Chevrolet Colorado sales increased in the United States and in Canada in August 2017.
Chevrolet Colorado Sales - August 2017 - United States
In the United States, Chevrolet Colorado deliveries totaled 10,256 units in August 2017, an increase of about 11 percent compared to 9,242 units sold in August 2016. The results represent the Colorado's highest August sales performance since at least August 2010.In the first eight months of the year, Colorado sales increased about 3 percent to 71,763 units.
| MODEL | AUG 2017 / AUG 2016 | AUGUST 2017 | AUGUST 2016 | YTD 2017 / YTD 2016 | YTD 2017 | YTD 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COLORADO | +10.97% | 10,256 | 9,242 | +3.01% | 71,763 | 69,664 |
Chevrolet Colorado Sales - August 2017 - Canada
In Canada, Chevrolet Colorado deliveries totaled 917 units in August 2017, an increase of about 58 percent compared to 581 units sold in August 2016. The results represent the Colorado's best August sales performance since at least 2011.In the first eight months of the year, Colorado sales increased about 34 percent to 5,283 units.
| MODEL | AUG 2017 / AUG 2016 | AUGUST 2017 | AUGUST 2016 | YTD 2017 / YTD 2016 | YTD 2017 | YTD 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COLORADO | +57.83% | 917 | 581 | +34.26% | 5,283 | 3,935 |
The GM Authority Take
The Colorado continues to post impressive sales gains, though it can’t seem to catch up to the segment sales leader – the Toyota Tacoma, which posted an even higher sales rate increase of 13.15 percent to 17,394 units. This placed the Colorado in second place by overall sales volume for the month, followed by the Nissan Frontier in third and the Colorado’s platform mate, the GMC Canyon, in fourth.
Sales Numbers - Midsize Mainstream Pickup Trucks - August 2017 - USA
| MODEL | AUG 17 / AUG 16 | AUGUST 17 | AUGUST 16 | YTD 17 / YTD 16 | YTD 17 | YTD 16 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TACOMA | +13.15% | 17,394 | 15,373 | +1.87% | 129,363 | 126,988 |
| COLORADO | +10.97% | 10,256 | 9,242 | +3.01% | 71,763 | 69,664 |
| FRONTIER | -51.38% | 4,637 | 9,537 | -18.93% | 50,097 | 61,792 |
| CANYON | -19.77% | 2,698 | 3,363 | -16.12% | 20,347 | 24,257 |
| TOTAL | -6.74% | 34,985 | 37,515 | -3.94% | 271,570 | 282,701 |
Overall, the midsize mainstream pickup truck segment shrunk nearly 7 percent in August, with the only contenders to post a sales gain being the Colorado and Tacoma. During the first eight months of 2017, the segment is down about 4 percent to 271,598 units with the Tacoma leading the Colorado by nearly 58,000 units.
About Chevrolet Colorado
The 2018 Chevy Colorado represents the fourth model year of the second-generation Colorado. The vehicle remains highly competitive in its segment, offering two gasoline engines and a diesel motor, which is a segment exclusive. The off-road-specific Colorado ZR2 was launched for the 2017 model year. However, it continues to lack various features asked by many present and potential customers, such as a moonroof and a range-topping LTZ or High Country trim level.
About The Numbers
- All percent change figures compared to Chevrolet Colorado August 2016 sales
- There were 27 selling days in August 2017 and 26 selling days in August 2016
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Comments
While I’m not certain how profitable the GM mid size twins are compared to their big brothers, but they sure have been a hit since their introduction. The Taco still has a lot of clout and loyalty in the segment, plenty of people who have had them in the past will keep buying the same, so market share will be tough to increase for GM. But then by using the same logic, by 2019 when the next Ranger is scheduled for release, GM would have had these twins on sale for approx 5 years, building plenty of loyalty and market share along the way. I hope they don’t give it all up.
