Why Buy A Diesel Engine | Mission, TX
Diesel engines are having a renaissance moment. They continue to grow in popularity here in the United States now that automakers have worked out a way to make diesel-powered vehicles cleaner and more efficient.
In fact, there are many reasons you might consider buying a diesel variant over a traditional gas-powered model. For 2021, the beloved Silverado 1500 is available for the first time ever with a 3.0-liter Duramax® Turbo-Diesel I6 engine, and this thing is a powerhouse — and also highly efficient. Bert Ogden Chevrolet in Mission, Texas, also offers diesel engines in the Chevy Tahoe, Suburban, and Colorado.
Here are reasons why you should consider a diesel engine in your next Chevrolet:
Towing power
Diesel engines offer massive towing power. For example, it’s the diesel engine that gives the 2021 Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD the most towing power available: 36,000 whopping pounds when properly equipped. The Colorado also benefits from a diesel engine when it comes to towing, and the new Silverado 1500 diesel model can tow up to 9,300 pounds when properly equipped.
Efficiency
Gone are the days when a diesel engine means poor fuel economy and dirty air. In fact, the most efficient variant of the 2021 Silverado 1500 is the diesel-powered option. With the 3.0-liter Duramax® Turbo-Diesel I6, the Silverado earns up to 33 mpg on the highway (EPA estimated) and boasts up to 726 miles of range.1,2
Resale value
Statistically, diesel-powered vehicles are harder to find used, meaning the right buyer will pay more for your used diesel-powered truck or SUV than a run-of-the-mill gas-powered truck or SUV (the market is just saturated with those). So, if you are thinking longer term about resale value, a diesel truck like the Silverado or Colorado or a diesel-powered SUV like the Tahoe or Suburban is likely the better option.
Come try out all the diesel-powered trucks and SUVs available at Bert Ogden Chevrolet in Mission, Texas.
1EPA estimated. Silverado 2WD with available Duramax 3.0L Turbo-Diesel engine.
2Based on EPA highway estimate of Silverado 1500 2WD with available Duramax 3.0L Turbo-Diesel I-6 engine and fuel tank capacity. Your range may be less.
