Real Truck Values Tailored
For Modern Owners
Let's be fair, the old Colorado, good as it was, was getting a bit long
in the tooth. Rather than go for another minor update, Chevrolet took the brave
decision to retire the previous model and come back with something that ticks
all the boxes that a modern truck driver wants.
The 2015 Chevy Colorado may not be the big beast the Silverado is, but
make no mistake, it's a proper truck. This thing will go to work for you, day
after day, no problem. Depending on model, you've got a payload of up to 1590
pounds and towing capacity of 7000 pounds. It's built tough too, starting with
a chassis that features fully boxed frame rails for tremendous rigidity.
Where it differs from some of the competition is in attention to
passenger comfort. Both bed and cab are supported by rubber mounts, so you're
more comfortable and your stuff doesn't get thrown around so much. The engine
has hydraulic mounts. A lot of attention has been paid to weight saving, but
using the best composites and aluminum alloys so you're not giving up
reliability. There's noise-reduction technology too. You might be putting the
engine through its paces outside, but you can still have a normal conversation
on the inside (which, incidentally, is also much improved).
Precisely What Fits Your
Lifestyle
For some people, a station wagon or SUV just aren't enough - they need a
truck, and Chevrolet have put a lot of effort into giving them exactly the
truck they need. You may not want a full-size pickup, with all that bulk, but
that doesn't mean you have to be short on choices. Depending on model, there
are various combinations of extended or crew cab, five or six foot boxes, 2.5
liter four cylinder or 3.6 liter V6 gas engines (diesels coming soon), plus 2
or 4-wheel drive. Gearboxes are six-speed manual or automatic, the latter
praised for how well it makes its selections. There are three trim levels, WT,
LT and the more off-road oriented Z71. There's traction and stability control,
and, because communications are increasingly important, there's satellite
radio, Bluetooth and integration for your smartphone. There's even an option to
have WiFi installed! Prices start at just $20,120.
Taking on such a serious redesign of something that's been popular for
so long is a risk. What comes back has to be not just a little better, but a
whole new ball game. With the 2015 Chevrolet Colorado you get everything you
want from a mid-sized truck, plus enough options to build a vehicle that has
all the extra features you'd like too. It's the best of both worlds, and it's
available now.
