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GM mid-size pickups EPA-rated at 27 mpg highway, 22 mpg combined

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The 2015 Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon ( earlier post ) will offer segment-leading highway fuel efficiency for four-cylinder mid-size pickup trucks, according to EPA fuel economy estimates. V-6 engine, payload ratings for the Colorado and Canyon are 1,590 pounds (721 kg) and 1,620 pounds (735 kg), respectively. With the 3.6L

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2015 Chevrolet Colorado, GMC Canyon Four-Cylinder Gas Mileage: 21 Or 22 MPG Combined

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General Motors has released gas-mileage ratings for the 2015 Chevrolet Colorado and 2015 GMC Canyon mid-size pickup trucks equipped with the base four-cylinder gasoline engine. liter engine and six-speed automatic transmission will return an EPA-estimated 22 mpg combined (20 mpg city, 27 mpg highway).

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Road Test: 2021 GMC Sierra 1500 Duramax 4WD Crew Cab AT4 CarbonPro

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The 2021 GMC Sierra 1500 Duramax 4WD Crew Cab AT4 CarbonPro showed-up in my driveway and the neighbors took notice. recently drove the 2021 GMC Sierra 1500 4WD Crew Cab AT4, powered by a 3.0-liter liter Duramax turbodiesel engine. Stand next to the hood when the engine is at idle, and you will be amazed at how quiet it is.

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Flash Drive: 2022 GMC Hummer EV Pickup

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Which 2022 GMC Hummer EV pickup truck do you want to own? Luckily, you don’t need to make this choice, as both come with what GMC is calling a “Supertruck.”. Luckily, you don’t need to make this choice, as both come with what GMC is calling a “Supertruck.”. GMC hinted a shade system may be in the works. Power and Torque.

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First natural gas GM half-ton pickups with 5.3L DI engines delivered in Texas

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liter direct injection engine. GMC Sierra and Chevy Silverado trucks for each fleet were upgraded to run on either natural gas or gasoline using the new DuraDrive DI natural gas system, supplied by Utah-based AGA Systems. liter engine, AGA Systems has also started shipping the DuraDrive DI for GM’s 6.2 direct injection engine.

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2016 Chevy Colorado, GMC Canyon Take Truck Fuel-Efficiency Crown At 25 MPG

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The 2016 Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon mid-size pickup twins, fitted with the newly-available Duramax four-cylinder diesel engine, are now the most fuel-efficient pickup trucks sold in the U.S.

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All 2010 Chevy and GMC V8 Trucks Feature Variable Valve Timing

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All 2010 Chevrolet and GMC V-8 powered trucks now feature variable valve timing (VVT), a technology that enables continuous control of valve opening and closing that result in better engine breathing, fewer emissions and improved fuel economy. V-8 EPA estimates 15 mpg city and 20 mpg highway. Toyota Tundra 4.6L

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