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Chevrolet Colorado 2021 Mpg, Interior, Availability

Chevrolet Colorado 2021 Mpg, Interior, Availability

Chevrolet Colorado 2021 Mpg, Interior, Availability – The Chevrolet Colorado 2021offers you every one of the interior spot and freight and towing potential they desire when placing a great number of features, really good performance and working with plus a practical price label. Chevy has broadened Colorado’s charm by having new variations, which include each of those a diesel model type and…

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2021 Chevy Colorado ZR2: Costs, Facts, And Figures | HotCars

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2021 Chevy Colorado ZR2: Costs, Facts, And Figures | HotCars

Chevrolet Colorado has been a favorite amongst people looking to buy a midsize pickup truck. That said, competition is robbing its sales with the likes of the Toyota Tacoma getting more market share. Others like the Nissan Frontier and the Ford Ranger are also in the minds of potential buyers.

But if you do have enough budget to spend on one of the more off-road centric versions of a truck, why hold back? Inevitably you’d have to end up choosing one and it’s quite hard given the number of offerings currently available. The Chevy Colorado ZR2 is more of an off-road specific build than a daily. With an impressive fanbase the Colorado soldiers on whilst its corporate sibling, the GMC Canyon caters to a different clientele.

For 2021, the Chevrolet Colorado ZR2 remains relatively unchanged with a few minor tweaks across the exterior and interior. With prices starting at $41,600, is the midsize Chevrolet pickup all show and no go? Let’s find out.

The 2021 Colorado has retained its engine options as before. The Chevy offers a choice of either a diesel-powered 2.8-liter Duramax engine and an optional 3.6-liter gasoline V6. Power figures are rated at 308 horsepower and 275 lb-ft of torque for the V6 Colorado. The Duramax diesel is good for 186 horsepower and a whopping 369 lb-ft of torque, ideal for someone looking to exploit the road less traveled. In terms of transmission, the Chevy gets a 6-speed auto for the inline-four diesel and an 8-speed automatic for the V6. The Colorado ZR2 gets both front and rear locking diffs plus a switchable four-wheel-drive system making it more versatile across demanding scenarios. Towing capabilities of the 2021 Chevy Colorado remain impressive at 7000 pounds for the V6 and 7700 pounds with the diesel when equipped with the Trailer package.

Although the Duramax diesel has less oomph on paper, the amount of twist it generates surpasses whatever the gasoline engine offers. The choice of which engine should you equip relies on what you expect from the ZR2. For instance, if you’re a serious off-road junkie, the torquey diesel should prove ideal, however, if your commute is more on the pavement, opting for the better-refined gasoline engine should be appropriate. Irrespective of engines, on the road, the Colorado is surprisingly well behaved and handles corners with minimal roll. Further complementing its on-road abilities is the lack of judder or flex usually exhibited by body-on-frame designs.

RELATED: 10 American Trucks We'd Be Embarrassed To Drive

Notable exterior changes for 2021 include a revised grille for the Colorado ZR2. You get a unique grille design with layered protrusions that give the front fascia a dominating appeal. A similar design can be seen on Chevy’s larger Silverado making the design ethos cohesive across the range. Also new for 2021 is the “Chevrolet” badge spelled out and the “bow-tie” being offset to the side. Instead of a solid design, the logo is actually hollowed out in order to improve airflow, Chevy calls it the “flow tie.” The rest of the design is largely familiar to the outgoing model with similar projector headlamps, which, is more of a sore thumb by 2021 standards.

That said, the contoured front bumper design enhances the overall presence since it exposes a portion of the massive front tires. The side profile is reminiscent of previous Colorados and so is the rear tailgate. Side exit exhaust further adds to the drama along with a fixed spare wheel on top of the bed and adjustable auxiliary lights mounted on the exterior roll cage. Interiors have no noteworthy highlights and carry over the existing design, which is really a shame given most of its competitors offer a slightly better interior ambiance. As standard, the 2021 Chevy Colorado ZR2 gets an 8-inch touchscreen infotainment with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay. Every other function seems rudimentary and the available smartphone integration does improve the infotainment’s user interface. The lack of modern driver-assistance tech is also one of its shortfalls which we hope GM will be addressing in future models.

