2023 Chevrolet Colorado refocuses with more power and simplified lineup

Say goodbye to the extended cab and extended box in Chevrolet’s Colorado mid-dimension pickup truck.

The redesigned 2023 Chevrolet Colorado was revealed on Thursday with a new powertrain, system, structure, and technology. The simplified lineup consisting of five trim levels will only appear in a crew-taxi, quick-bed configuration when it enters production in the to start with 50 % of 2023 in Wentzville, Missouri.

All turbo-4 all the time

The recent Colorado’s inline-4, V-6 and turbodiesel are all record. Every 2023 Colorado will be run by a 2.7-liter turbo-4, but output varies primarily based on the trim. Chevrolet wouldn’t remark on no matter whether the turbodiesel engine selection will return for the subsequent-gen Colorado.

Foundation WT (Work Vans) and LT models will have 237 hp and 259 lb-ft of torque. A Plus model of this exact same engine with 310 hp and 390 lb-ft of torque will be typical in Z71 and Trail Boss styles although offered in the WT and LT trims. The enthusiast-oriented off-street ZR2 model returns and has 310 hp and 430 lb-ft of torque from a higher-output model of the turbo-4, which will be obtainable as an alternative on all trims with a perplexing caveat: WT and LT buyers will have to selection up to the Turbo Moreover and then from there the Higher-Output engine when ordering their vehicles.

Every single Colorado will have a new 8-pace computerized transmission. Kevin Luchansky, assistant chief engineer for the 2.7-liter turbo-4, told Motor Authority that development of the new 8-velocity transmission targeted on the engine’s torque band. A 10-pace wasn’t utilised or desired as it would have far more ratios than vital, Luchansky stated.

Chevy’s provided the Colorado up to five drive modes which includes Ordinary, Tow/Haul, Off-Street, Terrain, and Baja depending on the trim. Terrain manner allows a person-pedal driving, or crawling, just like the larger sized Silverado 1500 ZR2, when Baja mode was formulated for substantial-pace desert working. ZR2 products keep on to attribute front and rear mechanical lockers.

WT and LT vans with the base turbo-4 will be rated to tow up to 3,500 lb and have a 1,684-lb payload rating. Each individual Colorado with the two far more effective variants of the turbo-4 will be rated to tow up to 7,700 lb besides the ZR2, which is rated to tug 6,000 lb. Payload scores array from 1,587 lb in the Path Manager and Z71 to 1,151 lb on the ZR2, which indicates payload is up other than on ZR2 (which is down 99 to 39 lb dependent on the latest truck’s configuration). That tow score matches the present Colorado, but only when geared up with the turbodiesel most Colorados were being only rated to tow 7,000 lb when geared up with the V-6.

Floor clearance for the 2023 Coloraado ranges from 7.9 inches on the WT and LT products to 8.9 inches on Z71, 9.5 inches on Trail Boss, and 10.7 inches on the ZR2, which rolls on 17-inch wheels wrapped in 33-inch mud terrain tires.

That new new

The 2023 Colorado utilizes a new body. The front axle has been moved forward 2.9 inches vs . the latest truck, and the wheel base is 3.1 inches more time translating to a larger sized motor compartment. The bolt pattern for the wheels now matches that of the present Silverado 1500.

Path Boss models characteristic a manufacturing unit 2.-inch carry although ZR2 models characteristic a 3.-inch manufacturing unit raise. Off-road Path Manager and ZR2 products have around a 3-inch broader track up front than WT, LT, and Z71 designs thanks to various command arms (forged iron on the ZR2) and knuckles. New for the 2023 model are rear outboard shock mounts for the ZR2 designs. Though ZR2 types continue on to feature Multimatic DSSV shocks, they have been redesigned using the upgraded shocks from the Silverado ZR2 as the commencing place, but with diverse sizing and tuning for the scaled-down Colorado. Each and every ZR2 will function aluminum skid plates to shield the vulnerable bits this kind of as the radiator, engine oil pan, and transfer circumstance, but continues to absence a fuel tank skid plate. The Chevrolet staff noted the current truck lacks a skid plate for the gasoline tank and has encountered zero difficulties all through tests.

The redesigned mattress functions eight regular tie-downs and up to nine optional accessory tie downs in addition to four stake pockets, six 2×6-inch bed pockets, and 4 2×8-inch mattress pockets for various hauling needs. An offered tailgate storage cubby can be optioned on all trims and is typical on ZR2 styles. Chevrolet’s creatively enabled the tailgate to be positioned midway up to help have specified longer loads of up to 500 lb.

Preserving it in the household

The exterior of the 2023 Colorado has a lot more in prevalent with the 2024 Silverado EV electric pickup than it does the refreshed 2022 Silverado 1500. The lights components, which are LED on Z71 and ZR2 products, are mounted up large in the entrance. The hood profile appears to be higher than the current truck with additional sculpting. Chevy stated the new hood profile permits greater ahead visibility, while we’ll have to see for ourselves at the time we get driving the wheel. Reduced trim WT and LT designs journey on 17-inch wheels although Z71 and Path Boss models roll on 18-inch wheels with the latter showcasing 32-inch all-terrain tires. Shoppers will be able to mount a range of wheels many thanks to Chevy’s use of the Silverado 1500’s bolt pattern.

Within just about every 2023 Colorado characteristics an 8.-inch electronic gauge cluster and 11.3-inch touchscreen infotainment program with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto ability. The Colorado’s dashboard options a related design as the refreshed 2022 Silverado 1500 with a horizontal concept and hard buttons and knobs for climate and audio controls.

Security comes common

Each individual 2023 Colorado will appear typical with automated crisis braking with pedestrian detection and lively lane regulate. Blind-place displays, rear cross-site visitors braking, adaptive cruise command, and a encompass-see digicam procedure will be readily available. Chevy will present up to 10 digital camera sights which include a new underbody digicam on Z71 and ZR2 types. Notably, GM’s Amount 2 fingers-no cost driver support technique termed Super Cruise will not be offered on the 2023 Colorado.

Chevrolet said pricing and gasoline economic system details will be introduced closer to launch in 2023.