GM’s has released EPA fuel economy estimates for its entry-level pickups, the 2015 Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon, with both trucks said to offer segment-leading fuel-economy for V6 midsize pickups.
GM says that for V6 pickups with automatic transmissions, which make up the majority of midsize truck sales, Colorado and Canyon offer highway fuel economy 3 to 5 mpg better than competitors.
The EPA-estimated fuel economy ratings for 2WD versions powered by the 305-hp 3.6-liter V6 engine are 18 mpg (13 l/100km) city/21 mpg (11.2 l/100km) combined/26 mpg (9 l/100km) highway. All-wheel drive variants return 17 mpg (13.8 l/100km) city/20 mpg (11.7 l/100km) combined/24 mpg (9.8 l/100km) highway.
For the 2016 model year, the two trucks will also offer a 2.8-liter Duramax turbodiesel which is expected to be the most fuel-efficient of the lineup. The 2015 Colorado and Canyon arrive in US dealerships this fall.
“Colorado offers some of the best EPA fuel economy estimates of any pickup in a fun-to-drive, easy-to-own package,” said Tony Johnson, Colorado marketing manager. “Innovations such as available active grille shutters combine with an aerodynamic design in a smaller, more maneuverable package to set a new standard for fuel economy in midsize trucks,” added Kenn Bakowski, Canyon marketing manager.
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