The 2016 Chevrolet Colorado offers three engine choices, two that run on gasoline and one that runs on diesel:
| GM RPO Code | Displacement | Configuration & Cylinders | Aspiration | Fuel Type | Power hp / kW @ RPM | Torque lb-ft / Nm @ RPM | Fuel Economy MPG City / Hwy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LCV | 2.5L | I-4 | Atmospheric | Gasoline | 200 / 149 @ 6300 | 191 / 259 @ 4400 | 20 / 27 |
| LFX | 3.6L | V-6 | Atmospheric | Gasoline | 305 / 229 @ 6800 | 269 / 365 @ 4000 | 18 / 26 |
| LWN | 2.8L | I-4 | Turbocharged | Diesel | 181 / 135 @ 3400 | 369 / 500 @ 2000 | 22 / 31 |
Notes:
- Fuel economy ratings for 2WD models
- 2.5L I-4 LCV fuel economy rating for model with automatic transmission
The 2.8L I-4 Duramax Turbo-Diesel LWN also includes the following equipment:
- Exhaust brake (K40)
- Trailer brake controller (JL1)
- Transfer case (NQ6) only for 4WD models
- 17″ x 8″ (43.2 cm x 20.3 cm) Blade Silver Metallic cast aluminum wheels (Q5U) on WT models only
- P255/65R17 all-season blackwall tires (QHR) on WT models only
- 16″ x 7″ (40.6 cm x 17.8 cm) steel spare wheel (S1K) and P265/70R16 all-season blackwall spare tire (ZJJ)
Engine Availability
Engine availability varies by trim level as well as by cab and box configuration.
| Trim Level: | Base | Work Truck | LT | Z71 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine / Equipment Group: | 2SA | 2WT | 4WT | 2LT | 4LT | 27Z | 47Z | |
| 2.5L I-4 LCV Gasoline | S | S1 | S2 | S1 | S2 | S1 | S2 | |
| 3.6L V-6 LFX Gasoline | - | A1 | A2 | A1 | A2 | A1 | A2 | |
| 2.8L I-4 LWN Duramax Turbo Diesel | - | A3 | A3 | A4 | A4 | A5 | A5 | |
Legend:
- S: standard
- A: available
- S1: not included on Crew Cab Long Box models
- S2: not included on Crew Cab models
- A1:Â standard on Crew Cab Long Box models
- A2: standard on Crew Cab models
- A3: requires:
- WT Convenience Package (PCN)
- Trailering Package (Z82)
- Fleet of Government order type
- A4:Â not available on Extended Cab models. Requires:
- Safety Package (PCW)
- LT Convenience Package (PCM)
- Trailering Package (Z82)
- A5:Â not available on Extended Cab models. Requires Trailering Package (Z82)
