Following the introduction of the the second-generation Chevrolet Colorado for the 2015 model year, the 2021 model year now brings a few small changes to the midsize pickup. These include a slight restructuring of the trim levels, updates to available packages, as well as revisions to front end styling, plus a new tailgate with CHEVROLET lettering. When it first announced the 2021 Colorado last October, Chevrolet only showed off the range-topping ZR2 trim level. Then last week, GM Authority was first to bring you photos of the Z71 trim, followed by the LT trim. That left one trim level – the Work Truck (WT) – as the only one we haven’t seen yet – until now. We were able to obtain a single photo of the 2021 Colorado Work Truck, and we’re sharing it with you here.
This particular example is covered in white paint, otherwise known as “Summit White.” It’s also the 4WD model, as exemplified by the tell-tale black recovery (tow) hooks at the lower end of the front end. None of that is new. What is new is (most of) the front fascia.
2021 Colorado Work Truck (WT)
2015-2020 Colorado Work Truck (WT)
Like the LT and Z71, the new(ish) front fascia on the 2021 Colorado Work Truck consists of updated center bars, lower fascia, front skid plate, and lower air dam. And like the LT model, the 2021 Colorado WT also features an all-new gold Chevrolet bow tie logo on a new grille. The halogen headlamps stay the same as for 2015-2020 models.
Note that the photo seems to have the updated center bars a bit incomplete on the driver’s side of the grille. Even so, the passenger’s side represents the way the trucks will actually ship to dealers.
Additionally, the 2021 Colorado WT gets a new set of standard wheels. The new rollers, pictured here, are the Ultra Silver Metallic steelies measuring in at 17- by 8-inches.
Embossed tailgate with “Chevrolet” script. LT model shown.
We don’t have a rear end shot at the moment, but we do know that all 2021 Colorado models will include tailgates with embossed “Chevrolet” lettering, replacing the Chevy bowtie that adorned the rear end of 2015-2020 models.
2021 Colorado ZR2
The 2021 Colorado trim level cadence, from base to range-topping, is as follows:
- WT
- LT
- Z71
- ZR2
Compared to prior model years, the 2021 Chevrolet Colorado dropped the “base” trim that slotted under WT.
2021 Colorado ZR2
The updates made to the 2021 Colorado range do not represent a full mid-cycle enhancement (MCE) for the second-generation Colorado. Rather, the updates are more of a “light MCE” or facelift, with just a few nips and tucks added. Check out our previous coverage of what’s new and different about the 2021 Chevrolet Colorado for a more complete picture.
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“Note that the photo seems to have the updated center bars a bit incomplete on the driver’s side of the grille.”
Isn’t that just a dark reflection from the above grill? Having previously worked in automotive advert studio production those things are at times fixed in post but I can see it either being deemed OK (with COVID budgets), or overlooked!
Over all I think the truck look better!
Not a reflection. The bars are missing. Someone forgot to re-enable the layers 😉
Now that I bumped the whole photo that includes the Canyon up to 600 DPI in Photoshop, it kinda looks that way. Not a high res photo to start with being only 144 pix/inch!
Wouldn’t this be the 4th generation? Original boxy design, rounded design, back to boxy (but a little bigger), and now this one.
No, this is just a facelift of the 2nd generation that was introduced in 2015. The 3rd generation is slated for 2024.
There are four generations of compact Chev trucks, various names throughout the world:
First generation (1982–1993)
Second generation (1994–2004)
Third generation (2004–2012)
Fourth generation (2012–present)
You forgot one, the Chevy LUV, I know, I know,, but that mighty little truck had 4-wheel IFS!
I used to run around the forests of Flagstaff AZ. in one of those chasing fire wood!
LUV
then
1st gen (1982-1993)
2nd gen (1994-2003)
3rd gen (2004-2012)
4th gen (2015-present)
Corvair Pickup (1960-1964)
I think it looked much better before. Same with the Z71 and especially the ZR2. The only model the updates look better on IMO is the LT. I think the only model that may see increased sales is the LT. The others I think will see a decrease. Chevy’s truck designs are getting too gaudy. The Colorado before the update looked so clean… Like all pre 2003 Chevy trucks used to look.. It didn’t have any Transformer movie design language at all. I wish they’d go back to the crisp and clean design language worthy to wear a Bowtie.
Chevrolet know Ugly personal this front end is Hideous, I hope they not over paying the staff that came up with this look???