With the news that the Hummer H3 Alpha was going to be packing Chevy’s 5.3 liter V8, this was only a matter of time. The 2008 Chevy Colorado will have the same engine available – in complete 295 HP form. Now, I’m always a fan of more power. Power is fun, and more power logically means more fun.
However, the only other midsize / compact pickup truck to offer a V8 engine is the Dodge Dakota. Following in the Dakota’s footsteps isn’t exactly a recipe for success. The Dakota is, after all, the worst midsize pickup truck on the market ( assuming we count the Ford Ranger as a compact truck ).
For what it’s worth, the 5.3 liter V8 that’s going into the Colorado will have the familiar cylinder deactivation, so fuel economy shouldn’t be *too* terrible. And with the addition of the V8, this may set the stage for “downsizing” some customers from a full-size truck to a midsize. Some folks just won’t give up their eight cylinders.
[Source: Autoblog]
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granted GM said about 2008 and the V8 in the colorado/canyon and putting us down as true americans with the love of a V8 rumble however the new deal floating around is in 2009 as a ’10 model as per reading in a magazine recently. gotta love the V8 if only they could fit a 454 in the colorado… hmmm talk about power wooha (yes i am insane bigger is better)
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