2021 Chevy Colorado Towing Capacity

Riverton, Wyoming, drivers demand a lot out of their trucks. Because the Fremont Motor Companies team is well aware of this, we’ve put together this introduction to the 2021 Chevy Colorado towing capacity. Whether you plan on taking a lot of weekend camping trips or you need to haul your gear every day for work, this full-bodied pickup has you covered.

See the table below for some of the items we’ll review:

Continue reading to find out if the 2021 Chevy Colorado has what it takes to satisfy your various needs.

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2021 Chevy Colorado Engine Lineup and Towing Capacity

There are three possible engines for the 2021 Colorado. We’ve listed each of these powertrains below. Check out a few of their vital statistics and what they have to offer:

• 2.5L 4-cylinder engine - The 2.5L 4-cylinder engine comes standard with the Chevy Colorado. With it under the hood, you can look forward to a maximum 200 horsepower as well as 191 lb-ft of torque. When properly equipped, its maximum towing capacity is 3,500 pounds.
• 3.6L DOHC V6 engine - There’s even more to appreciate with the available 3.6L DOHC V6. It makes it possible to use a beastly 308 horsepower along with 275 lb-ft of torque. Its maximum towing capacity is 7,000 pounds when properly equipped.
• 2.8L Duramax® Turbo-Diesel engine. The 2.8L Duramax® Turbo-Diesel engine is also available. You can count on it to produce as much as 181 horsepower and 369 lb-ft of torque. When properly equipped, its maximum towing capacity is 7,700 pounds.

Notable Towing Features in the 2021 Colorado

The Chevy Colorado places several features at your disposal that will be useful when towing a trailer or a camper. Key examples include the available Tow/Haul Mode that’s able to boost the transmission upshift points to accelerate while towing or carrying a heavy load. This feature also has the ability to raise downshift points and get engine compression involved to help with braking efforts and slow down the vehicle.

Hitch Guidance is available as well. It gives you a guideline to help line up to your trailer hitch easier and faster. The available Trailering Package gives you a definite advantage. It includes the following items:

• 2-inch receiver hitch
• 4-pin and 7-pin connectors
• 7-wire electrical harness and 7-pin sealed connector for connecting trailer lights and brakes
• 4-way sealed connector for trailers without brakes
• Automatic locking rear differential

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The 2021 Chevy Colorado Is Poised To Perform

With capabilities and features like these, the 2021 Colorado has what it takes to make some noticeable contributions to your daily workload around Riverton, WY. The team at Fremont Chevy Buick GMC Riverton will gladly help you get a closer look at these and other useful Chevy Colorado attributes. Contact us today to schedule a convenient day and time to take it for a test drive.