The 2024 Chevy Colorado follows as the second model year for the latest third-generation pickup, dropping in with a few important updates compared to the overhauled 2023 model year. Among these changes is deletion of the mid-level Turbo Plus 2.7L engine. In addition, the 2024 Chevy Colorado also adopts GM’s TurboMax engine branding.
For those readers who may be unaware, the 2023 Chevy Colorado was previously available with three engine options, specifically the Turbo 2.7L I4 L2R gasoline engine, rated at 237 horsepower at 5,600 rpm and 260 pound-feet of torque at 1,200 rpm, the Turbo Plus 2.7 I4 L3B gasoline engine, rated at 310 horsepower at 5,600 rpm and 391 pound-feet of torque at 2,000 rpm, and the Turbo High-Output 2.7L I4 L3B gasoline engine, rated at 310 horsepower at 5,600 rpm and 430 pound-feet of torque at 3,000 rpm. The L2R engine was equipped as standard on WT and LT trim levels, the Turbo Plus L3B engine was optional for WT and LT trims and standard on Trail Boss and Z71 trim levels, and the Turbo High-Output L3B was optional on LT, Trail Boss, and Z71 trims, and standard on ZR2.
Looking ahead, the 2024 Chevy Colorado will drop the mid-level Turbo Plus 2.7L I4 L3B engine configuration (310 horsepower, 391 pound-feet of torque). As such, the 2024 Chevy Colorado will only offer two powertrains, specifically the Turbo 2.7L I4 L2R gasoline engine (237 horsepower, 260 pound-feet of torque), and the Turbo High-Output 2.7L I4 L3B gasoline engine (310 horsepower, 430 pound-feet of torque). In addition, the Turbo High-Output 2.7L I4 L3B gasoline engine will be rebranded, and will instead be called the TurboMax 2.7L L3B gasoline engine. As was the case for the 2023 model year, the 2024 Chevy Colorado WT and LT will be equipped as standard with the L2R engine, while the TurboMax 2.7L L3B will be optional, rather than the Turbo Plus offered as optional.
Meanwhile, the Chevy Colorado’s high-output calibration becomes a dealer-installed accessory for the 2023 Chevy Colorado with the Turbo Plus engine, as GM Authority was the first to report.
As a reminder, the 2024 Chevy Colorado rides on the updated 31XX-2 platform, while production takes place at the GM Wentzville plant in Missouri.
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So if I read this correctly , the 2024 Z71 Colorado gets the most powerful engine 310 HP and 430 LB torque as standard equipment !! Awesome , it makes it easier when I order my new Z71 Colorado this fall!!
When will the 2024 models be officially launched and be able to be ordered?
Orders for 2024's can now be placed with dealers. No price info available yet
I thought it weird that Chevy charged extra for the high output version while GMC offered it standard across all trims. It’s just a tune on that engine.
I may be looking into buying something else if there isn't going to be a turbo diesel especially if the turbo will only be tuned to 10 p.s.i which is utterly pathetic in my opinion,I'm far more concerned with boost and not gas mileage, if gas mileage is a concern then buy a car and not a truck.
Does anybody know when you and the dealer installed higher output package for more torque on the 2023 model if the fuel mileage is affected?
There was a TFL comparison video between Andre's TrailBoss (Turbo Plus) and a Canyon (H.O. Turbo)... they got basically the same mileage.
No. Same mileage estimates.
I wonder how much hardware difference there is between these three engines or it primarily just different computer tuning packages?
The base engine has lighter duty components internally in some spots. Don't know specifics.
The L3B TurboMax is built like a diesel. All forged bottom end. Specially manufactured pistons (different ring configuration). There's other differences but don't know specifics...
LR2 vs L3B. Same block, turbo, head. L2R has a smaller transmission (8L45 vs 8L80) for less inertia for the lower power output and they removed the piston oil squirters, cut the boost down to 10psi in targeting fuel economy and emissions at the lower price point.
The 2.7 platform is their first new clean sheet 4 cylinder design in years. VERY diesel like in its construction. Forged bottom end, pistons, etc.
Did ya ever get the impression that GM should have spent just-one-more-year dialing the twins in and maybe introduced them as "brand new in 24?"
why do these companies give so many different trim levels and engine options.......it's stupid. If someone needs a truck they want power and towing capacity and all that's needed is one engine choice......or one gas and one diesel option.......all those other options make no sense.
With all the effort and noise they've made to push 'TurboMax' in the 1500s, it's an obvious choice to carry the name over to all applications. The same engine was called 'Turbo High-Output' in both applications for 2023, so I'm inclined to say, "duh, of course they changed the name!" Makes good sense to streamline the options, though it will probably come with a price increase of more than the cost of the accessory engine tune for 2023...lol.
Will GM address all the issues the '23s are having?
- dead batteries
- failed OTA updates
- infotainment issues
- wind noise
- leaking washer bottles
Just to name a few
Leave it to Chevrolet to delete the best engine for the Colorado, the 3.6 V6 and go with a turbo engine known to fail!! Maybe it's time to get rid of the soccer mom in charge!! SMH!!!
Ditch this line and do like chevy is doing in Mexico and South America bring back the s10 with the 4 cylinder diesel
I agree with bring back the diesel, but they’re going to have to make the diesel more reliable.