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2021 Chevrolet Colorado

The 2021 Chevrolet Colorado receives various updates consisting of updates to exterior and interior options, representing the seventh model year of the second-generation Colorado.

While this light update is as close to a mid-cycle refresh/MCE as it gets, it is not an official refresh/MCE. We initially expected the Colorado refresh to arrive for the 2019 and 2020 model years, neither of which took place.

“We’ve sold 520,000 Colorado pickups in five years through a relentless, foot-on-the-gas approach to product and feature updates,” said Bob Krapes, director of marketing, Chevrolet Trucks. “With its new-look front end and tailgate, Colorado will now have a more aggressive appearance to match its award-winning capability.”

2021 Chevrolet Colorado Quick Facts
Assembly location GM Wentzville Plant, Missouri, USA
Layout Front-Engined, Longitudinal
Engine 2.5L I-4 LCV, 3.6L V-6 LGZ, Duramax 2.8L I-4 LWN
Transmission 6-Speed Auto, 8-Speed Auto
Drive wheels Rear-Wheel or Four-Wheel Drive
Availability U.S.A., Canada
Predecessor
Successor

Changes, Updates, New Features

Model-Line

  • Deletion of Base (2SA) model

Exterior

  • Revised front fascias
  • Z71 models now include a Black bowtie on the grille
  • ZR2 Off-Road Package now includes “CHEVROLET” lettered grille with “flowtie”
  • Deletion of Work Truck Appearance Package
  • Addition of three exterior colors
  • Deletion of five exterior colors
  • Addition of three wheel and one tire option
  • Deletion of five wheel and three tire options

Interior

  • Inside, rearview auto-dimming mirror is now standard on LT models

Packages

  • Addition of Chrome Appearance Package
  • Custom Special Edition RPO code changed
  • Deletion of Colorado RST Special Edition
  • Deletion of Colorado Trail Runner Special Edition
  • Addition and deletion of various LPO-level items

See detailed 2021 Chevrolet Colorado changes, updates and new features here: :2021 Chevrolet Colorado change log.

The updates and changes described here are specific to the U.S. market and may be different for other markets.

Body Styles

The 2021 Chevy Colorado continues to be offered as a midsize pickup truck with the following cab and bed configurations:

  • Extended Cab, Long Box
  • Crew Cab, Short Box
  • Crew Cab, Long Box

Model Lineup / Trim Levels

The 2021 Colorado sees a slight change to the trim level lineup, by deleting the base model.

2020 Chevrolet Colorado Trim Level Structure
Trim level: Base Work Truck LT Z71 ZR2
Equipment group: 2SA 2WT, 4WT 2LT, 4LT 2Z7, 4Z7 4ZR
2021 Chevrolet Colorado Trim Level Structure
Trim level: Work Truck LT Z71 ZR2
Equipment group: 2WT, 4WT 2LT, 4LT 2Z7, 4Z7 4ZR

Powertrain

The 2021 Chevrolet Colorado continues to be offered with the following powertrain options:

Engine Transmission Horsepower @ RPM Torque @ RPM Rear Axle
2.5L I-4 LCV Gasoline 6-Speed Automatic (MYB) 200 @ 6300 191 @ 4400 4.10
3.6L V-6 LGZ Gasoline 8-Speed Automatic (M5T) 308 @ 6800 275 @ 4000 3.42
2.8L I-4 LWN Diesel 6-Speed Automatic (MYB) 181 @ 3400 369 @ 2000 3.42

Platform

Like all second-generation units of the Chevy Colorado, the 2021 Colorado continues to ride on the GMT 31XX platform shared with the following vehicles:

  • 2015 and newer GMC Canyon
  • 2013 and newer Chevrolet and Holden Colorado for international markets
  • 2014 and newer Chevrolet Trailblazer, also known as the Holden Colorado 7 and Holden Trailblazer

Production

The 2021 Chevy Colorado is assembled at the GM Wentzville factory in Missouri by GM USA.

Pricing

Click the drop-down menu below for a look at the 2021 Chevrolet Colorado pricing up against pricing for the previous model year:

