General Motors (GM) launches first locally produced pick-up in Vietnam

Launch follows five years and USD2 billion in development.

General Motors (GM) Vietnam yesterday (12 March) launched the Colorado – its first locally produced pick-up – with an eye on the increasing demand for mid-size trucks in the country. The pick-up took five years and USD2 billion to develop. GM Vietnam managing director Gaurav Gupta said: "We are confident that this is the right vehicle for even the toughest truck users in Vietnam." The pick-up is equipped with a Duramax turbo-diesel 2.8-litre engine, which delivers power of 178 hp/3,800 rpm and torque of 440 Nm/2000 rpm.