Drivers across the New Braunfels area know the Chevy Colorado as a powerful, reliable midsize pickup truck with tons of useful features, and it continues to impress in the new year. The 2023 Chevy Colorado tow rating peaks at 7,700 pounds—more than the vast majority of competitors in this increasingly crowded segment. Ultimately, your towing capacity will depend on the engine that you select, and therefore on your choice of trim level. Keep reading to find out how to reach the upper limit.
The Colorado comes standard with a 2.7L 4-cylinder engine. More advanced configurations include more powerful versions of this same engine—and it’s the mid-range engine that you’ll want to consider if you plan on doing a lot of towing. If you stick with the base engine, the Chevy Colorado tow rating tops out at a still-impressive 3,500 pounds.
Compare the specs for all three of your options right here:
2.7L Turbo Engine
2.7L Turbo Plus Engine
2.7L Turbo High-Output Engine
Notably, you’ll only be able to tow up to 6,000 pounds if you opt for the high-output version of the 2.7L i4. This engine is standard on the ZR2 trim, which was designed with other priorities in mind. In exchange for the 1,700 pounds of towing capacity that you’ll lose, you’ll receive superior off-roading capabilities and faster acceleration on the roads of Schertz and Boerne.
The Chevy trailering package is also required if you want to reach the maximum Chevy Colorado towing capacity. Here’s what it includes:
One of the perks of owning a pickup is that you won’t necessarily have to hook up a trailer every time you want to move bulky cargo. The Colorado can always handle more than 1,000 pounds in its truck bed, and significantly more in select configurations. See for yourself:
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