Take A Look At Chevy’s 2021 Colorado Lineup
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The 2021 Colorado drops in as a mild mid-cycle update for the second-generation pickup truck, bringing with it several minor changes to the exterior, interior, and powertrain. Among the list of updates is a revised fascia design, with each of the four trim levels receiving a fresh look for the latest model year. Now, we’re taking a look at each of these in the following GM Authority comparison.
2021 Chevrolet Colorado ZR2
2021 Chevrolet Colorado Z71
Let’s start with the 2021 Colorado ZR2, which arrives as the most aggressive of the bunch thanks to its hardcore off-roader attitude. Standout design features include an all-new flow-through grille with Chevrolet lettering, finished in black. There’s also a small “flowtie” badge underneath the center bar, a feature also included on the ZR2 Bison. The bumper stretches in underneath the revised headlamps, while the lower bumper section gets a prominent skid plate section, as well as standard red tow hooks.
By comparison, Chevy’s 2021 Colorado Z71 is more restrained in its appearance, but still has a number of off-roader design cues to back it. The grille section is smaller, bisected by a center bar with a black Bow Tie badge in the middle, plus a Z71 badge underneath it. The bumper gets a faux skid plate section, plus some fog lamps in the corners bracketed by extra trim. There’s also a noticeable lower air dam, and black tow hooks.
2021 Chevrolet Colorado LT
2021 Chevrolet Colorado WT
Finally, we have the 2021 Colorado LT and WT trim levels. These two lower trims get a similar fascia and styling treatment as the Z71 with regard to the grille, center bar, and lower bumper, once again rocking a slim upper air intake bisected by a Bow Tie, and a faux lower skid plate and air dam, plus black tow hooks. However, unlike the Z71, the LT and WT both get gold Bow Ties, whereas the Z71’s Bow Tie is black.
Which of these updated 2021 Colorado trims do you prefer? Did Chevy do a good job revising the styling? Let us know your thoughts in the comments, and make sure to subscribe to GM Authority for more Chevrolet Colorado news, Chevrolet news, and around-the-clock GM news coverage.
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If the next generation has more door height, smaller or no console, and more footwell space, I will be sorely tempted…
I assume you are meaning Colorado Z71 and not ZL1..
Well, it’s either that or you’re announcing the brand new, high-powered, track-ready version of the Colorado…
Yes indeed, Z71, not ZL1. Thanks for calling that out. Sorry for the typo!
Aww…..
ZL1 would have been so cool…
When will the 2021 Colorado be released
The styling was perfect. I have a 2018 Colorado. I was planning on buying a new one in about 18 months.
Now I will most likely buy the Canyon instead. I don’t know why stylists have to screw up a good design. I guess it’s to justify their existence. My friends in California are already laughing about how you screwed up the Silverado. Now they can laugh about the Colorado too.
I test drove a Colorado and I really liked it but in all honesty I like the styling of the Canyon must much better. I am sure that the Colorado and the Canyon drive similarly. I will test drive the Colorado and the Canyon back-to-back and make a choice. I currently drive a GMC Terrain and I love it.
You mentioned minor powertrain upgrades. Can you share more?
When will GM start to install passive safety features like Honda and Toyota? I am waiting.
Still no v8 shame
I really wish they would offer a sunroof. Many competitors do. Not sure why they don’t?
Has anyone had issues with the 2018 or 2019 loosing power to everything while driving the truck just shuts off? Both my sister and daughter have this truck and both do this?
How about fixing the transmission issues?? I have a 2019 Colorado and I can’t get my transmission fixed.
More busy, convoluted/creased parts in the front end that don’t flow together from the now infamous GM global design team that ruined the Camaro’s front end. That new 2021 ZR2 front end looks terrible. Wish they would just keep the front ends simple with clean flowing lines and minimal parts. Add some cool LED lights. The current Colorado front ends look much better. Expect more of the same for the new 2023 model.
Nice to see the Australian design is still being used for US sales but not for release in Australia.. oh thats right GM bailed on Australia and robbed the car dealers blind! It seems that GM ruined a company over 100 years old and they just don’t care one bit