2021 Chevrolet Colorado vs. 2020 Chevrolet Colorado - Pricing
2020 Trim 2021 Trim PEG Cab Box Engine Transmission Drive Type Seating Material 2020 MSRP 2021 MSRP + / – 2021
Base Model N/A 2SA Extended Long 2.5L I-4 LCV Gasoline 6-speed auto 2WD Vinyl $21,300 Model N/A N/A
WT WT 2WT Extended Long 2.5L I-4 LCV Gasoline 6-Speed Auto 2WD Vinyl $25,995 $26,395 +$400
WT WT 2WT Extended Long 3.6L V-6 LGY Gasoline 8-Speed Auto 2WD Vinyl $27,480 $27,880 +$400
WT WT 4WT Extended Long 2.5L I-4 LCV Gasoline 6-Speed Auto 4WD Vinyl $29,895 $30,295 +$400
WT WT 4WT Extended Long 3.6L V-6 LGY Gasoline 8-Speed Auto 4WD Vinyl $31,380 $31,780 +$400
WT WT 2WT Crew Short 2.5L I-4 LCV Gasoline 6-Speed Auto 2WD Vinyl $27,895 $28,295 +$400
WT WT 2WT Crew Short 3.6L V-6 LGY Gasoline 8-Speed Auto 2WD Vinyl $29,380 $29,780 +$400
WT WT 4WT Crew Short 3.6L V-6 LGY Gasoline 8-Speed Auto 4WD Vinyl $32,895 $33,295 +$400
WT WT 2WT Crew Long 3.6L V-6 LGY Gasoline 8-Speed Auto 2WD Vinyl $30,195 $30,595 +$400
WT WT 4WT Crew Long 3.6L V-6 LGY Gasoline 8-Speed Auto 4WD Vinyl $33,795 $34,195 +$400
LT LT 2LT Extended Long 2.5L I-4 LCV Gasoline 6-Speed Auto 2WD Cloth $28,895 $28,895 $0
LT LT 2LT Extended Long 3.6L V-6 LGY Gasoline 8-Speed Auto 2WD Cloth $30,380 $30,380 $0
LT LT 4LT Extended Long 2.5L I-4 LCV Gasoline 6-Speed Auto 4WD Cloth $32,595 $32,595 $0
LT LT 4LT Extended Long 3.6L V-6 LGY Gasoline 8-Speed Auto 4WD Cloth $34,080 $34,080 $0
LT LT 2LT Crew Short 2.5L I-4 LCV Gasoline 6-Speed Auto 2WD Cloth $30,895 $30,895 $0
LT LT 2LT Crew Short 3.6L V-6 LGY Gasoline 8-Speed Auto 2WD Cloth $32,380 $32,380 $0
LT LT 2LT Crew Short 2.8L I-4 LWN Diesel 6-Speed Auto 2WD Cloth $37,810 $37,810 $0
LT LT 4LT Crew Short 3.6L V-6 LGY Gasoline 8-Speed Auto 4WD Cloth $35,595 $35,595 $0
LT LT 4LT Crew Short 2.8L I-4 LWN Diesel 6-Speed Auto 4WD Cloth $41,275 $41,275 $0
LT LT 2LT Crew Long 3.6L V-6 LGY Gasoline 8-Speed Auto 2WD Cloth $33,095 $33,095 $0
LT Model N/A 2LT Crew Long 2.8L I-4 LWN Diesel 6-Speed Auto 2WD Cloth $38,200 Model N/A N/A
LT LT 4LT Crew Long 3.6L V-6 LGY Gasoline 8-Speed Auto 4WD Cloth $36,495 $36,495 $0
LT LT 4LT Crew Long 2.8L I-4 LWN Diesel 6-Speed Auto 4WD Cloth $41,600 $41,600 $0
Z71 Z71 4Z7 Extended Long 3.6L V-6 LGY Gasoline 8-Speed Auto 4WD Cloth/Leatherette $36,795 $36,695 $-100
Z71 Z71 2Z7 Crew Short 3.6L V-6 LGY Gasoline 8-Speed Auto 2WD Cloth/Leatherette $35,095 $34,995 $-100
Z71 Z71 4Z7 Crew Short 3.6L V-6 LGY Gasoline 8-Speed Auto 4WD Cloth/Leatherette $38,295 $38,195 $-100
Z71 Z71 4Z7 Crew Short 2.8L I-4 LWN Diesel 6-Speed Auto 4WD Cloth/Leatherette $42,275 $42,570 +$295
Z71 Z71 4Z7 Crew Long 3.6L V-6 LGY Gasoline 8-Speed Auto 4WD Cloth/Leatherette $38,895 $38,795 $-100
Z71 Z71 4Z7 Crew Long 2.8L I-4 LWN Diesel 6-Speed Auto 4WD Cloth/Leatherette $42,625 $42,920 +$295
ZR2 ZR2 4ZR Extended Long 3.6L V-6 LGY Gasoline 8-Speed Auto 4WD Leather $42,595 $42,795 +$200
ZR2 ZR2 4ZR Extended Long 2.8L I-4 LWN Diesel 6-Speed Auto 4WD Leather $46,095 $46,295 +$200
ZR2 ZR2 4ZR Crew Short 3.6L V-6 LGY Gasoline 8-Speed Auto 4WD Leather $44,195 $44,395 +$200
ZR2 ZR2 4ZR Crew Short 2.8L I-4 LWN Diesel 6-Speed Auto 4WD Leather $47,695 $47,895 +$200

Availability

Though the ongoing COVID-19 outbreak delayed various GM refreshes, pushing back the 2021 Traverse and 2021 Equinox to the 2022 model year, GM Authority confirmed with GM spokespeople that the 2021 Colorado was still on track for its launch in spring 2020.

As we reported, the Start of Regular Production (SORP) for the mildly refreshed Chevy Colorado and GMC Canyon launched on June 26th at the GM Wentzville plant in Missouri, making the pickups the first U.S.-built 2021 model year GM vehicles to roll off the line. However, orders for the 2021 Chevrolet Colorado diesel and 2021 GMC Canyon diesel opened up slightly after SORP to allow for engine certification by the EPA and CARB.

Beyond 2021

We expect the current, second-generation Chevrolet Colorado models to remain in production thru the 2022 model year, and that an all-new, future Chevy Colorado will launch for the 2023 model year.

Sales

See Chevy Colorado sales numbers for all markets, worldwide

Notes:

  • Information for market (country) specified.
  • Sales information compiled from various sources by GM Authority and Motrolix.

Gallery

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Discussion

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