2016 Colorado and Canyon Closing Sales Gap With Toyota Tacoma

[Gorehamj]

John Goreham

Contributing Writer, GM-Trucks.com
8-2-2016

Although Toyota had a solid month of sales for light trucks, GM is closing the gap with regard to midsize pickups. In July, the Tacoma sold a respectable 16,580 units. GM delivered 9,195 Colorados. That is almost 30% more than last July and shows how well GM was able to find room for more production. Over at GMC, deliveries for July were 3,532 units, up 34%. Combined the 12,727 units of GM midsize trucks is coming much closer to the Tacoma's sales figures.

 

Note that GM (and FCA) report on "deliveries." That means how many vehicles left GM and went to a dealer. So the comparison to the "sales" that Toyota reports are not exact. Close enough given the fast sell rate of these hot pickups.

 

GM-Trucks.com has reached out to GM and asked if we can get the take rate for diesel versions of the Colorado and Canyon. If GM pulls back the curtain will let you in on the details.

[Colossus]

I really like the Colorado. Very good looking "professional grade" truck. (Yes, I know- "Professional Grade" is/was GMC's slogan, but I think the Colorado looks more professional, same with the Silverado, vs their GMC counterparts)