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Chevy Colorado Sales Move Up To Second Place In Segment During Q2 2022

Chevy Colorado sales increased in the United States, Canada, South Korea, and Mexico, while decreasing in Colombia, during the second quarter of 2022. Additionally, 674 units of the (international-market) midsize pickup truck were sold in Chile.

Chevrolet Colorado Sales - Q2 2022 - United States

In the United States, Chevrolet Colorado deliveries totaled 22,497 units in Q2 2022, an increase of about 52 percent compared to 14,776 units sold in Q2 2021.

In the first six months of the year, Colorado sales increased about 14 percent to 44,190 units.
MODEL Q2 2022 / Q2 2021 Q2 2022 Q2 2021YTD 2022 / YTD 2021 YTD 2022 YTD 2021
COLORADO +52.25% 22,497 14,776 +13.72% 44,190 38,859

Chevrolet Colorado Sales - Q2 2022 - Canada

In Canada, Chevrolet Colorado deliveries totaled 1,668 units in Q2 2022, an increase of about 25 percent compared to 1,339 units sold in Q2 2021.

In the first six months of the year, Colorado sales decreased about 1 percent to 3,265 units.
MODEL Q2 2022 / Q2 2021 Q2 2022 Q2 2021YTD 2022 / YTD 2021 YTD 2022 YTD 2021
COLORADO +24.57% 1,668 1,339 -0.91% 3,265 3,295

Chevrolet Colorado Sales - Q2 2022 - South Korea

In South Korea, Chevrolet Colorado deliveries totaled 658 units in Q2 2022, an increase of about 40 percent compared to 469 units sold in Q2 2021.

In the first six months of the year, Colorado sales increased about 18 percent to 1,667 units.
MODEL Q2 2022 / Q2 2021 Q2 2022 Q2 2021YTD 2022 / YTD 2021 YTD 2022 YTD 2021
COLORADO +40.30% 658 469 +18.31% 1,667 1,409

Chevrolet Colorado Sales - Q2 2022 - Mexico

In Mexico, Chevrolet Colorado deliveries totaled 286 units in Q2 2022, an increase of about 49 percent compared to 192 units sold in Q2 2021.

In the first six months of the year, Colorado sales increased about 68 percent to 666 units.
MODEL Q2 2022 / Q2 2021 Q2 2022 Q2 2021YTD 2022 / YTD 2021 YTD 2022 YTD 2021
COLORADO +48.96% 286 192 +67.76% 666 397

Chevrolet Colorado Sales - Q2 2022 - Chile

In Chile, Chevrolet Colorado deliveries totaled 1,014 units in Q2 2022, an increase of about 10 percent compared to 920 units sold in Q2 2021.

In the first six months of the year, Colorado sales increased about 28 percent to 1,748 units.
MODEL Q2 2022 / Q2 2021 Q2 2022 Q2 2021YTD 2022 / YTD 2021 YTD 2022 YTD 2021
COLORADO +10.22% 1,014 920 +28.06% 1,748 1,365

Chevrolet Colorado Sales - Q2 2022 - Colombia

In Colombia, Chevrolet Colorado deliveries totaled 285 units in Q2 2022, a decrease of about 35 percent compared to 437 units sold in Q2 2021.

In the first six months of the year, Colorado sales decreased about 10 percent to 635 units.
MODEL Q2 2022 / Q2 2021 Q2 2022 Q2 2021YTD 2022 / YTD 2021 YTD 2022 YTD 2021
COLORADO -34.78% 285 437 -10.06% 635 706

Competitive Sales Comparison (USA)

Chevy Colorado sales during the second quarter of 2022 moved the midsize pickup into second place in its segment when ranked by sales volume. The Toyota Tacoma remained in first in spite of a 24 percent decrease in sales to 55,466 units, while the Colorado placed second with a segment-leading 52 percent jump to 22,497 units. The Jeep Gladiator moved up to third with a 30 percent decline to 20,845 units, while the new Nissan Frontier took fourth with a 33 percent bump to 20,761 units. The Ford Ranger (see running Ford Ranger sales) fell to fifth with a 53 percent drop to 16,201 units, followed by the Colorado’s corporate cousin, the GMC Canyon (see running GMC Canyon sales), brought up the rear with 40 percent rise to 7,501 units.