RELATED: Here Are The Top Mid-Size Pickup Trucks Of 2020

The 2021 Chevrolet Colorado ZR2 comes at a starting price of $41,600 for the extended cab and $43,200 for the crew cab. In its ZR2 guise, the Chevy Colorado gets a host of accessories as standard. Painted stainless steel tubular rocker protectors and a full suite of skid plates along with off-road spec DSSV dampers are standard equipment. In addition to this, the ZR2 gets a 3.5-inches wider track, increased ride height of two-inches, and an optional snorkel. Wide Goodyear off-road spec tires are available for the ZR2. Couple that with its capable powertrain, the Chevrolet Colorado ZR2 has enough oomph to get you through the gnarliest of terrains without much drama.

Sources: Motortrend, YouTube, Edmunds

NEXT: Which Truck Is Right For You: Toyota Tacoma TRD Pro Vs Chevrolet Colorado ZR2

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Ford Explains Why 2021 F-150 Raptor Will Be SuperCrew Only

Where's the 2021 Ford F-150 Raptor Supercab? Well, it's not coming according to a recent interview with Ford at Ford Authority. There are no strange engineering reasons or supply chain problems. Instead, Ford customers made this decision all on their own since nobody bought the previous generation Raptor in Supercab configuration. When it comes to building a profitable organization you typically stop selling the products the customer simply doesn't want.It's no secret that the Ford F-150 Raptor is a luxury product. When purchasing a truck for work, nobody needs over a foot of suspension travel and a Baja mode. Instead, Maxisys ms909 price. the F-150 Raptor is an aspirational purchase for those who love Ford products and trucks. These customers must afford the Raptor's steep starting price of around $60,000, which means every ounce of usability helps justify this luxury purchase.With the business case as clear as day, it was a no brainer for Ford to kill off the less practical Raptor Supercab and give customers the four full doors of the Supercrew that they favor. There may be a small subset of Raptor Supercab enthusiasts who will miss the smaller F-150 Raptor offering, but Ford cannot run a multi-national corporation catering to minute markets that do not justify a business case.If you'd prefer a smaller off-road capable truck, then something like the Jeep Gladiator, Chevy Colorado ZR2, and upcoming Ford Ranger Raptor will fill the void. There's no denying the importance of market segmentation, however, you need to ensure that your segments are justified. For the potential F-150 Raptor owners who are disinterested in the Supercrew F-150 Raptor, Ford can eventually offer them the smaller Ranger Raptor, or direct them to their used car lot.

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2019 New Trucks: The Ultimate Buyer’s Guide

The stars have aligned and, if you’re in the market for a full-size truck, a number of fresh choices have recently been revealed. With the Chevrolet Silverado, GMC Sierra, and Ram 1500 all redesigned this year to battle the Ford F-150 (our 2018 Truck of the Year), full-size truck buyers have a number of new options. Below the full-size segment, the midsize class sees the Ford Ranger reenter the scene. But if you’re a little rusty on the basic details, keep reading to learn about changes, specs, and IntelliChoice five-year retained value figures on new trucks.

Read the 2019 New Cars Buyer’s Guide right here, and our 2019 New SUVs Buyer’s Guide right here.

New Trucks in the 2019 New Trucks Buyer’s Guide Chevrolet Nissan Ford Ram GMC Toyota Honda

KEY

5M: 5-speed manual

6A: 6-speed automatic

6-sp auto-cl man: 6-speed auto-clutch manual

7-sp twin-cl auto: 7-speed twin-clutch automatic

FWD: front-wheel drive

AWD: all-wheel drive

RWD: rear-wheel drive

Max cargo figures: may differ for hybrid and other variants.

ALL-NEW An addition to an automaker’s lineup

MAJOR Significant sheetmetal redesign, powertrain, and/or feature changes

MINOR Midcycle updates, minor powertrain, or feature changes

UNCHANGED Minor trim or package changes, new colors

DISCONTINUED Vehicle is going out of production

NHTSA AND IIHS RATINGS: NHTSA and IIHS safety data is derived from recent model years.

INTELLICHOICE Five-year retained value data may apply to common vehicle variants, not an average of all model variants.

Chevrolet Colorado

Base Price $21,495-$43,495

Body Type Pickup

Minor The base model won’t see many changes, but an even more hardcore off-road model could slot above the ZR2 in the lineup. Reportedly called the ZR2 Bison, this rock-stomping performance variant will likely build on the capabilities of the standard Colorado ZR2 with its own suspension tuning and better approach and departure angles. The current Colorado was named our Truck of the Year for 2015 and 2016.

