GM Teases 2015 Chevrolet Colorado/GMC Canyon - Page 3

*Camaro_Corvette* · 08-09-2013, 07:58 AM

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Originally Posted by FenwickHockey65

But the Canyon sounds like it'll be the work truck. So...hope springs eternal...

Sorry, I was trying to take a page out of Dodge's strategy book. Stuff a HEMI in it

*DGthe3* · 08-09-2013, 08:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Camaro_Corvette

Sport trucks don't usually have diesels...**** it. Put an LS3 in it.

Why use an LS3 when theres the LT1?

FenwickHockey65 · 08-09-2013, 10:04 AM

I just want my damn diesel.

*Camaro_Corvette* · 08-09-2013, 10:06 AM

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Originally Posted by DGthe3

Why use an LS3 when theres the LT1?

Can you imagine the Colorado/Canyon getting an LT1 before Camaro... I would actually throw a fit.. :upset:

*Camaro_Corvette* · 08-09-2013, 10:07 AM

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Originally Posted by FenwickHockey65

I just want my damn diesel.

I just want a fuel efficient truck.

*DGthe3* · 08-09-2013, 12:16 PM

This

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Originally Posted by Camaro_Corvette

I just want a fuel efficient truck.

seems to disagree with this:

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Originally Posted by Camaro_Corvette

**** it. Put an LS3 in it.

carry on

KMPrenger · 08-09-2013, 02:45 PM

Driving conservative, and having a 60 - 70% highway drive to work I'm averaging 20mpg in my 2006 Colorado crew cab Z71 4 wheel drive truck. Although I just got it a few weeks ago...I need to run a few more tanks though to confirm.

Pretty happy with that. With a modern engine, better transmission with more speeds, and hopefully a little less weight I don't see why I couldn't average 22 or 23mpg out of a comparable setup in this new model. Could probably 1 or 2 on top of that out of a 2 wheel driver version. Sounds damn good to me.

I don't need a full size, but I do have a need for a vehicle with a bed. These things are perfect for me, and in reality probably half of all full size truck buyers would be fine in these as well. There is actually a decent amount of pent up demand for a smaller truck that actually has good reasons to purchase it versus a full size.

05stram · 08-09-2013, 03:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Camaro_Corvette

I just want a fuel efficient truck.

Only one I have ever known that is fuel efficient

shaffe · 08-09-2013, 03:53 PM

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Originally Posted by KMPrenger

Driving conservative, and having a 60 - 70% highway drive to work I'm averaging 20mpg in my 2006 Colorado crew cab Z71 4 wheel drive truck. Although I just got it a few weeks ago...I need to run a few more tanks though to confirm.

Pretty happy with that. With a modern engine, better transmission with more speeds, and hopefully a little less weight I don't see why I couldn't average 22 or 23mpg out of a comparable setup in this new model. Could probably 1 or 2 on top of that out of a 2 wheel driver version. Sounds damn good to me.

I don't need a full size, but I do have a need for a vehicle with a bed. These things are perfect for me, and in reality probably half of all full size truck buyers would be fine in these as well. There is actually a decent amount of pent up demand for a smaller truck that actually has good reasons to purchase it versus a full size.

Exactly^ I'm already looking ahead to my next vehicle purchase, and I want/need a truck. I am constantly having to borrow peoples trucks. I need a vehicle with a bed, but I don't need it to tow 10K plus pounds. If these new Colorado/canyons arent ugly, and arent priced right into the same as full sizes I will strongly consider one. But as of now im just looking at the F-150 or Silverado.

all though A new Explorer Sport Trac would really be the perfect vehicle for me haha

upflying · 08-09-2013, 06:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Camaro_Corvette

I just want a fuel efficient truck.

The diesel VW Rabbit pickup gets 45 mpg.

LBreezie · 08-09-2013, 07:11 PM

1) 1969 Firebird convertible 350HO (still own/under restoration)
2) 2012 Camaro 45th Anniversary convertible (currently modding and driving)

*Camaro_Corvette* · 08-09-2013, 09:51 PM

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Originally Posted by 05stram

Only one I have ever known that is fuel efficient

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Originally Posted by upflying

The diesel VW Rabbit pickup gets 45 mpg.

Okay, maybe I want a little more than fuel efficiency.

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Originally Posted by DGthe3

This
seems to disagree with this:

carry on

FenwickHockey65 · 08-12-2013, 10:24 AM

And hope still springs eternal: According to some sources at GMI, Canyon may be in the running for a diesel.

Silverlsinva · 08-13-2013, 06:56 AM

So If the chevy is gonna be the more sporty of the two does that mean they might bring back a Extreme version? I always liked the Reg cab Extreme Colorado's and if the new 4.3 finds its way in there some how it might actually have some giddy up.

08-09-2013, 10:04 AM	#31
FenwickHockey65 General Motors Aficionado Drives: 2023 GMC Canyon, 2023 Expedition Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 37,375 View My Garage	I just want my damn diesel. __________________ 2023 GMC Canyon Elevation 2023 Ford Expedition SSV (State-Issued)

08-09-2013, 02:45 PM	#35
KMPrenger Drives: 16 Camaro SS, 15 Colorado Join Date: May 2009 Location: Jefferson City, Missouri Posts: 13,969	Driving conservative, and having a 60 - 70% highway drive to work I'm averaging 20mpg in my 2006 Colorado crew cab Z71 4 wheel drive truck. Although I just got it a few weeks ago...I need to run a few more tanks though to confirm. Pretty happy with that. With a modern engine, better transmission with more speeds, and hopefully a little less weight I don't see why I couldn't average 22 or 23mpg out of a comparable setup in this new model. Could probably 1 or 2 on top of that out of a 2 wheel driver version. Sounds damn good to me. I don't need a full size, but I do have a need for a vehicle with a bed. These things are perfect for me, and in reality probably half of all full size truck buyers would be fine in these as well. There is actually a decent amount of pent up demand for a smaller truck that actually has good reasons to purchase it versus a full size. __________________ 2016 Camaro 1SS - 8-speed - NPP - Black bowties 2010 Camaro 1LT V6 (Sold. I will miss her!)

08-12-2013, 10:24 AM	#41
FenwickHockey65 General Motors Aficionado Drives: 2023 GMC Canyon, 2023 Expedition Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 37,375 View My Garage	And hope still springs eternal: According to some sources at GMI, Canyon may be in the running for a diesel. __________________ 2023 GMC Canyon Elevation 2023 Ford Expedition SSV (State-Issued)

08-09-2013, 07:11 PM	#39
LBreezie Drives: 2012 Camaro 45th anniversary Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: PA Posts: 1,027 View My Garage	1) 1969 Firebird convertible 350HO (still own/under restoration) 2) 2012 Camaro 45th Anniversary convertible (currently modding and driving)

08-13-2013, 06:56 AM	#42
Silverlsinva Drives: 2013 Fiat 500 Abarth Grigio Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Manassas, Va Posts: 3,124	So If the chevy is gonna be the more sporty of the two does that mean they might bring back a Extreme version? I always liked the Reg cab Extreme Colorado's and if the new 4.3 finds its way in there some how it might actually have some giddy up.