Ike Gauntlet: Does The New 2023 Chevrolet Colorado Kill OR Fail the World's Toughest Towing Test?

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[doublebackagain]

Trans temps were concerning. Since traffic caused you to end the test early, suggest doing the test again - in August.

"I'm not using cruise control today", or any other day.

[justinloughrie]

It would be interesting to see what those trans and oil temps do when it gets hot outside!

[-Zulu]

They should offer the 3.0 turbo diesel. It may not have as much power as the the new Ranger Raptor. But that TQ and the fuel economy would be a big plus. As of right now the 3.0 TD Silverado has the best hwy mileage out of all the full-size offerings. It will allow the Colorado to also claim best hwy mileage as well.

[jonjpbm]

These ike's with Mr. Truck and Mr. Truck JR are my favorites. Not only are they entertaining but these is really a practical test of any truck and this test is good because of Andre's scientific approach. I can't over emphasize that enough. He attempts in earnest to keep all of the controllable factors the same. And the banter.... the color of urine :)

[vr]

The most important part of the test was the available space for the hats 🤠. Definitely keep an eye on the trans and engine temps, it’s screaming more than a screaming Jimmy.

[outbackeddie]

I would love to get one of these trucks, but my Tahoe will be 30 years old in another 7 years and I gotta hit that 30 year mark just for the challenge of it. Besides, it's running great and still looks good. Wish me luck.

[a-borgia]

happy to see that Mr. Truck has lost some weight. Good for him.

[andrewstubbs]

Really glad i found this video. Been looking at trucks for a long time and been debating getting a full size or mid. The most I'd be hauling is a small car on a trailer and a motorcycle in the bed. This extreme test is definitely convincing me of the capabilities of modern midsize trucks

[bertveldhuizen]

1:45 "I'm not using cruise control today". Really, you mean to say: "I bought a 2023 truck that didn't come with cruise control"...LOL

[SSgt-]

Looking forward to an Ike Gauntlet with the 2024 Ranger 2.7 Ecoboost for comparison.

[ribbit]

One of the best buddy combos on TFL & another Ike on the books👍
I wonder how cruise control would have changed results 🤔

[richardnottelmann]

Mr truck and Andre are the best Ike combo. 2 guy's with CDL's that know how to setup a truck and trailer.

[JonBecker]

Seems like the tow haul mode can use some more tuning. Not downshifting going down hill and then shifting way too often going up hill. If it was my truck I would definitely be controlling the trans manually in big hill situations.

[jeremysmith]

I’m also upset about losing the diesel option, but almost worse than that is the loss of the flat folding rear seat. I use that platform for hauling more than the box. I mean they are already forcing the crew cab on us. 😢

[jaykanngiesser]

Awesome test, exactly what I had hoped for! Mid sized trucks definitely handle loads differently than a full sized. Need to be prepared for it. I would go through brakes every 40, 000 miles with my last gen Colorado as I towed at max load a lot.

[hellkitty]

Curious to see a retest in the dead of summer. Those trans and oil temps were concerning in only 47° weather.

That said, the ride and stability control seemed top notch.

[MiguelMarenco-nudf]

That truck would be perfect with the LZO Duramax... Imagine that prefect combination...!

[B-rad]

Mr. Truck is old school, I like that guy. I met him once in Brighton. Super nice guy in real life.

[polish]

Now, please flash the truck and do the same exact test to compare results. I think that would be interesting for sure. Currently driving an 07 Tacoma with 350k on the clock, looking to possibly pick one of these new colorados up. Would tow a trailer that weighs about 5k pounds