Chevy Colorado Towing Capacity

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Searching for a light-duty pickup truck that can handle anything from projects on the worksite to weekend adventures with the ones you love? Then, look no further than the 2020 Chevy Colorado!

In this Chevy Colorado towing capacity guide, our team at Feldman Chevrolet of Lansing will break down the towing and hauling capabilities of the 2020 Chevy Colorado and introduce you to the equipment that makes it possible. Drivers near Lansing, East Lansing, and Grand Ledge should read ahead to learn more about how this capable model can transform your unique lifestyle!

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Standard Towing Capacity

The 2020 Chevy Colorado comes standardly equipped with a 2.5L 4-cylinder engine, which comes equipped with performance enhancing Direct Fuel Injection and Variable Valve Timing technologies. Thanks to these technologies and the accompanying 6-speed automatic transmission, this engine achieves an impressive EPA-estimated 20 city / 26 highway MPG.

In addition to its efficiency, this engine pumps out a standard 200 horsepower and 191 lb-ft of torque. With this kind of power and other necessary towing features, you’ll be able to move up to 3,500 pounds of trailer weight.

Maximum Towing Capacity

For the maximum towing capability possible with the 2020 Chevy Colorado, you’ll need to opt for a trim level that’s equipped with the available Duramax® 2.8L Turbo-Diesel engine. This engine pumps out an impressive 181 horsepower and 369 lb-ft of torque. This power, when paired with proper trailering equipment, makes it possible for this model to move up to 7,700 pounds.

In order to tow this much with this model, you’ll need to equip the Colorado with the available trailering package, which includes:

• A 2-inch receiver hitch with 4-pin and 7-pin connectors
• An automatic locking rear differential
• A se7ven-wire electrical harness with a 7-pin sealed connected for brake light integration

This trailering package makes it possible to safely connect your trailer to your vehicle and pull it without any problems for you or other drivers on the road.

Colorado Payload Capacity

In addition to its towing capabilities, the 2020 Chevy Colorado can also move quite a bit of weight inside the bed of the truck. When equipped with its available 3.6L DOHC V6 engine, which makes 308 horsepower and 275 lb-ft of torque, this model can move up to 1,578 pounds of weight in the bed.

In order to move this payload capacity with your Colorado, you’ll need to opt for a few additional features on top of this engine. You’ll need a Crew Cab model with the Short Box option in order to take full advantage of this model’s hauling capabilities.

Test Drive the 2020 Chevy Colorado!

Now that you have a better idea of what the 2020 Chevy Colorado is capable of, it’s time to get behind the wheel and get the full experience for yourself. Shoppers in the areas of Lansing, East Lansing, and Grand Ledge can schedule a test drive in the Colorado today by giving us a call at Feldman Chevrolet of Lansing!