2015 Midsize Challenge: Off-Road Aptitude - PickupTrucks.com
As I've stated if you want to off road, why pay for a sticker. Many buy these manufacturer off road packages to drive to the mall in and think they are cool. I believe that the average guy who buys a 4x4 in the lower 48 is looking for a hauler to drag his camper and boat trailer. Once you get north of central Georgia the climate speaks loud and clear to truck owners. My conclusion is that true off road enthusiasts are do serious mods on their truck for specific applications via the aftermarket anyway. George_C - you can only get a PTO drive in HD's. Anyone I know who does any hardcore offroading modifies their own truck since what you want/need varies based on where you live. The Colorado/Canyon cover more bases than the other 2 trucks. I like the looks of the Colorado but I'd rather have the better interior of the Canyon. I said TRANSFER CASE, not transmission. The PTO transfer case has been with us for at least 20 years. It works by driving the rear axle mechanically, and uses a computer regulated clutch pack to drive the front axle. GM has been using it for at least 15 years in the 1/2 ton pickups. You can't ever use Lock on pavement. Source: news.pickuptrucks.com
