Chevy Cuts Two Engines From 2025 Colorado Lineup
The Chevrolet Colorado has streamlined engine offerings for 2025.
The current generation truck originally offered three different power outputs from its 2.7-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine. But that’s been skimmed down to just one—the most powerful option—which is now standard across the board.
For context, the base 237-hp and the mid-level "Turbo Plus" engines have been stashed, leaving the 310-hp version with 430 pound-feet of torque as the lone choice. From a performance standpoint, this isn’t exactly a downgrade.
Properly equipped, this engine can tow up to 7,700 pounds and haul 1,710 pounds, making it much more versatile than the outgoing lower trims. Chevrolet hasn’t officially commented on why they dropped the lower-output options, but the slight cost difference between the base and top engine last year likely made it an easy decision for buyers to upgrade.
The move aligns the Colorado with the GMC Canyon, which only ever offered the top-shelf engine to begin with. In a market that’s seeing squeezed profit margins and a push toward EV investment, GM appears to be trying to unlock shareholder value from every nook and cranny of the business.
Pricing hasn't been announced, but expect a small price increase across the board reflecting the higher-spec powertrain.
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