Chevy Colorado Towing Capacity Highland MI

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The 2021 Chevy Colorado is one of the most capable midsize pickup trucks on the market. This model offers towing capability that can enable you to tow all kinds of things including your big toys, home improvement project supplies, the family pop-up camper, and more.

On this page, we at Feldman Chevrolet of Highland will give you a detailed overview of the Colorado’s capabilities. Shoppers in Highland, Hartford, and Milford should read ahead to learn more!

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2021 Chevy Colorado Towing Overview

Standardly, the 2021 Chevy Colorado is powered by a 2.5L 4-cylinder engine that makes 200 horsepower and 191 lb-ft of torque. With this kind of power and other proper equipment, the Colorado can tow up to 3,500 pounds with this standard engine.

For more power and capability, you can swap this standard engine out for an available 3.6L DOHC V6 engine. This engine makes 275 lb-ft of torque and 308 horsepower. This engine, when paired with the available Trailering Package, enables the Chevy Colorado to tow up to 7,000 pounds.

With this trailering package, you’ll enjoy extra equipment that will help your reach your truck’s full potential, these features include:

Two-inch receiver hitch with 4-pin and 4-pin connectors
7-wire electrical harness and 7-pin sealed connectors
4-way sealed connectors
Automatic locking rear differential

Chevy Colorado Maximum Towing Capacity

The 2021 Chevy Colorado offers a third engine, which is needed in order to move the maximum towing capacity this model has to offer. Opt for the available Duramax^® 2.8L Turbo-Diesel engine, which makes an incredible 369 lb-ft of torque and 181 horsepower.

With this engine under the hood, the Chevy Colorado can tow up to 7,700 pounds. That’s more than enough power to handle some seriously large loads–and to top it off, their vehicle’s turbo-diesel design allows it to achieve some great fuel economy.

What You Can Tow with the Colorado

With a towing capacity of 7,700 pounds when properly equipped, you’ll be able to move all kinds of things with the 2021 Chevy Colorado, including:

Flatbed trailers full of fresh mulch for your next DIY landscaping project
The family fishing boat or pop-up camper for a weekend away
A utility trailer holding a few water skis, snowmobiles, or other big toys
Utility trailers filled with boxes and small furniture for your next big move

On top of being able to move all of these things behind the vehicle, the Colorado can also handle more than 1,500 pounds of payload weight in the bed of the truck.

Test Drive the 2021 Chevy Colorado!

As you can see, the 2021 Chevy Colorado is more than capable when it comes to towing. However, a brawny maximum towing capacity and impressive payload capacity are far from all that this dynamic pickup truck has to offer.

Get behind the wheel and get the full experience for yourself with us at Feldman Chevrolet of Highland. Shoppers in Highland, Hartford, and Milford can schedule a test drive today by giving us a call!