2017 Chevy Colorado vs GMC Canyon Duramax Ike Gauntlet Review: World's Toughest Towing Test
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I have a 2016 Colorado Z71 Duramax with about 140,000 miles on it. I regularly get 30 MPG loaded up (not towing) running between Atlanta, GA and Washington, DC. Other than consumables (oil, filters, tires, etc.) I did not have one component failure until about 120K miles, and those were NOx sensors. This has been the most reliable vehicle I have ever owned (over 40+ years). I did not like the price I paid ($40k+), but I am happy with the truck.
I wish I could say the same!!! I am only at 76k
I recently bought the GMC Canyon Duramax. My decision was based mostly on your reviews. I am very happy with my purchase. Thanks Much
Mojo Stone
How is your truck running a year later? Any problems?
Same here love my new Canyon Denali Duramax!!!
I have the Colorado diesel, love the truck
I have a 2017 duramax. It’s been a great truck so far. She’s almost at 100k mi. and still runs great. DEF has been easy for me too. There’s a DEF pump nearby so getting DEF is no more difficult than filling the diesel tank.
I purchased a used 2016 Z71 Duramax. When I bought it, it had right at 160,000 miles. Picked it up at a steal for $24,000. Was still bone stock. Even had the factory plastic covering in the floor despite me being the third owner. Only issues I've had were the nox sensors (super easy) and a split in the intercooler pipe which caused me to have some DPF issues and had to do multiple forced Regens. Once I finally traced it down and installed a new pipe (10 minutes with a screw driver) it has been the best vehicle I've ever owned. I just hit 225,000 and still get 32-35 mpg (not towing) on the interstate. Just keep changing oil and fuel filters, add DEF when you are supposed to, and just keep up basic maintenance, it is just a hard worker.
I'd love to see you guys do some base model, bare bones, full size tests. The base, work models of the F150, Ram and Silverado would be quite interesting to see how well they handle the Ike. The company I work for has us use base models to tow trailers with. I'd love to see what you guys think of the low end spectrum of new trucks.
My company exclusively buys base model trucks too, so all my towing is in full size V6 trucks, the only option checked off is the long bed.
It would be interesting to see how the various truck company's base trucks do.
Bob Hope Yeah, maybe a white fleet model test run would be an interesting video that a lot of people would relate to. I'm normally a V8 Ford guy, but got the idea after I driving this Chevy that they made me take.....with a V6. It's not my Ford, but quite comfortable for a base model.
This has been a common request, however the manufacturers never make those trucks available because they want the press to see the cream of the crop. Thus you always see loaded trucks being reviewed, not the base W/T .
Impossible test. GM and Ram destroy Ford with the basic test since Ford's best MPG economy is the 2.7 Eco-Joke, Ram's is the 3.0 EcoDiesel, and GM's is it's Denali power and economy out of a V8. They are all apples and oranges.
House of Diesel are you slow? the eco diesel is not the base engine... it's a $3,800 option.... and the Denali.... also not a base model. hell I don't believe the 2.7 for Ford is a base model either.
Yup you must be slow.
I wish cars would stick with the column shifter. A lot of wasted space in the console that can be used for other things - cup holders... storage... etc.
I agree. That was one of a major reason I didn't choose a Canyon
Bench seat with fold down console is the best!
I guess it looks cooler. Americans are very needy and manufacturers can give you everything I guess.
A lot of people want to see a base model WT Colorado get a Duramax engine option.
Andre, your baby white board was incredible! But on a serious note, awesome job thank you for your videos guys!
+David Hoover Thanks! :)
I got the Canyon in SLE trim with the 3.6 and have been very happy with it so far. It spent most of Fall towing on a weekly basis and didn't break a sweat.
How many miles on your rig? Still digging it?
@@richarde1355 55k mi so far, just did an air-dam delete and Denali facia swap. Liked it enough to buy out the truck when my lease ended. There are some bells and whistles I wish I had, but nothing worth trying to do a trade in over.
