2023 Chevy Colorado Trail Boss: A Basic Off-Roader
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GM recently pulled the sheets on the all-new 2023 Chevy Colorado, unveiling a fresh third-generation pickup truck with a long list of updates and changes. Among these updates is a new trim level cadence, and now, we’re taking a closer look at the latest 2023 Chevy Colorado Trail Boss with the following GM Authority feature spotlight.
The 2023 Chevy Colorado Trail Boss is the second trim level in the third-generation pickup lineup, slotting in between the base WT (Work Truck) trim level and the mid-range LT trim level. Notably, the previous second-generation Chevy Colorado briefly offered the Trail Boss as a package upgrade for LT and Z71 trims, but now, the Chevy Colorado Trail Boss is a full-fledged trim level all on its own. As a reminder, the full 2023 Chevy Colorado trim level cadence is listed from bottom to top as WT, Trail Boss, LT, Z71, and finally, ZR2.
Considering the 2023 Chevy Colorado Trail Boss is offered as the second trim in the pickup’s trim level cadence, features are understandably a bit light compared to the rest of the lineup – just like the Chevy Silverado Custom Trail Boss. That said, there’s still plenty on offer.
Let’s start outside with the new exterior styling, which the new Colorado Trail Boss complements with standard 18-inch High-Gloss Black Aluminum Wheels wrapped in All Terrain Tires. The new Colorado Trail Boss also equips Black Bow Tie badging and a Gloss Black Sport Grille with an MIC Black Surround, while MIC Black Door Handles, Fascia, and Belt Moldings round out the look.
The cabin is done in Black, while the steering wheel is made from urethane. The infotainment spec includes a standard 11.3-inch infotainment screen. The Safety Package, Technology Package, Convenience Package, Convenience II Package, and Advanced Trailering package are all offered.
Under the hood is the turbocharged 2.7L I4 L3B gasoline engine, specifically the mid-range 2.7L Turbo Plus output variant, rated at 310 horsepower and 390 pound-feet of torque, with max trailering rated at 7,700 pounds. Four-wheel drive is standard, as fed by the updated GM eight-speed automatic transmission and a two-speed auto transfer case. A transfer case shield and limited slip differential are also included.
The 2023 Chevy Colorado will be available in the first half of the 2023 calendar gear. Production is scheduled to start on January 25th, 2023 at the GM Wentzville plant in Missouri.
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This new Trail Boss reminds me of the old S-10 ZR2s and Sonoma Highriders.
The 2nd & 3rd gen Colorado ZR2s are FAR beyond the original ZR2s and Highriders.
m… I owned a single cab black 94 GMC Highrider that had wider stance and high out 4.3 with 3:73 gears, Blilstein shocks, stiffer springs, and 2 dry shafts. Also came with 15″ wheels and 31″ BFG all terrains. One of the best trucks I ever owned. I sold it in 09 with 130kmiles for my black 09 v8 5.3 Colorado that has 120kmiles on the clock today. Its not the off road build as the 94 but I have a v8…
The Highrider was my first off road which is why I’m so fond of it. My brother in law bought a 96 taco with the new 4.something v6. We went several times semi off roading meaning not rock climbing…but that Highrider never disappointed and that taco was just inferior. We spent several hours on the trail repairing his front u-joints. What a nightmare
If this new gen is as tough as their elder cousins, they will be well worth it.
I bet it’s all in how you slice it. Yes, the offer an LT that’s cheaper than the TB, but with 4wd and tow package (to move up to the mid-range motor and big trans) I expect the LT to cost more than the TB.
Hey Jonathan,
Please check out Chevy’s website. There it suggests the Trail Boss is third in cadence in trim levels. WT, LT, Trail Boss, Z71, and ZR2. Considering the LT comes with the base engine while the Trail Boss is standard with the mid-grade engine, this supports that cadence.
Perhaps the confusion comes from a 2wd/4wd issue. Even if the trail boss is slightly lower spec than the LT, being 4wd only would give it a higher MSRP. Same goes for the base power- the current truck had the 4cyl only in 2wd. I’ll bet this continues, and 4wd WT and LT trucks will come with the mid level tune.
This is the truck for those who build their trucks.
The ZR is more for those who just buy trucks.
It save many from buying expensive bits of the ZR that they will remove anyways. This is a win win.
Why not have a longer bed option
They build what sells. If it would make them enough money to offer a different bed, they would.
Maybe what you should be asking, is why do so many people buy trucks that have such a small bed?
This will be a high volume model for Chevy as it’s smart to put it in the middle of the lineup and let people personalize it to their taste and needs.
Glad to see they changed the bed to not slope up so high in the back. Will see what that means when they show up on lots. Supply chain should be corrected by then heh
They giant plastic grill will be easy to clean at least.
Halogen headlights with no projectors. Its 2022 not 1992.
So this cheap version is cheap?
Buy a Z71:
“LED headlamps, taillamps and fog lamps”
Love the look of the Trailboss Trim but the interior only being offered in like a custom Trailboss trim in the Silverado aka cheap looking trim, no leather wrapped steering wheel, looks like GM grey not black interior for an off road trim truck. No leather offering or upgrade on the interior is a real miss by Chevrolet. Offer this in a LT trim level Trailboss. Interior looks as cheap as the Camaro and just as bland style wise.
GM “Authority”? You have your trim level lineup all wrong.
Agree. The Trailboss trim is above the LT model. I just checked out the pricing today at my Chevy dealer (12/1/2022).
Great for taking the family on ” off road” tours!!!!!!!! 4 doors…..NOT!!!!!!!!!!!!
They need to offer this option to the Z71 trim level. Like they apparently used to. Or at least the lift.
I bet a Z71 TrailBoss winds up awful close in price to a ZR2.
This appears to be a very nice mid-grade package for the Colorado. When I see a new Silverado on the road, 9 out of 10 times, it is a Trail Boss. I’m certain that it will be the same with the new Colorado. I also want to see wheel options for this package because the wheels shown above are hideous and would need to be swapped out.
This 2023 version is great looking on the out side
But
Could GM dig any deeper in there cheapest ugliest parts bin to find parts for that seriously ugly dash.
I have a 2018 and the dash looks so much better than the 2023
Those ugly round air vents don’t go with any part of that interior
The add on display on the centre stack is also really cheap looking
Look at the Silverado , that looks classy
Sorry GM you really disappoint with that dash
I think it needs more swaths of black plastic slathered all over the exterior. Hopefully the WT and LT will look more upscale and less cheap and have better looking wheels than this!
Is the Trail Boss going to be more expensive than the LT?