Motor Trend has named the new Chevrolet Colorado Truck of the Year 2015. He succeeds Ram 1500 was elected twice in 2013 but also in 2014 thanks to its turbo diesel. The performance is even stronger than a unanimous jury, composed of journalists of this magazine, voted for him. Here is the list of trucks (pickups or vans) that were in competition,
- Chevrolet Colorado WT and Z71.
- Chevrolet Silverado 3500 HD.
- Ford F-150 with 2.7-liter and 3.5-liter V6 Ecoboost.
- Ford F-450.
- Ford Transit 350 HR and 150 MR.
- GMC Canyon SLT.
- GMC Sierra Denali 2500 HD.
To determine which is the best, MT first performs quantifiable measures: 0-60 mph, 1/4 mile, the 60-0 mph and lateral acceleration, all without a trailer or load.
Then a trailer is attached to each of the candidates and the first 250 miles or 402 km along the border between Arizona and Nevada is performed to see how each model behaves in these conditions, but also how much it consumes. A race for a short distance is also organized. Finally, the last stage of 21 miles or 34 km runs in the Hualapai Mountains (Arizona).
One final event takes place at the headquarters of MT, this is to calculate the consumption in real life by measuring emissions at the outlet of the muffler for 3 hours then with a route of 88 miles or 142 km around Los Angeles.
Design, engineering, efficiency, performance, safety and price are the six criteria that help determine the best.
Note that the absence of Ram among the nominees is not the consequence of products that would become mediocre but just lack of novelty this year by that manufacturer.
via GM
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