 2011 Colorado | 2011 Colorado Show Truck |
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MSRP: $17,475-30,325
Invoice: $16,775-28,804
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For 2012, Chevrolet Colorado continues to offer proven Chevy Truck capability wîth EPA-estimated highway fuel economy of up to 25 mpg.
Colorado can be configured to meet almost any need, work or play. It is available wîth regular, extended or crew cabs, in either two- for four-wheel drive. All Colorado models include the safety of StabiliTrak electronic stability control and head-curtain side-impact air bags.
In addition to Colorado's standard Vortec 2.9L four-cylinder engine, Colorado also offers a Vortec 3.7L I-5 engine wîth 242 horsepower and EPA-estimated highway fuel economy of up to 23 mpg. For those seeking a midsize truck wîth big-truck capability, an available Vortec 5.3L V-8 engine enables a towing capacity of up to 6,000 pounds, and zero-to-60 performance of less than seven seconds.
For additional versatility, extended and crew cab models are available wîth the Z71 off-road suspension or the sport-tuned ZQ8 suspension package.
The Z71 offers distinctive appearance cues to match its unique suspension, which includes 17-inch chrome-clad wheels and off-road tires.
The ZQ8 sport suspension gives the Colorado sports car-like handling attributes, as well as the lowered appearance of tuner vehicles. It features specific suspension tuning, 18-inch aluminum wheels and performance tires in addition to the standard 5.3L V-8 engine.
Colorado design and capability
• Regular and extended cab models have a 6-foot 1-inch (1.85 m) pickup bed wîth taller sides than many competitors, providing best-in-class volume for deeper storage and higher overall payload.
• Crew cab bed lengths are 5-foot 1-inch (1.55 m). Both beds offer two-tier cargo loading and tailgates that are both lockable and easily removable. The crew cab box offers a standard lock.
• Colorado's tailgate opens fully to almost 90 degrees, but can be set at a 55-degree opening. That puts the tailgate edge at the same height as the top of the rear wheel wells within the cargo box, creating a sturdy, flat platform to conveniently transport longer items or 4-foot by 8-foot (1.2-meter by 2.4-meter) panels.
• The Colorado ZQ8 sport suspension ride height is 'slammed' – it is lower than the standard Z85 suspension by approximately one inch (25 mm). Color-keyed front and rear bumpers, fascia grille and grille bar are part of the ZQ8's appearance, wîth the grille accented wîth a chrome surround.
• Colorado interior – standard and available features
• Colorado seats up to six depending on the configuration.
• Colorado's instrument panel has large, easy-to-read analog gauges, wîth switches and controls designed for easy operation wîth gloves.
• Crew cab models offer a 60/40-split/folding rear seat capable of accommodating three adults.
• Extended cab versions have four doors, and its two folding rear seats face forward.
• Standard equipment includes air conditioning, AM/FM stereo and SiriusXM Satellite Radio wîth three free months of service (except Work Truck), driver information center, front and rear floor mats, adjustable §teering wheel, auxiliary power outlet, vehicle anti-theft system, intermittent wipers, air conditioning, cruise control and Bluetooth connectivity for certain phones.
• Available equipment includes audio system wîth CD player wîth MP3 playback, remote keyless entry, self-dimming inside rearview mirror power, tinted glass, heated leather-appointed seating, rear sliding window and power-operated outside rearview mirrors.
Chassis and suspension
Colorado is equipped wîth many standard features designed to provide refined ride-and-handling characteristics.
• Hydraulically assisted rack-and-pinion §teering.
• StabiliTrak electronic stability control system helps keep the vehicle on its intended path in the event of an emergency maneuver.
• Large front disc brakes wîth twin-piston calipers.
• Independent suspension wîth coil-over front shocks on 2WD models (except Z71 and V-8); front torsion bars on all 4WD models, as well as 2WD Z71 models and 2WD wîth the V-8 and Z85 suspension.
• Specifically tuned powertrain and body mounts that help reduce interior noise and vibration.
• Three suspension choices: the Z85 suspension standard on 2WD or 4WD models, the Z71 off-road suspension, also available in 2WD and 4WD – wîth 17-inch wheels – and the ZQ8 sport suspension.
Three efficient, proven powertrains
• The standard engine in all but Z71-equipped crew cabs is a 2.9L DOHC four-cylinder wîth continuously variable valve timing (VVT) that delivers 185 horsepower (138 kW) and 190 lb.-ft. of torque (258 Nm).
• Available in all models – and standard in the crew cab wîth 4WD – is a 3.7L DOHC five-cylinder wîth VVT rated at 242 horsepower (180 kW) and 242 lb.-ft. of torque (328 Nm).
• The available 5.3L V-8 (except 1WT and 1LT extended and crew cab models) is based on GM's small-block V-8 architecture, delivering exceptional power and torque that is rare for the §egmènt. Horsepower is rated at 300 (224 kW)* and torque is 320 lb.-ft. (434 Nm).
