[FenwickHockey65]

2015 Colorado and Canyon offer Segment-Leading Fuel Economy
EPA estimated 26 mpg highway for V-6 2wd models
General Motors

September 3, 2014

DETROIT – The 2015 Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon will offer segment-leading fuel economy for V-6 midsize pickups, based on EPA fuel economy estimates released today.

For V-6 pickups with automatic transmissions, which make up the majority of midsize truck sales, Colorado and Canyon offer highway fuel economy 3 to 5 mpg better than competitors.

“Colorado offers some of the best EPA fuel economy estimates of any pickup in a fun-to-drive, easy-to-own package,” said Tony Johnson, Colorado marketing manager. “Colorado proves you don’t have to buy a lot of expensive technology to save money at the pump.”

“The all-new 2015 GMC Canyon adds segment-leading fuel economy to its winning resume,” said Kenn Bakowski, Canyon marketing manager. “Innovations such as available active grille shutters combine with an aerodynamic design in a smaller, more maneuverable package to set a new standard for fuel economy in midsize trucks.”

For the 2016 model year, Colorado and Canyon will add a 2.8-liter Duramax turbodiesel to the engine lineup. Technical details and EPA fuel economy estimates will be available closer to launch.

Colorado and Canyon will be available in dealerships nationwide in the fall of 2014. EPA fuel economy estimates for four-cylinder Colorado and Canyon will be finalized in the near future.

With the introduction of Colorado and Canyon, Chevrolet and GMC will offer customers more pickup choices than any other brand, including midsize, full-size light duty and heavy-duty pickups.

[DGthe3]

No figures for the 4 banger?

[Mikes SS]

Yeah, I'm thinking the same thing!! Wouldn't the 4cyl have a better MPG? Wouldn't that be more bragging rights to have even better figures compared to the competition? The rating seems to be about what we all figured though

[HeavyIOM]

With that kind of MPGs I'll just fork out the extra couple grand for the full size.

[DGthe3]

Originally Posted by Mikes SS

Yeah, I'm thinking the same thing!! Wouldn't the 4cyl have a better MPG? Wouldn't that be more bragging rights to have even better figures compared to the competition? The rating seems to be about what we all figured though

Exactly. From what they showed with the V6 auto, an I4 manual could very well be the most fuel efficient pickup on the market, period. Maybe it didn't quite hit those numbers so they went with 'best in class' as a fall-back. Or maybe the 4 cylinder isn't even available right at launch, maybe its a month or two away. Who knows.

Originally Posted by calebparkin3

With that kind of MPGs I'll just fork out the extra couple grand for the full size.

If you are willing to buy a more expensive, less efficient truck ... something tells me saving money on gas isn't much of a priority for you.

[ssrs2lt]

mpg numbers are still good ..