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It's the mid-size pickup with the strength, power and capabilities you expect from a Chevy Truck. With three engines to choose from, enabling you to prioritize power or fuel efficiency. And there are a range of cab-engine-suspension and box configurations to help you select the right truck for your specific application. For all that and much more, you can depend on Chevy Colorado.

  • The standard Vortec 2.9L four-cylinder engine achieves 8.2 L/100 km highway (34 mpg) and 11.6 L/100 km (24 mpg) city fuel efficiency ratings.*
  • 242 hp Vortec 3.7L in-line 5-cylinder and 300 hp Vortec 5.3L V8 engines available
  • Payloads up to 567 kg (1250 lb.)**
  • Standard StabiliTrak® electronic stability control system and OnStar° with one year of the Safe & Sound Plan

* Based on the 2009 Colorado 2WD with 2.9L engine and 5-speed manual transmission, using the Natural Resources Canada's 2009 Fuel Consumption Guide Ratings. Your actual fuel consumption may vary.

** Base payload capacity includes weight of the driver, passenger, optional equipment and cargo.

Chevrolet Colorado Pickup

 
Powertrain
Engine Highlights
Engine Availability Horsepower @ rmp Torque lb.-ft. @rpm
Vortec 2.9L I-4 185 @ 5600 190 @ 2800
Vortec 3.7L I-5 242 @ 5600 242 @ 4600

Colorado's standard Vortec 2.9L in-line four-cylinder engine is the most powerful standard non-turbocharged 4-cylinder engine in its class*.

The fuel-efficient Vortec 3.7L in-line 5-cylinder engine is more powerful than most competitor's standard or available V6 engine (available on all models)*.

* Based on GM Medium Pickup segment and 2007 competitive model data and latest competitive data at time of posting. Excludes other GM vehicles.

 
 
Chassis
Chassis Highlights
Model Payload 2WD
kg (lb.)
Payload 4x4
kg (lb.)
Towing
kg (lb.)
Reg. Cab 702 (1547) 696 (1535) 1814 (4000)
Ext. Cab 695 (1532) 691 (1523) 1814 (4000)
Crew Cab 597 (1316) 607 (1338) 1814 (4000)

Durable ladder-type frame construction with welded box section side rails makes Colorado solid through and through.

 
 
Dimensions
Model Wheelbase
mm (in.)
Overall Length
mm (in.)
Box Length
mm (in.)
Max. Height
mm (in.)
Max. Height 4x4
mm (in.)
Width
mm (in.)
Regular Cab 2827 (111.3) 4887 (192.4) 1849 (72.8) 1648 (64.9) 1717 (67.6) 1717 (67.6)
Extended Cab 3200 (126.0) 5260 (207.1) 1849 (72.8) 1648 (64.9) 1717 (67.6) 1717 (67.6)
Crew Cab 3200 (126.0) 5260 (207.1) 1552 (61.1) 1656 (65.2) 1725 (67.9) 1742 (68.6)

Applications

Tough on the Bottom Line

You can take a clean swipe at fuel costs with either of Colorado's in-line engines. These cutting-edge powerplants are not only amazingly fuel-efficient, they produce incredible power. The available Vortec 3.7L I-5 pumps out 242 hp and 242 lb.-ft. of torque. Colorado's engines also feature double overhead camshafts, Variable Valve Timing, Electronic Throttle Control and Sequential Fuel Injection. Serious work needs a serious engine and that's what Colorado is all about.

Advice

A Pickup That Works As Hard As You Do

Colorado understands that everyone needs something different from their truck. That's why it's one of the most customizable pickups out there. Along with convenient standards like a dual-position locking tailgate and available six-foot cargo box, this rugged mid-size offers you the choice of two outstanding new engines, three cab configurations (Regular, Extended and Crew), two suspensions (Z85 Standard or Z71 Off-Road), two transmissions (5-speed manual or 4-speed automatic), two drive systems (2WD or 4X4) and two trim levels (LS or LT; Crew Cab LT only).

GM New Vehicle Limited Warranty

The importance of reliability cannot be over-emphasized in commercial vehicles. Which is why we build them to withstand the daily rigours of commercial applications. In the unlikely event that you do run into any problems, the GM New Vehicle Limited Warranty covers most defects for 3 years or 60,000 km (whichever comes first). In addition to your GM New Vehicle Limited Warranty coverage your vehicle is covered by a 5 year/160,000 km* Powertrain Limited Warranty. Learn more about how the GM New Vehicle Limited Warranty offers you added peace of mind.

*Whichever comes first. Conditions and limitations apply. Excludes Medium-Duty. See dealer for details.

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