2023 is shaping as much as be the yr of the mid-size truck as Chevrolet and GMC are launching redesigned variations of the Colorado and Canyon, whereas Ford and Toyota are gearing as much as introduce the brand new Ranger and Tacoma.

We’ll have extra to say in regards to the Colorado in our upcoming assessment, however we lately talked vans and introduced up the potential for an expanded lineup.  Whereas “nothing is off the desk,” officers wouldn’t say whether or not or not there may very well be new additions sooner or later. 

Nevertheless, it’s not laborious to think about the Colorado lineup may probably develop to incorporate an expensive Excessive Nation trim like on the Silverado, Tahoe, and Suburban.  That continues to be to be seen, however a possible Excessive Nation variant may echo the GMC Canyon Denali which sports activities distinctive exterior styling in addition to an upgraded inside with a bigger digital instrument cluster, heated and ventilated leather-based entrance seats, and laser etched open-pore wooden trim.

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Getting again to the competitors, Chevrolet is “extraordinarily assured” within the Colorado as the corporate listened to prospects and created a well-equipped truck that begins at $29,200 earlier than a $1,495 vacation spot cost.  Whereas the entry-level Colorado WT rides on 17-inch steelies, the cabin is refreshingly high-tech because it sports activities an 8-inch digital instrument cluster and an 11.3-inch infotainment system with Google integration. Consumers may even discover energy home windows and locks, a push-button ignition, distant keyless entry, and a six-speaker audio system.

Different highlights embody an assortment of ordinary driver help methods in addition to a turbocharged 2.7-liter four-cylinder engine that cranks out 237 hp (177 kW / 240 PS) and 259 lb-ft (351 Nm) of torque. Two different variations of the engine are additionally out there and so they produce as much as 310 hp (231 kW / 314 PS) and 430 lb-ft (582 Nm) of torque.

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