2019 Chevrolet Colorado Changes, Updates, New Features

The 2019 Colorado gets various updates and changes. The 2019 model year represents the fifth year of the second-generation Colorado in the United States market.

We initially expected the 2019 Colorado to deliver a mid-cycle refresh. However, we now believe that the Colorado facelift will arrive for the 2020 model year as the 2020 Chevy Colorado.

2019 Colorado Changes, Updates, New Features

• Exterior:
  • Deletion of four exterior colors:
    • Deletion of Centennial Blue Metallic exterior color
    • Deletion of Wheatland Yellow exterior color (still available as a special order color for fleets)
    • Deletion of Deepwood Green Metallic exterior color
    • Deletion of Graphite Metallic exterior color
  • Addition of three new exterior colors:
    • Crush
    • Shadow Gray Metallic
    • Pacific Blue Metallic
  • Wheel changes:
    • Deletion of 18″ Dark Argent metallic cast aluminum wheels
    • Addition of 18″ Dark Argent metallic cast aluminum wheel (different RPO code and likely different wheel design)
  • ZR2 models now feature black bowties
• Interior:
  • Replacement of Chevrolet MyLink 7″ diagonal Color Touch Screen (IOB) with Chevrolet Infotainment System 3 with 7″ diagonal color touch-screen (IOR), which also includes:
    • AM/FM stereo
    • Bluetooth audio streaming for 2 active devices
    • Voice command pass-through to phone
    • Apple CarPlay and Android Auto capability
  • Replacement Chevrolet MyLink 8″ diagonal Color Touch Screen (IO5) with Chevrolet Infotainment System Plus with 8″ diagonal HD color touch-screen (IOS), which also includes:
    • AM/FM stereo
    • Bluetooth audio streaming for 2 active devices
    • Apple CarPlay and Android Auto capability
    • Enhanced voice recognition
    • In-vehicle apps, cloud connected personalization for select infotainment and vehicle settings
    • Subscription required for enhanced and connected services after trial period
  • Deletion of Chevrolet MyLink 8″ diagonal Color Touch Screen Navigation (IO6) with Chevrolet Infotainment System with Navigation and 8″ diagonal HD color touch-screen (IOT), which also includes:
    • USB data ports and memory card
    • AM/FM stereo
    • Bluetooth audio streaming for 2 active devices
    • Apple CarPlay and Android Auto capability
    • Enhanced voice recognition
    • Additional memory for in-vehicle apps, cloud connected personalization for select infotainment and vehicle settings
    • Subscription required for enhanced and connected services after trial period
  • USB and connectivity port changes:
    • Replacement of USB port located on instrument panel and USB port located inside center console with one type-A and one type-C USB data ports on the front console (includes SD Card Reader and auxiliary input jack)
    • Addition of two new charging-only USB ports located on the rear of the center console on LT, Z71 and ZR2 trim levels
      • On prior model years, the USB ports on the rear of the center console were also present, but now feature a different RPO code, suggesting improvements to the feature
  • Addition of second in-cabin microphone for passenger
  • Addition of HD Rear Vision Camera as standard on LT, Z71 and ZR2 trims
    • On prior model years, the only Rear Vision Camera was the non-HD version
    • Non-HD Rear Vision Camera remains on Base and Work Truck trims
  • Replacement of 4-way driver power with manual recline seat adjuster with 6-way power driver seat on LT, Z71 and ZR2 trims
    • On prior model years, the driver’s seat had 4-way power adjustment with manual recline standard on all models; LT trims offered optional lumbar control, and Z71 and ZR2 trims had it standard
  • Addition of heated steering wheel as standard on Z71 and ZR2 trims and available on LT trim (requires Convenience Package and heated seats, and included with Luxury Package)
  • Addition of Ultrasonic Rear Park Assist:
    • Available on Work Truck 2WD model, where it requires WT Convenience Package and not available with (N8D) 6-Speed manual transmission
    • Available on Work Truck 4WD model, where requires WT Convenience Package
    • Available on LT 2WD and 4WD models, where it is included and only available with Safety Package
    • Standard on Z71 2WD and 4WD models
    • Not available on Base or ZR2 models
• Packages:
  • Deletion of Colorado Centennial Edition
  • Deletion of Shoreline Special Edition – LT Cloth Package
  • Deletion of Shoreline Special Edition – Luxury Package
  • Introduction of Colorado ZR2 Bison package
  • Luxury Package now includes heated steering wheel, which is new for 2019 model year
  • Safety Package now includes Rear Park Assist, which is new for 2019 model year
• Powertrain:
  • 2.5L LCV 4-cylinder engine becomes fleet only on 4WD Extended Cab models
  • Deletion of manual transmission

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