CARS GLOBALMAG December 2016 | Page 50

LOS ANGELES AUTO SHOW CHEVROLET COLORADO ZR2 & EQUINOX Compared to a standard Colorado, the ZR2 features a much wider track and a lifted suspension. The ZR2 features 17 x 8 inch aluminum wheels, in a pattern exclusive to the ZR2, wrapped in 31-inch Goodyear Duratrac offroad tires for exceptional traction. The all-new 3.6L V-6, mated to a class-exclusive HydraMatic 8L45 8-speed automatic transmission, yields 308 horsepower and 275 lb-ft of torque, while the class-exclusive Duramax diesel engine produces 181 horsepower and 369 lb-ft of torque and will provide excellent range to overland drivers. Offering an expressive design, the latest connectivity, more safety features and a trio of propulsion choices - including the segment’s only turbo-diesel - the all-new Equinox is a fresh and modern compact SUV. It will go on sale in the first quarter of 2017 in North America. A range of three turbocharged engines, including the segment’s first turbo-diesel in North America, provides customers more choices. Engines include a 1.5L turbo, a 2.0L turbo that is matched with GM’s new nine-speed automatic transmission and a 1.6L turbo-diesel.