Overview
After seven years of the identical outdated Colorado, Chevy’s mid-size pickup enters its third technology for 2023 with an all-new mannequin that’s grown in width, wheelbase, and maturity. The Colorado shall be powered solely by a turbocharged 2.7-liter inline-four and eight-speed automated transmission. Horsepower and torque differ relying on trim stage from a 237-hp base engine, as much as the ZR2’s high-output 310 horsepower model with a muscular 430 pound-feet of torque. The inside is a significant space of enchancment, together with an unlimited new 11.3-inch infotainment touchscreen as customary gear. Irrespective of the job, the Colorado now has the benefit when it comes to energy and tech over different senior-citizens within the getting older mid-size section, such because the Toyota Tacoma, Ford Ranger, and Honda Ridgeline.
What’s New for 2023?
The Colorado is all-new for 2023, with a redesigned physique, up to date powertrain choices, and a vastly improved inside. The Colorado will solely be offered as a crew cab with a five-foot quick mattress, however stays accessible in both rear- or four-wheel-drive configurations.
Pricing and Which One to Purchase
WT
$28,000 (est)
LT
$30,000 (est)
$37,000 (est)
Path Boss
$43,000 (est)
ZR2
$48,000 (est)
Whereas our coronary heart beats for the high-flying ZR2 trim with 10.7-inches of floor clearance, 33-inch tires, and sufficient LED lighting to work the stage at a techno live performance, our mind and pockets decide that the mid-range Colorado Z71 is a extra reasonable, higher-value selection. The Z71’s pricing is farther from full-size pickup territory than the loaded ZR2 off-road killer and has a extra premium inside than the Path Boss whereas sustaining rugged exterior styling with 18-inch wheels wrapped in 32-inch tires.
Engine, Transmission, and Efficiency
Each 2023 Colorado is powered by Chevy’s turbocharged 2.7-liter inline-four engine with numerous outputs decided by trim stage. An eight-speed automated serves because the transmission for all Colorados. WT and LT fashions come customary with 237 horsepower and 259 pound-feet of torque at 5600 rpm. That’s way over the 159-hp four-cylinder within the base Toyota Tacoma. The higher-equipped Z71 and Path Boss fashions use the 301 horsepower model of the identical turbo 2.7-liter with 390 pound-feet of torque at 3000 rpm, giving it extra energy and torque than the V-6 powertrains discovered within the Jeep Gladiator, Honda Ridgeline, and Tacoma. It’s additionally accessible as non-compulsory gear for WT and LT trims. The high-output big-daddy turbo-four is saved for the crown-jewel ZR2, and delivers 310 horsepower at 5600 rpm and 430 foot-pounds of torque at 3000 rpm. If these numbers sound acquainted, it’s as a result of it’s the identical engine provided on Chevy’s full-size Silverado 1500. The V-6 and the Duramax Diesel that have been accessible on the earlier Colorado are not provided. The brand new Colorado continues to make use of an impartial entrance suspension with a strong rear axle with leaf springs. The ZR2 nevertheless, mounts huge Mutlimatic DSSV dampers up entrance, with the rears DSSV’s now mounted to the surface of the body. WT and LT vans use an open rear differential, whereas Path Boss and Z71 pickups get a limited-slip unit; solely the off-road ZR2 comes with power-locking entrance and rear diffs.
Towing and Payload Capability
The Colorado gives probably the most towing within the mid-size pickup section, with a max capability of 7700 kilos. Whereas the 237-hp base engine present in WT and LT trims manages simply 3500 kilos of pull, the Z71 and Path Boss. That’s greater than any Jeep Gladiator, Nissan Frontier, Ford Ranger, and Toyota Tacoma. Max towing drops to 6000 kilos in Colorado ZR2.
Gasoline Financial system and Actual-World MPG
Neither the EPA nor Chevrolet has mentioned how fuel-efficient the 2023 Chevy Colorado shall be within the metropolis or on the freeway. As soon as these estimates are introduced and now we have the prospect to run one on our 75-mph freeway fuel-economy route—a part of our in depth testing routine—we are able to consider its real-world mpg. For extra details about the Colorado’s gasoline economic system, go to the EPA’s web site.
Inside, Consolation, and Cargo
The brand new Colorado makes leaps when it comes to inside design. Each Colorado shall be a four-door crew cab. Inside, there’s a brand new heart console, the shifter strikes nearer to the passenger aspect of the cab, and the cupholders are positioned instantly in entrance of the middle console as a substitute of being tucked reverse the gear selector. A brand new gauge cluster, infotainment display, and steering wheel full the up to date design. The inside specs reveal total headroom has dropped by an inch versus the final pickup, however legroom and shoulder area is roughly the identical. The brand new 2023 mannequin additionally marks the primary time Chevy has provided a sunroof as non-compulsory gear on the Colorado. Taking a slice from the Honda Ridgeline e-book of tips, ZR2 fashions come customary with a shallow 45-inch-wide lockable storage field within the tailgate.
Infotainment and Connectivity
Each new Colorado will get a big 11.3-inch infotainment touchscreen as customary gear, the most important show within the section. The 2023 Colorado additionally will get wi-fi phone-charging functionality however nonetheless retains USB ports ought to your smartphone require it. Accessible as a subscription service, the Colorado might be geared up with Google Constructed-In to deal with navigation, music, and different car capabilities personalised by means of your Google account. Each Colorado comes customary with wi-fi Android Auto and Apple Carplay.
Security and Driver-Help Options
Chevy’s listing of driver-assistance options for the Colorado are a part of its customary chevy Security Help bundle. For extra details about the Colorado’s crash-test outcomes, go to the Nationwide Freeway Visitors Security Administration (NHTSA) and Insurance coverage Institute for Freeway Security (IIHS) web sites. Key security options are more likely to embody:
Normal forward-collision warning and automatic emergency braking Normal lane-departure warning and lane-keeping help Accessible adaptive cruise management
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Guarantee and Upkeep Protection
Extra Options and Specs