Hypermiling my 2023 GMC Canyon. Way Over EPA Estimates.

Hypermiling or eco-driving is the practice of driving a vehicle in the most fuel-efficient way possible.
I just drove over 70 miles at 50mph on flat land at just above sea level. I wanted to see just home much MPG I could get out of the 2.7L Turbo Max engine in my 2023 GMC Colorado AT4. And was I sure surprised.
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[@MikeSTGL]

Thanks , looking forward to all your reviews ! Looking for one of these .

[@ToddCotta]

Thanks for watching!

[@The_Hi_Life]

That’s incredible! These new canyons have great looks, great power, and great economy. They are proving hard to overlook!

[@ToddCotta]

Yup, they brought it this time. No shortcuts. That is so NOT what GM has done in the past. Thanks for watching!

[@jlaw1901]

You just did GMC a huge service. These results make me very happy

[@ToddCotta]

For a long time I've been dying to have an opportunity to make car videos. This one just fell on my lap and I am running with it. Thanks for commenting!

[@VCHAuMiner]

Thank you, great video.

[@ToddCotta]

Thank you!!!

[@neilbenoit7042]

Good information Todd.Thanks for sharing.

[@ToddCotta]

Thank you for the compliment. I do appreciate it. Thank you for watching.

[@koopatroopa200]

I pick up my Canyon Denali in white tomorrow, been ordered right after Christmas. I can't wait to finally drive it!

[@ToddCotta]

Oh that's awesome! You're going to love it. I'm happy for you.

[@thewireman134]

Let's see some videos of that Denali sir!

[@nordlandak6853]

Id be interested to see what you get at 60 or 65 mph. 50 is a little too slow but impressive mpg….

[@ToddCotta]

AT 75 is 19.6 mpg so I imagine it is about 22-23 mpg on flat land over many miles. Thanks for commenting!

[@HiPlains1]

50 is a good speed to test for maximum MPG's. Because with a heavy body on frame and the aerodynamics of a brick the wind drag will cut into MPG's pretty significantly at 65 MPH even with the motor at low RPM's. I think aerodynamics is the biggest reason Trucks suck allot of gas.

[@HiPlains1]

@@ToddCotta I wish more would run this test. IMO, it really shows/proves how aerodynamics is such a force against MPG's in truck applications. Also like many owners of the 1500 half ton have said that mileage really depends on driving behavior. If you run it harder and keep the motor in "boost" its going to suck it up. And is why mileage on turbo engines can vary allot compared to normally aspirated motors.

[@ToddCotta]

I have a new one at 55-70 mph commuter style driving I will be uploading in about 2 hours.

[@mmmfs]

I have a '23 Colorado with the mid tier tune (300/391). I drove ~150 highway miles the day after I bought it, most of it at 70-75 mph without cruise control. My average was 26.5 mpg (according to the trip computer). That was 2 weeks ago, and I am making a similar drive this week and looking forward to seeing how much I can get with cruise. The hard part is not stomping the gas down low because its so much fun.

[@brian2359]

Great video! I want either the ZR2 or AT4X and I appreciate your testing!

[@ToddCotta]

Those trucks are going to be BADA$$. Hope you get one!

[@Expressitc]

Hey there. I’ve been seeing a good amount of issues/glitches posted on some forums, what if any have you seen so far?

[@paulhoward37]

As always great review, I’m looking forward to getting my 2024 Canyon Denali, I ordered it in white 2 weeks ago, hopefully it will arrive at my local dealership in a few months. Thanks

[@ToddCotta]

Hope you enjoy it!

[@bobbysmith9411]

This is GREAT to see. Was hoping if they were drivin easy the would do better that the EPA. Huge relief. May be the deciding factor for me to purchase

[@ToddCotta]

Thanks for commenting!

[@ddeblaz1446]

Ive been seeing 23mpg in my z71 in the hills of georgia. I can totally see getting similar numbers in more flat land. Its very easy to feather the throttle on this engine. Super smooth. Im loving it

[@ToddCotta]

Hello Georgia! So you have the new Z71? 23 sounds about right if you're driving normal and not trying to drive on a raceway like we do here in California.