The resale value of diesel trucks is much higher than their gas versions. So when it comes to sell it, you will get most of the $3700 difference back. So now you just need to decide whether you like the way the diesel drives vs the gas version. The diesel normally gets better mpg than the EPA estimate but if you factor in that diesel fuel is more expensive than 87 octane gas and is a little more expensive to maintain, it becomes a tough choice :)
For the most part diesels are not more to maintain. If you compare same car same year.
+David Perea LOL! NO! A diesel and gas version of the same used truck with all the same options will garner only a $500 to $1000 difference in resale. The only ones that would garner a significantly higher resale are going to be the super duty trucks. But, you also pay a lot more initially for those diesels. With the increased cost of diesel, servicing, repairs, and the initial diesel engine cost. The MPG and resale savings will still usually end in a loss when using as a personal vehicle. 99% of people buy diesel POVs for show anyways. They would be better served economically with the tiniest engine offered.
I really enjoy yals towing videos . Keep up the good work everyone.
It wasn't Bigfoot. It was Roman skipping naked through the forest.
i never had a truck because i am more of a car guy
but i watch your videos because they are fun
tinleo333 I'm a car guy, to. Yet I've owned 3 trucks and 1 car. Don't even care about trucks.
NovaMan 350 yeah trucks are meant for a very limited group of people. I don't get it when people get them just to drive around since they get shitty gas mileage
Jareds Dragon the ram 1500 ecodiesel gets like 33 mpg the Colorado/canyon duramax gets like 30 mpg and the ram 2500 Cummins gets 24 mpg everyone of these trucks get better gas mileage than most cars and I doubt my civic gets more than 25
Mpg.
Dodge 318 Cummins idk about those numbers. They seem a bit high
Those numbers are crazy high. Get real
Great review. It looks like it isn't worth it for the diesel if I'm only going to tow a few times a year. The headaches with def fluid, and fuel that is harder to find and sometimes more expensive makes it not worth it considering my daily commute is pretty short.
Andrea, I am coming back to this video because of someone raving about thier Baby Duramax. It’s fun to see the differences in everyone. We have had a whirlwind of baby diesel scandals and one Cummins gate.
You guys are the main research resource when needed. I just got a 2024 Ford F350 SRW 6.7HO Platnium Tremor in very big part to your Ike Gauntlet reviews.
We need a TFL Origin Story from the whole team.
WoW Mr Truck gave it 21 points!! You really like that truck!! 👍
Need to see an mpg loop for the 2017 F150s in 3.5 and 2.7. U guys are great.
I bought a 2016 extended colorado 2WD last year and will be upgrading to 4x$ crew cab this weekend. Wish me luck!
Hey TFL, when you're doing a head to head like this on the Ike I'd love to hear some specs on the non towing vehicle.? Think that's feasible? Thanks.
@MrTruck you nailed it with those boots, Majestic.
Thanks, I love the red white and blue
Interesting test results. I know you guys like the Duramax version but would your answer change if you were using the truck to tow +/- 3500#? Great work - keep up the Ike tests!
Question- Is the exhaust break the difference maker here? I thought the gas engine climb was a good time.
Hey can the Colorado/Canyon use a goose-neck (B&W type) set-up? I've got a 4K horse-trailer that I usually only haul one horse (900Lbs) with, so a total wt of about ~5k Lbs.....just not sure if these mid-size trucks are goose-neck capable?
I have the 2019 Chevy Colorado lt v6 very happy with it no complaints
How’s it holding up?
@@Lakersfansince95 mine has 23k transmission started slipping into second gear it only does it after it sits for a while I warm it up before I drive it .. took it to the dealer said they couldn't find anything wrong. I noticed this problem around 18k
@@Adventureswithme711 i gotcha. The reason i ask is because i’ve noticed that the transmissions in chevy, gmc, and ford vehicles are terrible! Staying away from the 8 speed forsure. The new 10 speed looks promising though
@@Lakersfansince95 yeah I'm actually thinking of trading it in a Tacoma can't go wrong with that
Noticed about 5 seconds after Andre said he started the clock on the Colorado going up the hill (when he shows it to the camera) it was already at ~20 seconds. Did Andre start the clock at the bottom of the on-ramp by mistake when he started talking about it?
Any clue what the transmission temps were on the test run? I've seen mine hit scary high temps, but i dont know what the baseline is (mine is heavily modified for off road). This is with or without 5k trailer.
