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OKEMOS, Mich.– If you have a thing for Chevy trucks, you’re
about to fall head over heals for a new update to the Colorado, Chevy's fastest-selling midsize pickup. Say hello to the 2016 Chevrolet Colorado Duramax diesel pickup.
This Colorado on steroids generates 369 pounds per foot of
torque with its 2.8L Duramax turbo-diesel engine, and can tow up to 7,700
pounds. As the purest diesel truck engine ever from General Motors, the
Duramax is also expected to achieve better fuel economy than the traditional
gasoline-run Colorado, which already leads the midsize segment in fuel economy.
The Duramax diesel engine is the midsize truck’s coolest
trait. As one of GM’s turbo-diesel four-cylinder engines, the Duramax diesel
engine packs value, capability, efficiency and power with a variable-geometry
turbocharger. The engine’s power is SAE-certified at 181 horsepower and thanks
to its broad torque creates tons of power at low rpm.
Some other features that make the Duramax stand out include:
- Iron cylinder block and aluminum DOHC cylinder head
- Forged steel crankshaft and connecting rods
- Oiling circuit that lets the turbocharger give higher pressure at the turbo and quick oil delivery
- Piston-cooling oil jets
- 16.5:1 compression ratio
- Common rail direct injection fuel system
- Ceramic glow plugs that heat quicker and at higher temperatures
- Balance shaft that makes for a smooth drive and drives the oil pump
- Laminated steel oil pan with an upper aluminum section that strengthens and quiets the engine
- B20 bio-diesel capability
One of the most important aspects of the Duramax is how
successful it has been in meeting some of the most demanding U.S. emissions
standards because of its cooled exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) system. The
cooled EGR helps lower emissions through redirection of exhaust that is blended
into the fresh intake air stream, which is pulled into the cylinder head for
combustion. This lowers combustion temperatures and rates, and cuts down on the
production of NOx.
While the 2016 Chevrolet Colorado Duramax diesel pickup creates new benchmarks in efficiency and capability for its segment, it’s also another way Chevy is expanding its lineup to give customers more options, according to Sandor Piszar, director of Chevrolet Truck Marketing.
While the 2016 Chevrolet Colorado Duramax diesel pickup creates new benchmarks in efficiency and capability for its segment, it’s also another way Chevy is expanding its lineup to give customers more options, according to Sandor Piszar, director of Chevrolet Truck Marketing.
Hank Graff Chevrolet Okemos is committed to providing you with integrity and convenience, all close to home. Let our friendly team of Chevy professionals at Hank Graff Okemos help you – simply call us at (517) 349-8300 or visit our showroom, located at 1748 W. Grand River Okemos, MI 48864. We’re just minutes from Lansing!
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