Here Is The 2023 Chevy Colorado
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GM has unveiled the all-new 2023 Chevy Colorado, pulling the sheets on a fresh third generation complete with an updated model line, revised exterior styling, a completely overhauled interior, and a new powertrain.
Let’s start with the model line. The 2023 Chevy Colorado trim level lineup includes WT (Work Truck), LT, Z71, ZR2, and the first-ever Trail Boss, the latter of which was previously offered as a package upgrade for LT and Z71 trims. Outside, we find a refreshed exterior design, where the 2023 Chevy Colorado adopts a more technical, premium look compared to the previous generation. LED lighting is offered for Z71 and ZR2 trims, while wheel sizing ranges between 17 and 20 inches in diameter. There’s also a new built-in tailgate storage system, which is equipped as standard on ZR2, and offered as optional for the rest of the lineup.
Moving inside, the 2023 Chevy Colorado boasts an all-new interior, with four unique interior trims on offer. Standard spec includes an 11.3-inch diagonal color infotainment screen, as well as an 8-inch diagonal digital color instrument display. Both displays are customizable. Standout onboard tech includes the standard Chevy Safety Assist package, which rounds up features like Forward Collision Alert, Automatic Emergency Braking, Front Pedestrian Braking, Lane Keep Assist with Lane Departure Warning, Following Distance Indicator, and IntelliBeam automatic high-beam assist.
Motivation is sourced from the turbocharged 2.7L I4 L3B gasoline engine, offered as the lone powertrain option for the 2023 Chevy Colorado. Output varies depending on the trim level selected, with three distinct tunes available. Output from the “base” 2.7L Turbo, which will actually get its own RPO code, is measured at 237 horsepower and 259 pound-feet of torque (standard for WT and LT), while the 2.7L Turbo Plus is rated at 310 horsepower and 390 pound-feet of torque (standard for Z71 and Trail Boss, optional for WT and LT). Finally, the 2.7L Turbo High-Output tune is rated at 310 horsepower and 430 pound-feet of torque (standard for ZR2). Max trailering for the base tune is rated at 3,500 pounds, while max trailering for the other two tunes is 7,700 pounds. The second-generation GM 8-speed automatic transmission serves as the singular transmission option.
Production of the 2023 Chevy Colorado is slated to kick off on January 25th, 2023 at the GM Wentzville plant in Missouri. Official pricing details will follow closer to the start of production.
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Still uses an old-fashioned mechanical shifter
Good!
Here is the deal. This truck is not like a full size that sells in millions. It is around 380K units a year and the profits on mid size trucks are not big.
To build a mid size truck is about the same as it is to build a full size and you can’t charge the full size price. Think about that.
So they have only so much money to put in to a model and you have to decide to where to spend it. Las time they did it on multiple engines and body styles. So every one got upset when they had to cut corners on the interior and features.
So they took the body style that sells the best and spent the money on the interior and other things they had cut corners on.
I am sure the rationalization is that if you has a extra cab you would go crew or full size. If you had a long bed for just a little more they will go full size. They can make more customers happy with a crew with a better interior than two slower selling body styles and everyone gets a crappy interior.
If it were money was no object they would offer you all sorts of things but reality is they only have so much to spend and price this truck and they are going to cater to the majority.
Ford is going to a long bed but if you look at the Ford truck it cuts many corners that GM truck already covered like folding back seat , 4 piston Calipers and more.
I looked at a Ranger stickered at the same price a my GMC and it was lacking many things I had it failed to offer at $45K including leather seats.
“I looked at a Ranger stickered at the same price a my GMC and it was lacking many things I had it failed to offer at $45K including leather seats.”
You can get a Ranger Lariat for $45k with leather interior standard.
Ranger Lariat SuperCrew 4×2 starts at $36,030 MSRP. If you opt for 4×4, it jumps the price up another $3,000. Still well under $45K. A 501A Tremor is around $47-$48,000 MSRP and is the highest-priced Ranger you can get at the moment.
