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re: Chevrolet Colorado diesel engine pricing released
Posted on 7/30/15 at 9:27 am to Cajun Slick
Posted on 7/30/15 at 9:27 am to Cajun Slick
That thing better get 35 plus MPG to make up for the cost your going to pay.
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Posted on 7/30/15 at 9:38 am to LSUlefty
I certainly like the midsize trucks. I currently drive a Nissan Frontier and the only thing I hate about it is when you tow ANYTHING your gas mileage goes to complete shite.
It doesn't get great mileage to begin with (17-20 mgp on average). Nissan is also looking into throwing a diesel into the frontier and I hope they do better pricing wise.
Sealing the deal on me heading into an F150 in the future.
It doesn't get great mileage to begin with (17-20 mgp on average). Nissan is also looking into throwing a diesel into the frontier and I hope they do better pricing wise.
Sealing the deal on me heading into an F150 in the future.
Posted on 7/30/15 at 9:46 am to TexasTiger
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I would expect because of the potential for 35-38mpg truck that can actually tow something efficiently. Towing a trailer or most boats I wouldn't see why you would not see over 20mpg
35-38 seems pretty high, though no numbers have been released(that I've seen), Chrevrolet is hoping for break the 30 mpg mark. I'd say real world will probably be around 20-23 city and 28-32 highway.
In regards to the towing capacity, diesels in light duty trucks/cars are intended for efficiency and longevity, not added capacity. So those expecting a 2500 in Colorado clothing will be dearly disappointed. This is not to be considered a heavy duty Colorado, it's intended to be a more efficient, higher mileage Colorado.
This post was edited on 7/30/15 at 9:48 am
Posted on 7/30/15 at 9:49 am to YOURADHERE
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I'd say real world will probably be around 20-23 city and 28-32 highway.
The Ram 1500 EcoDiesel already gets that. It has to do better than that.
Posted on 7/30/15 at 10:04 am to LSUlefty
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The Ram 1500 EcoDiesel already gets that. It has to do better than that.
Exactly if it doesn't Chevy will have missed the mark I feel. But I also don't see why it wouldn't get 35+ based on the specs
Posted on 7/30/15 at 10:05 am to Cajun Slick
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$3,730 dollar premium for this little 4 banger. 2.8L Duramax. 181 hp and 369 lb. ft torque. Only raises towing capacity by 700 lbs.
I see a problem with offering the diesel in only the LT and z71. With that premium on top of those packages, the price will be in base Silverado territory. It would be more reasonable if offered in the work truck/base.
I just bought one with the V6 and it performs as well as I hoped, but I seriously considered getting another Silverado. Price difference of $5K, similarly equipped. I like the feel and handling of the smaller truck, and it will do everything I need it to do.
Posted on 7/30/15 at 10:08 am to Cajun Slick
That's a nice little truck there
Posted on 7/30/15 at 10:16 am to YOURADHERE
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I'd say real world will probably be around 20-23 city and 28-32 highway.
I get 21-22 in town and 27-29 on the hwy with the V6. That's a little better than Chevy advertised but I drive like a pawpaw unless I'm in a hurry.
Also, I'm pretty sure my mileage will suck when I tow the tractor to deer camp, but I'll only do that once a year.
Posted on 7/30/15 at 10:19 am to LSUlefty
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The Ram 1500 EcoDiesel already gets that. It has to do better than that.
Though nothing is not yet known/confirmed don't be very surprised if the two are pretty close in mileage. The Colorado with 181hp at ~4500lb and the Ram at 240hp at ~6000lb have pretty much the exact same power/weight ratio.
Posted on 7/30/15 at 10:40 am to Jack Daniel
I would expect about 3k more for the diesel option. That's what I paid extra to get the diesel in my car if I remember correctly. Diesel is rarely ever $1 more per gallon. Usually around 60 cents. Lately I get it for the same price which is awesome.
The towing capacity is not going to be limited by the engine most likely on those trucks. The wheelbase and overall smaller frame are never going to let it tow that much. This is purely an economical upgrade for someone looking to keep a 250k mile vehicle.
