GMC Canyon with 2.8L Diesel

[Duman]

I'm going to the Denver auto show on April 7th, plan on hitting the GM area to see what's new this year and next.

My personal opinion, Ford has better styling than GM. My dad is a Ford guy, I tend to be Chevy/GMC.

I like the idea of the smaller Duramax, but I thought the 2.8L would be anemic for towing. It sounds like it's capable of 6K-lbs. at least. If it can hold speed,75mph, while towing 6K-lbs., that's good information.

[Duman]

Otterbatcat, I seriously do want your opinion. I hope my reply didn't come across as disrespectful. (BTW, that's a cool avatar!)

Bailey, you mentioned it's not really comfortable, may I ask your physical size? If that's too personal, I understand.

One of the issues I've had with the Japanese trucks in the past, my shoulders bumped up against the window.

[sniper7]

My buddy has the Colorado/duramax option and it has been great for him. Tows plenty fine up the mountains with his 5.5k bumper pull trailer.
Awesome gas mileage.

I have the new 17 3500 with the recently upgraded duramax and it has crazy power and torque. I’ve pulled the max limit with it for landscape materials and it has been flawless. Just did three runs today getting 4 tons of roadbase each time and it doesn’t even act like anything is behind it. The mpg is much better than what you think duman. I get 18 all day long with nothing behind it. I get 13-14 towing just about anything.

I will agree I like the ford styling better, my buddy just bought a brand new king ranch crew long bed and the features on that thing are amazing. All the cameras, the integration with your phone etc. but it was also $15k more than my LTZ duramax and we have pretty much the same performance numbers.

What I would buy if they came out with one is in between the Colorado and the Silverado 2500/3500. Just give me a 1500 that can tow 12-14k with a Diesel engine and 25-30mpg and I’d buy that all day long. I don’t really need the 3500 but I sure do love it. They aren’t the trucks of old days that ride like a tractor and you have to shut it down at the drive through. It’s quiet, rides extremely nice.

We will be looking at the diesel equinox for my wife. I love diesels!

[Bailey Guns]

Bailey, you mentioned it's not really comfortable, may I ask your physical size? If that's too personal, I understand.

Not at all. I'm only 5'8"...not a big guy. It's not a matter of roominess or anything. The front edge of the seat is too high for my comfort and can't be adjusted down any further. The 8-way seat can be adjusted in an infinite number of directions so it works much better. I'm actually looking into whether or not I can retrofit that seat into my truck.

BTW...Chevy is coming out with a Silverado 1500 with a 3.0L diesel (I think that's the size) for the 2019 model year. Performance and mileage are rumored to be better than the Colorado/Canyon. Ford's F-150 diesel is out later this year.

[Bailey Guns]

We will be looking at the diesel equinox for my wife. I love diesels!

They're pretty nice. We really enjoyed it on the test ride. It's only a 1.6L diesel but it performs very well and provides 30+ MPG in a small SUV. Pretty hard to beat. I may never own a gas vehicle again...unless it's a new Corvette or something. I may nee a raise before that happens, though.

[Bailey Guns]

http://gmauthority.com/blog/2018/01/...lf-ton-coming/

[OtterbatHellcat]

Otterbatcat, I seriously do want your opinion. I hope my reply didn't come across as disrespectful. (BTW, that's a cool avatar!)

Bailey, you mentioned it's not really comfortable, may I ask your physical size? If that's too personal, I understand.

One of the issues I've had with the Japanese trucks in the past, my shoulders bumped up against the window.

It's cool Duman, you're seeking info, and that's exactly what you should do before making an expensive vehicle purchase, and you were not disrespectful to me in any way, Sir.

[thedave1164]

is there a DEF delete available?

[Bailey Guns]

is there a DEF delete available?

A quick search shows there are plenty of DPF deletes out there. But I wouldn't even think of that until it's no longer under warranty. The regen on these little diesels must be very transparent. I've never seen the message that's supposed to be displayed and reading various forums nor have many other owners. Some guys are saying if the majority of your driving is highway you'll never see it. I've never noticed a change in the motor, smell, anything. Not like the big Duramax...regen was very noticeable.

[Marine24]

My brother has the CO down in Florida. Didn't opt for the diesel but it is a nice truck. Didn't think much of the back seat on the crew cab. Just not that comfortable for extended trips if you are over 5' 10".

It is good to hear they are coming out with diesels for the 1/2 ton trucks. I would see them overseas in small utility trucks and passenger vehicles and always wondered why we didn't have them in the US. When I bought my GMC 1500 four years ago, Dodge had just introduced their 1/2 ton pickup with the diesel option. A diesel 1500 or F150 would get my attention.