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| 2015 Chevorlet Colorado Crew Cab Photo: GM Media |
Chevy unveiled the upcoming 2015 Colorado at the recent Los Angeles International Auto Show, filling out what GM calls the industry's only three-truck portfolio.
According to GM, the new Colorado is built with the DNA of a true Chevy truck and is expected to deliver class-leading power, payload and trailering capabilities.
“Our strategy is simple: meet the needs of the broadest possible customer base, and let them choose precisely the right truck to meet their needs,” said Mark Reuss, General Motors executive vice president and president of GM North America. “The all-new Colorado benefits from the solid foundation established by the Silverado, and it reinvents the midsize truck while reinvigorating the segment at the same time.”
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| 2015 Chevrolet Colorado Extended Cab Photo: GM Media |
Chevrolet expects Colorado to be the most powerful truck in the segment, allowing owners to haul and tow more. A 2.5L I-4 is standard. However, customers have the option of choosing a more powerful 3.6L V-6. Each engine is tuned, tested and validated for truck use, and each features direct injection and variable valve timing to make the most of power and efficiency. Each is matched with a six-speed automatic transmission, and the 2.5L is available with a six-speed manual transmission on extended cab 2WD Work Truck models.
GM says when properly equipped, the Colorado is expected to offer class leading payload capacity and trailering capacity of more than 6,700 pounds (3,039 kg). That is more than enough capability to throw a weekend’s worth of camping gear in the bed and tow a boat to a favorite lake.
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| Duramax 2.8L I-4 Turbodiesel will be available in 2016 models. |
In the 2016 model year, Colorado will also offer the segment’s only diesel engine – a proven Duramax 2.8L I-4 turbodiesel already offered in global markets. The diesel engine will expand Colorado’s powertrain lineup to cover the broadest range of needs
“We designed the Colorado to be the most versatile and most capable in its segment, bar none,” said Jeff Luke, executive engineer, GM Trucks. “Not everyone needs full-size capability, but they still deserve the strength and true-truck attributes that come in larger models. The Colorado delivers capability with confidence – and a fun-to-drive spirit that complements active lifestyles."
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| 2015 Chevrolet Colorado Interior Photo: GM Media |
The interior of the 2015 Colorado will blend cues from big brother Silverado with individual style. A bold, upright instrument panel with large instruments and a central driver information center is similar to Silverado, while featuring a center console with a floor-mounted shifter similar to those found in midsize cars and crossovers.
“We took the best attributes of full-size trucks and midsize cars to develop a passenger space that delivers a balance of unmatched functionality and comfort,” said Ken Parkinson, executive director of Chevrolet Design. “It’s designed to be as useful as possible, with storage compartments and clever features throughout, for owners who will use the Colorado as their daily driver and for weekend getaways.”
Colorado cabin designers provided premium features including a sculpted headliner that enhances headroom, halo lighting on key controls for easier view and an open area at the front of the center console for easier phone charging. The Z71 model features exclusive color and trim details, including embossed seatbacks and contrast stitching.
“We took the best attributes of full-size trucks and midsize cars to develop a passenger space that deliversolet Design. “It’s designed to be as useful as possible, with storage compartments and clever features throughout, for owners who will use the Colorado as their daily driver and for weekend getaways.”
It stands to logic that the Colorado will have a GMC cousin in the form of a new Canyon but, GM has yet to confirm that. The Colorado remains in development and is set to begin production in 2014.
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