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Originally Posted by DGthe3
Just keep in mind that in order to claim the title of the most capable, most technologically advanced midsize truck in North America the Colorado has to beat out the decade old Tacoma, the 'technically its a compact' Frontier, and the 'is that even a truck' Ridgeline. It would kinda be an embarrassment to GM's engineering team if they couldn't outdo those three.
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These trucks should EASILY outdo the former generation, as well as Tacoma and Frontier in just about every possibly way...especially efficiency. I'm not saying that as some fan-boy....it just makes sense. Every truck in this segment is just wayyyy overdue for a big refresh or a new generation, and GM is first in line.
I believe these trucks need to do a few things first and foremost to be appealing and worthy as an option over the bigger brothers...and that's 1) Great efficiency in both the turbo 4 and 6 cylinder (and diesel if offered) 2) Priced to make sense 3) Look good and have a little sport in them not as much big truck look. After that then I believe comes work ability and interior/features.
If you need a truck to work...get a fullsize. These shouldn't be for you. But if your like me and use a truck bed fairly often, but you don't need to haul or tow big loads then this is your vehicle.
I drive a 2006 Colorado crew cab Z71 4x4 with the inline 3.5....basically the least fuel efficient version they made at the time and I manage to average 19mpg driving conservatively with my drive to work being around 60 - 70 % highway. I got that consistently over multiple fill ups. (Now that its cold out my mpg has dropped considerably to 17.5 - 18) but 19mpg average is damn good in my opinion on this truck.
Now there's no reason in my mind why I shouldn't be able to average at least 20 - 22 mpg or better in a similarly equipped new generation Colorado with a V6 engine. If you don't need or want the 4x4, then the 2wd will see even better mpg easily on a commute like mine. Maybe mid 20s. No fullsize with a V8 will come close to touching that. Of course the turbo 4 version should be slightly better.
Hoping for the best, b/c in a few years I can see myself in a newer more modern Colorado or Canyon.