2015 Chevy Colorado hands on impression

[jerem0621]

So my family and I are at Epcot and there GM sponsors a ride called Test Track. Pretty cool ride but my favorite part is the exit because GM stocks the exit area with some of their newest models.

There was a Colorado LT crew cab 2wd with leather and seems a lot options..touch screen etc etc. Looked like everything but 4x4.

Here are some pics I took of the important bits to someone who is considering buying one for towing.

Overall pic




Payload sticker pic



Receiver hitch label



Pic of the receiver



As to the impressions, the interior is very nice and comfy...the truck feels similar in size to a 1st gen Toyota Tundra Double cab.

The step in the bumper is useful and overall, I really like it.

Thanks!

Jeremiah

[RobertRyan]

rjstractor wrote:

Shelshy wrote:
The 1400+ payload is *really* impressive

It's kind of sad that that is impressive today, considering that Japanese mini trucks from 30 years ago had those kind of payload specs.

Now those payloads have grown to 3000lb +

[hawkeye-08]

CJBROWN wrote:
300 miles on it...airdam delete, bed mat, cargo platform, and 1-1/2" leveling lift, window tint.

Is the platform in the backseat for your dog(s)? Do you put anything on the console to protect it? Is your dog restrained (leash or harness)?

Thanks, sorry for the hijack...

[rjstractor]

Shelshy wrote:
The 1400+ payload is *really* impressive

It's kind of sad that that is impressive today, considering that Japanese mini trucks from 30 years ago had those kind of payload specs.

[Skelshy]

The 1400+ payload is *really* impressive

[hone_eagle]

Fordlover wrote:

Fast0ne wrote:


What are you smoking. Lol


Hell I make 200ft pounds of tourqe at the rear wheels not the crank and that's at 4500rpm. So yet again your v8 has nothing on it. Well except being gutless and broken exhaust manifolds and oil burning and spark plugs that won't come out. Go trition v8. Lol

When should I stop. The tranny that has issues the poor fit finish inside and out. Ohhhhh wait it's just a Ford explorer with the rear cut off.

Sorry but the current colorado with the V6 will leave you behind as will my truck.

And yet a gain lets drag up the gm issues. Well they had the balls to fix a major issue caused by another member. Not like Ford back in the 90s with the crappy 5.0 v8 in the f150 that started to burn oil after a year or the ignition switch issues they had that caught fire or all the new mustangs in 93 that came off the car carrier with the wheel alignment so far out that it would burn off the front tires,or how about the 4 speed tranny that you had to lock out overdrive then the computer would turn the light out but the tranny was still in of and if towing it would blow up. They told people to bad you fix out of pocket and the******still goes on. With the new Eco boost that they can't figure out how to get moisture out of a intercooler and already showing blown turbos and oil burning.

? Is it just me or does the majority of this post make no sense?

some people can't think and type at the same time 🙂

[jerem0621]

She is a real beauty CJ!

If you don't mind...can you report back on the real world MPG...

Thanks!

Jeremiah

[ktosv]

Nice truck. You will need to report back on how the 4 cylinder is.

I think the crew cab version has been added to the list as a potential replacement for my Cruze when the time comes. She wants to replace it with a Traverse, but I am wondering if a 4x4 one of these would get better mpg than an AWD Traverse and offer more versatility.

[Fast_Mopar]

Very nice truck, CJ. Looks great.

[Targa]

Looks really nice!!

[CJBROWN]

300 miles on it...airdam delete, bed mat, cargo platform, and 1-1/2" leveling lift, window tint.

[jerem0621]

CJBROWN wrote:
Yes, they are a hit. Just picked mine up this week. Extended cab 4x4 with 4cyl 6spd auto. Transfer case shifts into neutral - 4100lbs to tow a mid-size 4wd pickup. Super stoked!!

Traded in my '13 Subaru Crosstrek.

Interesting. I just looked at a crew cab 4 cyl at our local dealer. I wish I would have driven it. I want to drive one. I really do. Maybe, I will go drive one this weekend.

Thanks!

Jeremiah

[CJBROWN]

Yes, they are a hit. Just picked mine up this week. Extended cab 4x4 with 4cyl 6spd auto. Transfer case shifts into neutral - 4100lbs to tow a mid-size 4wd pickup. Super stoked!!

Traded in my '13 Subaru Crosstrek.

[Fast0ne]

Fordlover wrote:

Fast0ne wrote:


What are you smoking. Lol


Hell I make 200ft pounds of tourqe at the rear wheels not the crank and that's at 4500rpm. So yet again your v8 has nothing on it. Well except being gutless and broken exhaust manifolds and oil burning and spark plugs that won't come out. Go trition v8. Lol

When should I stop. The tranny that has issues the poor fit finish inside and out. Ohhhhh wait it's just a Ford explorer with the rear cut off.

Sorry but the current colorado with the V6 will leave you behind as will my truck.

And yet a gain lets drag up the gm issues. Well they had the balls to fix a major issue caused by another member. Not like Ford back in the 90s with the crappy 5.0 v8 in the f150 that started to burn oil after a year or the ignition switch issues they had that caught fire or all the new mustangs in 93 that came off the car carrier with the wheel alignment so far out that it would burn off the front tires,or how about the 4 speed tranny that you had to lock out overdrive then the computer would turn the light out but the tranny was still in of and if towing it would blow up. They told people to bad you fix out of pocket and the******still goes on. With the new Eco boost that they can't figure out how to get moisture out of a intercooler and already showing blown turbos and oil burning.

? Is it just me or does the majority of this post make no sense?

Sorry I forget that Ford people are dummy's and don't know how to read.

That's why they keep buying junk Ford product. Lmao.

[Mike_Up]

I see, it's 2WD, But GM makes up for the 4WD with 200 lbs higher GVWR. Good job.

[Mike_Up]

Tystevens wrote:
Wow, that is almost identical to the payload of my F150.

Which causes me to wonder about the market for this, as it seems so close to the Silverado in most respects.

But it looks like a nice truck.

It'll be a good contractor truck for putting large tool boxes in and pulling the occasional boat or utility trailer.

BTW, was that model pictured in the thread starter post, a 4WD or 2WD? 2WD trucks usually have a couple hundred pounds more payload over a 4WD truck.