Chevy Colorado Towing Capacity

2023 Chevrolet Colorado driving in the desert

If you’re looking for a robust, affordable pickup truck in North Pole, you can’t go wrong with the classic Chevy Colorado! The Colorado is a scaled-down variant of the iconic Chevy Silverado, but that certainly doesn’t mean it’s lacking in specs or features. This rugged mid-size pickup is ideal for anything from local errands to an off-road adventure, thanks to tough capabilities, next-generation technology, and three powerful engine choices under the hood. One of the highlights of the new Chevy Colorado is its towing capacity – up to 7,770 pounds when properly equipped! That’s enough for a small boat, an RV, a teardrop camper, a motorcycle, or any number of worksite cargo. Chevrolet GMC Of Fairbanks has more details on the Chevy towing capacity and performance power in the guide below – check it out!

 

2023 Chevy Colorado Performance Specs

The Chevy Colorado towing capacity is made possible by its 2.7L turbocharged engine, which can be found in three different powertrains depending on which trim level you choose. The 2023 Colorado comes in five trims–WT, LT, Trail Boss, Z71, and ZR2. Each brings something a little different to the road. No matter what you choose, you’ll enjoy top-notch performance specs and excellent gas mileage, but the maximum 7,700-pound Chevy Colorado towing capacity can only be achieved with the ZR2-exclusive high-output engine. Here are all the details:

2.7L Turbo Engine

  • Maximum towing capacity: 3,500 pounds
  • 237 hp
  • 259 lb-ft of torque
  • Paired with an 8-speed automatic transmission
  • Trim availability: WT and LT

2.7L Turbo Plus Engine

  • Maximum towing capacity: 7,700 pounds
  • 310 hp
  • 390 lb-ft of torque
  • Paired with an 8-speed automatic transmission
  • Trim availability: Z71, Trail Boss, WT, and LT

2.7L Turbo High-Output Engine

  • Maximum towing capacity: 7,700 pounds
  • 310 hp
  • 430 lb-ft of torque
  • Paired with an 8-speed automatic transmission
  • Trim availability: ZR2

2023 Chevy Colorado Towing Package & Features

Strong towing numbers are only the beginning! The Chevy Colorado also comes with a wide variety of features designed to make hauling cargo around Fort Wainwright and beyond as smooth and safe as possible. Highlights of the Chevy trailering package include:

  • 2-inch receiver hitch, 4-pin, and 7-pin connectors
  • 7-wire electrical harness and 7-pin sealed connector for connecting your trailer’s lights and brakes to your vehicle
  • 4-way sealed connector for use on trailers without brakes to hook up parking lamps, brake lamps, and right and left turn signals
  • Automatic locking rear differential

Discover the Chevy Colorado at Chevrolet GMC Of Fairbanks!

Now that we’ve gone over the Chevy Colorado towing capacity on paper, you might want to see how this mid-size pickup handles on the road for yourself! Contact our office to see what we have available, then head to our dealership to set up a test drive around Eielson Airforce Base. You can also check out our model research to learn more about the other vehicles in our lineup!

The 2022 Chevrolet Colorado towing capacity is impressive. So is the 2022 Chevrolet Colorado payload capacity. It’s no small feat that this midsize truck can haul up to 2,181 pounds and tow up to 7,000 pounds. That’s especially true when you consider specs for competitors. For instance, the Colorado outhauls the Ford Ranger and outtows the Toyota Tacoma. Read on or contact us to learn more about what kind of capabilities the impressive Colorado midsize pickup has to offer you for your North Pole-area adventures.

 

2022 Chevy Colorado Towing Capacity by Configuration

In order to maximize your Chevy Colorado towing and payload capacity, you’ll have to choose certain Colorado trim configurations equipped with certain engines. The diesel-powered Colorado hauls the most. Meanwhile, the V6-powered model offers the highest available towing capacity:

  • Colorado w/ Duramax® 2.8L Turbo-Diesel 4-Cylinder – The Duramax® diesel engine lends the Colorado a 5,000-pound towing capacity and a payload capacity of 2,181 pounds.
  • Colorado w/ 2.5L 4-Cylinder – This Colorado engine allows for a towing capacity of up to 3,500 pounds and a payload capacity of 1,716 pounds.
  • Colorado w/ 3.6L V6 – Upgrade to a V6 engine with the Trailering Package to reach the peak 7,000-pound maximum towing capacity* and a payload capacity of 1,774 pounds. Don’t want the Trailering Package? The Colorado with this engine still can tow 3,500 pounds in that case.

Choosing the upscale and off-road-ready ZR2 trim will get you a maximum Colorado towing capacity of 5,000 pounds, meanwhile. That’s still more than enough power to tow a small boat or a couple of ATVs. Looking for greater than 7,000 pounds of towing power? No problem! Just upgrade to a Chevy Silverado 1500!

2022 Chevy Colorado Engine Specs

The Chevy Colorado payload capacity and towing capacity are just two aspects of this truck’s performance in Fort Wainwright and Eielson Airforce Base. You may be curious to learn more about the engine power vs. fuel efficiency too. Here’s that information:

2.5-Liter 4-Cylinder Engine

  • 200 hp
  • 191 lb-ft of torque
  • Up to 19 mpg city / 24 mpg highway

Duramax 2.8-Liter Turbo-Diesel Engine

  • 181 hp
  • 369 lb-ft of torque
  • Up to 18 mpg city / 22 mpg highway

3.6-Liter V6 Engine

  • 308 hp
  • 275 lb-ft of torque
  • Up to 18 mpg city / 25 mpg highway

Find Your New Chevy Colorado with Chevrolet GMC Of Fairbanks!

Ready to experience the Chevy Colorado towing capacity and payload capacity in person? Call (907) 215-6458 to schedule a test drive and be one step closer to towing and hauling around North Pole in your dream truck! Looking to move the process along? Apply for financing online now.

 

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