Also Consider GMC Canyon, Toyota Tacoma, Ford Ranger

Sum Up Well rounded and does everything you ask of a truck and then some

Chevrolet Colorado Base Engine 2.5L/200-hp/191-lb-ft I-4 Opt Engine 3.6L/308-hp/275-lb-ft V-6; 2.8L/186-hp/369-lb-ft t-diesel I-4 Drivetrain Front-engine, RWD/4WD, 6M/8A/6A Towing 3,500-7,700 lb EPA Econ City/Hwy 16-22/18-30 mpg 0-60 mph 7.1-9.7 sec Basic Warranty 3 years/36,000 miles Safety NHTSA: 4 Stars IntelliChoice 5-Yr Retained Value 58%

Chevrolet Silverado

Base Price $29,795-$54,495

Body Type Pickup

Major The redesigned Silverado has a more brash exterior, and Chevy claims it weighs as much as 450 pounds less than the truck it replaces. Two engines join the lineup: a turbo-four and a turbodiesel I-6. The latter should be the most efficient option. Like its predecessor, the 2019 Silverado will be available in everything from a work truck to a luxury-oriented High Country model and an off-road variant called the Trail Boss.

Also Consider Ford F-150, GMC Sierra 1500, Ram 1500

Sum Up Lighter and more attention-grabbing than its predecessors

Chevrolet Silverado Base Engine 4.3L/285-hp/305-lb-ft V-6 Opt Engine 2.7L/310-hp/348-lb-ft turbo I-4; 5.3L/355-hp/383-lb-ft V-8; 6.2L/420-hp/460-lb-ft V-8; 3.0L/255-hp/430-lb-ft t-diesel I-6* Drivetrain Front-engine, RWD/AWD/4WD, 6A/8A/10A Towing 8,000-12,200 lb* EPA Econ City/Hwy 15-22/20-29 mpg* 0-60 mph 6.0-8.5 sec* Basic Warranty 3 years/36,000 miles Safety NHTSA: 5 Stars IntelliChoice 5-Yr Retained Value 58% *Estimated

Chevrolet Silverado HD

Base Price $38,995-$60,695

Body Type Pickup

Unchanged Not much is expected to change for the Silverado HD except for new exterior colors and additional standard features on lower trims. A redesigned truck should arrive soon and, like the Silverado 1500, could be significantly lighter than the truck it replaces. Expect a range of gas and diesel engine options to return, possibly with major updates to improve fuel efficiency and add power.

Also Consider Ram 2500, Ford Super Duty, GMC Sierra HD

Sum Up Heavy-duty capability with an imposing design

Chevrolet Silverado HD Base Engine 6.0L/360-hp/380-lb-ft V-8 Opt Engine 6.6L/445-hp/910-lb-ft t-diesel V-8 Drivetrain Front-engine, RWD/AWD/4WD, 6A Towing 12,400-23,200 lb EPA Econ City/Hwy Not Rated 0-60 mph 6.5-8.3 sec* Basic Warranty 3 years/36,000 miles Safety NHTSA: 4 Stars IntelliChoice 5-Yr Retained Value 59% *Estimated

Ford F-150

Base Price $29,500-$63,000*

Body Type Pickup

Minor Last year the F-150 received a midcycle refresh, which added a new transmission and several engine options. The new diesel version displaces the Ram 1500 EcoDiesel as the most fuel-efficient full-size pickup on the market. For 2019, the capable F-150 Raptor gets Recaro seats and even better off-road performance thanks to improved shocks, upgraded dampers, and a crawl control system. Learn about changes to the 2019 F-150 Limited here. A hybrid arrives in 2020.

Also Consider Chevrolet Silverado, Nissan Titan, Ram 1500

Sum Up The best-selling truck in the country is now the most fuel efficient

Ford F-150 Base Engine 3.3L/290-hp/265-lb-ft V-6 Opt Engine 2.7L/325-hp/400-lb-ft twin-turbo V-6; 5.0L/395-hp/400-lb-ft V-8; 3.0L/250-hp/440-lb-ft t-diesel V-6; 3.5L/375-450-hp/470-510-lb-ft twin-turbo V-6 Drivetrain Front-engine, RWD/4WD, 6A/10A Towing 5,000-12,000 lb EPA Econ City/Hwy 15-22/18-30 mpg 0-60 mph 5.2-7.8 sec Basic Warranty 3 years/36,000 miles Safety NHTSA: 5 Stars IntelliChoice 5-Yr Retained Value 57%

Ford Ranger

  Base Price $25,395-$39,480

Body Type Pickup

All-New After seven years away, the Ford Ranger midsize pickup returns to the U.S. with a slight design tweak to the foreign-market version. The truck will be available in SuperCab and SuperCrew versions; no word whether a diesel engine will be available. Our sources tell us not to expect the globally engineered Ranger Raptor to come to the U.S. before 2021 when the Ranger is redesigned.