[@ddeblaz1446]

@@ToddCotta yessir, picked it up on this past Saturday, doesn't have the max output tune but it does have the turbo plus (whatever they are calling the middle tune) but the way it pulls I doubt I'll even get the higher tune. Even going up hills I'm using 1/4 throttle and passing people with ease.

[@ToddCotta]

From what I have heard, you really don't feel much difference anyway. Glad for you!

[@greenpercussion9703]

Todd, loved the video. The 2.7l is why i have the Colorado ZR2 on order. I wanted the GMC AT4 like yours, but couldn't get a delivery date, and not the options i wanted. Dealer says and early May build date, but we'll see. Keep the vids coming.

[@ToddCotta]

I have another long drive tomorrow, mostly freeway flat land, get MPG on Freeways between 65-75 mph. So far this engine is MORE than enough for the mid-size trucks. Thanks for commenting.

[@ofmyownaccord]

Well, you'll get the 11" cluster screen with the ZR2 instead of the 8" on the AT4.

[@joalyincontroly4379]

Dealer says early may for my ZR2 build date too, and should be here in July. I went sand color like Todd's truck this time. That 430 lbft torque should be one of many improvements over my 2022 ZR2👍🏻

[@ToddCotta]

I will look great!

[@hockeymann88]

Thanks for taking the time and sharing the info. It would be interesting to run a similarly equiped Frontier with the 3.8 and the new 9 speed to see how the 2 different drive train strategies play out in mpg. I know at 65mph my 2012 4.0 Frontier would avg 20 - 21 mpg.

[@ToddCotta]

I do not have access to that Nissan anymore, but that would be a fun drive to do

[@HiPlains1]

That's pretty good for a VQ 40. My 19 does not get anything like that.

[@troypetty8141]

I have a 14 with the 4.0 and I get around 21-22 mpgs.

[@ajspang4291]

Great vid! 👍 Much better than 20mpg

[@ToddCotta]

Yeah if your baby it it'll be nice to you when it comes to fuel economy

[@patric2991]

Hi, great video Todd . I live i Sweden were gas price i double yours in california and i drive at 50 mph mostly so i liked this one so i can relate to the mpg you did. Have a god spring from Patrick-

[@ToddCotta]

Hello Sweden! Yeah are they going to be having this truck over there? That would be great if you could sell the GMC Canyon in your country. Thank you for commenting!

[@patric2991]

@@ToddCotta GMC have no carsales shops or ram or other american brands, but there is special import shops who sells mostly ram silverado or f150. Not midsize trucks because we have retails who sells midsize of european versions from toyota ford mitsubichi nissan mazda. Have a nice day.

[@montebeerbower7796]

That's impressive. I'm waiting on the 24 tacoma but been needing a truck for 2 yrs. I may get one of these at4s

[@ToddCotta]

The Tacoma guys keep complaining about the Turbo 4 Cyl in my truck. The 24 Tacoma trucks will all have 4 bangers in them according to my friends who are Toyota Technicians. The TRD Pro will have Hybrid standard with the Turbo 4. Either truck you won't go wrong. Thanks for the comment.

[@montebeerbower7796]

@@ToddCotta Well I want comfort and I'm 60 in Oklahoma so off road is mostly snow and mud roads when needed. Had a 16 Colorado and never liked the interior and went tacoma but seat positions in those need fixed but otherwise liked it more. Think I'd like this new canyon a lot

[@ToddCotta]

It is super comfortable. you will like it!

[@VentureDad6]

How was the break in? Have you noticed a change? Keep going with the videos. My Colorado is on order, waiting patiently...😊

[@ToddCotta]

I have 1400 miles on it in 2 weeks. I don't know what the break in. It's supposed to be but that's where it's at

[@thewireman134]

After 900 miles, the engine feels much better, idles way smoother than new and power is much more effortless at low rpm. Shifts are also much smoother after the transmission has learned the driving style.

[@edhipp6224]

We are at 18.9 mpg from day 1. A good mix of city, highway and mountains.

[@ToddCotta]

Ed, that is pretty darn good. I have like 50 stops between my house and my office, get about 14.5 mpg. Hope all is well!

[@jakes5530]

Nice video. Anything over 20mpg is fine by me, it’s a truck after all. Interested to see a 80mph loop on flat even ground. I do 2 hour trips routinely through Ohio with Waze gps speed at 80mph. Curious what you’d get in this.

