2026 Chevy Colorado Towing Capacity and Performance 

The Chevy Colorado is back, boasting another round of incredible performance, capability, and amenities for 2026. If you need a rugged, reliable, and ready-to-go pickup truck, gear up and tackle the new year with the new 2026 Chevy Colorado.

With outstanding towing strength, payload capacity, and versatility, the midsize Colorado is here to help you make the most of the year ahead. Learn more about its engine and performance below, then get ready for your test drive at House Chevrolet Owatonna!

A Force To Be Reckoned With: The 2026 Colorado Engine & Performance

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The Chevy Colorado for 2026 is one of the most powerful trucks in its class, thanks to its 2.7-liter four-cylinder TurboMax engine.

This robust engine produces high numbers in horsepower and best-in-class standard torque*, 310 horsepower and 430 lb.-ft. of torque, to be exact. Paired with an 8-speed transmission, the Colorado is built for power.

With up to five available drive modes, the versatile Colorado is well-equipped for 2026 adventures, ready to adapt to ever-changing driving conditions.

But you get to decide.

You can choose from the following available drive modes to match the terrain:

• Off-road: Increased traction on grass, mud, gravel, or deep snow
• Terrain: Suited for steep hills or crawling over obstacles
• Baja (ZR2 only): Enhances performance on sand
• Available Tow/Haul: Enhances performance for more confident towing or hauling
• Normal (default): Suited for the everyday commute

Towing Capacity for the 2026 Colorado

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With the truck bed, tailgate, and towing capacity of the Chevy Colorado for 2026, this pickup truck allows for a range of possibilities. Whether you’re loading up the bed with furniture to be donated or hauling a trailer with landscaping equipment, the Colorado can get the job done well.

When properly equipped, the 2026 Chevy Colorado can tow up to 7,700 pounds, allowing you to bring along your boat or other adventure gear for your next getaway.

Flexibility is the name of the game for the bed and tailgate features, which include: 

• 500-pound capacity for mid-position tailgate
• Available built-in 120-volt power outlet
• Cargo bed lighting
• Built-in tailgate measurement tool

Test-Drive the New 2026 Chevy Colorado at House Chevrolet Owatonna!

It’s time to take control of the new year and get behind the wheel of the new 2026 Chevy Colorado. Offering exceptional capability, available drive modes, and everyday truck bed versatility, the latest Colorado is ready to take on pavement, snow, gravel, sand, mud or whatever your preferred adventure looks like!

Find a new Chevy Colorado for sale near you today by scrolling through our new truck inventory, then visit us at House Chevrolet Owatonna for a test drive!

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