Also Consider Chevrolet Colorado, Honda Ridgeline, Toyota Tacoma

Sum Up Ford’s midsize pickup returns to the U.S.

Ford Ranger Base Engine 2.3L/280-hp/310-lb-ft  twin-turbo I-4* Opt Engine None Drivetrain Front-engine, RWD/4WD, 10A Towing 3,500-7,500 lb* EPA Econ City/Hwy 21/29 mpg* 0-60 mph 7.5 sec* Basic Warranty 3 years/36,000 miles *Estimated

Ford Super Duty

Base Price $35,000-$88,000*

Body Type Pickup

Unchanged The 2017 Motor Trend Truck of the Year will get a midcycle refresh next year, which should include revisions to the front and rear ends and a switch to Ford’s 10-speed automatic. There’s also a rumor of a new 7.0-liter V-8. That updated truck will most likely be sold as a 2020 model, though, with the 2019 F-250, F-350, and F-450 carrying over essentially unchanged from last year.

Also Consider Chevrolet Silverado HD, GMC Sierra HD, Ram HD

Sum Up Still the best heavy-duty pickup on the market

Ford Super Duty Base Engine 6.2L/385-hp/430-lb-ft V-8 Opt Engine 6.7L/450-hp/935-lb-ft t-diesel V-8 Drivetrain Front-engine, RWD/4WD, 6A Towing 12,300-32,000 lb EPA Econ City/Hwy Not Rated 0-60 mph 6.5-8.0 sec* Basic Warranty 3 years/36,000 miles Safety NHTSA: 5 Stars IntelliChoice 5-Yr Retained Value 56% *Estimated

GMC Canyon

Base Price $22,395-$44,795

Body Type Pickup

Unchanged GMC’s midsize truck is a more affordable and efficient alternative to a full-size pickup. It gains an updated infotainment system, an upgraded rearview camera, optional rear parking sensors, expanded availability of wireless charging and heated steering wheel features, and a new 17-inch wheel design. Like its Chevrolet Colorado twin, it can be configured with a crew cab and a short or long bed.

Also Consider Toyota Tacoma, Chevrolet Colorado, Ford Ranger

Sum Up Rugged or luxurious, the Canyon offers lots of choices

GMC Canyon Base Engine 2.5L/200-hp/191-lb-ft I-4 Opt Engine 3.6L/308-hp/275-lb-ft V-6; 2.8L/186-hp/369-lb-ft t-diesel I-4 Drivetrain Front-engine, RWD/4WD, 6M/8A/6A Towing 3,500-7,700 lb EPA Econ City/Hwy 17-22/24-30 mpg 0-60 mph 6.8-9.3 sec Basic Warranty 3 years/36,000 miles Safety NHTSA: 4 Stars IntelliChoice 5-Yr Retained Value 55%

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Toyota Turns to Mazda for Help with Tacoma

The Toyota Tacoma is losing market share to the Chevy Colorado and Honda Ridgeline. This isn’t happening because people are losing interest in the venerable Toyota, but because Toyota can’t build them fast enough.

There’s a shortage of Tacomas at dealerships around the country, and buyers are turning to some very worthy competition instead of waiting for Toyota to catch up and deliver more trucks. This is a problem that’s new to Toyota, as decent competition in the midsize truck market hasn’t been a concern since… well… ever.

What’s Toyota’s plan to prevent more buyers from crossing over to competing brands?

Ask Mazda for help.

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The Japanese automaker has struggled to crank out enough of the segment-leading midsize pickup at its Texas and Mexico factories, even with years of overtime. Now, thanks to the partnership announced last week with Mazda, Toyota North America CEO Jim Lentz is prepared to turn on the spigot to fend off midsize pickup challengers.

