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All-New 2012 Chevrolet Colorado Officially Revealed

General motors has officially revealed the all-new Chevrolet Colorado, the mid-size pickup designed for the global market. The reveal took place in Thailand, the first market to take delivery off the truck.
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The full range of trucks will go on sale this month in Thailand, and GM says there are 26 combinations of Colorado models, powertrains, cabins, and ride heights. The pickup will indeed be sold in all three variants for the body: single-, extended- and crew-cab, in high- and low-stance configurations, wide- and narrow-body options, as well as two- and four-wheel-drive. The engine range consists of two all-new Duramax turbo-diesel engines.

The base 2.5-liter diesel workhorse produces 150 horsepower and 258 lb.-ft. of torque (350 Nm), while the more powerful 2.8-liter oil-burner offers 180 hp and 346 lb.-ft. of torque (470 Nm).

Transmission options include a five-speed manual and a Hydra-Matic six-speed automatic transmission with automatic gear selection via a toggle switch on the shift head. GM has also introduced a new two-speed, electronically actuated part-time transfer case is applied on four-wheel-drive-equipped vehicles.

As per usual, three trim levels will be made available: the entry-level LS, mid-range LT and range-topping LTZ.

“Our objective from the beginning of the program was ‘haul anything, go anywhere’ – and that’s exactly what the new Colorado delivers,” said Brad Merkel, GM’s Global Vehicle Line executive for Midsize Trucks. “We have engineered it to meet the needs and desires of commercial and personal buyers alike. It can be a workhorse, a family hauler, a lifestyle vehicle, or a truck that plays to the higher-end premium buyer."

"That versatility is a big win for our customers. Regardless of configuration, they’re getting the features of a common frame and body structure, high-performing powertrains and outstanding refinement. There are no sacrifices in fundamental hardware or aesthetics, from a very basic two-door work truck all the way up to a premium crew cab." Merkel added.
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Mihnea's favorite cars have already been built, the so-called modern classics from the '80s and '90s. He also loves local car culture from all over the world, so don't be surprised to see him getting excited about weird Japanese imports, low-rider VWs out of Germany, replicas from Russia or LS swaps down in Florida.
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