Body style: Truck
Segment: Midsize Pickup
Production years: 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012
Chevrolet introduced the first generation of the Colorado mid-size pickup in 2003, which received a refresh in 2009.
In 2007, the world economic crisis hit General Motors hard and barely dodged the bankruptcy bullet. With money going out of its pockets and losing the Saab and Opel brands in Europe, GM had to strengthen its position in its home market, and a refreshed pickup was considered a solution. And it worked.
Chevrolet built the mid-size pickup in three cabin sizes, with the Double-Cab as the longest cabin. The Colorado sported a new front fascia inspired by its bigger brother, the Silverado. Depending on the trim level, it offered a body-colored horizontal bar between the headlights that crossed over the grille and supported the bow-tie badge. Chevrolet installed a pair of regular doors in the back to make things easier for the rear-seat passengers.
Inside, the carmaker offered a base model with automatic transmission for the U.S. market but with cranked windows and a manual air-conditioning system. It provided the same comfort level as any other mid-size SUV from those times. The pickup could accommodate two occupants at the front and three in the back. However, the middle rear seat was more cramped due to the transmission tunnel than the outer ones. On the dashboard, Chevrolet installed a four-dials instrument panel, and on the center stack, it arranged the transmission buttons on top, followed by the audio system and the climate control dials on the bottom.
Under the hood, Chevrolet offered a choice of three engines ranged between 185 hp and 300 hp. Only the base model was available with a five-speed manual, while the carmaker paired the other two to a four-speed automatic.
ENGINE SPECS - 2.9L 5MT (185 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 2921 cm3 |
Power: | 138 KW @ 5600 RPM 185 HP @ 5600 RPM 185 BHP @ 5600 RPM |
Torque: | 190 lb-ft @ 2800 RPM 258 Nm @ 2800 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | P235/75R16 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 207.1 in (5260 mm) |
Width: | 67.6 in (1717 mm) |
Height: | 65.2 in (1656 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 57.5/57.5 in (1,461/1,461 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 126 in (3200 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 7.7 in (196 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 37 cuFT (1048 L) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3688 lbs (1673 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 18 mpg US (13.1 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 25 mpg US (9.4 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 21.5 mpg US (10.9 L/100Km) |
ENGINE SPECS - 3.7L 4AT (241 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L5 |
Displacement: | 3654 cm3 |
Power: | 180 KW @ 5600 RPM 242 HP @ 5600 RPM 241 BHP @ 5600 RPM |
Torque: | 242 lb-ft @ 4600 RPM 328 Nm @ 4600 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 4-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | P235/75R16 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 207.1 in (5260 mm) |
Width: | 67.6 in (1717 mm) |
Height: | 65.2 in (1656 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 57.5/57.5 in (1,461/1,461 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 126 in (3200 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 7.7 in (196 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 37 cuFT (1048 L) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3782 lbs (1715 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 17 mpg US (13.8 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 23 mpg US (10.2 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 20 mpg US (11.8 L/100Km) |
ENGINE SPECS - 5.3L V8 4AT (300 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | V8 |
Displacement: | 5328 cm3 |
Power: | 224 KW @ 5200 RPM 300 HP @ 5200 RPM 300 BHP @ 5200 RPM |
Torque: | 320 lb-ft @ 4000 RPM 434 Nm @ 4000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 4-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | P235/75R16 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 207.1 in (5260 mm) |
Width: | 67.6 in (1717 mm) |
Height: | 65.2 in (1656 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 57.5/57.5 in (1,461/1,461 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 126 in (3200 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 7.7 in (196 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 37 cuFT (1048 L) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 4013 lbs (1820 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 15 mpg US (15.7 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 21 mpg US (11.2 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 18 mpg US (13.1 L/100Km) |