Finally drove one the other day. Meh. Feels like 1995 again, same ole GM funk, when it is in fact the new kid on the block, with cheap, hard plastics everywhere, delayed reactions to inputs (rear view camera stays on for a while after you shift to drive??), uninspiring drive, cramped, ground clearance of a go kart despite z71 trim. At least this one had the correct center display where some have left the factory with Chevy bowtie / GMC mismatch, vice versa. I’ll keep the 6 speed Taco until i’m too old to care anymore.
The plastics are hard, yes… those can be improved.
The delay that you describe with the rear view camera is engineered this way. It is in every GM product with an NGI infotainment system and rear view camera for a reason – so as to provide the driver with a view of s/he backed up over for two seconds.
If the drive of the Colorado is uninspiring, then every truck to you will feel uninspiring. The same thing goes for “cramped” — it’s bigger and has more room than all midsize trucks out there… so if it’s cramped, go drive a new Taco and see how cramped you feel.
The ground clearance is fine. What gets in the way is the front airdam, which you can easily remove. It’s there for the sake of fuel economy.
These trucks are far and away the driving experience leaders in the class. Nothing else comes close to the highway driving experience of the Colorado or Canyon. They’re quiet and solid at highway speeds, which can not be said about the Taco.
With all that, keep in mind that even though these trucks came out in 2015 here, they were out internationally since 2012/2013, albeit in a slightly different version. So they’re underpinnings are already six years old. When the next-gen arrive, those will finally merge the US and International midsize trucks into one vehicle under VSS-T.
Is there a target date for the next gen?
There is an approximate one, yes.
Check out the link for “Next Chevrolet Colorado” in the “Related News & Info” section in the article above.
Yikes. Have you actually driven that Toyota junk you own in the last 10 years? The Colorado is light years ahead of it.
I assume when someone buys a Toyota it’s because of the perceived reliability as they’re not even competitive in todays market, everything they make wreaks of 7 years ago and a few sheetmetal updates won’t fix that.
The Taco is mo betta trust me. Don’t let me catch you girls on the trail. The pedal on the left is called a clutch. Nice Z71 stickers though.
Lol. What, exactly, can a Taco do on a “trail” that the Colorado can’t, trim for trim? Short answer: nothing.
But hey, why does the Taco get all flimsy when pulling a trailer, or why does it get so bent out of shape (have a look at that box flex) when one of the front wheels is hanging in the air on rugged terrain (LIKE A TRAIL)? Better not hit those trails, or your entire bed will snap into three pieces.
Did you get a front locker on the TRD Pro? No? That is what I thought.
Now there is a case of false advertising.
The Taco has more plastic than a box of Legos.
You must have a blast climbing curbs at the mall.
Don’t break that frame.
The discounts on the LT models did spur and increase in sales.
The GM twins have Toyota covered and have converted many Taco buyers who are not mindless and blind.
Most are unhappy with the Taco due to the lack of power, the archaic 6 speed and most of all the horrible seating. Most have been disappointed how Toyota has gotten behind in the truck.
GM has the Taco covered in power,transmission, ride and more. The Chang to the new 3.6 and 8 speed addressed the greatest issue. The seats while could be better are tons better than the seating in the Taco front and rear.
GM dash has them all covered for ability.
The air dam could be better but is easily removed. Nothing wrong on the rear camera.
The greatest needs are better seats would be nice with more side bolsters. The other great need is a better placement of the 4×4 knob as some hit it with their knee.
As an actual owner of one of these I will admit it is not perfect but it is still best in class.
I expect some upgrades next year to counter the Ford and then a all new in a couple years after.
I have a 2013 Ram 1500….and decided to go smaller. Checked out the Tacoma and found a few things I did not like, #1 the seating…. whats up with that! Read some issues with the frame rusting and lacking technology. No Apple car play or Andriod. not to mention the ride and noise in the cabin. Yes its a truck I get it but then I tried the Colorado, drives nice and quite in the Cabin. I ordered the Z71 with the Diesel…wow a Diesel in a mid size Truck!!!! Thank You GM…Sorry the Taco is outdated for the price they want. I should have mine before Christmas:-)