Sales Numbers - Midsize Mainstream Pickup Trucks - Q2 2022 - USA

MODEL Q2 22 / Q2 21 Q2 22 Q2 21 Q2 22 SHARE Q2 21 SHARE YTD 22 / YTD 21 YTD 22 YTD 21
TOYOTA TACOMA -23.86% 55,466 72,847 39% 42% -22.00% 108,648 139,296
CHEVROLET COLORADO +52.25% 22,497 14,776 16% 9% +13.72% 44,190 38,859
JEEP GLADIATOR -30.43% 20,845 29,962 15% 17% -20.55% 38,757 48,784
NISSAN FRONTIER +32.98% 20,761 15,612 14% 9% +63.56% 43,166 26,392
FORD RANGER -52.64% 16,201 34,205 11% 20% -42.03% 33,840 58,371
GMC CANYON +40.28% 7,501 5,347 5% 3% +9.37% 13,661 12,491
TOTAL -17.06% 143,271 172,749 -12.93% 282,262 324,193

On a segment share basis, the Colorado took 16 percent, up a healthy seven percentage points. The Tacoma held a commanding 39 percent segment share, down three percentage points. The Gladiator held a 15 percent share, down two percentage points and within a point of the Colorado. The Frontier held a 14 percent share, up five percentage points and within a point of the Gladiator. The Ranger held an 11 percent share, dropping nine percentage points. Finally, the Canyon held a five percent share, up two percentage points.

Sales Numbers - GM Midsize Mainstream Pickup Trucks - Q2 2022 - USA

MODEL Q2 22 / Q2 21 Q2 22 Q2 21 Q2 22 SHARE Q2 21 SHARE YTD 22 / YTD 21 YTD 22 YTD 21
CHEVROLET COLORADO +52.25% 22,497 14,776 75% 73% +13.72% 44,190 38,859
GMC CANYON +40.28% 7,501 5,347 25% 27% +9.37% 13,661 12,491
TOTAL +49.07% 29,998 20,123 +12.66% 57,851 51,350

Sales of GM’s two midsize pickups, the Colorado and Canyon, combined for 29,998 deliveries. That puts the duo in second place by sales volume with a 21 percent segment share, though still moving only a little over half the volume of the Tacoma.

Below, we provide Honda Ridgeline sales for informational purposes, as the model straddles the midsize and full-size pickup truck segments.

Sales Numbers - Honda Ridgeline - Q2 2022 - USA

MODEL Q2 22 / Q2 21 Q2 22 Q2 21 YTD 22 / YTD 21 YTD 22 YTD 21
HONDA RIDGELINE -10.10% 10,608 11,800 -18.76% 19,797 24,370

The midsize mainstream pickup truck segment contracted 17 percent to 143,271 units in Q2 2022, meaning Colorado sales significantly outperformed the segment average.

The GM Authority Take

Chevy Colorado sales moved to second place in their segment during the second quarter of 2022, a direct result of improved availability as the GM Wentzville plant in Missouri – where both the Colorado and Canyon are built – was able to ship more units to dealers. As recently as June, Colorado supply across the United States remained low at just eight days, and at a mere six days in early May. That followed just nine days as of the beginning of March, preceded by 15 days in November 2021, and seven days in September 2021. As a reminder, a 60-day supply is considered optimal in the U.S. auto industry.

To address that, production of the 2022 Colorado was extended by two months, with the final production date set for December 23rd. The last order window for the 2022 model year will be the week of October 20th. Production was initially scheduled to end on October 14th, with the last orders placed in July.

All-new, 2023 Chevy Colorado Trail Boss.

All-new, 2023 Chevy Colorado Trail Boss

Meanwhile, Chevrolet introduced the 2023 Chevy Colorado at the end of July, bringing to the forefront an all-new, third-generation model. The new model was long overdue, as the current Colorado was introduced for the 2015 model year and has remained mostly the same except for a few relatively minor updates throughout its lifecycle. GM decided to forego a midcycle enhancement for the Colorado, instead electing to completely overhaul (redesign and re-engineer) the truck for the 2023 model year, even as rivals continued to launch new or refreshed models.

All-new, 2023 Chevy Colorado Trail Boss.

All-new, 2023 Chevy Colorado Trail Boss

While a few parts of the all-new model carry over from the current model, including the frame and cab structure, just about everything else was overhauled, including the sheetmetal, propulsion, and interior. Under the hood resides one engine option – the turbocharged 2.7L I4 L3B gasoline engine, albeit it is available in three tunes ranging from 237 to 310 horsepower and from 259 pound-feet of torque to 390 to 430. As GM Authority was first to report over a year before Chevy’s official announcement, the atmospheric 2.5L I4 LCV gasoline engine, atmospheric 3.6L V6 LGZ gasoline engine, and 2.8L I4 LWN turbodiesel Duramax offered on the current truck will not return for the 2023 model year. An all-new 8-speed automatic transmission will handle cog swaps.