Toyota will build a $1.6 billion U.S. auto plant at a site to be chosen in a 50-50 partnership with Mazda that nets each of them 150,000 vehicles a year in additional capacity. Production at the plant is to start in 2021.

Toyota has taken a 5 percent stake in Mazda as part of the deal to build the plant. The new U.S. plant, though, won’t build Tacomas. Instead, Toyota will move some Corolla production from Mexico to the new Mazda/Toyota plant and use the freed-up capacity in Mexico to build more Tacoma trucks for import into the United States.

The Tacoma production problem is indicative of a larger trend in which buyers are abandoning compact sedans for trucks and SUVs. Toyota has already had to figure out how to increase production of the Highlander, RAV4, and C-HR to meet demand while decreasing output of sedans.

A higher volume of Tacomas won’t start rolling into dealerships until 2019 or 2020, which is a lot of time for competing trucks to continue making up lost ground.

What truck would you buy instead of a Toyota Tacoma?

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2021 Chevy Colorado ZR2: Costs, Facts, And Figures | HotCars

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2021 Chevy Colorado ZR2: Costs, Facts, And Figures | HotCars

Chevrolet Colorado has been a favorite amongst people looking to buy a midsize pickup truck. That said, competition is robbing its sales with the likes of the Toyota Tacoma getting more market share. Others like the Nissan Frontier and the Ford Ranger are also in the minds of potential buyers.

But if you do have enough budget to spend on one of the more off-road centric versions of a truck, why hold back? Inevitably you’d have to end up choosing one and it’s quite hard given the number of offerings currently available. The Chevy Colorado ZR2 is more of an off-road specific build than a daily. With an impressive fanbase the Colorado soldiers on whilst its corporate sibling, the GMC Canyon caters to a different clientele.

For 2021, the Chevrolet Colorado ZR2 remains relatively unchanged with a few minor tweaks across the exterior and interior. With prices starting at $41,600, is the midsize Chevrolet pickup all show and no go? Let’s find out.

The 2021 Colorado has retained its engine options as before. The Chevy offers a choice of either a diesel-powered 2.8-liter Duramax engine and an optional 3.6-liter gasoline V6. Power figures are rated at 308 horsepower and 275 lb-ft of torque for the V6 Colorado. The Duramax diesel is good for 186 horsepower and a whopping 369 lb-ft of torque, ideal for someone looking to exploit the road less traveled. In terms of transmission, the Chevy gets a 6-speed auto for the inline-four diesel and an 8-speed automatic for the V6. The Colorado ZR2 gets both front and rear locking diffs plus a switchable four-wheel-drive system making it more versatile across demanding scenarios. Towing capabilities of the 2021 Chevy Colorado remain impressive at 7000 pounds for the V6 and 7700 pounds with the diesel when equipped with the Trailer package.

Although the Duramax diesel has less oomph on paper, the amount of twist it generates surpasses whatever the gasoline engine offers. The choice of which engine should you equip relies on what you expect from the ZR2. For instance, if you’re a serious off-road junkie, the torquey diesel should prove ideal, however, if your commute is more on the pavement, opting for the better-refined gasoline engine should be appropriate. Irrespective of engines, on the road, the Colorado is surprisingly well behaved and handles corners with minimal roll. Further complementing its on-road abilities is the lack of judder or flex usually exhibited by body-on-frame designs.

RELATED: 10 American Trucks We'd Be Embarrassed To Drive

Notable exterior changes for 2021 include a revised grille for the Colorado ZR2. You get a unique grille design with layered protrusions that give the front fascia a dominating appeal. A similar design can be seen on Chevy’s larger Silverado making the design ethos cohesive across the range. Also new for 2021 is the “Chevrolet” badge spelled out and the “bow-tie” being offset to the side. Instead of a solid design, the logo is actually hollowed out in order to improve airflow, Chevy calls it the “flow tie.” The rest of the design is largely familiar to the outgoing model with similar projector headlamps, which, is more of a sore thumb by 2021 standards.

That said, the contoured front bumper design enhances the overall presence since it exposes a portion of the massive front tires. The side profile is reminiscent of previous Colorados and so is the rear tailgate. Side exit exhaust further adds to the drama along with a fixed spare wheel on top of the bed and adjustable auxiliary lights mounted on the exterior roll cage. Interiors have no noteworthy highlights and carry over the existing design, which is really a shame given most of its competitors offer a slightly better interior ambiance. As standard, the 2021 Chevy Colorado ZR2 gets an 8-inch touchscreen infotainment with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay. Every other function seems rudimentary and the available smartphone integration does improve the infotainment’s user interface. The lack of modern driver-assistance tech is also one of its shortfalls which we hope GM will be addressing in future models.

