Does Chevy Colorado have a 6 cylinder engine?
No. The current Chevrolet Colorado lineup does not offer a six-cylinder engine. The latest models use a 2.7-liter turbocharged inline-4 gasoline engine and, optionally, a 2.8-liter Duramax turbodiesel inline-4. This article explains the current options and places them in historical context.
Current powertrain options
The following engine choices are available for the modern Colorado lineup. The exact output can vary by trim and configuration.
- 2.7-liter turbocharged inline-4 gasoline engine — about 310 horsepower and 430 lb-ft of torque (varies by configuration).
- 2.8-liter Duramax turbo-diesel inline-4 — about 181 horsepower and 369 lb-ft of torque.
In short, today’s Colorado does not include a factory V6 option; buyers can choose between a turbocharged four-cylinder gasoline engine or a turbo-diesel four-cylinder.
Has Chevy Colorado ever used a six-cylinder engine?
Yes. In earlier generations, Chevrolet offered a six-cylinder option. However, the current model introduced for 2023 and continuing into 2024–2025 focuses on four-cylinder powertrains (gasoline and diesel) and does not include a traditional six-cylinder gasoline or diesel engine.
Notes on historical context
Older Colorado generations were available with different configurations, including larger displacement engines in some markets. The brand shifted away from a six-cylinder option in the latest generation in favor of smaller, turbocharged four-cylinder powertrains and a diesel option for efficiency and emissions goals.
Summary
As of the latest model year, the Chevy Colorado does not offer a six-cylinder engine. Prospective buyers will find a 2.7L turbocharged inline-4 gasoline engine and a 2.8L Duramax turbo-diesel inline-4 as the available powertrains. A six-cylinder option existed in some earlier generations, but it is not part of the current lineup. For six-cylinder alternatives from Chevrolet, shoppers may consider larger pickups like the Silverado family.