Are you guys going to be running the Tundra 5.7 and Tacoma V6 up the Gauntlet again this year for Gold Hitch?
Get rid of subjective score . That will give a true score. If you want another score to add make it the decimal sound for the scoring round
I agree...or at least set parameters for subjective score...like comfort and steering feel.
This is an outstanding comparison between gas and diesel engines. The diesel was roughly 9.4% slower up the hill but engine RPMs were half that of the gas engine. Those hard pulls up mountains under load are where engine wear is at it's peak, half the RPMs means less wear (everything else being equal of course), that will equate to a longer lasting engine for the diesel. So better MPGs and potentially longer lasting engine and maybe even better resale value.
Everything else isn't equal though. Diesel emissions are torture on modern diesels. It was true a decade and half ago, but modern diesel are so choked and high-strung even when they're not worked hard.
Wendell Roy Well you really have to equate for the designed rpm range of the engine. If you think about it, the diesel was using half of its designed rpm range as well as the gas engine.
I agree. It costs more to buy than the gas powered truck, but I think whether it's truly worth the price should be the buyer's decision to make, and not the marketing people.
@@felix8289 Ride that warranty out and cut all that stuff off Afterwards so it isn't choked up
I´m european and in a truck I would never go for gas and always choose diesel. However we never really had any good gasoline options over here.
If only more diesel powered trucks were available for USA buyers.
Do you have a side by side comparisons for all the midsize trucks?
Hear that gasser scream! but that diesel so quiet. 4.9MPG vs 6.9! I grabbed a diesel Colorado when a lightly used one popped up. Used are basically same price as gassers now.
Great comparison. I still like the gas option better because it was so much faster up the hill. The 4 HD diesels I owned from 1995 to 2015 all out pulled any available gas engine in that era. I will pay extra for more power all day long but there is no way I would pay extra for a slower truck. Before soot filters and DEF systems became necessary to meet emission standards , you could make the argument that diesels were more reliable. IMHO, that is no longer true.
If I had the choice, I'd take either of them with the 2.8 litre Duramax Diesel engine.
What song is played at the 2 minute mark? I can't find it anywhere.
Solid trucks! That diesel might be better off with the 8-speed transmission in the future. Maybe it can hold a bit higher rpm on the hills and pick up the speed a bit. Other than that, they both seem great for what they're built for.
By the way love all your stuff !! Would love to see like a big vacation trip with like your project trucks and/or a comparison between like a rubicon Jeep and a zr2 diesel and gas and/or a Toyota tocoma Trd pro, Like a road trip to Alaska the wheeling there’s Alaska and coming home. Would be way cool and way fun probably for you guys and those three I believe compete the best with each other.
Also I have not seen many comparisons from a raptor to a power wagon, while both very different both are full size truck designed for off road performance and working and daily driving. One has a front locker other has better suspension for speed off road, one has more powerful engine but is a lighter duty truck so I think a comparison would be cool
I’d like to see you guys go up and down cabbage mountain in Washington state doing these tests on towing and then parleys canyon in Utah going out of Salt Lake City I believe that parleys canyon is 12% grade I might be wrong but it a hell of a hill for towing testing and approximately 20 miles of up hill grade from 3% to 12% at the summit and it would test the cooling system in late July or August its a killer
8:19 doh! Typo!
Please hurry up and do the Silverado 3500 on the Ike. I'm a ford guy mainly because that's who signs my paychecks but I'd like to know how it stacked up against the ram and super duty.
Have you seen the hornets nest they are under the hood over at Four Wheeler Mag? The stealerships are going to milk customer's dry!
So you guys compared a base Colorado against a loaded canyon, with a diesel! They do have manual shift, and it should show what gear you’re in with the 8sp in between the tach & speedo on the info screen. Owned both, love both, purchased the V6.
i have a 19 v6 long bed crew cab and am very happy with it have done a bit of towing. around me diesel is about 50 cents higher than gas plus the exhaust fluid. i am not so sure the extra expense is worth it. and i got the feeling you guys were surprised by the gassers performance. maybe some pre-conceived notions?
