The 2025 Chevy Colorado marks the third model year for the midsize pickup’s third generation, bringing with it a slew of updates and changes. Among these are more standard features, the deletion of the turbocharged 2.7L I4 L2R gasoline engine, and a pricing increase. Interestingly, the 2025 Chevy Colorado ZR2 also introduces a new TurboMax hood badge, reflecting an ongoing rebranding effort seen across several GM models.
The TurboMax hood badge isn’t entirely new to GM, previously debuting with the launch of the 2024 Chevy Silverado 1500 and 2024 GMC Sierra 1500. Images of the badge equipped by the 2025 Colorado ZR2 are currently unavailable, but the design is expected to be similar to that of the badge on the Silverado and Sierra, with placement on the upper hood spelling out “TURBOMAX” in bold lettering.
The new TurboMax badge will be exclusive to the ZR2 trim. Early 2025 Colorado ZR2 units already on dealer lots may not have the badge, but it is expected to be a standard on newly built vehicles.
The TurboMax badge reflects a rebranding effort for the turbocharged 2.7L I4 L3B gasoline engine. The L3B is rated at 310 horsepower at 5,600 rpm and 430 pound-feet of torque at 3,000 rpm, and pairs with the GM eight-speed automatic transmission. The L3B is now the sole engine offering for the Colorado following the deletion of the base-level turbocharged 2.7L I4 L2R engine from the lineup with the launch of the 2025 model year.
Pricing for the 2025 Chevy Colorado ZR2 starts at $51,195, which is $2,800 more than the MSRP for the 2024 Chevy Colorado ZR2. Check out our previous coverage for in-depth 2025 Chevy Colorado information, including all MSRP figures, as well as all of the options and packages on offer for the 2025 model year.
As a reminder, the 2025 Chevy Colorado ZR2 is underpinned by GM’s updated 31XX-2 platform, while production takes place at GM’s Wentzville Assembly Plant in Missouri.
Comments
And you still can’t build and price a 2025 Colorado on Chevrolet’s website.
They’re never going to rebrand a 4 cylinder into anything I would buy inside a truck. It’s fine that it exists for emissions standards and for the people that want something cheap – but a V6 is bare, bare minimum for small truck duty. I need a truck to do stuff, not to sip gas and I definitely don’t want to deal with 4 cylinder turbo lag before my truck makes any power. Offer the LT1 in it and watch them fly off the shelves. Just the mere existence of a V8 Colorado would elevate the entire model line to something people admire. Right now all that truck has are its good looks.
Jim, you are so far off and your dated ways of thinking clearly show…
First, you go ahead and take that car based V6 as your engine, while the turbo four runs circles around it. That V6 wasn’t the most reliable, while in testing the 2.7 was one of the hardest engines to kill. Why you would want the 6 over the 4 is beyond anyone with a lick of common sense on what you want in a truck engine.
Second, the lag is MINIMAL, then make TONS more torque (which you want in a truck engine) down low.
Finally, they tried the V8 Colorado in the first gen, it didn’t sell. Not only would a LT1 not fly off the lots, people would be scoffing at a 70k midsize truck.
Please come to the real world, todays ways are far superior.
Oh, one final thing, if it was only good looking, it wouldn’t be wiping the floor against the competition in comparison tests, including the Raptor and TRD Pro. But hey, what does everyone else know?
Jim, I own a new turbo max Z71 Colorado. Much better than my previous V6’s and V8 trucks. You’re not really in tune with today’s technology. This turbo max is superior to all previous and current V6 midsize trucks from any manufacturer and more durable. As far as flying off the shelves the single manufacturing plant that builds these trucks is at capacity and can’t build anymore Colorado and Canyons to sell.
I have a 19 ZR2 and my father has a 24 Z71. After driving my father’s truck multiple, I would never part with my V6. Now if there was an LT4 option, I might be inclined.
Can I get that for my 24? I hafta tell ya, this motor even sounds good.. I love it.
If it doesn’t have a diesel in a pick up truck I’m not interested !
This turbo 4 is a beast in a small truck. 1000 times better than a guttless V6 that you have to run around at 4-5k rpm to get any power from. This turbo 4 makes more power under 2k rpms than the v6s make at peak power. It will run up the mountain starting at 5000ft elevation with 7% grades and barely run over 2k rpm. A V6 is lugging if you let it get much below 3k rpm on the same road.
I dont feel any turbo lag in this motor, it spools very fast even at low rpm. There is more lag from the electronic throttle and the transmission shifting than from the turbo. This truck literally has DOUBLE the horsepower and torque of my 2000 V6 Tacoma, i love the truck, but it is a guttless wonder. Also the chevy has twice the power but gets the same or better MPGs.
Not foreign enough, needs a Honda badge to replace the Bowtie /s
Honda doesn’t have a clue how to build a truck.
I just bought a New ZR2 Colorado and love it so far inside and out. I pull a Z20 NITRO PRO bass boat with it and can’t tell it’s back there, I was very pleasantly surprised.
It gets a cheap badge on the hood and price increase. 😆😆😆 The least GM should stuff the ATS- V engine in it with that price increase.
I think the turbomax is a great base engine for the colorado. However if you put the 3.0 duramax or the 6.2l in the zr2’s then you would have a bad A truck. Come on GM! If ford can do it, so should you! I would go trade my truck in right away for one!
Those saying a turbo 4 isn’t enough engine, I just got a new 2024 Colorado ZR2 and came from a 3/4 ton 500hp V8 and I am impressed with this trucks quickness, sounds and capabilities in snow and off road. I even tow a 5,000 lb enclosed trailer full of lawn equipment with no problem.
Stuff a good 500+HP LS V-8 in it and the right gears and be done with it already. The gutless V8 GM put in it early on didn’t sell enough units because it was to little power just to get the V8 sound out the rear of the truck. And it was an expensive upgrade for not much else. In case GM hasn’t noticed, one of the first things most truck lovers do is , change the wheels and tires and add a good sound dual exhaust system. But.. they want some guts with the sound. That new hood might look good but that’s about all it offers.
I would not brag they should have put gen2 8speed badge on it.
Ranger 2.3 beats the snot out of a Colorado because of this sorry excuse for a transmission.
Watch it for yourself on TFLtruck.com
i wish someone would post the MPG difference between the new 4cyl. engine and the older 3.6 ltr. engine????
I love this place. All the 4th and 5th gen boys trying to justify their super turbo V-4s. The world is not the same anymore.