The 2019 Chevy Colorado is a midsize pickup with plenty of personality and the ability to handle some light and medium tow jobs around Trumansburg, Watkins Glen, and Cortland. You might be wondering just what the Colorado is capable of.

That’s where the team at Maguire Chevrolet Trumansburg comes in. When it comes to knowing what to tow, our sales team has you covered. We’ve put together this Chevy Colorado towing capacity guide to look at the different engines and explain what the Colorado can do.

CHEVROLET COLORADO TOWING

The 2.5-liter 4-cylinder engine, which is mated to a 6-speed manual transmission, produces 200 horsepower and 191 lb-ft of torque. This entry-level Colorado engine has a towing capacity of 3,500 lbs. If you need to tow a dirt bike or similar item, that’s what this engine is good for. A 3.6-liter V6 engine gives you more to work with. This engine produces 308 horsepower and 275 lb-ft of torque, and drivers will have up to a 7,000-lb. towing capacity with this powertrain.

If you’re looking for the maximum towing power, turn towards the Duramax® 2.8-liter Turbo-Diesel. This makes the Colorado a fuel-efficient yet powerful choice, delivering 369 lb-ft of torque and 7,700 lb. towing capability. This is enough to handle a small camper with its max trailering weight. Four-wheel drive models have a max towing capability of 7,600 lbs.

TOWING TECHNOLOGY

The towing tech found on the 2019 Colorado can make the driving experience, and the towing experience, a lot easier. For instance, available Tow/Haul mode can adjust the automatic transmission shift schedule when a trailer is attached, so the engine doesn’t have to hunt for that next gear when a heavy tow job is in progress.

The Hitch Guidance feature helps to make lining up the hitch and trailer an easy task. Just put the Colorado into reverse and press the Hitch Guidance button on the rear vision camera screen. A guiding line will appear, helping you center the hitch ball and trailer coupler. This is available on Colorado models with Tow/Haul mode, and comes standard on the ZR2.

CHEVY OFF-ROADING

While you might head out on the roadways in the Chevy Colorado, going on trails, dirt, and mud is possible with the Colorado ZR2. It carries nearly two inches of front and rear lift, along with a 3.5-inch wider stance, making it a great choice for those who head off the pavement often. The off-road mode, Multimatic shocks, and damping system make this truck highly capable on the dustiest and dirtiest of trails.

Towing capability for the ZR2 maxes out at 5,000 lbs., regardless of the engine you choose. If you have any questions about trailering terms, payload, torque, or horsepower, don’t hesitate to reach out to our sales professionals.

LEARN MORE ABOUT THE CHEVY COLORADO TOWING

To get a feel for the 2019 Chevy Colorado and learn about all it has to offer, visit Maguire Chevrolet Trumansburg for a test drive. Trumansburg, Watkins Glen, and Cortland drivers can check out the interior and learn all about the towing tech in the Colorado at our dealership. Schedule your test drive with our team today.