The Z71 trim level of the 2016 Chevrolet Colorado serves as the range-topping trim level of the midsize pickup truck.
On the Colorado, the Z71 trim includes all features from the Base, WT, and LT trim levels while adding several more features.
Base
- 2.5L direct injected 4-cylinder engine
- 6-speed manual transmission
- 4-wheel antilock disc brakes with Duralife brake rotors
- Z85 Heavy-Duty Suspension
- Dual-stage frontal and side-impact air bags2 for driver and front passenger, head-curtain and seat-mounted side-impact air bags for front and rear outboard seating positions; includes Passenger Sensing System
- StabiliTrak Electronic Stability Control System with Traction Control
- Theft-deterrent system with engine immobilizer
- Halogen headlamps with automatic exterior lamp control and daytime running lamps
- Outside power-adjustable manual-folding black mirrors
- Rear vision camera
- Chrome CornerStep rear bumper
- Locking tailgate
- Black beltline moldings
Work Truck (WT)
Includes all Base features and adds:
- Hydra-Matic 6-speed transmission on Crew Cabs
- 4.2-inch diagonal color radio
- Dual rear seats with underseat storage (Extended Cab)
- Folding rear bench seat (Crew Cab)
- Carpeted flooring
LT
Includes all WT features and adds:
- Body-color rear bumper, mirror caps and door handles
- 17-inch aluminum wheels
- 4-way power-adjustable driver seat
- 8-inch diagonal color touch-screen radio with Chevrolet MyLink
- Remote Keyless Entry
- Leather-wrapped steering wheel
Z71
The top-of-the-line Z71 includes all LT features and adds:
- Z71 Off-Road Suspension
- Automatic locking rear differential
- Transfer case shield (4×4)
- Unique 17-inch painted wheels and all-terrain tires
- Auto-HVAC controls
- Passenger power-adjustable seat
- Driver and passenger power lumbar
- EZ Lift tailgate
To note: the Colorado Z71 trim level is not only a trim level but also a Z71 off-road suspension package, which is available exclusively on the Z71 trim level. By contrast, the Chevrolet Silverado treats Z71 as a standalone suspension package.
Other 2016 Chevrolet Colorado Trim Levels
Slotting below the Colorado Z71 are the following trim levels: