of torque may not sound like a lot compared to the larger diesel powered ¾ ton trucks of today, just consider when the LB7 Duramax was first introduced in 2001, it was only rated at 500 lb.ft. When equipped with the max trailering package, a 3.0 Duramax powered ½ ton Silverado or Sierra can pull a trailer up to 13,000 pounds, and the immense amount of torque will make effortless work of that load. Most owners are reporting a best of around 27 MPG in real world conditions in a 4wd truck (what most buyers will choose) which is downright impressive, but even more so is the towing capacity.
While this is a best-case scenario MPG number, it just points to the fact that a medium sized pickup powered by a diesel engine like the 3.0 Duramax can knock out some impressive fuel efficiency. While the hot-rod 6.2 gas V8 will achieve a best of around 20 MPG when cruising down the highway, the 3.0 Duramax gets an EPA estimated 23 MPG in the city, and the highway rating jumps to an astonishing 33 MPG (in the 2wd version). While the power number may not seem all that impressive when comparing to a 6.2 gas V8 that makes 420 horsepower, the mighty 3.0 Duramax pumps out more torque than any other ½ ton engine option, but perhaps its most impressive feat is how little fuel it will use by comparison. While Ram and Ford both used V6 designs, GM chose to use an inline six-cylinder configuration for their three-liter offering, which pumps out an impressive 305 horsepower and 495 lb.ft. The few diesel powered half-tons built over the years include the Ram 1500 EcoDiesel 3.0 V6 and the Ford F-150 3.0 Powerstroke, but the newest and most exciting engine offering in the half-ton pickup class is the 3.0 inline six cylinder Duramax. On the smaller end of the spectrum, diesel engines have been used in compact cars and trucks for their incredible fuel efficiency, but one segment of the market that has (surprisingly) received very little use of a diesel engine is the half-ton pickup truck. 2016 - 2023 Canyon/Colorado 2.8L DuramaxĬan a 3.0 Duramax diesel powered Silverado or Sierra be the ideal pickup truck for you? And what problems can you expect if you own one yourself? Diesel engines have been used in heavy duty pickup trucks for a couple decades, thanks in part to their massive torque which makes for effortless towing and hauling.
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