GM announced the 2.8L for the Colorado/Canyon a few weeks ago, rated at 181 hp, 369 ft-lb and it will have an exhaust brake. The fuel economy ratings won't be out for a while, but it will have the six speed auto.
I am glad to see someone finally put a modern diesel in a mid-size truck. I am a bit concerned with the power output though.
The power rating is a bit low compared to other 2.8L diesels that have been shown. Nissan has shown a Frontier with a 2.8L Cummins rated at 210 hp, but with an equal torque rating. The latest VM 2.8 is rated at about 200 hp. GM should have cranked it up a bit more and hopefully that will happen soon.
It will be interesting to see the fuel economy rating. Comparing the gasoline versions, the Ram 3.6/8spd is 16/23, 3.0 diesel is 19/27, and the Colorado is 17/24. The fuel economy for the 2.8 Duramax will be higher than the Ram 3.0L, but I don't expect it to be rated in the mid 30s.
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With that said, the new Colorado is impressive and adding a diesel will be sweet. Hopefully we will be able to take care of the power via EFI Live.
I am glad to see someone finally put a modern diesel in a mid-size truck. I am a bit concerned with the power output though.
The power rating is a bit low compared to other 2.8L diesels that have been shown. Nissan has shown a Frontier with a 2.8L Cummins rated at 210 hp, but with an equal torque rating. The latest VM 2.8 is rated at about 200 hp. GM should have cranked it up a bit more and hopefully that will happen soon.
It will be interesting to see the fuel economy rating. Comparing the gasoline versions, the Ram 3.6/8spd is 16/23, 3.0 diesel is 19/27, and the Colorado is 17/24. The fuel economy for the 2.8 Duramax will be higher than the Ram 3.0L, but I don't expect it to be rated in the mid 30s.
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With that said, the new Colorado is impressive and adding a diesel will be sweet. Hopefully we will be able to take care of the power via EFI Live.