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The 2.7 Turbo Plus is optional in those trucks and standard in Z71 and Trail Boss, and it's good for 310 horses, 390 pound-feet, and 7700 pounds of tow capacity, which ties the Jeep Gladiator for best in class. No fuel-economy figures are available for its three guises, but one is allegedly more fuel efficient than the 2.5-liter four, two are more powerful than the V-6, and the top dog makes more torque than the diesel.Ī somewhat decontented 2.7 Turbo base version comes standard in the WT and LT, where it makes 237 horsepower, 259 pound-feet of torque and supports a 3500-pound tow rating.
All are backed by an eight-speed automatic, and four-wheel-drive versions (optional on WT and LT and the sole configuration on the others) have an automatic four-wheel-drive engagement setting and 2.72:1 low-range gearing. The 2.5-liter inline-four, 2.8-liter inline-four turbo-diesel, and 3.6-liter V-6 are history, replaced here by a turbocharged 2.7-liter inline-four gas engine across the board, albeit in three flavors.
The engine lineup has likewise been streamlined. Chevrolet has made a move to assuage those who might pine for a longer bed, adding an optional mid-level tailgate stop that aligns its upper edge up with the inner fender bulges to fashion a level base for hauling plywood or drywall. That's the most popular configuration by a ridiculously wide margin, so the loss of variety in the cab/bed realm isn't liable to put off many buyers. There's just one cab and bed choice this time, a crew cab with a five-foot-two-inch bed. If you want Multimatic spool-valve dampers and lockable front and rear diffs, the not-yet-released ZR2 has those, plus a taller lift and even more rear suspension travel.īesides the move toward off-road legitimacy, another theme defines the new Colorado: simplification. Its longer shocks are still twin-tube units, and it shares its rear limited-slip differential with the Z71. Compared to the WT, LT, and Z71, the Trail Boss sports 1.5 inches of extra front suspension travel and an extra 1.0 inch out back, enough to make a difference in the wild, not to mention on our RTI ramp. It combines 32-inch all-terrain tires, flared fenders, and nearly the same wide stance as the ZR2 with a 2.0-inch lift that's more than just cosmetic. The new Trail Boss is a budget-minded off-roader that slots in below the ZR2 while outperforming and costing less than a Z71.
The truck's reworked air dam and shorter front overhang result in a healthy 29.1-degree approach angle for the Z71, which formerly had a low-hanging and difficult-to-remove spoiler that would barely clear a parking block, let alone any off-highway obstacle worth the name. That's because the changes are also functional and go beyond mere styling. Thus far, the Toyota Tacoma has owned that territory, but the Colorado looks set to mount a serious challenge. It failed to take advantage of its smaller size in a mid-size segment that was being increasingly defined by perceived toughness and off-road prowess. The new third-generation example stands in stark contrast to the outgoing unit, which came across as little more than a scaled-down full-size truck. There's no denying the 2023 Chevrolet Colorado has received an extreme makeover that has considerably toughened its image, with a bold front end and creased chiseled flanks.
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