How has your truck been doing? I've been thinking of trading in my 19 Sierra for a Canyon....some good deals going on. The Sierra has been disappointing and I'm finding it too big for city driving in terms of visibility.
I just bought a 2018 Colorado ZR2 Diesel online! I’m away on a business trip so it’s waiting for me at the dealer when I get home!! I’m just gonna take an uber from the airport to the dealership! I’m so excited!!! Ahhh! Lets see how many hours I can hold out before tuning it! Thanks for the videos, i feel i have made the right choice.
Will GM ever offer the Duramax in the ext. cab Colorado/Canyon?
still looking for a towing test with new ford explorer plz
What isn’t said here is that the day to day driving is so much better with the 3.6 VVT. It is much faster and snappier to drive than the diesel. The maintenance cost on the diesel are elevated. I drove both, picked the gas Canyon All Terrain. Love the danged thing.
Is it possible that the Canyon is quieter because of the extra sound deadening measures taken in the Denali package? Not totally because of the engines? Hey Andre the Colorado steering wheel is leather covered also!
I was thinking the same thing!
Perhaps, but that engine whine was very noticeably loud in the Chevy.
Thats true, also diesel engines in general are heavily padded to reduce noise. However the lower RPMS will get rid of a lot of tranny whine
Ok, here we are three years later and we are on our second Colorado, not for any other reason than we needed a CrewCab! So we traded the2016 Ext Cab Z71,4x4,V6, in on a 2019 CrewCab 4x4, V6, WT this time, because living in Sunny warm Florida, instead of cold an windy winters in mass., the heated seats of the Z71, that’s really the only functionality difference between the two, plus better headlights, I felt was not worth the extra 5k! But at least the WT is “loaded”, with Cruise Control, bright side window trim, 16” (best size off road) alloy wheels, factory tow package with trailer hitch and brake controller all wired up properly, along with the G80 Auto Locking rear differential, color matched bumpers and door handles, dark tinted windows, with a very good 7”touch screen with OnStar 4 G LTE WIFI , plus I haggled with the dealer to add on the performance skid plates package that comes on the ZR2, from the front bumper to the tans/transfer case and fuel tank. With an 84 month 100,000 miles Bumper to Bumper Warranty! All for just under 35k!! The biggest difference between the two, other than can size is the new truck has the 8 speed, that really helps when towing! I hardily ever use the Cruise Control when towing, or the Tow/Haul mode, because even with the new bigger travel trailer at up to just over 6,000 lbs, the trans temp, in 100 deg. Florida weather has never gone over 185 deg. So to maintain the self imposed speed limit of 65 mph, on the flats an mild grades all I need to go is feather the gas pedal that help to keep the trans from downshifting, by just giving enough throttle to maintain speed, unless it windy or uphill I can keep the rpm’s down below 2,000-2,500, at 65 mph in 6th or 7th gear! Only needing 5-3, on the steepest of grades, but I’ve never gone up anything like the Ike! The longest steepest Interstate grade so far was on RT 81 in VA, I can’t remember exactly where, but we were able to easily maintain 65 mph going up an over, in 4th gear at 3,000 rpm’s with the computer telling us the trans temp was 180 deg, in 75 deg weather, at 6 mpg! When going down grades I do use tow/haul, that helps keep the speeds low with a bit of grade braking, but at times I have to cheat and downshift manually. But overall great trucks! We wanted a Gladiator, but the same equipment other than WIFI Hot Spot 4 G LTE, that’s only available on over 55k Gladiators, they were still 10k more to get one with a hardtop.
at 8:20 I would just like to point out a typo in the video. You have the GCWR of the Chevy Colorado as 12,00 (missing a "0")
If i only tow a few times a summer im thinking the v6 suits me better. Do you guys feel that the space and V6 power in the canyon is fine or
Do you wish you had a sierra w 5.3 w less mpg?
Ridgeline much more spacious inside...resale better too.
Why don't you set both to cruise at 49mph up the IKE and see what the noise and mpg are then. I think the the results would be much closer
01:10 where do I buy that towing hook truck ?
"12,00 lbs" at 8:19 haha love your guy's videos
Hey guys..... any plans on another Ram 1500 review for 2017??? Not the Power Wagon, just your average SLT hemi.... LOTS of Raptor crap, need more Ram!!
