2015 Chevy Colorado and GMC Canyon order guides reveal added power

Tue, 17 Jun 2014

General Motors' Fleet Order Guide system is often the canary in the coal mine for interesting changes on new models. The recent guide for the 2015 Corvette unveiled all sorts of changes that weren't yet known about the sports car. Now, it's time for the 2015 Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon to take their bow in the spotlight, and they look worth the wait. The new midsize trucks are getting a touch more power than first thought, as well as some very nice features.

Extended Cab models of both trucks come standard with a 2.5-liter, direct-injected four-cylinder rated at 200 horsepower at 6,300 rpm and 191 pound-feet of torque at 4,400 rpm. That's a bit more than the 193 hp and 184 lb-ft originally reported for the duo. The standard transmission for the extended trucks is a six-speed manual, but the Work Truck trim is also available with an optional six-speed automatic. Towing for the four-cylinder is rated at 3,500 pounds.

Crew Cab models come standard with a 3.6-liter V6 with 305 hp at 6,800 rpm and 269 lb-ft of torque at 4,300 rpm, with a six-speed automatic. That's also somewhat different than the originally reported rating of 302 hp and 270 lb-ft. Towing for the V6 is rated at 7,000 pounds.

Both trucks come standard with convenient features like a rearview camera, four-way power adjustable driver's seat and 4.2-inch infotainment system on all models. An eight-inch system is standard on higher trim levels of both pickups. Options are extremely plentiful, as expected, and where the trucks differentiate themselves slightly. For example, the Canyon is available with an All-Terrain Package on the SLE trim that adds single-zone automatic climate control, an off-road suspension, locking rear differential, hill descent control and some styling enhancements.

We've gallerized both order guides for your perusal. You can see them both below or go there directly for the 2015 Canyon and 2015 Colorado. Also, feel free to check out the guides for yourself here and here, respectively. Unfortunately, neither guide currently lists any specs for the 2.8-liter four-cylinder Duramax diesel due to be added to the trucks for 2016.

By Chris Bruce