[@ToddCotta]

Don't want to get a ticket! CA max is 70 and I don't need any more bills!!! :) Thanks for commenting!

[@fparker9949]

I have been studying Canyon Denali and AT4 for a few months now---"In Transit in Transit,,,..." Your critiques have been good for thought processing, I was even going to fly from Woodland Ca to New York buy one and drive it home.. A week ago I went to Las Vegas for a week-----------they have 3 GMC dealerships so I spent Sunday and Monday just feeling things out,,Tundra Limited also.. Tuesday night I called Robert ( the salesman who I had best connection with) at Jerry Seiner GMC and told him I'd be in Wednesday to "build and wait 4 months for 2023 Canyon Denali ,.,., I got there at noon,, he said "before the build come out back and see what just came in"----30 minutes ago 2023 black Canyon AT4 arrived,, still had transport film and dust on it,.,..,,story already long but now over,, I just get home 600 miles with my NEW truck,, and they gave me $19000 for my 2018 Colorado-------- keep up with the break in information and THANK YOU

[@ToddCotta]

I love a story with a happy ending. Congratulations! Have a great night!

[@ericcaddy2417]

How are your speed in your first test ? I ordered mine in February ( AT4 Black) , i’m happy to see de mpg like that , i have a light foot 😀. In Quebec de max speed are 60mph , I average 65-70 mph! I think i will get 20-22 mpg at this speed 👍 Good videos , i like your test and description 👍

[@ToddCotta]

75-80 mph on freeways and mountains. from sea level to 3500 feet elevation both ways. I had a pretty heavy foot. Thanks for watching!

[@gordmonteath6090]

Eric you also realize Canadian gallon is larger than US gallon he is using. Ours is 5/4ths so his 20mpg in canada is 5/4 × 20= 25mpg

[@gordmonteath6090]

Cdn gallon larger 5/4th 20 mpg in stares is 25mpg in Canada

[@martincorriveau5946]

@@gordmonteath6090 In Canada, we compare vehicle fuel consumption in litre/100 KM. So, Todd ig getting between 10 to 13 litre/100 KM. Way better than my 3.5 F-150 !!! I'm waiting for my 2023 Canyon but got some stuff to help the wait :)

[@enjoylife7030]

Great video and great results. Most of my driving is mix of around town and driving to work averaging 40-50 mph. Curious to see what the fuel economy is for a full tank in mixed driving around town and such running errands and traveling back and forth to work during a normal week. I think this engine could do much better but the beefy design of the truck is cutting into the economy numbers a bit.

[@ToddCotta]

Yes that is probably true. Thanks for watching!

[@lomparti]

Can you also see real time mpg on those screens as your driving? Also wondering if it’s possible to download the KZbin app on the center screen and watch KZbin videos on it

[@ToddCotta]

Nope, Just KZbin Music. There are aftermarket converters you can plug into USB to give you KZbin, Netflix and more. As far as I know Tesla has all of those, but I''m not a Tesla guy, and the Cyber Truck is gawd awful ugly.

[@T_B_C_L]

I gas up at that chevron every morning. Nice video. Not bad mpg, especially considering how beat up east bound 198 is... 😂

[@ToddCotta]

That road between I-5 and NASL is HORRIBLE! I was dodging pot holes the whole drive. Thanks for commenting!

[@ToddCotta]

Great to see another KZbinr in Hanford! Glad to meet you!

[@T_B_C_L]

@@ToddCotta likewise, I'm a big believer in supporting local businesses. I really appreciate the videos and what you do to keep the Constitution alive! 🍻

[@ironworkerlarry9223]

The Headlight switch is in the center electronic display. Electronic stuff malfunctions; could the headlights turn off or fail to turn on? ( Needing a re-boot)

[@ToddCotta]

Yes they are auto lights. It is super easy to turn on and off. I was worried a bit, but I drive a Tesla also and there are no physical buttons, so if it is so good for Tesla, why is it so bad for GM? Thanks for watching!

[@jeffconduff8612]

I got 23.8 but have a bed cover on which made a huge difference about 2.2 miles per gal with the cover.

