We expect the next, third-generation Chevrolet Colorado to launch for the 2023 model year. Until then, we expect the current, second-generation Colorado to receive minor changes, updates, and improvements.
| 2019 MY: | minor changes, introduction of ZR2 Bison |
| 2020 MY: | minor changes |
| 2021 MY: | minor changes and small facelift |
| 2022 MY: | minor changes |
| 2023 MY; | overhaul (redesign and re-engineering) |
Following is speculative and unconfirmed information about the next Chevy Colorado. This page is a continuous work-in-progress and will be updated on a regular basis as we await official details from General Motors and Chevrolet.
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| Last redesigned model year: | 2015Â (second generation) |
| Last midcycle refresh/MCE model year: | none and none expected |
| Expected redesign model year: | 2023 (third generation) |
| Expected name: | Chevrolet Colorado |
| Current platform: | GMT 31XX platform |
| Future platform: | GM 31XX-2 platform |
| Layout: | FR (front-engined, rear-wheel-drive or four-wheel-drive) |
| Current body styles: | light duty pickup truck |
| Future body styles: | light duty pickup truck |
| Segment: | midsize pickup truck |
| Expected Engines | |
| Gasoline: | turbo-charged I-4, atmospheric V-6 |
| Diesel: | turbo-charged I-4 |
| Alternative propulsion: | possible gasoline hybrid electric |
| Expected transmissions: | 10-speed automatic |
Overview
- What: an all-new Chevy Colorado midsize pickup truck that will represent the third generation of the nameplate, after the second-gen Colorado was introduced for the 2015 model year
- When: we expect the next Chevrolet Colorado to launch in the 2022 calendar year as a 2023 model year vehicle
- Why: an all-new Colorado will maintain Chevrolet’s growing presence in the midsize pickup truck segment
- Where: sold in all current markets where the Colorado and S-10 are currently sold, including North America, South America, Australia, South Korea and potentially several new markets
Expectations
Following are our expectations about the future Chevy Colorado:
- Based on the new GM 31XX platform, delivering all-new underpinnings and engineering
- Merges the North American-market Chevrolet Colorado with the international-market Chevrolet Colorado, which is sometimes known as the Chevrolet S-10, into one single pickup truck
- All-new exterior design, available in various cabs and bed configurations
- All-new interior design
- Improved interior comfort and convenience, as well as a greater variety of features
- Inclusion of next-generation infotainment system
- Introduction of more GM Active Safety features and technologies
- Introduction of new powertrain range
Body Styles
We expect the upcoming future Chevy Colorado to be available as a midsize pickup truck with the following cab and bed configurations:
- Extended Cab, Short Box
- Extended Cab, Long Box
- Crew Cab, Short Box
- Crew Cab, Long Box
Price
We expect the next Chevrolet Colorado to carry similar pricing as the current, second-gen model and have a starting price in the $20,000 range (for the U.S. market).
Platform
We expect the next-gen Chevy Colorado to ride on the new GM 31XX-2 platform, which will be a mildly-updated version of the 31XX platform used by the current Colorado.
Powertrain
We expect the powertrain of the next Chevy Colorado to consist of four-cylinder engines, though a six-cylinder could also be offered as an option.
Expected carry-over powertrain components:
- 3.6L V-6 LGZÂ naturally-aspirated gasoline engine
- 2.8L I-4 LWN turbo-diesel Duramax engine
Expected all-new powertrain components:
- New, yet to-be-announced base engine, likely a turbo-charged four-cylinder
- GM 10-speed automatic transmission
Production
It is expected that the future Chevrolet Colorado will be assembled by GM USA at the GM Wentzville factory in Missouri for North American markets. International-market versions will likely be assembled at the following plants:
- GM Rayong factory operated by GM Thailand
- GM Sao Jose dos Campos plant operated by GM Brazil
Competitors
The future Chevy Colorado will have various competitors in the mainstream midsize pickup truck vehicle segment, including:
- Toyota Tacoma
- Nissan Frontier
- Ford Ranger
- Jeep Gladiator
- Ram Dakota (expected)
- GM’s own GMC Canyon
Before The All-New Model
Before the all-new future Chevy Colorado reaches the market, we expect the current second-generation Colorado to continue receiving minor changes, updates, and improvements. A mid-cycle enhancement was skipped in order to pull the all-new truck ahead and bring it to market faster. However, a small facelift was introduced for the 2021 model year. See information about the current-generation Colorado by using the following links:
- 2015 Chevrolet Colorado (introduction of second-gen model for North America)
- 2016 Chevrolet Colorado
- 2017Â Chevrolet Colorado
- 2018Â Chevrolet Colorado
- 2019 Chevrolet Colorado
- 2020 Chevrolet Colorado
- 2021 Chevrolet Colorado
- 2022 Chevrolet Colorado
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