Chevrolet renews its dispute with the blue oval brand with a new pick up that marks its presence in the medium-sized vessel segment. Launched in 2013, it went through a restyling and began to be marketed in the United States from the next year. Here are the essential points about this incredible off-roader.
The new truck Chevrolet Presented just over a week ago in the United States, it marks the horizon of an old rivalry with Ford that is being renewed in the medium-sized pick-up segment. It is the new generation of the Colorado that, although it is a novelty for the North American market, also anticipates what will be the future S10 model with which it shares its base.
The Detroit-branded mid-size ship update is highlighted by a notable evolution in both design and technology, as well as a simplified range. then in TorkNews We take the time to tell you the 10 most outstanding points of this truck that comes to renew the traditional manufacturer’s badge.
10- An imposing front
Inspired by the Chevrolet Silverado, this truck has a much more aggressive design. Its body has a relief of defined lines and an imposing front, with a huge grill that seeks prominence. In addition, it is a divided grille divided by a classic horizontal bar that allows you to recognize the firm’s SUVs. It has smaller optics, they are elongated and the fog lights are in a higher position.
9- Muscular profile
The profile of this ship shows, like its forehead, straight lines that mark the line of its muscles. The greatest evidence of this is in the wheel arches, which are protected by a black plastic cover. Meanwhile, the rear is completed with rectangular headlights with a more three-dimensional look and the Chevrolet name engraved on the tailgate of the cargo box.
8- The interior of the Chevrolet Colorado
The new one Chevrolet Colorado it was refined inside, but it is more sporty and technological. On its dashboard, analog instruments coexist with digital elements: it has a huge 11.3” screen that can be extended to the multimedia system. Its equipment consists of a dual-zone automatic climate control with rear air vents, LED headlights, wireless charger, adaptive cruise control, autonomous emergency braking, among other novelties.
7- Unique configuration
This truck was developed from an evolution of the General Motor GMT 31XX-2 platform. It will be produced in a single double cab configuration and cargo bed size. This new delivery of the brand shows an increase in the wheelbase, which went from 3.25 meters to 3.33. However, the length of the previous one was almost respected: 5.41 meters vs. 5.40 of the outgoing generation.
6-A bit of history
This pickup was born from General Motors’ need to replace the S10 model. For this reason, in 2004 the initiative was presented with which it was intended to revolutionize the intermediate segment between the classic “compact” of the S10 and the full-size ones such as Silverado. The result was in 2013, the first version of this update.
5- Available in four versions
It was presented for all tastes of the buyer. The North American house will manufacture 4 versions with clear distinctions between them due to their aesthetics. One of them will be more basic, because it will have unpainted bumpers and steel wheels, the second is called Z71 and has a sportier look. A third model (Trail Boss) is dedicated to off road lovers. The fourth is a more extreme variant -ZR2-: it has an extra level of preparation.
4- He will have a sister for South America
Although the Chevrolet Colorado will be exclusively for the US market, it is a preview of what will be its sister version, the S10 which is produced in Brazil. This traditional truck from South American countries will go into production at the same time as in the local market: its production is scheduled to see the green light in 2023. The brand invested nearly 96 billion dollars for the plant in São José dos Campos, where the pick-up and the Trailblazer are produced.
3-The rival of the Chevrolet Colorado
The Chevrolet Colorado It is a benchmark for the intermediate segment of trucks, which will directly confront its old rival par excellence: Ford. In this case, the rival of this pick up will be none other than the ford rangerwith which it also shares the goal of leading this off-road market.
2- How is the engine of the Chevrolet Colorado
The Colorado It will be produced with a 2.7-liter turbo gasoline engine, thus saying goodbye to the V6 block and the turbodiesel option. Although it has several power options: they range from 240 hp and 35.8 kgm of torque to 314 hp and 53.9 kgm of torque for the Z71 and Trail Boss, while in the ZR2 the torque will increase to 59.4 kgm . In all, the transmission is automatic with torque converter of 8 speeds.
1- When will it reach the United States market
Almost 10 years of life have passed since the world met the first version of the Chevrolet Colorado. It is a pick up launched in 2013 and that time asked General Motors engineers for a restyling for this medium-segment vessel. With this change made, it will arrive in North America in the first half of 2023. Ready to buy it?