payload rating, proves GMC has applied the latest technologies in just the right places.”

Colorado and Canyon fuel economy

 

The Colorado and Canyon began shipping to dealers last week. For the 2016 model year, Colorado and Canyon will add a 2.8-liter Duramax turbodiesel to the engine lineup. Technical details and fuel consumption ratings will be available closer to launch.

With the introduction of Colorado and Canyon, Chevrolet and GMC will offer customers more pickup choices than any other brand, including midsize, full-size light duty and heavy-duty pickups.

About Chevrolet in Canada

Founded in 1911 in Detroit, Chevrolet is now one of the world’s largest car brands, doing business in more than 140 countries and selling more than 4.9 million cars and trucks a year. Chevrolet provides customers with fuel-efficient vehicles that feature spirited performance, expressive design and high quality. More information on Chevrolet models can be found at www.chevrolet.ca, on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/chevroletcanada or by following @ChevroletCanada on Twitter.

About GMC in Canada

GMC has manufactured trucks since 1902, and is one of the industry’s healthiest brands. Innovation and engineering excellence is built into all GMC vehicles and the brand is evolving to offer more fuel-efficient trucks and crossovers, including the Terrain small SUV and Acadia crossover. The 2014 Sierra half-ton pickup boasts all-new powertrains and design, and the Sierra Heavy Duty pickups are the most capable and powerful trucks ever built by GMC. Every retail GMC model, including Yukon and Yukon XL full-size SUVs, is now available in Denali luxury trim. Details on all GMC models are available at http://www.gmc.gm.ca, on Twitter at @GMCCanada or at http://www.facebook.com/gmccanada

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