• An Aisin five-speed manual transmission is standard wîth the four-cylinder engine (not available on crew cab and 1LT models).
• A Hydra-Matic 4L60 electronically controlled four-speed automatic transmission is standard wîth the five-cylinder engine and V-8; and available wîth the four-cylinder (standard wîth crew cab models).
• Four-wheel-drive system provides added confidence and safety for the driver. The dash-mounted electronic 'shift-on-the-fly' system allows the driver to move from rear- to four-wheel drive at any speed when road conditions demand a change.
• A locking rear differential is available on 2WD models and 1WT 4WD models (included on 2LT and 3LT and 1LT 4 x 4 models).
• Three rear-end gear ratios are available for V-8 models: 3.42:1 (except 1LT extended and crew cab models), 3.73:1 and 4.10:1. A 3.73 rear axle is standard on four- and five-cylinder models.
Safety and crash-avoidance features
The Colorado is designed to help drivers avoid crashes, and protect vehicle occupants during and after a crash.
• Standard driver and passenger frontal and head curtain side-impact air bags wîth a passenger on-off switch.
• StabiliTrak electronic stability control system helps reduce the risk of rollover crashes by keeping the vehicle in the driver's intended path by applying throttle, braking or a combination of both.
• Four-wheel anti-lock brake system provides directional stability in the event of an emergency braking maneuver. Standard traction control helps limit wheel sleep when accelerating on slippery surfaces such as water, ice or a gravel road.
• Vehicle anti-theft system helps thwart would-be car thieves by sounding an alarm if the vehicle is tampered with.
• Daytime Running Lamps make the vehicle more visible to other motorists and pedestrians.
• LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren) child seat attachment system is included in all second-row seating positions
• Tire pressure monitoring system, standard on all models
OnStar details
Colorado is the only model in its §egmènt to provide OnStar, which uses GPS and cellular technology to automatically call for help in the event of crash. OnStar subscribers also can use the service to be Good Samaritans by sending help to other motorists, and to call for help in other non-crash emergencies.
• OnStar is the leading provider of in-vehicle safety, security and information services in the Únited States and Canada.
• Services include remote door unlock, stolen vehicle tracking, remote ignition block, roadside assistance, crisis assist, vehicle diagnostics and hands-free calling.
• Six months of complimentary OnStar Directions and Connections service wîth Turn-by-Turn Navigation for easier route guidance on all Colorado models. The feature is easy to use because all directions are sent to the car by an advisor, without the need to stop.Source - Chevrolet
For more information and related vehicles, click hereModel Year ChangesColorado can be configured to meet almost any need, work or play. It is available wîth regular, extended or crew cabs, in either two- for four-wheel drive. All Colorado models include the safety of StabiliTrak electronic stability control and head-curtain side-impact air bags.
In addition to Colorado's standard Vortec 2.9L four-cylinder engine, Colorado also offers a Vortec 3.7L I-5 engine wîth 242 horsepower and EPA-estimated highway fuel economy of up to 23 mpg. For those seeking a midsize truck wîth big-truck capability, an available Vortec 5.3L V-8 engine enables a towing capacity of up to 6,000 pounds, and zero-to-60 performance of less than seven seconds.
For additional versatility, extended and crew cab models are available wîth the Z71 off-road suspension or the sport-tuned ZQ8 suspension package.The Z71 offers distinctive appearance cues to match its unique suspension, which includes 17-inch chrome-clad wheels and off-road tires.
 | Vital Stats |
| Engine : 2.9 L., 4-cylinder Power: 185 hp Torque: 190 ft-lbs Engine : 3.7 L., 5-cylinder Power: 242 hp Torque: 242 ft-lbs Engine : 5.3 L., 8-cylinder Power: 300 hp Torque: 320 ft-lbs | |
5-speed Manual, 4-speed Automatic | |
Colorado design and capability• Regular and extended cab models have a 6-foot 1-inch (1.85 m) pickup bed wîth taller sides than many competitors, providing best-in-class volume for deeper storage and higher overall payload.
• Crew cab bed lengths are 5-foot 1-inch (1.55 m). Both beds offer two-tier cargo loading and tailgates that are both lockable and easily removable. The crew cab box offers a standard lock.
• Colorado's tailgate opens fully to almost 90 degrees, but can be set at a 55-degree opening. That puts the tailgate edge at the same height as the top of the rear wheel wells within the cargo box, creating a sturdy, flat platform to conveniently transport longer items or 4-foot by 8-foot (1.2-meter by 2.4-meter) panels.
• The Colorado ZQ8 sport suspension ride height is 'slammed' – it is lower than the standard Z85 suspension by approximately one inch (25 mm). Color-keyed front and rear bumpers, fascia grille and grille bar are part of the ZQ8's appearance, wîth the grille accented wîth a chrome surround.
• Colorado interior – standard and available features
• Colorado seats up to six depending on the configuration.
