A lighter engine means more towing and payload. Up to 9,600 lbs towing Up to 2,280 lbs payload More towing and payload capacity than what the average truck buyer needs.

With a new 3-phase Camshaft, the 2.7L Turbo 4-cylinder engine can provide excellent fuel economy as well as good performance. 0 - 100 km/h in 6.8 seconds The 2.7L Turbo I4 is a full second faster than the 4.3L V6 and almost a second and a half faster than the old 4.8L Vortec V8.

With technology such as Direct Injection and Cylinder Deactivation, the 2.7L Turbo engine provides better fuel efficiency than the Canyon/Colorado V6. 10.8 L/100km Highway 12.5 L/100km City 11.7 L/100km Combined The above fuel economy figures are for 4WD equipped Chevrolet Silverado 1500 & GMC Sierra 1500 trucks.

This little engine packs a big punch. 310 horsepower @ 5,600 RPM 420 lb-ft of torque @ 1,500 RPM This is no ordinary 4-cylinder engine as it is packed with technology like Active Fuel Management, Direct Injection, Auto Start/Stop, Active Thermal Management, and 3-phase Camshaft. The 2.7L Turbo engine is exclusively paired with an 8-speed automatic transmission.