RELATED: Here Are The Top Mid-Size Pickup Trucks Of 2020

The 2021 Chevrolet Colorado ZR2 comes at a starting price of $41,600 for the extended cab and $43,200 for the crew cab. In its ZR2 guise, the Chevy Colorado gets a host of accessories as standard. Painted stainless steel tubular rocker protectors and a full suite of skid plates along with off-road spec DSSV dampers are standard equipment. In addition to this, the ZR2 gets a 3.5-inches wider track, increased ride height of two-inches, and an optional snorkel. Wide Goodyear off-road spec tires are available for the ZR2. Couple that with its capable powertrain, the Chevrolet Colorado ZR2 has enough oomph to get you through the gnarliest of terrains without much drama.

Sources: Motortrend, YouTube, Edmunds

NEXT: Which Truck Is Right For You: Toyota Tacoma TRD Pro Vs Chevrolet Colorado ZR2

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2021 Chevy Colorado ZR2: Costs, Facts, And Figures | HotCars

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2021 Chevy Colorado ZR2: Costs, Facts, And Figures | HotCars

Chevrolet Colorado has been a favorite amongst people looking to buy a midsize pickup truck. That said, competition is robbing its sales with the likes of the Toyota Tacoma getting more market share. Others like the Nissan Frontier and the Ford Ranger are also in the minds of potential buyers.

But if you do have enough budget to spend on one of the more off-road centric versions of a truck, why hold back? Inevitably you’d have to end up choosing one and it’s quite hard given the number of offerings currently available. The Chevy Colorado ZR2 is more of an off-road specific build than a daily. With an impressive fanbase the Colorado soldiers on whilst its corporate sibling, the GMC Canyon caters to a different clientele.

For 2021, the Chevrolet Colorado ZR2 remains relatively unchanged with a few minor tweaks across the exterior and interior. With prices starting at $41,600, is the midsize Chevrolet pickup all show and no go? Let’s find out.

The 2021 Colorado has retained its engine options as before. The Chevy offers a choice of either a diesel-powered 2.8-liter Duramax engine and an optional 3.6-liter gasoline V6. Power figures are rated at 308 horsepower and 275 lb-ft of torque for the V6 Colorado. The Duramax diesel is good for 186 horsepower and a whopping 369 lb-ft of torque, ideal for someone looking to exploit the road less traveled. In terms of transmission, the Chevy gets a 6-speed auto for the inline-four diesel and an 8-speed automatic for the V6. The Colorado ZR2 gets both front and rear locking diffs plus a switchable four-wheel-drive system making it more versatile across demanding scenarios. Towing capabilities of the 2021 Chevy Colorado remain impressive at 7000 pounds for the V6 and 7700 pounds with the diesel when equipped with the Trailer package.

Although the Duramax diesel has less oomph on paper, the amount of twist it generates surpasses whatever the gasoline engine offers. The choice of which engine should you equip relies on what you expect from the ZR2. For instance, if you’re a serious off-road junkie, the torquey diesel should prove ideal, however, if your commute is more on the pavement, opting for the better-refined gasoline engine should be appropriate. Irrespective of engines, on the road, the Colorado is surprisingly well behaved and handles corners with minimal roll. Further complementing its on-road abilities is the lack of judder or flex usually exhibited by body-on-frame designs.

RELATED: 10 American Trucks We'd Be Embarrassed To Drive

Notable exterior changes for 2021 include a revised grille for the Colorado ZR2. You get a unique grille design with layered protrusions that give the front fascia a dominating appeal. A similar design can be seen on Chevy’s larger Silverado making the design ethos cohesive across the range. Also new for 2021 is the “Chevrolet” badge spelled out and the “bow-tie” being offset to the side. Instead of a solid design, the logo is actually hollowed out in order to improve airflow, Chevy calls it the “flow tie.” The rest of the design is largely familiar to the outgoing model with similar projector headlamps, which, is more of a sore thumb by 2021 standards.

