Model Tested: 2015 Chevrolet Colorado 4WD Z71 Crew Short Box
Engine: 3.6-liter V-6, 305 horsepower 269 lb-ft torque
Transmission: 6-speed automatic, four-wheel-drive
EPA Ratings: 17/City—24/Highway—20 Combined
Base Price: $34,115
As Tested: $36,710
Performance:
Solid performance; strong, but not a sports car
Pleasant highway ride and driving manners
Smooth shifting auto transmission
Manual shifting capability
2WD, 4Hi, and 4Low drive modes
Hill descent control
Impressive fuel economy; our best was 26.5 mpg
Comprehensive info screen includes engine hours and trans fluid temp
Comfort:
Outstanding front legroom, better than many full-size trucks
Power lumbar support for driver and front passenger
Dual-zone, three-temp heated front seats
Wide vinyl armrest on top of deep console bin
Thick, nicely contoured leather steering wheel
Low floor hump
Very good headroom
Wide rear armrest
Front seats need to be up a ways to accommodate large adults in back
Utility:
Excellent cargo retention features
Easy open/close tailgate thanks to torsion bar
Three-part front door bins, although bins are small
Split, folding rear seat folds almost flat
One seatback pouch
Big cargo lamp
Very small rear door bins
7,000 lb. towing capacity
WOW Factors:
Spacious interior; great for four big adults
CornerStep rear bumper notch for easy bed access
Lots of adjustable cargo rings
A very strong value in its market segment
Whines:
Only 44-inches between bed wheel tubs; larger items need to rest atop tubs
Hard plastic on door panels and dashboard
Bottom Line:
The all-new 2015 Chevrolet Colorado pickup is a midsize pickup that’s ideal for urban customers seeking a versatile pickup that’s as much car as it is truck. The Colorado is rugged enough for truck activities, but space and comfort features are aimed at daily driving and hauling family instead of farm goods.
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