So, like the original poster I was given a 2.7L turbo as a loaner. Actually was hoping I would get one to try it out.
2019 CC LT short bed 2.7L 2wd
I am genuinely impressed with this truck.
I think the relative light weight of the short bed / 2wd set up plays really well with this engine choice.
If you aren't going to tow big weight and just need to haul stuff around, this may be the motor for you.
It's buzzy for sure...but the turbo makes a cool whistle sound (blowoff valve? Does it even have one?)
and once it's spooled the boost is kinda fun while it lasts.
Fuel mileage is great, and I even returned 28.5mpg once on my commute home! (35 miles)
With any luck, the aftermarket community will have tuner packages for these trucks to get even more power out of them.
Would be fun to have one with over 400hp for sure.
Don't know if they are tuned to within an inch of their life or not to get the 310hp out of them now, which leads to questions of the longevity of these engines.
Time will tell.
But I have to say I am enjoying my time spent with this little guy and really think this is a good option for people that don't need or want the V8
It also will come with a good sticker price over the V8's, and I am sure there will be additional discounts at end of year to clear out the remaining 4cyl trucks.