Colorado

Pros:

Ford Ranger:

Offering a strong balance of capability and comfort, with a variety of trims to choose from.

Toyota Tacoma:

Renowned for its durability and off-road prowess, with a loyal following.

Nissan Frontier:

Provides a classic truck feel with modern updates, offering a strong value proposition.

Honda Ridgeline:

A unique option with car-like handling and a spacious bed, appealing to those seeking a crossover-like experience.

Cons:

Ford Ranger:

Interior quality can be inconsistent across trims.

Toyota Tacoma:

Interior can feel outdated compared to newer rivals.

Nissan Frontier:

Technology features might lag behind competitors.

Honda Ridgeline:

Not a traditional pickup truck for those seeking heavy-duty capabilities.You will break this one in half.

The new Chevy Colorado is brimming with technology, but still understands the importance of having buttons for your HVAC, because it gets cold here in Upstate, NY! Sometimes you have to operate those controls with gloves.

2024 Chevrolet Colorado Trims: W/T, LT, Z71, Trail Boss, and ZR2

Where the 2024 Chevrolet Colorado excels in its ability to have a trim for every application. The basis of that is the 2.7L DOHC Turbocharged inline-4, in three spice levels across the various trims with the Turbo Plus option upgrading to 420 ft/lbs of torque with a simple tune.

2.7-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine: This engine is available in two different power outputs:

• Turbo: 237 horsepower and 260 lb-ft of torque (standard on WT and LT trims)
• TurboMax: 310 horsepower and 430 lb-ft of torque (standard on Trail Boss, Z71, and ZR2 trims; optional on WT and LT trims)

All Colorado models come paired with an eight-speed automatic transmission.

Max towing for the Chevrolet Colorado with max trailering package and 4WD is 7,700 lbs.

Colorado: When the Road Ends Entirely

Where this story gets interesting is where the road ends entirely. The Trail Boss trim gives added skid plates and off-road suspension to an already excellent platform when the road disappears entirely. However, the show stopper is the ZR2. This is where we resume with the Chevrolet Experience at Monticello NY – where we arrive via air conditioned limo bus, to a row of Brand New Chevrolet Colorado ZR2 and ZR2 Bisons, that you cant tell what color they are because they are so caked with mud.

This was the exact moment you could tell the country boys from the suburban, and metropolis folks – we were unanimously grinning from ear to ear!

For insurance reasons, we took the off road course incredibly slowly, but that really highlighted the technical masterclass going on with the ZR2 suspension and drivetrain. The DSSV MultiMatic shocks soaked up incredible punishment, and allowed for incredible body lean and articulation out of such a stout and powerful midsize truck. The TurboMax did not disappoint, applying just the right amount of torque when you needed it. The locking differentials and incredible 13 camera system allowed for seamless transitions between obstacles and full stops on incredible grades. As an out of the box off-roader the ZR2 has some serious chops.

Then the professionals got involved, and things got sideways and airborne. As a Baja Prerunner, the ZR2 is fantastic. It builds boost with the best of the Group B giants, and with that trick suspension and differential system you get just the right amount of power in all of the right spots for perfect drifts, soft landings, and incredible off-road control. The way that the suspension squats down when youre building boost is amazing to watch, and the way it remains composed on loose surfaces despite incredible speeds is a testament to the technical masterclass going on with this truck and the skill of their pilots.

One of the funniest things that we have ever said about the ZR2 trim is the feeling that you get that it is ready to run bricks for El Chapo right out of the box. With the Colorado you get the genuine feeling that it is a tube-frame exo-skeleton and external fuel cell away from running the Dakar. Now you just have to throw a hot tune and trick suspension in your buddies clapped Iveco for a support truck!

Bottom line, if you are looking for the most connected and off-road capable midsize truck to make your memories with – the Chevrolet Colorado is a genuinely excellent pick in a tough field of very good trucks. Take yours for a test drive today at Cavallaro-Neubauer Chevrolet in Williamson – just a short drive from Rochester, NY!

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