The Chevy Colorado represents the perfect balance between work and play. From work truck to the off-road-ready ZR2 and from technology to safety — not to mention three capable engines to choose from including the available GM-exclusive Duramax® 2.8L Turbo-Diesel engine — it’s the midsize truck that offers it all.
Colorado at a Glance:
Available est. best-in-class fuel consumption ratings of 7.9 l/100 km highway
Best-in-class maximum 308 horsepower with available 3.6l v6
Available built-in 4g LTE wi-fi® hotspot† (data plan required)
Best-in-class maximum available towing 7,700 lb. (3,493 kg)
The Colorado lineup will now feature greater differentiation from trim to trim and the addition of the new “Sand Dune Metallic” exterior paint colour option available on the Z71 and ZR2 models. All Colorado variants will also include revised front Chevrolet “bowtie” emblems and embossed “Chevrolet” tailgates in place of the traditional Chevrolet bowtie on the rear end of the vehicles.
“Throughout the past five years, Chevrolet has evolved the Colorado with a relentless, foot-on-the-gas approach to product and feature updates,” said Doug Kenzie, National Marketing Manager – Chevrolet Trucks. “With its new-look front end and tailgate, Colorado will now have a more aggressive appearance to match its award-winning capability.”
The WT, LT and Z71 Colorado trim levels will all receive updated centre bars, lower fascias and front skid plates for 2021. WT and LT will feature all-new gold Chevrolet bowtie logos, while Z71 receives a black bowtie logo.
The ZR2 off-road performance variant will receive a new appearance to match its standout capability. ZR2 will be the only Colorado model to feature the all-new, lettered, flow-through “Chevrolet” front fascia. ZR2’s new front end provides drivers with improved visibility and looks even more aggressive, which adds to its dynamic, “segment of one” appearance.
ZR2, with its revolutionary, segment-exclusive Multimatic DSSVTM position-sensitive dampers, standard front and rear electronic locking differentials, 2-inch suspension lift, 3.5-inch wider track, off-road rocker protection, cast-iron control arms, Autotrac transfer case, and multiple skid plates, will now come equipped with standard red tow hooks as well.
Hall Racing Chevrolet Performance ZR2
The Hall Racing Chevrolet Performance ZR2 opened its third year racing in the Best In The Desert Series in August. When the program started in 2017, the ZR2 was modified with a prototype suspension and driveline parts that were developed over 10,000 combined racing and development miles. From that grueling testing 15 factory race components are now available to Colorado ZR2 customers from Chevrolet Performance.
GM Defense Infantry Squad Vehicle
When it comes to trucks, there’s hardcore and then there’s military-ready. Using the architecture of the Colorado ZR2 and ZR2 Bison vehicles this prototype is like nothing you’ve ever seen. Designed to carry nine soldiers and their gear, it was built light enough to be airlifted by a UH-60 Black Hawk Helicopter and submitted to the U.S. Army as a bid-sample. But don’t let the lightweight fool you. This beast has been customized with the same Chevrolet Performance parts that get the Hall Racing Chevrolet Performance ZR2 to the finish of every Best In The Desert Race.
Interested in a tour of the new Chevrolet Colorado line of trucks? Click the TEST DRIVE button below and once inventory arrives, experience first-hand what the Colorado model that best suits your needs can offer. The 2021 Chevrolet Colorado goes on sale next year.
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Please Note: The details of this article were accurate at the time it was written. Manufacturers may change the details of any vehicle’s specifications, at any time, without notice.
