When the world first saw the Chevrolet Colorado in 2004, it was to replace the popular S-10 truck. Then in 2012 the Colorado took a hiatus, but it is back, bolder, powerful, and beautiful than ever as witnessed at the 2014 Chicago Auto Show. Though not yet available at Milton Ruben Chevrolet and other dealerships, as soon as Chevrolet gives us the green light to start orders , we will let you know!
The 2015 Chevrolet Colorado will feature a 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine or an optional 3.6-liter V-6. Both engines will feature variable valve timing and direct injection. Both will also have a six-speed automatic transmission to transfer the power to the rear wheels. Regardless of engine size, the maximum towing capacity will be about 6,700 pounds. Also a cool aspect of the Colorado A cool aspect of the Colorado is that while it is a mid-size pickup truck, it has elements of a crossover . Chevrolet has not given official numbers for horsepower and torque, but we expect the four-cylinder engine to put out 193 horsepower and 184 pound-feet of torque. The V-6 engine should put out 302 horsepower and 270 pound-feet of torque. Chevrolet also has a 2.8-liter four-cylinder turbodiesel planned for the 2016 models.
If you are interested in the 2015 Chevrolet Colorado, you’ll have a choice of three models: the extended cab or crew cab with a 5-foot bed or the crew cab with a 6-foot bed. Trim levels include the WT, LT and Z71. All three trim levels will be available in two-wheel or four-wheel drive configurations. The Z71 will feature gunmetal trim instead of the chrome on the WT and LT, and will have unique 17-inch wheels and projector headlights.
All models will feature a coil-over front suspension with electric power steering and low-mass aluminum knuckles. All models will also feature four-wheel disc brakes and Duralife brake rotors. The bed features a two-tier loading system – it is designed so that it can be split into upper and lower sections. The bed also features 13 tie-down locations.
The interior will feature cloth seats – or you can choose the optional leather seats. All models will feature a center console, sculpted headliner, a floor-mounted shifter and tons of storage. The Z71 has its own interior trim including contrasting stitching and embossed seatbacks.
Technology will include an 8-inch color touch screen on the LT and Z71; and all models will feature a dedicated area for a smart phone, multiple USB ports, MyLink and OnStar. Certain models and/or trim levels will also feature six airbags, lane departure warning, forward collision alert and a rear vision camera. The Z71 will also feature StabiliTrack, hill start assist, hill descent control and trailer sway control.
Stay tuned into Drive Baby News or stop by Milton Ruben Chevrolet for more information on the 2015 Colorado as it becomes available!
This post was written by Gerry James, Social Media Manager at Milton Ruben SuperStore
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