Car And Driver hit the nail squarely on the head last week regarding the personal luxury pickup segment and the fact that comfort levels inside the cabin have risen drastically over the past decade. They avidly claimed that even with all of the exciting tech features and high-grade refinements, some of it quickly fades to the background when there's a job that needs to be done. Towing capacity is just as relevant as top speed is for those who have a great love for supercars, and also provides a snapshot for all of us here at the Mid-Missouri Powerhouse of just how much they'll help the hard-working populace. The publication took a close look last week at “what matters most in the real world”, and honed in on the big three brands' towing abilities.
This much-loved car news provider shared their list of all of the major brands' pickups and how they compared to each other in terms of towing, with our beloved Chevy line poised front and center. The Colorado is available with the 2.5-liter 4-cylinder, a 3.6-liter V6, and Duramax 2.8-liter turbo-diesel inline-4. With the 2.5-liter, it can lug behind a maximum of 3500 pounds, but this jumps to 7000 with the V6. The 186-horsepower turbocharged 2.8-liter diesel inline-4 engine adds an extra 700 pounds on top, on top of being a perfectly maneuverable and mid-sized choice.
The Chevy Silverado 1500 is within the same stigma and range as far as “doing it great with diesel”, and boasts a 9300-lb towing capacity courtesy of the 277-horsepower Duramax 3.0-liter inline-six diesel easily serving up 460 lb-ft of torque. But the 6.2-liter V8 skillfully claims the towing title with gusto for the 1500 line, backed by a 10-speed automatic and the ability to tow up to 13,400 pounds.
The Chevy Silverado 2500 HD / 3500 HD has taken on the role of “big truck” superbly while being trustily available at your beckoning call and a burly 6.6-liter Duramax diesel. The gas engine under the hood of the 2500 model can tow 14,500 pounds, and this number jumps rapidly up to 18,500 pounds when equipped with the diesel. There were plenty of awesome things new for this year on America's favorite heavy-duty truck, beginning with the Multi-Flex tailgate.
Seeing the ability to be configured in six ways and brandishing an inner gate capable of acting as a work surface or load step, it is the ultimate way to provide a way to access the bed with ease. Adaptive Ride Control is now available on High Country models, and you can enjoy choosing from Oxford Brown Metallic, Cherry Red Tintcoat, and Mosaic Black Metallic for new exterior colors. One of the best ways to “know your tow” and get the most out of the Silverado is by stepping up to the Custom Trail Boss Trim” it offers four-wheel drive, the Z71 off-road suspension package, 18-inch wheels with all-terrain tires, and automatic locking rear differential.