[@ToddCotta]

Wow that's great! Thanks for watching!

[@Mournful3ch0]

I have achieved 31mpg with this truck twice - both times I was at 60mph. I think shifting into 8th gear at around 57mph really helps.

[@ToddCotta]

Wow that is great! I still love this truck. just feels nimble. Thanks for watching!

[@jacobv9019]

Just curious, have you or heard anyone has have any maintenance issues on the new canyons? For instance, recalls, technology issues, transmission, engine etc.

[@ToddCotta]

To be honest, this truck is only 2 weeks old out of the factory. It's kind of early to see those kinds of trends. Although this motor does have 7 million miles of work with the Cadillacs and the mid-sized or the half-ton trucks. Thanks for watching

[@pricesowers3733]

I test drove a Elevation Canyon today. The truck had 38 miles on it and was getting 10.5 mpg. Does mileage get better with time?

[@ToddCotta]

Historically test drives are really short and people want to test acceleration. I get 15-16 around town and 21-22 on the freeways at 75, Mine is in 2wd mode not auto awd. Thanks for asking!

[@XCALTONYG6]

Long Beach CA! I want one of these!

[@ToddCotta]

Long Beach! I bought this truck in Signal Hill at Boulevard GMC. See Aldo, and have him get you one! Thanks for watching!

[@XCALTONYG6]

@@ToddCotta wow i work at the home depot down the street! I pass by there every day and i haven't seen them in the lot.

[@steveknight9254]

What did the trip computer say vs your calculated mpg?

[@ToddCotta]

About 3/4 of a mpg higher. It shows it on the video. Thanks for watching!

[@jlaw1901]

Question for me and my future. Do you know how/of a backward car seat would fit in the backseat?

[@ToddCotta]

@j law. That'll depends on how tall you are. There are anchors in the back seat and there isn't a whole lot of room if you're very tall in the front seat.

[@rossbone2323]

This is the exact video I’ve been waiting for,..50 is a little slow though,… 55-60 is more realistic

[@ToddCotta]

This video was just to see what the sweet spot was for the most fuel economy. I've done some other videos at about 75 miles an hour that were 19.6 miles per gallon so you probably just want to split the difference.

[@sportshot2350]

What is the rear end ratio in your truck? Do you believe it could handle a lower numerical ratio?

[@ToddCotta]

Final Drive Ratio: 3.42

[@waynebrown16]

Fyi, if you change the gear ratio, bye bye cruise control 😢

[@MeliorIlle]

So you have to go 50mph just to get decent mileage, big win for GMC!

[@ToddCotta]

No, I am perfectly happy with the MPG. Just wanted to see what would happen if I just did a nice calm long drive. and I was very pleased. Nobody does hypermiling videos, so I figured I would try it! Thanks for commenting!

[@ofmyownaccord]

The maternal side of my family have lived in Tulare/Visalia since the 1800's. I have a 2019 base Colorado with the 2.5l 6spd manual but I'm getting really tired of clutching in LA traffic. Probably gonna trade it in for a fully optioned WT Colorado.

[@ToddCotta]

I love Hanford, just wish we had it in another state! Go for it! But, remember the WT has the base motor that is significantly less powerful than the LT. Price out the loaded WT, versus Mid level LT. You might be surpised. It will have the Mid-Level 2.7L that can be upgraded to 430 LB FT for $399 at the dealership. Thanks for watching!

[@tonymartucci7097]

Thanks - seems like only if you stay out of the turbo

[@ToddCotta]

Yes that turbo is thirsty! Thanks for commenting!

[@andrewsbbq]

My 2012 5.3L 4x4 gets 24mpg on a similar 50mph run. But I dont drive 50 daily, realistically 65, and wind up in the 20-21mpg range. Engine is data tuned and I run 87 with cylinder deactivation turned off.

[@ToddCotta]

65 mph on a straight road, I get it 23 Maybe 24. But yeah all these engines are about the same. Just depends on the trucks weight. And how efficient the engine is no matter what cylinder count you have. Thanks for watching

[@richardguse3410]

Just an FYI, here in southern Ontario, Canada we pay around $1.60 /litre Canadian and 3.78 litres per U.S. gallon.

[@ToddCotta]

Yes, we need to change a lot of things over here. Thanks for watching!