Thanks
the midsize come a long way. My 1996 gmc xcab half ton, manual trans, 12 foot wheelbase.. 6200 GVWR. Good density in this newer stuff.
So they tested a vehicle in towing- exclusively- on the hardest towing test in the world, without the towing package?
How does that make any sense?
Good one, I enjoyed this test....I think I would buy the Diesel too, IF I intended to do some trailer hauling. Love that MPG rating of the diesel!
Man I love the André and Kent vids
I would like to see you test the diesel tuned by duramax tuning
My 2016 Colorado V6 is perfect as is, mostly because I don't really tow.
same for my '16 Colorado Diesel
So is my 2016 Colorado Duramax, mostly cause I bought it used and let some other sucker eat the depreciation. I would never have paid what they are asking new, just crazy.
2017 Chevrolet Colorado 8 speed 3.6l With cylinder deactivation real mpg test maybe ?
Hows the longevity of the diesel ? 🇨🇦
Kent, I'd like to hear your opinions of the seats. I've test driven multiple Colorados, and the left side of the driver's seat pushes up against my thigh. A lot of people on the Colorado/Canyon forums have complaints about the driver seat too. I'm 5'9" at 175 lbs, so I'm by no means overweight, but the seat is a deal breaker for me, that's how annoying it is.
I'm 260 lbs and I guess my thigh sits on top of the seat bolster. They fit me fine and the arm rests in the door and center console are the right height for me
nice test! I will say it is a tough test but I wouldn't call it the toughest test! In canada, there are some 15% grades and there probably way more around the world
Maybe so, but can you find test results someone has produced with multiple vehicles on those roads such as TFL Truck has done? If not, I wouldn't agree that it is a real test and I'm OK with them calling this the toughest test. I guess it's all in how you define a "test".
stinky diesel no way!!!
Another good test.👍
Can you guys run a first gen tundra?
To find out what gear u are in put the transmission in low mode
it still just blows my mind how little colorado can now tow a 6000 lb trailer just fine when that used to be solidly in the half ton towing range
I agree. I think today's midsize trucks are the half tons from the 1990s and today's half tons are the 3/4 tons from the same time period.
how is it that the diesel with considerable more torque takes longer to go up the hill?
Please explain.
Torque is not a measure of ability to do work (climb a hill or accelerate a heavy load), but horsepower is exactly that.
The reason it's confusing is that engines that produce a lot of torque often have a wide (horse)power band, meaning they produce horsepower over a wide range of RPM. All else being equal, that would be good for accelerating a heavy load from a standing start. Especially in the case of an old pickup truck whose transmission doesn't have very many gears.
But, modern trucks have transmissions with lots of gears, and the reason that's important is because it allows a comparatively high RPM gas engine to stay in its narrow power band all of the time, meaning the engine is able to do the work of accelerating a heavy load, or climb a long grade.
In the old days with a 3-speed auto, if you had a high horsepower engine you would have to rev it to the moon, and then it would bog every time it shifted because the gears because the ratios were so far apart, taking the engine out of its power band - you never had the right gear. But the high torque engine would just chug away - nothing could stop a big block.
Nowadays the gears are so close together that the high horsepower engine just keeps singing. If the hill gets too steep and you slow down, the next lower gear is just a few hundred RPM higher, not 1500 RPM like in the old days. The engine can always be in its power band.
If a vehicle is setup to keep the engine in its power band, the higher horsepower engine will always go faster.
How about 2 horse gooseneck on the denali?
I am very happy with my 08 Colorado Z71. Nothing but positive things to say and I like the body style more than the new generation.
I bought the GMC. The lines are way better than the Chevy's Camero hard lines.
Chevy > GMC.
Colorado is gorgeous and the Ike Gantlet is a perfect testing ground.
You say the important number is the $3800 difference in engine pricing, but don't you have to have a higher trim to get the diesel option?
Cobb no you don't.
Love your stuff. But seriously, why did not compare a Chevy gas to a Chevy diesel with similar trim?
