Excite! GM Considering Diesel for At Least One of It's New Midsize Trucks

"MooseKnuckles" (andyschenk) 08/12/2013 at 11:30 • Filed to: gm midsize truck colorado canyon 2014 diesel

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It's already official that General Motors is launching new midsize pickup trucks, however details such as the engines that will power them are still unconfirmed. That said, sources familiar with GM product planning indicate that the company may be considering a diesel engine for at least one of the two new pickups.

In global markets GM's midsize trucks already have diesel engine options. Both the Chevrolet Colorado in Asia and the Holden Colorado in Australia are powered by buyers choice of a 2.5-liter or 2.8-liter diesel engine. In fact, GM goes so far as to label both four-cylinders under the legendary Duramax brand. The 2.5-liter generates 150 horsepower and around 258 pound-feet of torque, while the 2.8-liter churns out 180 horsepower and 347 foot-pounds of torque.

It is unclear if GM is considering one of the two global diesel engines for the North American trucks. GMI's sources indicated that GM is specifically considering a diesel for the GMC Canyon, which could be a source of differentiation from its Chevrolet cousin.

The 2015 Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon will launch in late 2014. Production of both trucks is expected to commence in August of next year at GM's Wentzville, Mo. assembly plant.

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FJ80WaitinForaLSV8 > MooseKnuckles 08/12/2013 at 11:34

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It's all about pricing and not butting up into silverado territory.

MooseKnuckles > FJ80WaitinForaLSV8 08/12/2013 at 11:41

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I bet a diesel engine will carry a $2000 price premium over the 3.6L DI V6. But I think Ram charges $3000. *Hopefully* GM does like what they do with e-assist, offer it as a no cost option instead of the 3.6L in Buicks. $2000 over the 2.5L 4-cyl, however, in the truck would be a-ok with me.

PelicanHazard > FJ80WaitinForaLSV8 08/12/2013 at 11:44

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For this reason, I can see the diesel being limited to the 'working' trim with plastic instead of chrome and few options.

desertdog5051 > MooseKnuckles 08/12/2013 at 11:52

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I wish them all the luck. They screwed it up so bad with their crap diesels from the 80's. Not many people remember those now so they stand a much better chance now.

FJ80WaitinForaLSV8 > MooseKnuckles 08/12/2013 at 12:23

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also this: http://wot.motortrend.com/we-hear-no-che…