The 2021 Chevrolet Colorado receives a mild mid-cycle refresh for the 2021 model year, consisting of updates to trim exterior, interior, trim levels and powertrain, representing the sixth model year of the second-generation Colorado.
A mid-cycle refresh can otherwise be referred to as a facelift or a mid-cycle enhancement (MCE) in GM parlance. To note, we initially expected the Colorado refresh to arrive for the 2019 and 2020 model years, which did not take place.
The 2021 Chevy Colorado receives the following updates:
Model-Line Changes
- Deletion of Base (2SA) model
| Trim level: | Base | Work Truck | LT | Z71 | ZR2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Equipment group: | 2SA | 2WT, 4WT | 2LT, 4LT | 2Z7, 4Z7 | 4ZR |
| Trim level: | Work Truck | LT | Z71 | ZR2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Equipment group: | 2WT, 4WT | 2LT, 4LT | 2Z7, 4Z7 | 4ZR |
Exterior
- Revised front fascias:
- WT, LT, Z71:
- WT, LT and Z71 trim levels feature updated center bars, lower fascias and front skid plates
- WT and LT trim levels feature all-new gold Chevy bowtie logos
- Z71 receives a black bowtie logo on the grille
- ZR2:
- ZR2 now includes “CHEVROLET” lettered grille with “flowtie” that was previously included on the ZR2 Bison
- ZR2 now features red standard toe hooks
- ZR2 gets new front fascia that looks even more aggressive while providing drivers with improved visibility
- All models feature revised front Chevy “bowtie” emblems
- WT, LT, Z71:
- All models feature embossed “Chevrolet” tailgates, replacing the traditional Chevy bowtie on the rear end
- Deletion of Work Truck Appearance Package, which was only available for WT models and included:
- 16-inch by 7-inch (40.6 cm x 17.8 cm) Ultra Silver Metallic cast aluminum wheels
- Outside power-adjustable, body-color, remote, manual-folding mirrors
- Spotter mirror
- Body-color rear bumper
- Chrome beltline moldings
- Body-color door handles
- Addition of three exterior colors
- Bright Blue Metallic
- Cherry Red Tintcoat
- Sand Dune Metallic
- Deletion of five exterior colors
- Pacific Blue Metallic
- Silver Ice Metallic
- Kinetic Blue Metallic
- Shadow Gray Metallic
- Cajun Red Tintcoat
- Addition of three wheel and one tire option
- 255/65R17 all-season, blackwall spare tire (ZAO)
- 17-in x 8-in steel spare wheel (RM7)
- 17-in x 8-in Ultra Silver Metallic steel wheels (RAP)
- 17-in x 8-in (43.2 cm x 20.3 cm) Bright Machined aluminum wheels (RIM)
- Deletion of five wheel and three tire options
- Wheels:
- Spare, 16-in by 7-in (40.6-cm x 17.8-cm) steel wheel (S1K)
- 16-in x 7-in (40.6-cm x 17.8-cm) Ultra Silver Metallic steel wheel (RS2)
- 16-in x 7-in (40.6-cm x 17.8-cm) Ultra Silver Metallic cast aluminum wheels (RS1)
- 17-in x 8-in (43.2-cm x 20.3-cm) Dark Argent Metallic cast aluminum wheels (R28)
- 20-in Low Gloss Black aluminum wheels (RTH)
- Tires:
- 265/70R16 all-season, blackwall spare tire (ZJJ)
- 265/70R16 all-season, blackwall tire (QJJ)
- 255/55R20 all-season, blackwall tire (QQD)
- Wheels:
- Addition of the following LPO-level items:
- Black tailgate lettering
- Accessory Suspension Leveling Kit
- Deletion of the following LPO-level items:
- (VZX) Bedliner
- (RZB) Chevrolet Lettered Grille
- (VAT) Grille
- (RIN) RST badge
- Deletion of windshield shade band
Interior
- Inside, rearview auto-dimming mirror is now standard on LT models
- For the 2020 model year, this feature was only available (not standard) on LT models
- Addition of new audio system as standard on LT trim level, which features:
- Chevrolet Infotainment 3 system
- 8-inch diagonal color touchscreen
- AM/FM stereo
- Bluetooth audio streaming for 2 active devices
- Voice command pass-through to phone
- Apple CarPlay and Android Auto capability
Packages
- Addition of Chrome Appearance Package on LT models. The package includes:
- Chrome grille
- Outside heated power-adjustable, manual folding mirrors with chrome caps
- Chrome door handles
- Chrome rear bumper
- Chrome beltline molding
- Custom Special Edition RPO code changes from PCP to WGV, continues to be exclusive WT models, and includes:
- Body-color grille
- 18-in x 8.5-in Dark Argent Metallic cast aluminum wheels (RCV)
- 265/60R18 all-season, blackwall tires (QIA)
- Body-color rear bumper
- Body-color door handles
- Body-color mirrors with drivers spotter mirror
- Requires 2.5-Liter LCV I4 engine or 3.6-Liter LGZ V6 engine
- Deletion of Colorado RST Special Edition, which was available on LT models and included:
- Black beltline molding
- Spray-on bedliner
- 255/55R20 all-season blackwall tires (QQD)
- (RTH) 20-inch Low Gloss Black aluminum wheels
- CHEVROLET lettered grille
- Rear Black bowtie
- RST Badge (LPO-level item)
- Black bodyside molding (LPO-level item)
- Black Colorado nameplate (LPO-level item)
- Deletion of Colorado Trail Runner Special Edition, which was available on Z71 models and included:
- CHEVROLET lettered grille
- Rear Black bowtie
- 31-inch Goodyear Wrangler DuraTrac tires (QJ2)
- Accent Lighting (LPO-level item)
- Off-Road rocker protection (LPO-level item)
- Front skid plate (LPO-level item)
- Mid skid plate (LPO-level item)
The updates and changes described here are specific to the U.S. market and may be different for other markets.
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