2021 Chevrolet Colorado Towing Capacity

When equipped with the available diesel engine, the mid-sized Chevy Colorado towing capacity peaks at a stunning 7,700 pounds on New Orleans streets. Read on to learn about the Chevy towing capacity for the Colorado across each of its engine options. Then, fill out a pre-approval and contact Leson Chevrolet Company, Inc. to book some test drives in Harvey! 

Chevy Colorado Towing Capacity by Configuration

While not every trim or powertrain can achieve the Chevy Colorado towing capacity of 7,700 pounds, Metairie drivers will find that the Chevy towing capacity for the Colorado remains quite capable across each engine option. Take a look at the Chevy Colorado engine specs below: 

• Colorado w/ 2.5L 4-Cylinder – Even the baseline engine for the Colorado can achieve up to 3,500 pounds of towing.
• Colorado w/ 3.6L V6 – When you equip the Trailering Package and the V6 engine option, you get up to 7,000 pounds of Chevy towing capacity. Bear in mind that if you don’t equip the Trailering Package, your truck will only tow 3,500 pounds.
• Colorado w/ Duramax® 2.8L Turbo-Diesel 4-Cylinder – Opt for the Duramax® diesel engine, and you’ll enjoy the maximum Chevy Colorado towing capacity of 7,700 pounds! 

Belle Chasse drivers interested in the off-road optimized Colorado ZR2 trim can expect 5,000 pounds of towing—more than enough for an ATV or small boat! 

Chevy Colorado Engine Specs 

You’ve seen the Colorado towing capacity for each engine option. Now, let’s take a look at the performance specs for each of three powertrains available on the Colorado: 

2.5-Liter 4-Cylinder Engine

• 191 lb-ft of torque
• 200 hp
• 25 mpg/highway

3.6-Liter V6 Engine

• 275 lb-ft of torque
• 308 hp
• 25 mpg/highway

Duramax 2.8-Liter Turbo-Diesel Engine

• 369 lb-ft of torque
• 181 hp
• 28 mpg/highway (4×4)

Experience the Chevy Colorado Towing Capacity Near Belle Chasse 

Now that you’ve read about the Colorado towing capacity engine specs, experience them first-hand by scheduling a test drive in Harvey at Leson Chevrolet Company, Inc.. Simply call us at (504) 708-4002 to book your test drive. While you’re here, take a moment to explore our Chevy research guides for other informative reads, including our overview of comparison between the Chevy Silverado 1500 and Ford F-150!