Performance Specs for a Chevy Colorado

The Chevrolet Colorado is a midsize pickup truck from the Chevrolet division of General Motors. Currently in its 2011 model year as of September 2010, the Colorado provides performance for budget-minded customers who do not wish to buy a full-size truck.

Engine

Chevrolet offers two standard engines for the 2011 Colorado: a 2.9-liter 185-horsepower inline four-cylinder engine and a 3.7-liter 242-horsepower inline five-cylinder engine. However, customers can opt for a choice more powerful than the aforementioned engines: a 5.3-liter 300-horsepower V8.

Fuel Economy

Primarily because of the different engine options, the Chevrolet Colorado's fuel economy range --- with a 19-gallon gas tank --- is 14 to 18 mpg for city driving and 19 to 25 mpg for highway driving. The 2.9-liter four-cylinder is the most fuel efficient, and the V8 engine has the lowest fuel economy.

Towing

The maximum towing capability range of the 2011 Chevrolet Colorado is around 4,000 to 6,000 lbs. The higher the trim, the higher the towing capacity. For instance, the extended cab-equipped WT has a maximum towing capacity of 5,500 --- higher than the 4,000-lb. capacity of the WT with a regular-sized cab.

References

• Chevrolet: 2011 Chevy Colorado

Resources

• Edmunds: Chevrolet Colorado overview