Chevrolet Colorado
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The popularity of smaller pickup trucks goes in waves, and the Chevrolet Colorado continues to ride the current one. Now in its third generation, the Colorado is the smallest pickup in Chevrolet’s lineup, slotting below the Silverado and Silverado HD trucks. Mechanically similar to the GMC Canyon, the Colorado previously offered a choice of two bed lengths, as well as a gas four-cylinder, gas V-6 or turbo-diesel four-cylinder. A 2023 redesign pared those options down to a single crew-cab, short-bed body style and a lone turbocharged 2.7-liter four-cylinder engine available in multiple states of tune. Z71 Colorados appeal to those looking to go off-road, and for an even more intense experience, the ZR2 model is Chevy’s own little Baja runner, with advanced off-road technology.
- 2023–25
- 2015–22
- 2013–14
- 2004–12
- 2023–25
- 2015–22
- 2013–14
- 2004–12
2023–25 Colorado
Chevrolet completely redesigned the Colorado for the 2023 model year, giving its mid-size pickup a rugged new look, a much-improved cabin and more standard equipment. Among the available technology features were an 8-inch digital instrument panel, 11.3-inch
2025
- Starting at Pricing not available
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Consumer rating
- Combined mpg 16–21
- Body style Truck
2024
- MSRP range $29,800–$47,100
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Consumer rating
(2 reviews) - Combined mpg 0–22
- Body style Truck
- Mid-size, five-seat pickup truck
- Crew-cab, short-box configuration only
- Turbocharged 2.7-liter four-cylinder engine with multiple power outputs
- Eight-speed automatic transmission
- Rear- or four-wheel drive
2023
- MSRP range $29,200–$46,800
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Consumer rating
(20 reviews) - Combined mpg 16–22
- Body style Truck
- Mid-size pickup truck
- Crew-cab, short-box configuration only
- Turbocharged 2.7-liter four-cylinder engine in multiple power levels
- Eight-speed automatic transmission
- WT, LT, Trail Boss, Z71 and ZR2 trims
- Rear- or four-wheel drive
2015–22 Colorado
The Colorado took a short hiatus before returning for 2015, just as the number of small pickups on sale began to dwindle. A full redesign brought a fresh, modern appearance and new powertrains. Bigger than its predecessor, the second-generation Colorado is more of a mid-size pickup as opposed to
2022
- MSRP range $26,135–$45,200
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Consumer rating
(14 reviews) - Combined mpg 17–22
- Body style Truck
- Choice of three engines, including a turbo-diesel
- Extended or crew cabs
- 5-foot-2-inch or 6-foot-2-inch bed
- Maximum 7,700-pound towing capacity
- Off-road ZR2 version available
2021
- MSRP range $25,200–$44,200
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Consumer rating
(46 reviews) - Combined mpg 17–22
- Body style Truck
- Revised front-end styling
- Choice of three engines, including a turbo-diesel
- Extended or crew cabs
- 5-foot-2-inch or 6-foot-2-inch beds
- Maximum 7,700-pound towing capacity
- Off-road ZR2 version available
2020
- MSRP range $21,300–$43,000
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Consumer rating
(58 reviews) - Combined mpg 17–22
- Body style Truck
- Choice of three engines, including a turbo-diesel
- Extended or crew cabs
- 5-foot, 2-inch or 6-foot, 2-inch beds
- 4G LTE Wi-Fi available
- Maximum 7,700-pound towing capacity
- Off-road ZR2 version available
2019
- MSRP range $21,300–$42,900
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Consumer rating
(166 reviews) - Combined mpg 17–22
- Body style Truck
- Three engines, including a turbo-diesel
- Extended or crew cabs
- 5-foot-2-inch or 6-foot-2-inch beds
- New ZR2 Bison off-road variant
- Built-in 4G LTE Wi-Fi available
- Maximum 7,700-pound towing capacity
2018
- MSRP range $20,200–$42,000
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Consumer rating
(251 reviews) - Combined mpg 0–22
- Body style Truck
2017
- MSRP range $20,000–$41,625
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Consumer rating
(203 reviews) - Combined mpg 0–22
- Body style Truck
