2022 Chevrolet Colorado Towing Capacity

March 31st, 2022 by
2022 Chevrolet colorado with a trailer attached

The 2022 Chevrolet Colorado may be a mid-size pickup truck, but it knows how to handle tough challenges with ease. The new Chevy Colorado towing capacity reaches 7,700 pounds, which allows drivers to head out on more adventures near Gastonia. Learn more about the Chevy towing capacity and everything it can do, then visit our Charlotte dealership for a test drive.


2022 Chevy Colorado Towing Capacity by Configuration

The right equipment is needed to hit the maximum Chevy colorado towing capacity, but each trim level can pull impressive numbers. Below is a look at the Chevy towing capacity per trim, so you know what to expect when choosing a model and engine:

Standard 2.5L 4-Cylinder

  • 2WD w/ extended cab or crew cab – 3,500 pounds
  • 4WD w/ extended cab or crew cab – 3,500 pounds

Available 3.6L DOHC V6

  • 2WD w/ extended cab or crew cab – 3,500 pounds
  • 4WD w/ extended cab or crew cab – 3,500 pounds
  • 2WD, extended cab or crew cab, and Trailering Package: 7,000 pounds
  • 4WD, extended cab or crew cab, and Trailering Package: 7,000 pounds

Available Duramax® 2.8L Turbo-Diesel

  • 2WD w/ crew cab and short box: 7,700 pounds
  • 4WD w/ crew cab and short box: 7,600 pounds
  • 4WD w/ crew cab and long box: 7,550 pounds
  • 4WD w/ extended cab and long box: 7,700 pounds

Opt for the high-end Colorado ZR2 with the 3.6L V6 or Turbo-Diesel engine and enjoy a maximum towing capacity of 5,000 pounds. This is more than enough power to safely and confidently tow a small boat or a few ATVs for your weekend adventures. 

2022 Chevy Colorado Engine Specs 

With three different engines to choose from, drivers will find something they’ll enjoy under the hood of the latest Chevy Colorado. Explore these engine specs below:

2.5-Liter 4-Cylinder Engine

  • 200 hp
  • 191 lb-ft of torque
  • Up to 19 mpg city / 24 mpg highway

Duramax 2.8-Liter Turbo-Diesel Engine

  • 181 hp
  • 369 lb-ft of torque
  • Up to 18 mpg city / 22 mpg highway

3.6-Liter V6 Engine

  • 308 hp
  • 275 lb-ft of torque
  • Up to 18 mpg city / 25 mpg highway

Find the New Chevy Colorado at Rick Hendrick City Chevrolet!

After exploring the Chevy Colorado towing specs, we want you to get behind the driver’s seat and on the Charlotte roads for a test drive. It’s time to see firsthand everything this exciting pickup can do to enhance your Concord jobsites or daily commute. We offer competitive prices and vehicle specials to help ensure that you’re getting the best deal possible on the new Chevrolet Colorado. Get pre-approved for financing right at home in minutes. Contact us if you have any questions!

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