My car advertises 30 in the city and 42 on the highway. I just travelled from North Houston to NOLA and averaged (including Houston traffic) 47 mpg (as per my car's computer). I'm averaging over 40 mpg for the life of the car right now with 56k miles on it. You can get more out of those eco-diesels than what is advertised.
The towing capacity is not going to be limited by the engine most likely on those trucks. The wheelbase and overall smaller frame are never going to let it tow that much. This is purely an economical upgrade for someone looking to keep a 250k mile vehicle.
My car advertises 30 in the city and 42 on the highway. I just travelled from North Houston to NOLA and averaged (including Houston traffic) 47 mpg (as per my car's computer). I'm averaging over 40 mpg for the life of the car right now with 56k miles on it. You can get more out of those eco-diesels than what is advertised.
Posted on 7/30/15 at 10:41 am to LSUlefty
The fuel mileage today's trucks get is ridiculous. Considering I went from 12 to 24mpg on my F250 by adding exhaust, intake, and a tuner, they are perfectly capable of doing it. Cummins 3500 trucks would get 25-30 with the same mods. I've also seen that in a few different trucks.
Manufacturers can do it, they just don't for some reason
My current truck gets 10. I'm bout to go melt a glacier and shoot a lion
Dunno why, but nothing anyone does can get these things above 14
Manufacturers can do it, they just don't for some reason
My current truck gets 10. I'm bout to go melt a glacier and shoot a lion
Dunno why, but nothing anyone does can get these things above 14
Posted on 7/30/15 at 10:48 am to Hammertime
quote:Diesel? I'm about to put my straight pipe turnout back on mine and compare. THW 12-13 MPG. IIRC I was getting 17-18 with the straight before, or so I thought.
12 to 24mpg on my F250 by adding exhaust
Posted on 7/30/15 at 11:05 am to JTM72
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Most places I've seen lately are only 10 cents higher, in some places, diesel is less than gas right now.
Granted I live in the land of fruits and nuts but I'm looking at a station right by my house that has diesel priced 60 cents cheaper.
Posted on 7/30/15 at 11:07 am to highpockets
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As someone considering a ram diesel or one of these what exactly cost more to maintain?
I know you have to use the urea stuff as an additive, but what are oil change intervals? Does it cost more? What else? I understand if the turbo/supercharger breaks that can be expensive.
I don't think the maintenance is as much as people make it out to be. I've run the numbers before vs a Ram 1500 w/ hemi based on my usage and the diesel came out slightly ahead...but the premium to get the Diesel engine is what levels the playing field. Not maintenance or fuel costs.
Posted on 7/30/15 at 12:21 pm to Hammertime
Rear End, trasmission Drop it to 3:55 gears and you will get 18 or better. There are a ton of way to Mod an old Dodge and GM doesn't need much. To get the same from a Ford it will cost you 5 grand.
Posted on 7/30/15 at 12:46 pm to tiger94gop
I don't think 4.10s to 3.55s will get me 8mpg. Plus, that's like two tanks worth of fuel in gears and I lose the g80
Posted on 7/30/15 at 12:48 pm to slinger1317
quote:I don't get it at all.
Why would anyone want a truck that size in a diesel?
Posted on 7/30/15 at 12:57 pm to AlxTgr
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Why would anyone want a truck that size in a diesel?
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I don't get it at all.
I drive a lot for work. I've probably put 20k miles on my car in the last 8 months. I drive a diesel car purely because of that. I would much rather drive a mid sized truck or SUV if it got close to the fuel mileage my car does. The SUV's with that diesel option are waaaaaayyyy out of the price range I'm willing to pay. So if this truck is priced right and can pull a smaller bay boat, I'm all for it in a few years when they work the bugs out.
Posted on 7/30/15 at 12:57 pm to AlxTgr
It would make sense if it was a smaller engine getting 40+ mpg highway, or if that engine was available in the full size.
My firm stance on this is that modern diesels make too much power, are oversized, and cost too much.
My firm stance on this is that modern diesels make too much power, are oversized, and cost too much.
Posted on 7/30/15 at 1:07 pm to DownshiftAndFloorIt
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My firm stance on this is that modern diesels make too much power, are oversized, and cost too much.
Are you even American?
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