Interior of the all-new, 2023 Chevy Colorado Z71.

Interior of the all-new, 2023 Chevy Colorado Z71

As GM introduces the all-new Colorado the competition certainly isn’t standing still. For instance, segment-leading Toyota recently debuted the 2022 Tacoma TRD Pro aimed to take on the Colorado ZR2 while the 2022 Tacoma Trail Edition is set to take on the Colorado Z71 and Canyon AT4. Additionally, Nissan’s all-new all-new 2022 Nissan Frontier continues to sell well, but the Colorado’s much older product has already pulled ahead of the Japanese automaker’s new offering. Last November the next-generation 2023 Ford Ranger debuted as a forthcoming rival to the Colorado and Canyon, but the new model has yet to go on sale Stateside. Meanwhile, the next-generation 2023 Ford Ranger Raptor was revealed in February as a direct answer to the all-new Chevy Colorado ZR2 and upcoming first-ever GMC Canyon AT4X.

Either way, the fact that the current Colorado was able to earn second place in its segment on a healthy 52 percent jump in sales volume is highly impressive. Looking ahead, we expect the all-new, next-gen model to boost Colorado sales even higher when it arrives in the first half of 2023, given that production and supply can keep up with demand. GM seems to be betting on just that, having invested $1 billion in the Wentzville facility specifically for the next-gen Colorado and Canyon.

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  1. Most GM trucks are looking good these days, now just get the HD’s refreshed!

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  2. If GM has all the parts lined up for the new colorado and canyon and no shortages I could see them beating Toyota. The spy shots of the next Tacoma look no different than the current model. Hopefully GM doesn’t have supply issues. The only other issue could be delivering. If diesel prices stay high it might be hard to get truckers to deliver vehicles.

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    1. It’s a great thought and I think a few Tacoma owners might switch. But overall, most Tacoma owners will continue to blindly purchase another without looking at the competition. The current model is so uncompetitive yet look at the numbers they sell and no review places the Tacoma ahead of the Colorado.

      It’s an uphill battle and it will take several generations to take over The Tacomas lead.

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      1. Probably the biggest two issues with the GM VS Toyota here is the perceived reliability and now with just one engine choice, the complexity of the Turbo Systems. the FWD turbo motor design issues in lesser GM SUV’s will scare many of us away from the first year 2.7 only setup, and to be honest only the 2.8 duramax held much interest for this vehicle to begin with.

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        1. JD, the engine for the 2023 is the L3B, the same engine used in the Silverado. This engine is a few years old and rock solid. It was designed for truck use and with a turbo. When it first came out many stated that it should have been in the Colorado in the first place. On YouTube there is a video by the head design engineer. It is quite an impressive engine.

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    2. GM’s offering will probably be the better truck for a year, maybe two. Ahead of the new Ranger. The 2024 Toyota Tacoma, if rumours hold true, will likely jump ahead of the GM trucks again. That’s just looking at specs though.

      I’m going to see what the real world MPG is on the Colorado/Canyon. If that new (new to mid size truck) engine doesn’t impress, I might wait to see if the Toyota Tacoma Hybrid materializes. If it doesn’t, the taco will also have some smaller turbo engine by that time.

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  3. I have no worldly need for a new truck but this truck tempts me. I may have to test drive one but the last time I did that I drove it home.

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  4. I am completely smitten with this new Colorado. GM hit this one out the park. What a damn good looking truck. Something tells me that I’ll be buying a new truck in the future. Dammit…..LOL

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    1. I’m in the same boat. I will probably be ordering either a colorado or canyon. Waiting to see what the canyon looks like tomorrow.

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  5. Look how the Frontier jumped up to 3rd place. Guess that shows you just how long everyone has been holding out for that truck. Nissan should have updated it much sooner. It’s also interesting how the Colorado/Canyon are the same truck, yet one is at the bottom of the list, and the other is at the top. Maybe that will change with the 2023 models, as the Canyon will have all the configurations as the Colorado now.

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  6. The initial transmission problem is resolved and not hurting sales. Kudos for GM.

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    1. Yet to be seen because the new trucks will have the second gemeration transmission.

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  7. I am considering ordering a 2022 crew cab long box with the 6 cylinder, 4wd LT . Being I can’t get the 2023 in standard box, bummer. Can anyone out there tell me what kind of mpg I should expect. Love the looks of the new truck but I need a bigger box and need to order before it’s to late.

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