Update 2017 Chevrolet Colorado gets new V6 308HP & 8-speed Auto


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update of 2017 Chevrolet Colorado gets new V6 308HP & 8-speed Auto


last major update of Chevrolet Colorado 2017 is combination of exclusive Powertrain that is intended to "revive" the segment of medium-sized trucks , according to the automaker.

having previously introduced new features like a diesel engine and advanced technologies like the CarPlay from Apple and Android Auto on Colorado, comes now a brand-new V6 engine and an eight-speed automatic.

"The Colorado is currently the most energy-efficient truck in America, with an EPA - estimated 31 mi/gal road when equipped with diesel engine," said Chief Engineer Ludlow Stan.

"therefore, for the new V6 and eight-speed, we are focused on improving the performance of daily driving. Drivers will notice immediately that he pulls harder when accelerating from a stop or pass on the road; It's more uncomfortable pulling a trailer up a steep and it is that more refined cruising at a constant speed of the road. "

having reached its second generation, the architecture double-camshaft engine Chevrolet retains the same displacement of 3.6 litres as before, but adds improved valve intake and exhaust, improved direct injection and for the first

time, Active management of the fuel (deactivation of cylinders), deactivation of two cylinders under light gas applications. Power and torque have also increased to 308 HP (230 kW) at 6, 800 rpm and 275 lb - ft (373 Nm) 4 000 rpm.

work so that the engine is an exclusive developed GM Hydra-Matic automatic eight-speed 45-8 L, which is roughly the same size and weight as the automatic six-speed 6 L 80 it replaces. However, the new gearbox has an overall gear ratio 7.0 more wide spread over the ratio of 6.0 of the out-going, help pilots move forward more confidently with a heavy load, while the lower the rear axle ratios reduce the engine speed on the highway for greater efficiency.

the Colorado 2017 with his new model year upgrades is set to hit dealerships in the fourth quarter of this year.

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Update 2017 Chevrolet Colorado gets new V6 308HP & 8-speed Auto


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