GM Midsize Trucks Might Get Raptor Fighting Off-Road Variant

Jason Siu
by Jason Siu

GM truck enthusiasts have been yearning for a Ford Raptor fighter and their wishes may come true.

According to a recent report from GM Authority, the upcoming Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon are on track to get an aggressive off-road variant akin to the Ford Raptor. The new line of mid-size pickups would serve better fighting the Raptor than the Silverado or Sierra thanks to their lightweight platform, as fewer pounds are better for any off-road vehicle.

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The American automaker has offered little in regards to developing a formidable off-road truck, but did show off the Colorado Rally Concept in 2011. In the past, GM has had all-terrain variants for its Chevy S-10 and GMC Sonoma pickup trucks that featured higher ground clearance, stronger shocks, bigger axles and other upgrades meant for leaving the pavement.

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[Source: GM Authority]

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Jason Siu
Jason Siu

Jason Siu began his career in automotive journalism in 2003 with Modified Magazine, a property previously held by VerticalScope. As the West Coast Editor, he played a pivotal role while also extending his expertise to Modified Luxury & Exotics and Modified Mustangs. Beyond his editorial work, Jason authored two notable Cartech books. His tenure at AutoGuide.com saw him immersed in the daily news cycle, yet his passion for hands-on evaluation led him to focus on testing and product reviews, offering well-rounded recommendations to AutoGuide readers. Currently, as the Content Director for VerticalScope, Jason spearheads the content strategy for an array of online publications, a role that has him at the helm of ensuring quality and consistency across the board.

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  • Dusted 800 Dusted 800 on Aug 01, 2014

    you want to sell pickups? come up with a new body style(youve had the same one since 2007) come up with a diesel engine that gets descent mileage, you've had the same engines since 2000, Listen to what the majority of people want, no you come up with some plastic ford look a like, how many of those ford raptors do you see on the road. good luck in selling another useless truck

    • Jobuu Lewis Jobuu Lewis on Sep 13, 2014

      Are you retarded? Lol. They did change styles, v8 engines have had minor changes only because the 2000 engines still beat any dodge or ford v8 gas engine Open your eyes h8r.

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