Having launched the second-generation Colorado mid-size pickup truck in North America for the 2015 model year, Chevrolet brings several small but important updates to the 2016 Colorado.
Compared to the 2015 Colorado, the 2016 Colorado:
- Loses the Rally Yellow exterior color
- Acquires the rear-sliding window as standard equipment on Z71 and included in the (PCM) LT Convenience Package
- Gets two in-vehicle technology enhancements, including:
- New nhanced multicolor driver information center display
- Enhanced Chevrolet MyLink with phone integration technology and Apple CarPlay capability
- Begins offering the 2.8-liter Duramax LWN turbo-diesel engine, which includes:
- (K40) Exhaust brake
- (JL1) Integrated trailer brake controller
- (NQ6) 2-speed, electric transfer case
- Adds four new special-edition packages
Following is the complete list of RPO-level changes to the 2016 Colorado:
Deletions
- (GCO) Rally Yellow
New Features
- (LWN) 2.8L Duramax Turbo-Diesel engine (late availability). Includes:
- (K40) Exhaust brake
- (JL1) Integrated trailer brake controller
- (NQ6) 2-speed, electric transfer case
- (UDD) Display, driver instrument information enhanced, multi-color
Changes
- (A28) Rear-sliding window is now standard on Z71 and included in (PCM) LT Convenience Package
The 2016 Chevy Colorado and its twin, the 2016 GMC Canyon, begin offering the 2.8-liter Duramax Turbo-Diesel engine.
Officially known by engine code LWN, the 2.8L Duramax diesel is manufactured in Thailand. It has been available on the International-market Chevy Colorado since 2012 as the XLD28. In the (International-market) 2014 Colorado, the engine made 200 horsepower and 360 pound-feet of torque when mated to a six-speed automatic transmission. In the 2016 Colorado, it makes 181 horsepower and 369 pound-feet of torque.
The 2016 Chevrolet Colorado introduces four special editions:
- Colorado Shoreline
- Colorado Z71 Midnight Edition
- Colorado Midnight Edition (LT)
- Colorado Z71 Trail Boss
Full info about 2016 Chevy Colorado special editions.