[@1Thirty1]

Would you do me a favor and measure the tailgate measurement to the ground with the gate open?

[@ToddCotta]

35 inches #3

[@rickmcmhan2296]

Great review I looking at the AT4 and have a low garage but my older colorado Z71 has no trouble going in but I hear 23 canyon are taller I wish you could do a video with tape measure and measure from ground to roof and bumper to bumper

[@ToddCotta]

71 inches high. 213″ L x 75″ W fits fine in my garage, its about six inches shorter than my previous Gladiator.

[@rickmcmhan2296]

@REVUEZIT CHANNEL thanks abunch it should go in my garage it measures 81 in from floor to top of garage door

[@rickmcmhan2296]

Oh if antenna doesn't rub

[@ToddCotta]

Antenna is about 6 inches higher. I have a standard garage and not even close

[@rickmcmhan2296]

@REVUEZIT CHANNEL thanks for all your information on the truck and video the dealership should give you a hat or shirt free your help is wonderful

[@poppyneese1811]

I’ve got a Ford 2.7 Ecoboost in a F150 and I’ve always thought if I could find a level road it would do 26+ MPG, but I’m in Southern West Virginia and ain’t any flat roads. One of the coolest test I’ve ever seen, the new Canyon looks great and it’s hard to believe a 4 cylinder could ever in this life produce that kinda of power, that blows away any V8 20 years ago. Great Video!

[@ToddCotta]

Thanks for the complement! have a great day!

[@Arid379]

How many trucks are coming to a dealership near you per year? Two

[@ToddCotta]

These trucks are released only 2 weeks ago. They've been trying to get them out with all of the parts because of the supply chain issues. Many many more are landing soon at dealerships all across the country

[@chriscirku5444]

I’m so glad I ordered the Denali that 8 inch looks small.And I don’t like the black spaces on either side.

[@ToddCotta]

I agree with you 1000% I pay $50k for a truck and get that crap for screen? I have filed a complaint with GM about it. Lets see if they reply to me. Hope you love that Denali!

[@chriscirku5444]

@@ToddCottathanks ,who knows how long it’s going to take.If they get back to you give them hell.

[@ToddCotta]

I will let you all know if I get a reply. It was a snail mail letter to drive the point home. I requested they send me the 11 inch display and have my local dealer install it for me. I told them my wife's Jetta that was half the price has a much better driver information screen. I would be over the moon if they agree, but I am not holding my breath. Have a great night.

[@TheDiego695]

Ask much as I like the new gmc canyon , my 18 Colorado duramax gets way better mpg and it’s a long bed. Wish they would of kept the 2.8 duramax and long bed

[@ToddCotta]

I wish the 2.8 was there too, but GM does GM things I guess.

[@waynebrown16]

My tuned '17 Canyon duramax longbox can do 34mpg at 60mph. Going to miss that when the '23 AT4 arrives 😢

[@josh9399]

did you put 87 in that? 93 should get better mileage yeah?

[@ToddCotta]

I hate paying that much for 93. in CA 87 is still super expensive.

[@josh9399]

@@ToddCotta yep understood!

[@chadgray5120]

At least there was no Tule fog to contend with. Grew up in the San Joaquin and miss the land, not the state government.

[@ToddCotta]

The fog has been absent for the last few years, Drought keeping it away. I have a feeling this next winter is going to be miserable because of our heavy rain year. Thanks for commenting.

[@BBQROCKSTAR178]

Todd….put a good quality tonneau cover on the back….you’ll get better mileage.

[@ToddCotta]

Thanks for the tip!

[@thadroberts5181]

Did you notice if the cylinder deactivation kicked in during your drive?

[@ToddCotta]

ECO mode never turned on. I don't know how it works, but it should have. Don't really care for the deactivation due to empty cylinders and the issues that come with that. Thanks for watching!

[@thadroberts5181]

@@ToddCotta I'm also not a fan of the cylinder deactivation. I would be surprised, given the weight and aerodynamics of the truck, if ECO mode will actually kick in. Guess I'll find out when my AT4X arrives.

