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I know it was discussed over a year ago, but It leaked out that the next generation Chevy Colorado will only have the 2.7L I4T as an option. No i4 n/a. no v6. No diesel. https://www.autoblog.com/2020/04/22/chevy-colorado-turbo-four-cylinder-rumor/
Jeep keeps facing roadblocks from the EPA on the 3.0 diesel in the wrangler/ gladiator. Ford had issues with the 2.0 āeco blueā diesel with the epa and gave up on it for America.
So my question is, what are the odds the Bronco and or 7thG Ranger will have a Diesel? (Most likely the 3.0 Power Stroke from f150)
My personal thought is no. Diesel motors just arenāt what they once were. Epa restrictionists have choked the efficiency of them. Less power and torque, and worse mpg. And more maintenance.
The power stoke would have similar Torque to the 2.7 (400lbft) less HP (~200 vs 330). And odds are marginal better towing (5500lbs vs 5000* pure guess) Maybe 10-20% better MPG. But with Gas currently floating around $1/g and diesel still over $2/g. Then the added maintenance. Is it really worth it? Not really.
my opinion has been that Diesels are only good in 3/4 ton or larger trucks. Used for towing and payloads. Anything less is pointless. Maybe 20 years ago. Not any more.
thoughts?
Jeep keeps facing roadblocks from the EPA on the 3.0 diesel in the wrangler/ gladiator. Ford had issues with the 2.0 āeco blueā diesel with the epa and gave up on it for America.
So my question is, what are the odds the Bronco and or 7thG Ranger will have a Diesel? (Most likely the 3.0 Power Stroke from f150)
My personal thought is no. Diesel motors just arenāt what they once were. Epa restrictionists have choked the efficiency of them. Less power and torque, and worse mpg. And more maintenance.
The power stoke would have similar Torque to the 2.7 (400lbft) less HP (~200 vs 330). And odds are marginal better towing (5500lbs vs 5000* pure guess) Maybe 10-20% better MPG. But with Gas currently floating around $1/g and diesel still over $2/g. Then the added maintenance. Is it really worth it? Not really.
my opinion has been that Diesels are only good in 3/4 ton or larger trucks. Used for towing and payloads. Anything less is pointless. Maybe 20 years ago. Not any more.
thoughts?
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