Chevrolet loves that 3.42 ratio even my 91 s10 4x4 with the 4.3 had those same ratios
Why did the duramax get bonus points in mpg? Shouldn't it max out at 25? Either way, very impressive!
While towing uphill? Not sure if serious.
Due to the better fuel mileage diesels also have a lot greater range compared to the gas versions. Especially important out West. In addition, climbing hills at 6000 rpm gets old fast.
Are you guys able to do a drag race 1/4 mile comparison between either a 2015/16 Chevy Colorado and a brand new 2017 Chevy Colorado? I owned a 15 colorado and sold it in 3 months. the trans and shifting were horrible and the new truck feels SOOOOOOO much faster! with the new 8 speed it is incredible! Some say the old 16 colorado runs a 15.9 in the 1/4 mile and the 17 runs a 14.8 simply cause of the 8 speed and gearing as well as the new powerband even though the PEAK hp is only 3 hp. This could be a HUGE eye opener for 15/16 owners. A dyno test on both stock trucks with overlaying powerbands would be amazing as well to see how much more power the 17 makes in the midrange and not just a 3hp peak.
Ill even donate my truck! lol come on PLEASE!!!!!!!????????
That 4 pot badger 2.8 is actually a revised old school Isuzu DMax engine that's been around years, surprised they put a crappy 4 cylinder for the European market in a truck that big.
The 2.8l "duramax" was derived from a VM Motori (italian) design. It has nothing to do with Isuzu other than it has a duramax badge on it.
47k for a mid size no way,... i went on the GMC site and the Chevy site and both want $8000.00 just for 4 wheel drive, crazy,.. not for me. I gave your review a thumbs up. Thanks
Newton Washinton yes but a lot of trucks go for way less than msrp like at the end of a model year you can get $10,000 off a $45,000 truck.
Dodge 318 Cummins True, I do get the GM discount also, maybe at the sale time i will do that on a GMC full size.
Newton Washinton ya I've seen new Chevy silverado 1500s 4x4 crew cab for $35,000 they look loaded.
Dodge 318 Cummins ok thanks, ya i would like a truck like that for 35k
GMs MSRPs are insane. They sell shit all the time like $10k under sticker. When there are rebates and shit and when a new model year is on the lot it can be insane.
I'm torn between a v6 2wd colorado and a v6 2wd silverado, very basic rigs. Occasionally going to tow a track day car to the circuit but within both vehicles' tolerances. Rest of the time just cruising through town to work.
Is it really a fare and accurate comparison when the trucks have different engines sizes and horse power?
That was kind of the point of this test. Same basic truck. Same rear gearing. Different engines/transmissions. Doing the same job. It showed that if towing in the mountains, the diesel can do a better overall job. The engine braking on the downhill sections, and the lower interior noise on the up hill sections sold me. I tow a lot, and high RPM screaming up hills gets old, as does constant braking on the downhills. The Colorado/Canyon can do the work of a 1500 series truck from the not too distant past. And, like I mentioned, the engine brake in the diesel is a great thing to have in the mountains. Smoking the brakes is no fun. BTDT,
Thanks for the info
Dodge needs to give in and make a dakota worth competing with these two
Right, Ford brough the Ranger back to the US to compete with the Colorado/Canyon and Tacoma
Yeah. Dodge could use the Cummins R2.8
With the same eco diesel as the 1/2ton it would be king!
Mister K Gomes actually lots of issues with that motor believe it or not
Yes, but with a v8, just like the original. I would love to have a midsize truck with a v8, but new, not 10 plus year old like what's only available now.
I don't understand why they both picked the diesel over the gasser. The gasser pulled the trailer better and most of the MPG increase on the diesel is offset by diesel fuel being more expensive than gas.
Kcducttaper1 They picked the diesel to convince people to choose the diesel over the gas engine because sales on the diesel are so low that it won't be around for long if it doesn't start selling better
Diesel was quieter, better planted on the road and more economical.
Kcducttaper1 Diesel is less than gas in LA
Really? Diesel used to be cheaper here in Kansas until about 10 years ago. Since then, it's almost always been a bit more than gas, but I've never really figured out why.