[@cs1992]

One of my biggest fears about buying a new Canyon or Colorado is the mpg. I can routinely achieve 22-23mpg in my crew cab 2.7L F150 (I need a smaller truck btw)/ Thanks

[@ToddCotta]

Yeah I'm getting about 21 22 on the highway with my canyon. That being said, going from a half ton GMC down to this has felt very good when it comes to navigating inside of a city and parking lots. Plus it has plenty of power to do everything a truck needs to do

[@cs1992]

Yep. Driving the larger trucks is definitely more work, at least for me. I hope I won't miss the interior space as well, but I rarely have folks sitting in the back.

[@ToddCotta]

It will be much easier to drive around, and there is plenty of space in the front.

[@ericcaddy2417]

What is the payload of the AT4 ? On sticker 👍

[@ToddCotta]

1580 lbs.

[@ericcaddy2417]

Wow , i hope 1400lbs 👌👌

[@ericcaddy2417]

Thks

[@Kyle-fu6en]

Can you show the head lights at night?

[@ToddCotta]

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[@ToddCotta]

Here you go! Thanks for watching!

[@mracer11]

Running in 2 cylinder mode?

[@ToddCotta]

I didn't see the eco mode light turn on at all on this trip.

[@mracer11]

@@ToddCotta Man, that's really surprising ..... this is exactly when you'd expect it to activate, 50 mph, steady speed, cruise on, level road and no load? Somethings not right ? Weird.....

[@tbm275]

I think I'll wait for the hybrid Tacoma, I've got a 17 Ridgeline AWD that will easily run 70 and still get 25mpg all day long. Having to go 50 just to get 28 is atrocious.

[@ToddCotta]

Sounds like a great idea! Wish they had a hybrid like the Wrangler 4Xe for this truck.

[@thewireman134]

Wow. Awesome what makes me feel really good is you were in AWD mode which uses alot more fuel than 2wd hi. So my guess and limited experience behind the wheel is yielding similar numbers at 65mph! Everyone talks about the poor mileage, but if your not pushing the turbo this thing is very efficient! 2023 Denali

[@ToddCotta]

Great point! I was just curious to see how high I could get it.. Thanks for commenting!

[@johnwhitneykokalis9990]

My Canyon weighs less with its 2wd configuration and I get 22.4 combined mileage if I take it easy on the gas pedal.

[@ToddCotta]

That is AWESOME! Glad to see those numbers! Thanks for watching!

[@cs1992]

Does the 2WD have the same suspension as the 4WD?

[@LTZ_Z71]

I honestly don't believe putting regular unleaded in a forced induction engine is the best choice for performance and longevity. Just my $0.02

[@ToddCotta]

I just hate paying for premium fuel prices.. but I agree it would be better. Thanks for commenting.

[@RossMalagarie]

80, 75, 70 and even at 65 for towing are common cruise control speeds on the interstate and are probably much better real world speeds to test for MPGs.

[@ToddCotta]

Yeah I've already done those videos. They were up on KZbin hauling stuff in the back and freeway miles for over 800 mi. Averaging about 19 and 1/2 to 21 miles per gallon

[@RossMalagarie]

@@ToddCotta thanks

[@jhagen4850]

Just what I want to do - spend $55k on a truck and drive it 50MPG to get the best mileage. This video highlights the absoute absurdity of GM's new Colorado/Canyon twins. Gas is $5.00/gallon and nobody wants to buy a new car and worry about driving slow to save money. They want a hybrid like the 4000lb+ RAV4 that gets 40MPG driving at 75MPG.

[@ToddCotta]

A hybrid would have been nice.

[@gordmonteath6090]

Would have been nice to have driven back at 60 mph

[@ToddCotta]

It was a loop. I did several highway videos after I purchased the truck. See my channel. Thanks for watcing!

[@Max-kn9yi]

24.2 mpg for me at4x

[@ToddCotta]

Very Cool! Were you Hypermiling it? The best I get at freeway speeds is about 21mpg. Thanks for commenting!

[@NotaRobot_gif]

??? My 13 year-old Ford Ranger with 220k miles, gets 26-29MPG driving 65-70MPH

[@ToddCotta]

Yes but this truck has twice the power and torque. I wish they could have gotten more mileage out of this truck, but then it would sacrifice power. Thanks for watching!

