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Targa's avatar
Targa
Explorer
Jan 02, 2015

Chevy Colorado

I finally drove one. Buddy of mine at work just picked up his LTZ, Z71, double cab. I have to say, Toyota might actually have some competition finally, I won't say it is better, but I think it is as good. The one thing it has over the Tacoma is the interior, it is very comfortable and well thought out. I will be curious to see if it will break a 20 mpg city/highway mix. I will also be curious to see what Toyota might be doing for 2016, I am not sure they can rest on their laurels any longer with this little beauty in the game now.
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  • Targa's avatar
    Targa
    Explorer
    Jan 02, 2015
    If there's a catch thats it ^^^. If the price is to close to the full size trucks and they do not have a noticeable benefit in fuel economy gains, the only real perk would be maneuverability. Then again, like Bionic Man pointed out, Toyota has no problem selling Tacoma's which are very long in the tooth.
  • FishOnOne's avatar
    FishOnOne
    Nomad
    Jan 02, 2015
    It's Motor Trends truck of the year...

    Unless GM sells these trucks for a lot cheaper than a full size truck, I don't agree they're going to sell a lot of these. Driving a full size half ton truck in the city (including parking garages) is not a problem for all the people who are currently doing it now.
  • Bionic_Man's avatar
    Bionic_Man
    Explorer
    Jan 02, 2015
    Looks like a winner to me as well. Toyota sure sells a lot of Tacomas. Folk that live in a a big city, want a truck that will fit in a parking spot. This will fill that ticket.
  • chevor's avatar
    chevor
    Explorer
    Jan 02, 2015
    I don't like I can't spec it the way I want it. Reg Cab, LT, manual trans, diesel.
  • old_guy's avatar
    old_guy
    Explorer
    Jan 02, 2015
    I didn't find any thing wrong with them in the past. My son bought one even after reading the reviews. it was the straight 5, he was the second owner and drove it to Az and back towing a UHaul. he never had a minute of trouble with it.
  • Targa's avatar
    Targa
    Explorer
    Jan 02, 2015
    I think your right Mark. IMO GM has a winner with this and the Canyon. If I were in the market for a second vehicle or if I was just tugging a boat or smaller TT around I would be hard pressed not to give these serious consideration. If I remember correctly he paid $34,000 and it is loaded.
  • Hannibal's avatar
    Hannibal
    Explorer
    Jan 02, 2015
    The Colorado went from one of the ugliest trucks out there to one of the best looking trucks. Good for GM!

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