Mpg of diesel does not get offset by price. While towing, 6.9mpg in the diesel vs 4.9mpg in the gasser, over the course of 100 gallons of fuel. I would be able to travel 690miles in the diesel while you can only go 490miles in your gasser. Today in San Diego gas is $3.60 and diesel is $3.98. It only cost me $38 dollars more to buy 100 gallons, yet i traveled 200 more miles in my diesel
Anyone know the song at about 22 seconds in
Why do a towing test on a truck that wasn't built with the towing package? You lose several fluid coolers and OE programming
I can't believe these trucks have a 3.42 rear ends. That's super high gearing. Hell my Tacoma has a 3.93 I believe with the auto and I'm still planning on going to a 4.30
The msrp on the Denali is in the same price as a base model 2017 Sierra 2500hd with the Diesel engine.
No it isn't. In Canada the Canyon Duramax Denali is $55k, the base Sierra 2500 Duramax is $74k.
The 2012 traverse with the v6 3.6 makes 288 HP and 277 Torque
I would use a differant way of measuring fuel mpg instead of on board equitment
I'd like to see you all try this with a tuned diesel!!!
@@jimalden9376 I think you have tune-up and tuned confused.
I chuckled for a second when he said wide open throttle in the diesel canyon hehe.
What's the background music you use?
Joe Dirt the one that starts at 00:25
Please test the canyon with a manual transmission
Where are the best 2 midsize trucks, the Tacoma and Frontier
ISIS said the same thing.
guy proulx LOL. Welcome to 2017!
Having owned the diesel canyon for 2 years now i can say i dont recommend it. Its been in the shop for emissions issues every 3-5 months without fail. Everything emissions related has failed so far (def injector 2 times, def pump once, def heater once, def lines 3 times, the entire def system has frozen solid 2 times yet gm says its working as it should. 3 failure to do regens for unknown reasons dealer had to force it and found nothing wrong. 2 faulty map sensors as well). Definitely dont recommend it unless you plan on deleting the emissions system. When everything is working perfectly its an amazing truck and i genuinely love it. But with its constant issues i cant wait to sell it.
I've owned the Diesel Canyon (2020 All Terrain) for just over 2 years now as well, with about 30k miles now (owned since new). I did have one (potential) issue where a warning light came on with reference to emissions system, went into the shop, and they determined the warning light was erroneous and returned it. Have had no further issues since. I personally love the truck, and since I commute into the city frequently, it's the perfect size to still be practical.
@@matthewp6272 I bet you don't live somewhere that get actually cold. I think the extreme cold is what is causing so many emissions issues for me.
At the price of the GMC I think it would make more sense to buy a half ton or maybe even 3/4 ton, expensive for how small it is
agree, especially since the engine and tranny are as yet unproven or durability and longevity.
It's a Denali. Ram and Ford 1/2 ton Longhorn and King Ranches fetch $60k and the same trim level Denali, LH, and KR all catch $80k. You can get the base model Canyon Duramax for as low as $30-35k. Denali is the top of the line lux. TRD Taco's can fetch $40k with cloth interior.
I'm running 35's for 15k and had zero problems. Any idea how long GM has been making the 6L50 and 2.8L LWN? Both have been in production for over 10 years. lol
Not everyone wants a big truck, they don't look as attractive. These are big enough
I had the silverado z71 crew. nice truck just to big and hated loose steering
does the Denali have heated mirrors?
no
I wonder how many midsize diesels GM sold last year
I'd love to see the colorado ZR2 diesel on the Ike gauntlet, I think the 3 inches of extra with will help.
does the tow package on the gas change the rear end? Also, does it have different cooling hardware?
Patrick Rich I'm pretty sure the rear is a 3.42 regardless of trim and packaging
3.42 is the most gear you can get on these. Kind of silly. Towing package should include 3.73 at a minimum, if not 3.90 !!!
I would request that you always mention the gas tank capacity during all your towing test. Towing distance is always a factor for me.
I don't believe it's worth the extra $3,800 for the diesel. It only bests the gas engine by 700 lbs towing and on this test, it was a 2 MPG advantage to the diesel. But, diesel costs more per gallon in most places and maintenance cost a bit more. Having diesel just to have one, OK, but I don't see the price gap being worth it.