[@jeremyspencer8913]

i drive 55 mph here in central illinois in my 2022 Desert Sand AT4 with the 265mMT tires back and forth from work and average 25 mpg in the summer I have a 2023 AT4 on order with the larger 275/MT tires Hope it can average at least 24 mpg

[@ToddCotta]

Should be close. Thanks for the comment.

[@blakegarner3719]

Nice truck! You are right...Dick-Tator Gavin Newscum has to go!!! Best fuel economy I ever got out of my 2018 ZR2 V6 was 20mpg hwy.

[@ToddCotta]

Thanks for commenting!

[@gtileo]

I bet you if GM had a tune for 91 octane fuel, you'd see much better mpg numbers out of these trucks. A well known method of reducing knock is injecting more fuel. Given that these trucks are tuned for the use of 87 octane fuel and the fact that they have such high compression and boost, they probably require a higher octane fuel. I can't wait to see what the aftermarket is able to get out of these engines. Trifecta released some early numbers of 350hp to the wheels 😳😳😳

[@ToddCotta]

There should be looks of goodies out soon due to it already being in the Sierra/Silverado trucks! Thanks for commenting!

[@Ac22768]

70-75 mph would be a far better speed to judge mpgs.

[@ToddCotta]

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[@ToddCotta]

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[@ToddCotta]

These are the highway videos I shot last week at 75 miles per hour.

[@robm3357]

Not bad at 50mph but 19 at typical highway speed is not good. Very disappointing. Especially when there are people out there that have done milage tests with this motor in the full sized trucks getting the same or better. GM go back to the drawing board because this is poor. Especially with fuel prices this high. I wonder what the Ranger is getting.

[@ToddCotta]

Trucks this size and bigger are not economy cars. I am OK with the mileage. Having a hybrid system for in-town driving would be nice. tc

[@HiPlains1]

Its odd that GM boast allot about the torque and power of the 2.7. But in reality to get any kind of decent MPG's you got to work hard to keep it out of boost. I expect this is the case for all motors using induction. In this case the truck was running allot on two cylinders. I have my doubts as to how that will affect reliability long term as I'm not a huge fan of AFM. I know the half tons suffer problems with lifters because of it. But IMO, the AFM is mostly a gimmick for normal driving. I'm sure GM gets allot of financial credits from the environmental empact and the start/stop etc.. Both of which IMO aren't the healthiest things for ICE engines.

[@ToddCotta]

The 2CYL active fuel management system rarely turnes on ECO mode. Seems like only when decelerating on a highway. It never went into ECO mode during this drive. I don't like AFM either. Nor do I like Auto Start/Stop. Thanks for watching!

[@HiPlains1]

@@ToddCotta I think they put that to get environmental credits from the EPA and possible tax credits etc.. Because in reality it does seem to be a bit of a gimmick. Although I hear less trouble then the AFM on the V8 with the lifters etc.. Apparently this 2.7 was built from the ground up for AFM. Not so much on the V8's where they applied the technology on older engine designs.

[@larrylucas5731]

Who drives 50? Crank it up to 75mph and do the test old man. Let it eat!

[@ToddCotta]

I did. several times on video. I got 19-21 miles per gallon at highway speeds. I was just trying to see how high I could get it. Thanks for commenting.

[@techjdu]

That doesn't seem that impressive. I'm getting around that on my 2020 tacoma v6. It's a 2wd but still.

[@ToddCotta]

I drove a 2021 TRD last week for four days. The mileage was no better than my GMC. I am reluctant to believe all of the outrageous claims Taco owners are making on my videos. Thanks for watching!

[@techjdu]

@@ToddCotta Did you hypermile it, like this video? I'm not a Toyota fanboy or nothing, but I would have thought a modern 4cyl would do better than this. Also, I said a 2wd.

[@ToddCotta]

I did standard in town and highway driving. got 19 mpg just like my truck with TRD Offroad V6.

[@tundrarat]

Political commentary was a complete turnoff. Not why I clicked on this.

[@ToddCotta]

Well keep your head in the sand and ignore the abuse we are being served from out CA government. If we don't pay attention our rights will keep eroding away until we are like communist China or North Korea. I pay attention and I work hard to push back on tyranical government. That is why I own a gun range and store to keep good Americans armed and ready.