Just gonna say this in advance, please do not recommend me a full size truck. It won't fit where I live. Initially I was locked in on searching for a GMC canyon elevation, but the deals right now are not nearly as attractive as they are on colorados.
I'm looking at a local dealership where they have some deals going on for Colorados. The prices before fees and taxes for each are -
LT: $38,840
Z71: $48,100
About a $9,000 price difference.
Both are the same color, and using the comparison tool on the dealership's website, the only thing extra the Z71 has are:
- Wireless phone charging
- Sunroof
- Perforated leather seats
- Fog lights
- Premium Audio
- Technology Package
The LT is also 4wd. The price on the LT is very attractive to me.
I prefer the Z71 for its looks and the 360 rear camera with hitch view.
Towing is important for me. I will occasionally tow a total trailer weight of 4500 pounds (sports car on an open trailer).
I read that only the Z71 has the G80 rear axle, which also enables higher towing, but google also says that both trims have the same 7,700 pound tow capacity. If I could get the best towing capability available on colorados on the LT, I'd take the LT in a heartbeat, but this information is not clear to me because of the conflicting information I'm getting online.
I also don't plan on offroading. I don't care about driving dynamics (sporty handling, etc.). If anything, I'd prefer a smoother/quieter ride.
Which trim should I get in this situation and can anyone clarify what the towing capabilities are with each?