Those who were awaiting the arrival of the 2016 Chevrolet Colorado and 2016 GMC Canyon Duramax diesel truck models can now place their orders.
While both trucks are expected to offer class-leading fuel efficiency, those who opt for the Colorado will have the option between LT and Z71 trim levels. Meanwhile, GMC will offer the D-Max on 2016 Canyon SLE and SLT Crew Cab models.
Either XLD28-powered truck would be a fine choice, in our opinion.
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Please call me when they put a transmission behind this baby duramax that can handle its 369 lb/ft of torque.
How would you know what the transmission will handle? Do you know the 6L50 hasn’t received a revamp or re tune? You may have a point but there is no reason to criticize when we do t know… I personally will hold off until I read some reviews, however I do know the global model colorado puts out more hp and slightly less torque and seems to hold up to the punishment. Just saying
GM Powertrain publishes the capacities of its products. Horsepower and torque of engines. Maximum engine torque of its transmissions.
That’s how I know. It’s how GM knows. And it’s how you would know if you went to the GM Powertrain webpage.
You’re looking at the 2015 specs. GM has upgraded the torque rating for the 2016 version of the 6L50
So if you have access to these updated specs, won’t you please share them with us?
Tomco loves swallowing man chowder!
You’ll notice on the powertrain data that the max torque is listed as the torque for the most powerful engine mated to it at the time. That’s not the actual capacity of the transmission.
Any MPG numbers yet?
Delayed until the EPA completes their extra testing.
Too expensive for a wanna be full size truck
That’s odd! Tomko is right the engine puts out 369lb-ft of torque and the Hydra-Matic 6l50 has a max engine rating of 322lb-ft. Surely there is something we are missing here.
Tried calling a few dealerships in northern CA – no one is taking orders for the diesel yet.
Morning fellas new here. I read this hauled ass to the dealership. Too which they laughed at me and said they dont even have a release date yet maybe not till the first of the year. Please tell me they are wrong.
I read somewhere that a 8 speed automatic transmission is planed to go with the diesel I’m not positive but almost for sure that’s what’s planned
When this article was released last week, I spoke to three GMC dealerships regarding placing a special order, it appears they are correct, the Duramax diesel option is on “constraint” until who knows when…Gezz, more delays….
Don`t try calling the GMC product center either, you will get the run around as they will tell you the same….
I ordered a 2016 GMC Canyon with the 3.6L engine on June 25, 2015 from the dealer In Hollister Ca. Is there a date I can expect to receiving my truck? I have checked my order number on line, and it gives me no information.
Thank You
Ron
I ordered a 2015 Colorado LT with the 3.6L earlier this year and took delivery after 9 weeks. It was a long wait but very well worth it.
Dodge offered a v-8 in their mid size pickup . how bout the 5.3 v-8 . i HATE THE SOUND OF A DEIESEL.
well, we hate the sound of you.
So did GM in the previous generation Colorado. The current V6 makes the same power as the V8 Colorado and more than the Dodge’s did.
No ones taking orders for the Diesel in southern CA.
Ordered a Colorado diesel on Aug 6th 2015, When are they going to start making this Truck?? Dealer does not have a clue?
Any information somebody can give me?
Tomco blows men!