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Originally Posted by Camaro_Corvette
That looks great 
Anybody have any clue as to what type of MPG's I should expect from this? Think the gas engines will be anywhere near the same as the Diesel? I would assume highway mileage would be deep in the 20's.  Am I dreaming here? |
I wouldn't expect the gas V6 to get too close to the diesel, but here is my thoughts.
I drive a 2006 Colorado 4x4 crew cab with the inline 5 engine. Basically the least fuel efficent version of the truck they made at the time. I believe it is rated at 20 - 21 Hwy. Well, I'm lucky in that I have a fairly "fuel friendly" drive to work each day that consists of probably 60 - 70 Hwy driving and a few short areas where I can just coast along. In the warmer months I managed multiple fill ups where I averaged around 19MPG. Sometimes more, sometimes less. Needless to say I'm pretty dang happy with that. Now that its cold out, I seem to be in the 17mpg average range.
So in my mind, the new truck, with the more fuel efficent engine, and more fuel efficent transmission, and with less wind drag...I would fully expect a 2015 crew cab 4x4 V6 to get at least 23- 25 mpg highway, and I would suspect on my same type of drive to return at least 20 - 21 mpg average. Now for trips that are more city type driving, I'd suspect to be in the teens.
2 wheel drive V6 versions will likey get mid to upper 20s and the 4 cylinder should surely get at least upper 20s or better on the highway.
I think the diesel will be fully capable of 30+ mpg highway.