[mikeputc]

http://www.pickuptrucks.com/html/20...rado-1500-4-5-liter-duramax-diesel-spied.html

 

[RamJet502]

Can they price it right? Will they offer it in the regular cab short bed?

 

[WishIhadatruck]

Price and fuel economy results will be very important. Can't wait to see it in production.

 

[FenwickHockey65]

Ahhhh!!!
I call a Sierra with the 4.5L.

Hell, they could just call it the Sierra 1500HD and Silverado 1500HD.

 

[likearock00]

Good to see that Chevy is not planning on ignoring the competition now that Ford and Dodge will both have small diesels. Let's just hope the demand is there and Chevy remains the leader in fuel efficiency!

It'll be interesting to see how much torque management is used in this truck!!

 

[BigAls87Z28]

The return of the 1500HD!!
I dont think we will see rcsb set ups, at least Ext cab regular bed.
This could be a big game changer, too bad diesel gas is inflated so high.

 

[61BelAir]

Put the diesel in a 1/2ton short bed, non HD and I'll buy one in a heartbeat.

 

[drew630]

Looking good. Can't wait for the official specs and pricing info.

 

[Canyonaro]

Very exciting, I am interested to see what it can do and the mpg numbers. If it isn't priced too high (which it may be) then this is a viable option for anyone.

 

[FenwickHockey65]

What should the MPG numbers be? Anywhere near 30 MPG?

 

[Hurricane]

Interesting news!

 

[BigAls87Z28]

25% increase over the current Silvy's 20mpg is only 25mpg. But that is with the 4spd auto. But compensate for the HD frame and pretty much manitory Ext Cab, Reg Bed combo, and 25mpg is what is expected.
It would be nice to see it in RCSB.

 

[CamaroCrazy]

Put that 4.5L in the G8

 

[jkennedy293]

Put that 4.5L in the G8

I think it would make the G8 a little nose heavy, and thus kill its great handling characteristcs. Now, if you put it in a RWD Buick, that's a whole other story.

 

[s113]

25% increase over the current Silvy's 20mpg is only 25mpg. But that is with the 4spd auto. But compensate for the HD frame and pretty much manitory Ext Cab, Reg Bed combo, and 25mpg is what is expected.
It would be nice to see it in RCSB.

25 MPG would only be about 1 MPG less than what I averaged in the 2004 and 2005 Malibus I owned several years ago. So yes, it is quite exciting

 

[smithrobs]

GM is planning on making only about 70k of theses per year. This is not going to be a big volume engine; unless they decide otherwise.

However, I was also informed of a V6 version of the same engine coming soon as well. This is not the same as the 2.9L.

 

[elderon]

As long as the premium over a gas V8 model isn't too much higher.....

With mpg savings at about 25% and diesel fuel about 20% higher than gasoline - it is a better option - but it would take time to recoup the savings.

 

[fredi91]

it will be interesting to see if they change the cab/box configurations for it as with the crew cab you get the 'super short' box and you cannot put a 5th wheel hitch in that truck...
they'll have to go with the regular length box in the crew to be able to do that.
i am also anxious to see the pricing of it...

 

[1G6]

Can they price it right? Will they offer it in the regular cab short bed?

I doubt it. Us RCSB fans are a forgotten bunch these days.

 

[AMERICA 123]

Put the diesel in a 1/2ton short bed, non HD and I'll buy one in a heartbeat.

Exactly.

I think I'm gonna seriously have to see if I can get one of the first to show up in a 'yard - you can ' fit and apply' to just so many things.

I think I hear a Buick Roadmaster calling my name somewhere........ the possibilities are really endless.

I gotta' talk to Eaton53 'bout this - maybe retrofittin' something real big ..... and buy able at pennies on the pound .........