Chevrolet Colorado
Ever since being reintroduced to the market with a fresh design in 2015, the Chevrolet Colorado posed a serious threat to the kings of pick-ups, such as the F-Series Ford and the Toyota Tacoma. When it comes to the Tacoma specifically, the Colorado simply delivers a better overall ride and controllability. Then again, most pick-up fans will still opt for the Tacoma due to its celebrated name. The Colorado is here to eventually claim that place – not as the best-selling pick-up truck in North America (the F-Series Ford is unbeatable), but as the most sought-after modern pick-up.
With a fresh V6 engine that comes with the same previous capacity of 3.6 liters, it also features the upgraded direct fuel injection – and thus, increased overall horsepower (308). There’s also a new 8-speed automatic transmission that comes with the whole deal, and don’t forget that this pickup can run on four cylinders when power is unnecessary. The four-cylinder engine comes with a 2.5-litre capacity that altogether amounts to 200 horsepower, coupled with either the 6-speed automatic or the 6-speed manual transmission. The Colorado also comes as a 2.8-litre turbo diesel four-cylinder that pushes 369 pounds per foot of torque with its 181 horsepower. The Colorado runs about 30 miles a gallon with its two-wheel drive.
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When it comes to suspension and bounce safety, the Colorado is equipped to deal with a fair amount of driving conditions. It has coil front suspension and leaf springs in the back. The electronic power steering system that it comes with is bound to make a pleasant drive, since it’s manufactured to be handled with ease, unlike most of its competition (Nissan Frontier and Toyota Tacoma, for example). It has four-wheel disc brakes with extremely durable rotors, making frequent replacements a thing of the past for any potential owner.
The Colorado comes with the innovative technology that allows four-wheel driving to be activated manually. The Autotrac technology uses electric commands to activate the front wheels, in order to increase overall stability and control. While the Colorado is good enough for a large number of terrains, it wasn’t made specifically for an off-road pickup. It’s mostly intended for cities and highways, but any nature road trips aren’t off limits either. The Colorado received four out of five stars from the NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) in crash testing, which makes it a rather safe car to be in. Like all the previous and following vehicles, the Colorado is a viable option when it comes to buying a somewhat cheap car, as its offer exceeds the low price and that makes a great deal.
