2014 Minimax coming??

[TowGMC]

Seems more and more likely GM is dusting off the smaller displacement version of the Duramax. A friend of mine owns a company that makes gears and other small components for transmissions. Aside from having recently bid on parts for a new ZF 9 speed automatic to be used behind small displacement 4 cylinder turbos to be released for the 2014 or 2015 model years.
He also just bid on some parts for an Allison 7 speed auto with a design limit of 550 lb-ft of torque. Said to be used with a small displacement V8 light duty turbodiesel with approximately 325hp and 475 lb-ft of torque. Volume levels he was given would seem to indicate use as an option in 1/2 ton pickups and full size SUV's.

 

[09tahoehybrid]

Seems more and more likely GM is dusting off the smaller displacement version of the Duramax. A friend of mine owns a company that makes gears and other small components for transmissions. Aside from having recently bid on parts for a new ZF 9 speed automatic to be used behind small displacement 4 cylinder turbos to be released for the 2014 or 2015 model years.
He also just bid on some parts for an Allison 7 speed auto with a design limit of 550 lb-ft of torque. Said to be used with a small displacement V8 light duty turbodiesel with approximately 325hp and 475 lb-ft of torque. Volume levels he was given would seem to indicate use as an option in 1/2 ton pickups and full size SUV's.

I sure hope they do this. Especially if they tune this set-up for better fuel economy & refinement instead of raw towing power. It would also be refreshing if they decide not to charge a huge price premium over the gas engines for the diesels...I would buy one!

 

[domin8]

This definitely had my interest peaked. The towing advantages of diesel over gas is important to me since I move across the country every 3 years. Being able to easily tow my wife's car while loaded inside and on top of the truck is crucial. A diesel Tahoe K1500 our even K2500 with decent fuel economy would have me jumping in line to get one in the 3rd model year.

 

[09tahoehybrid]

Is it possible that this diesel engine could be for the upcoming Colorado/Canyon pickup replacement?

 

[Donnie Yukonie]

i heard they were just revamping the colerado and canyon after long talks of dropping it ?

 

[09tahoehybrid]

i heard they were just revamping the Colorado and canyon after long talks of dropping it ?

Just looked it up, the 2013 Colorado will be a global GM truck and actually goes on sale in international markets first.

There are 2 diesels available, but they wont offer them in the U.S, at least not initially. Thats too bad

http://www.insideline.com/chevrolet/colorado/2013/2013-chevrolet-colorado-first-drive.html

2.8-liter Duramax diesel engine generates 180 horsepower and 346 pound-feet of torque.