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How Much Can the 2018 Chevrolet Colorado Tow?
By Product Expert | Posted in New Chevy Models, Towing & Payload on Thursday, June 7th, 2018 at 8:32 pm
2018 Chevrolet Colorado Towing Capability
The versatile and capable 2018 Chevrolet Colorado can be equipped with one of three powerful and fuel-efficient engines that provide it with ample horsepower and torque.  This horsepower and torque arm the 2019 Chevy Colorado with enough towing capability to easily take the boat to the lake for the weekend or haul the tools and the whole crew to the job site.  Nothing makes life easier than having the right tools for the job and the 2018 Chevy Colorado is one tool that you don’t want to leave out of your arsenal. Take a look at the engine specs and max towing capacity of each of the available engine options of the 2018 Chevrolet Colorado below.
Engine Option Specs
The 2018 Chevy Colorado has five trim levels to choose from, the Base, WT, LT, Z71, and ZR2. The standard engine of all five trim levels is the 2.5L I4 engine and a3.6L V6 and 2.8L Duramax® Turbo-Diesel are available as upgrades on all but the Base trim level. The standard 2.5L I4 and the 2.8L Duramax® Diesel work with a Hydra-Matic 6-Speed Automatic Transmission while the 3.6L V6 pairs with a Hydra-Matic 8-Speed Automatic Transmission.
| Engine | 2.5L Inline 4-Cylinder | 3.6L Dual Overhead Cam V6 | 2.8L Duramax® Turbo Diesel |
|---|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 200 HP | 308 HP | 181 HP |
| Torque | 191 LB-FT | 275 LB-FT | 369 LB-FT |
| Fuel Economy | 19 MPG City/ 24 MPG HWY | 17 MPG City/ 24 MPG HWY | 19 MPG City/ 22 MPG HWY |
| Max Towing | 3,500 Pounds | 7,000 Pounds | 7,700 Pounds |
| Max Payload | 1,401 Pounds | 1,532 Pounds | 1,532 Pounds |
Interior Volume
The 2018 Chevrolet Colorado can be equipped with either an Extended Cab which has space for four passengers or a Crew Cab that has room for five people. The 2018 Colorado also has the option of a Long Box which is a little over 6 feet in length or a Short Box that is a bit longer than 5 feet. The 2018 Chevrolet Colorado is the perfect mid-size truck because of its engine options, available cabin and bed sizes, and ample towing and payload capabilities. You can take the 2018 Chevy Colorado for a test drive today at EVS Auto in Milwaukee and experience everything that it has to offer for yourself first-hand.
