Description
Engine Choices
Every Colorado is fitted with a 2.7-liter turbocharged gas engine, paired with an eight-speed automatic transmission, and is available in two states of tune. The more affordable version generates 237 horsepower and 260 lb-ft of torque. Alternatively, you could choose a tweaked version producing 310 hp and 430 lb-ft in ZR2 guise – other models make do with a slightly lower output of 391 lb-ft.
Fuel economy figures are not published for the Colorado.
Safety Features
Trucks have often lagged behind passenger vehicles for safety, but the all-new Colorado breaks with tradition. Even base WT models come with seven airbags, automatic emergency braking with pedestrian and cyclist detection, lane keep assist and departure warnings, forward collision alert, and a following distance indicator. Indeed, there are no significant improvements in safety kits on higher trims, though features like active steering and parking assistance have to be added as options even on premium models.
Connectivity
While some trucks make do with two speakers and a paltry infotainment setup, even the cheapest Colorado packs six speakers and satellite radio. Also standard on every model is an eight-inch color driver information center, plus a stunning 11.3-inch LED display with Google and wireless smartphone mirroring. Indeed, so good is this standard setup that even ZR2 models only manage to improve on it by incorporating a larger 11-inch driver information center.