That said, the contoured front bumper design enhances the overall presence since it exposes a portion of the massive front tires. The side profile is reminiscent of previous Colorados and so is the rear tailgate. Side exit exhaust further adds to the drama along with a fixed spare wheel on top of the bed and adjustable auxiliary lights mounted on the exterior roll cage. Interiors have no noteworthy highlights and carry over the existing design, which is really a shame given most of its competitors offer a slightly better interior ambiance. As standard, the 2021 Chevy Colorado ZR2 gets an 8-inch touchscreen infotainment with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay. Every other function seems rudimentary and the available smartphone integration does improve the infotainment’s user interface. The lack of modern driver-assistance tech is also one of its shortfalls which we hope GM will be addressing in future models.

RELATED: Here Are The Top Mid-Size Pickup Trucks Of 2020

The 2021 Chevrolet Colorado ZR2 comes at a starting price of $41,600 for the extended cab and $43,200 for the crew cab. In its ZR2 guise, the Chevy Colorado gets a host of accessories as standard. Painted stainless steel tubular rocker protectors and a full suite of skid plates along with off-road spec DSSV dampers are standard equipment. In addition to this, the ZR2 gets a 3.5-inches wider track, increased ride height of two-inches, and an optional snorkel. Wide Goodyear off-road spec tires are available for the ZR2. Couple that with its capable powertrain, the Chevrolet Colorado ZR2 has enough oomph to get you through the gnarliest of terrains without much drama.

Sources: Motortrend, YouTube, Edmunds

NEXT: Which Truck Is Right For You: Toyota Tacoma TRD Pro Vs Chevrolet Colorado ZR2

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2021 Chevrolet Colorado MSRP, Interior, Extended Cab

2021 Chevrolet Colorado MSRP, Interior, Extended Cab

2021 Chevrolet Colorado MSRP, Interior, Extended Cab – Some current motor vehicles have performed a great deal more to improve market trends when compared to the Chevrolet Colorado, which proves there’s actual life dropped while in the midsize-pickup section. For quite a few customers, the 2021 Chevrolet Coloradodelivers each and every interior spot and freight and towing volume that they need,…

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2021 Chevrolet Colorado Turbo Diesel, Spesifications, Australia

2021 Chevrolet Colorado Turbo Diesel, Spesifications, Australia

2021 Chevrolet Colorado Turbo Diesel, Spesifications, Australia – Couple modern vans have performed additional to alter the market industry compared to the Chevrolet Colorado, which demonstrated there’s actual life left behind within the midsize-pickup section. For many people, consumers, the 2021 Chevrolet Coloradoprovides most of the interior spot and freight and towing ability they have to…

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2021 Chevrolet Colorado Towing Capacity, Release Date

2021 Chevrolet Colorado Towing Capacity, Release Date

2021 Chevrolet Colorado Towing Capacity, Release Date – The truck was really entirely discovered in 2011, so its vital design is incredibly outdated after all this. Most gossips would suggest that it could obtain a reasonably major middle-everyday life facelift while using 2021 Chevrolet Colorado. This could be possibly directed at the US advertise as a way to make the truck due to its imminent…

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2021 Chevy Colorado Colors, Price, Refresh

2021 Chevy Colorado Colors, Price, Refresh

2021 Chevy Colorado Colors, Price, Refresh – The forthcoming 2021 Chevy Coloradocan be offered one more time. This off-road pickup truck is really a carryover. That implies the 2019 and 2021 design will not differ. Its main objective is to try to deal with the trickiest areas. Nevertheless, loads of consumers are also utilising it for comfortable city journey. The interior is incredibly clearly…

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2021 Chevrolet Colorado News, Release Date, Rumors

2021 Chevrolet Colorado News, Release Date, Rumors

2021 Chevrolet Colorado News, Release Date, Rumors – The 2021 Chevrolet Coloradomay reside the best quality graded lightweight pickup truck available. If you feel it will likely be just pure good luck, an auto according to Colorado, is actually at the rear of it. Owning started another-technology Colorado middle of the measurement pickup truck in The United States, we assume Chevrolet to produce…

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2021 Chevrolet Colorado Price, Colors, Accessories

2021 Chevrolet Colorado Price, Colors, Accessories

2021 Chevrolet Colorado Price, Colors, Accessories – The handful of current cars did much more to modify the current market compared to Chevrolet Colorado, which often turned out there is the real world kept within the midsize-pickup sector. For most consumers, typically the 2021 Chevrolet Coloradogives every one of the interior room plus freight along with towing capability they want while…