• Colorado's instrument panel has large, easy-to-read analog gauges, wîth switches and controls designed for easy operation wîth gloves.
• Crew cab models offer a 60/40-split/folding rear seat capable of accommodating three adults.
• Extended cab versions have four doors, and its two folding rear seats face forward.
• Standard equipment includes air conditioning, AM/FM stereo and SiriusXM Satellite Radio wîth three free months of service (except Work Truck), driver information center, front and rear floor mats, adjustable §teering wheel, auxiliary power outlet, vehicle anti-theft system, intermittent wipers, air conditioning, cruise control and Bluetooth connectivity for certain phones.
• Available equipment includes audio system wîth CD player wîth MP3 playback, remote keyless entry, self-dimming inside rearview mirror power, tinted glass, heated leather-appointed seating, rear sliding window and power-operated outside rearview mirrors.
Chassis and suspension
Colorado is equipped wîth many standard features designed to provide refined ride-and-handling characteristics.
• Hydraulically assisted rack-and-pinion §teering.
• StabiliTrak electronic stability control system helps keep the vehicle on its intended path in the event of an emergency maneuver.
• Large front disc brakes wîth twin-piston calipers.
• Independent suspension wîth coil-over front shocks on 2WD models (except Z71 and V-8); front torsion bars on all 4WD models, as well as 2WD Z71 models and 2WD wîth the V-8 and Z85 suspension.
• Specifically tuned powertrain and body mounts that help reduce interior noise and vibration.
• Three suspension choices: the Z85 suspension standard on 2WD or 4WD models, the Z71 off-road suspension, also available in 2WD and 4WD – wîth 17-inch wheels – and the ZQ8 sport suspension.
Three efficient, proven powertrains
• The standard engine in all but Z71-equipped crew cabs is a 2.9L DOHC four-cylinder wîth continuously variable valve timing (VVT) that delivers 185 horsepower (138 kW) and 190 lb.-ft. of torque (258 Nm).
• Available in all models – and standard in the crew cab wîth 4WD – is a 3.7L DOHC five-cylinder wîth VVT rated at 242 horsepower (180 kW) and 242 lb.-ft. of torque (328 Nm).
• The available 5.3L V-8 (except 1WT and 1LT extended and crew cab models) is based on GM's small-block V-8 architecture, delivering exceptional power and torque that is rare for the §egmènt. Horsepower is rated at 300 (224 kW)* and torque is 320 lb.-ft. (434 Nm).
• An Aisin five-speed manual transmission is standard wîth the four-cylinder engine (not available on crew cab and 1LT models).
• A Hydra-Matic 4L60 electronically controlled four-speed automatic transmission is standard wîth the five-cylinder engine and V-8; and available wîth the four-cylinder (standard wîth crew cab models).
• Four-wheel-drive system provides added confidence and safety for the driver. The dash-mounted electronic 'shift-on-the-fly' system allows the driver to move from rear- to four-wheel drive at any speed when road conditions demand a change.
• A locking rear differential is available on 2WD models and 1WT 4WD models (included on 2LT and 3LT and 1LT 4 x 4 models).
• Three rear-end gear ratios are available for V-8 models: 3.42:1 (except 1LT extended and crew cab models), 3.73:1 and 4.10:1. A 3.73 rear axle is standard on four- and five-cylinder models.
Safety and crash-avoidance features
The Colorado is designed to help drivers avoid crashes, and protect vehicle occupants during and after a crash.
• Standard driver and passenger frontal and head curtain side-impact air bags wîth a passenger on-off switch.
• StabiliTrak electronic stability control system helps reduce the risk of rollover crashes by keeping the vehicle in the driver's intended path by applying throttle, braking or a combination of both.
• Four-wheel anti-lock brake system provides directional stability in the event of an emergency braking maneuver. Standard traction control helps limit wheel sleep when accelerating on slippery surfaces such as water, ice or a gravel road.
• Vehicle anti-theft system helps thwart would-be car thieves by sounding an alarm if the vehicle is tampered with.
• Daytime Running Lamps make the vehicle more visible to other motorists and pedestrians.
• LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren) child seat attachment system is included in all second-row seating positions
• Tire pressure monitoring system, standard on all models
OnStar detailsColorado is the only model in its §egmènt to provide OnStar, which uses GPS and cellular technology to automatically call for help in the event of crash. OnStar subscribers also can use the service to be Good Samaritans by sending help to other motorists, and to call for help in other non-crash emergencies.
• OnStar is the leading provider of in-vehicle safety, security and information services in the Únited States and Canada.
• Services include remote door unlock, stolen vehicle tracking, remote ignition block, roadside assistance, crisis assist, vehicle diagnostics and hands-free calling.
• Six months of complimentary OnStar Directions and Connections service wîth Turn-by-Turn Navigation for easier route guidance on all Colorado models. The feature is easy to use because all directions are sent to the car by an advisor, without the need to stop.Source - Chevrolet
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