2026 Chevrolet Colorado Towing Capacity and Payload Guide in Arlington, WA
If you’ve just purchased the 2026 Chevrolet Colorado or if you’re thinking about getting one, then you’ll likely be interested in what you can carry with it. Our team of experts here at Dwayne Lane’s Arlington Chevrolet have prepared this quick guide to what you can expect.
Performance
We want to start at what brings the vehicle to life. Every model of the 2026 Chevrolet Colorado is equipped with the High-Output 2.7L turbocharged 4-cylinder engine, which can produce up to 310 horsepower and 430 lb.-ft. of torque. If you’re looking to get the most out of the vehicle, then you can look towards the Trail Boss trim level, which has the highest rating of the trim levels at 7,700 lbs maximum towing capacity1. This is in part aided by the available Tow/Haul mode that better optimizes the vehicle by making subtle adjustments to the engine operation. Additionally, you’ll find up to 41.90 cubic ft. of cargo space in the truck bed, which also has up to 1,846 lbs of maximum payload capacity2.
What Can You Tow?
With up to 7,700 lbs of maximum towing capacity1, there’s plenty of objects that you can tow around Arlington and beyond in the 2026 Chevrolet Colorado. If you’re looking to bring a boat to the water, then you’re in luck. 17 to 20-foot bowriders and deck boats typically weigh around the 5,000 mark, so you’ll have no issue bringing these along. You may be able to push it with larger 21 to 25-foot cuddy cabins or dual-console boats, but we always recommend checking the weight capacity of these since some of them can go over, and you should never tow beyond the limit. If you easily get seasick, you can instead tow a medium-sized travel trailer down I-5, which usually stands at the 6,000-lb. benchmark. Those who dabble in livestock can even pull a single-horse or small two-horse bumper-pull trailer. It’s always a good idea to give yourself some wiggle room when towing since added equipment can make for a heavier haul.
What Fits in the Back?
You can also bring plenty of smaller supplies to your picnic at the Portage Creek Wildlife Reserve. With up to 41.90 cubic ft. of cargo space and 1,846 lbs. of maximum payload capacity2, you can bring about 1 to 1.5 cubic yards of loose mulch or topsoil, roughly a third to a half-cord of firewood, or plenty of 2x4s. On long getaways, you can bring multiple large coolers, tents, sleeping bags, camp chairs, and luggage for a family road trip. When you’re helping a friend move, you can also carry around 10 to 15 medium-to-large moving boxes stacked securely below the cab height or one full-sized mattress laid flat. Helping you access the back will also be the available EZ-Lift and Lower tailgate to make for a softer open and close. If you have any questions, you can contact us for more information on what your Chevrolet Colorado can do.