On the other side of things, a ’22 Canyon in AT4-Leather trim starts at $41,995 with the LGZ, and $47,995 with the LWN (if you can find one). A loaded gasser comes to about $49-$50,000 and still has a traditional keyed ignition, no LED lighting, no cooled seats, and no adaptive cruise (which are all things a 501A Lariat Ranger DOES have).
A Denali will get you cooled seats, but still no LED headlights (Yes, it does have an LED signature/DRL, but the high and low beams are still halogen), no adaptive cruise, and no push-button start or proximity entry. Add to that, a Denali starts at $43,000 for a two-wheel drive and $46,995 for a four-wheel drive gas engine.
The segment has a low price ceiling, and you’re arguing against variation. How is a Denali let alone a GMC justified? Especially if it comes at the cost of doing standard bed variants or an SUV?
Bubbly headlights sort of remind me of a Tacoma, but wow…. this is much better than the current one.
I actually think it looks better than the Silverado.
The ZR2 with that 2.7L will fly.
Good now make a real Blazer off of this
Beautiful inside and out, especially the interior. GM is known for tacky and plasticky interiors, and this one is absolutely beautiful and tasteful.
People complaining about the 8 Speed? Jeezeeer..
Its not like you can even feel the shifts anywhere above second, plus, these are some of the quickests autos one can get, far faster than ZF or Aisin.
But if you must have a 10 speed, by all means get a Toyota or Ford. Its the 10 speed you need, not a truck.
The complaints about the 8 speed are about it being a pile of crap, not shifts.
Nate, you have driven this 8 speed and found it wanting eh?
Ford, Nissan and Toyota will still sell you an extended cab truck. gm? They feed everyone a load of BS that……”well we have a much higher inventory turn on the crew cabs, everyone wants a crew cab, etc….” In reality it’s just about the money and profit. gm could care less what the customer wants. Not “everyone” wants a crew cab!!!
Not everyone wants a crossover either, but if enough people do, then it’s not worth building anything else.
If the customer ain’t buying (or worse yet, buys from a competitor) because the OEM doesn’t offer what they want, the profitability goes out the window. I tend to believe GM when they say the Crew Cabs are the best-selling offering. While Toyota and Ford do offer an extended cab, look at the inventory mix next time you’re on their website or driving past the dealership’s front line. Most Rangers and Tacomas are crew cabs, it’s what sells.
They will probably bring a wok truck some time in another modeë year or so. In case you have not noticed, Brandon has made components difficult to make, therefore, making higher revenue product line a priority will keep a healthy balance sheet
A High Country version would have been nice.
I do like the interior. Exterior is mostly good, not a fan of the high-up location of the Colorado badge, but that could be fixed with a heat gun and some fishing line.
Mixed feelings
I looks more like the Silverado
C8.r the frame is basically the same so to put the standard bed on the truck really isn’t adding a $ for gm. I understand some features might add to the bottom dollar but it’s a truck not an suv, it needs a standard bed. Who ever thought of a truck with a 5 ft bed shouldn’t be involved with building trucks. It’s a Subaru brat
Nice to see it comes with the 2.7 4 popper. This truck is going to fly. Hopefully the TB will come in at a decent price point.
Because very few people bought them. People are buying them for their families, and the regular cab won’t do it.
What are the divots in the wheel flares for?
I’d like to know how the Trailboss and ZR2 achieve their wider stance. I see they have bigger fender flares, but what about the track? It’s not like GM to add that much track to just a set of wheels, so is it a wider axle in the back and different control arms and axles up front?
The stance of the Trailboss is perfect. The ZR2, in my opinion, sits a little high. But I like the options/interior of the Z71. Maybe the zr2 without the bars and beadlock wheels would look better.
So from what I can tell the models are Boss, Hoss, Boss Hogg, Hog Boss, Boss Boss, No Boss, Trail Boss, Road Boss, Air Boss, Line Boss…….am I missing one Boss?
Do all models have two speed or 2 speed with Autotrac transfer cases ?