Chevy Colorado Towing Capacity
The midsize Chevy Colorado is a powerful pickup truck, with outstanding towing and trailering capabilities. You may be wondering just how much the Colorado can handle when traveling through WILMINGTON, Newark, and New Castle.
That’s why we’re taking a closer look at Chevy Colorado towing capacity in this space, so you know what to expect when looking to do some towing of your own. Diver Chevrolet has put together this guide to look at the different engines found in this pickup and what they’re capable of. Read on, then contact us with any questions today!
TOWING CAPACITY OF THE CHEVY COLORADO
It all begins with the 2.5L 4-cylinder engine, mated to a 6-speed manual transmission. This engine produces 200 horsepower and 191 lb-ft of torque and has a towing capability of 3,500 pounds. Need to tow a dirt bike or a related item? That’s what this engine is good for. The second engine powering the Chevy Colorado is a 3.6L V6, with 308 horsepower and 275 lb-ft of torque. With this engine, drivers will receive up to 7,000-pound towing capacity.
The most powerful engine on the Colorado? It’s a Duramax® 2.8L turbo diesel engine producing 181 horsepower and a commanding 369 lb-ft of torque. Easily bring a small camper along for the ride, with up to 7,700 pounds max trailer weight. Four-wheel drive models have a max capability of 7,600 pounds.
TOWING TECHNOLOGY
There are some towing technologies to discover on the Chevy Colorado, which can make your driving and towing experience a lot easier. The available Tow/Haul mode will adjust the automatic transmission shift schedule when trailering, so the engine isn’t hunting for that next gear when a heavy tow job may be in progress.
Active Tow is a new feature, which allows you to line up a hitch and trailer with easy. Put the vehicle in reverse and press the Active Tow button on the rear camera screen. A guiding line will help you center the hitch ball and trailer coupler. This is standard on the ZR2 model and available on Colorado models with the Tow/Haul mode. Safety features like Lane Departure Warning and Forward Collision Alert are available.
OFF-ROADING
Head out on the roadways, then the trails, with the Colorado ZR2. No pavement? That’s no problem for the ZR2, with nearly two inches of front and rear lift, along with a 3.5-inch wider stance, making it an off-roading solution. With its off-road mode, Multimatic shocks, and damping system, the Colorado ZR2 is built for any trip not on pavement.
Towing capability for the ZR2 is capped at 5,000 pounds, regardless of engine selection. If you have any questions about payload, torque, horsepower, or other trailering terms, don’t hesitate to ask our sales team for assistance. We want you to own the Colorado that meets your needs.
FIND YOUR NEXT ADVENTURE
WILMINGTON, Newark, and New Castle drivers can enjoy plenty of towing power when they’re behind the wheel of the Chevy Colorado. We invite drivers to visit Diver Chevrolet to get a feel for this pickup truck and everything it has to offer. Want to take a test drive? Schedule one with our sales professionals, and we’ll have the keys waiting for you.
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