- Three engines, including a four-cylinder diesel
- Extended or crew cabs
- 5-foot-2 or 6-foot-2 beds
- New ZR2 off-road variant
- Available in-car Wi-Fi, four USB ports
- Towing capacity up to 7,700 pounds
2016
- MSRP range $20,055–$35,450
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Consumer rating
(165 reviews) - Combined mpg 0–22
- Body style Truck
- Turbo-diesel 2.8-liter four-cylinder (late availability)
- MyLink multimedia system with Apple CarPlay integration available
- Four-door crew- and extended-cab models
- Two cargo box lengths
- Forward collision alert, lane departure warning available
2015
- MSRP range $20,120–$34,415
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Consumer rating
(90 reviews) - Combined mpg 0–22
- Body style Truck
- Redesigned after three-year hiatus
- Four-door crew- and extended-cab models
- Two all-new engines
- Redesigned interior and exterior
- Crash avoidance and lane departure available
2013–14 Colorado
2004–12 Colorado
The Colorado debuted for 2004 as a replacement for the S-10 pickup truck. Power came from a standard 175-horsepower, 2.8-liter four-cylinder engine or an available 220-hp, 3.5-liter five-cylinder. The engines were slightly enlarged for 2007, resulting in higher outputs for both. A
2012
- MSRP range $17,475–$30,320
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Consumer rating
(42 reviews) - Combined mpg 16–21
- Body style Truck
- Choice of three cabs
- Four-cylinder, five-cylinder or V-8 engine
- Manual or automatic
- RWD or 4WD
- Standard side curtain airbags
2011
- MSRP range $17,145–$29,075
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Consumer rating
(19 reviews) - Combined mpg 16–21
- Body style Truck
- OnStar version 9.0 available with improved voice recognition
- Available Bluetooth phone connectivity
- Aqua Blue Metallic exterior color replaces Inferno Orange
- New front-seat head restraint design
- 5.3-liter V-8 available
- Side curtain airbags standard on all models
2010
- MSRP range $16,985–$28,915
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Consumer rating
(24 reviews) - Combined mpg 15–20
- Body style Truck
- 5.3-liter V-8 adds variable valve timing
- Side curtain airbags standard on all models
2009
- MSRP range $16,705–$26,940
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Consumer rating
(13 reviews) - Combined mpg 17–20
- Body style Truck
- 5.3-liter V-8 newly available on extended and crew cab models
- Upgraded brake system
- Fuel-management computer tweaked for extra mileage
- New ZQ8 sport suspension
- Stability control now standard on all models
2008
- MSRP range $15,085–$25,150
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Consumer rating
(41 reviews) - Combined mpg –
- Body style Truck
- 185- and 242-hp engines
- Three cab configurations
- Three suspension choices
- Xtreme sport edition available
- Optional side curtain airbags
2007
- MSRP range $14,085–$23,810
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Consumer rating
(32 reviews) - Combined mpg –
- Body style Truck
- More-powerful 185- and 242-hp engines
- Three cab configurations
- Three suspension choices
- Xtreme sport edition available
- Optional side curtain airbags
2006
- MSRP range $14,730–$23,830
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Consumer rating
(56 reviews) - Combined mpg –
- Body style Truck
- 175- or 220-hp engine
- Three cab configurations
- Three suspension choices
- Available Z71 and ZQ8 packages
- Xtreme edition available
- Optional roof-rail side-curtain airbags
2005
- MSRP range $15,095–$28,550
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Consumer rating
(55 reviews) - Combined mpg –
- Body style Truck
- 175- or 220-hp engine
- Three cab configurations
- Three suspension choices
- Available ZQ8 and Z71 packages
- Optional roof-rail side-curtain airbags
2004
- MSRP range $15,695–$28,135
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Consumer rating
(46 reviews) - Combined mpg –
- Body style Truck
- 175- or 220-hp engine
- Three cab configurations
- Three suspension choices
- Optional roof-rail side airbags
- Available ZR2 and Z71 packages
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