2014 Chevrolet Colorado
2014 Chevrolet Colorado – The 2012 Chevrolet Colorado ranks 5th out of 6 Compact pickups. This position is based on our analysis of 61 published reviews and test drives of the Chevrolet Colorado, and our analysis of reliability and safety data. The 2012 Chevrolet Colorado is a competent and utilitarian compact pickup, but test drivers say opponents overshadows it in almost every way. While the 2012 Chevrolet Colorado is definitely a decent truck, and the base finish is great for shoppers on a budget, critics find some serious flaws with it. They say the interior lags behind its competitors, and the four-and five-cylinder engines have enough power for most truck buyers. Critics suggest that if you can not afford to pay a little extra, a better choice would be to upgrade to a full-size Chevrolet Silverado, because you will have a more efficient and comfortable truck for your money without much of a penalty in fuel economy compared to the V8 Colorado models.
Buyer must keep in mind that Chevrolet has a new global model of the Colorado that the automaker has confirmed she will leave for the USA for the 2013 model year, so if you do not mind waiting imported likely you be rewarded with a more up-to-date truck. The 2014 Toyota Tacoma is ranked at the top of its class for its many bed, taxi and trim choices, although top finish can get expensive fast. Plus, reviewers say it is more comfortable and modern inside as the Chevrolet Colorado, so it’s a good choice for buyers who will use their truck for commuting and weekend Home Depot runs.
The 2012 Chevrolet Colorado comes in WT and LT trims, and saw some major changes for the 2012 model year. An upgraded four-wheel drive system is standard on 2LT and 3LT trims, and a manual transmission is no longer available on LT models. If you think the Colorado is the truck for you, check out this month’s Chevrolet brand to see what special offers are available on the Colorado. The 2014 Chevrolet Colorado is a mid-size pickup truck produced by General Motors back in 2004 as a replacement for the Chevrolet S-10. A rebadged version was sold under the GMC line as the Canyon, which is itself a replacement for the GMC Sonoma. To complicate matters further, the Chevy Colorado and Canyon developed with Isuzu, which is also a version of the dish sold the i-series.
Underpinning all three vehicles is the GMT355 platform, a variation of that used for the Hummer H3 SUV. The platform standard, extended and four-door crew cab body styles for the Chevrolet Colorado as well as rear-and four-wheel-drive configurations. With a starting price in the teens, the Chevrolet mid-size pickup offers a great value in this segment and is relatively unique in that a V-8 engine option is available. His closest rivals, like the Ford Ranger, Dodge Dakota, has been canceled for the 2012 model year, but his twin brother the GMC Canyon sticks around, as the larger mid-size trucks like the Nissan Frontier and the Toyota Tacoma.
2014 Chevrolet Colorado MPG
2014 Chevrolet Colorado MPG
The original 2004 model 2014 Chevrolet Colorado came with a 2.8-liter four-cylinder engine rated at 175 horsepower and 185 pounds-feet of torque. For 2005, a new 3.5-liter five-cylinder engine with 220 horsepower and 225 pounds-feet of torque is added to the lineup. The 2007 model, the base 2.8-liter four-cylinder engine upgraded to a 2.9-liter unit and the 3.5-liter five-cylinder grows to a 3.7-liter unit. Power and torque levels increase accordingly increased to 185 horsepower and 195 pounds-feet of torque for the four-cylinder and 242 horsepower and 242 pounds-feet of torque for the five-cylinder. The biggest change came in the 2009 model year with the introduction of a new V-8 option and a minor facelift. The new Vortec V-8 engine displaces 5.3 liters and develops a peak output of 300 horsepower and 320 pounds-feet of torque.
2014 Chevrolet Colorado Truck
2014 Chevrolet Colorado Truck
The current 2014 Chevrolet Colorado is still the same wide range of engines, including four-and five-cylinder mills, plus the flagship V-8 has to offer. The latter model provides conceivably the best performance, reaching a maximum towing capacity of 6,000 pounds and a sub-seven-second 0-60 mph acceleration time. On the other end of the spectrum, the four-cylinder variant offers the best fuel economy, returning an EPA-rated 18 mpg in the city and 25 mpg on the highway.
2014 Chevrolet Colorado Pickup
Today’s Chevrolet Colorado was built in Shreveport, Louisiana. But Chevy announced a new Colorado will be built at a plant in Missouri, Louisiana plant is earmarked for closure. The new truck will be a global vehicle and will spawn a new pioneering SUV, but the vehicle has not been confirmed for the U.S. market.
2014 Chevrolet Colorado Diesel
As for details on the new 2014 Chevrolet Colorado, it is possible that it will not arrive on the U.S. market until the 2015 model year, at the latest. Power could come from GM’s new 2.5-liter four-cylinder, 3.6-liter V-6 option. The new truck is based on a new global vehicle, seen in concept form at car shows around the world this year.
