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Chevrolet Colorado

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The Car Guide rating 3.5/5 70% Detailed ratings

Price $24,045 – $36,670 Payments

Fuel consumption 7.8 – 13.3 L/100km

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This mid-size pickup is on its last legs. For the time being, it is offered with three engine options: a 2.9L 4-cylinder, a 3.7L 5-cylinder that produces 242 hp, and a 5.3L V8 that develops 300 hp. There’s also a choice between a 5-speed manual transmission and a 4-speed automatic. The base versions come with RWD only, but buyers can opt for 4x4 if they prefer.

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Review: 2017 Chevrolet Colorado ZR2

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Review: 2015 Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon

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The Car Guide rating 70%

Pros

Good driving position
Pretty for a pick-up
Good front seats
Varied drivetrains

Cons

Doesn't like bumpy roads
Sensitive to winds
Four-speed automatic gearbox
Body flexions

Driving	7/10
Safety	7/10
Interior	7/10
Reliability	7/10
Winter driving	7/10
Comfort	7/10

What's new in 2012

Manual transmission not offered anymore on LT versions.

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December 20, 2012
Seats And Restraints
November 18, 2011

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