Chevrolet Colorado
The 2026 Colorado is available as a crew cab with a 5-foot box; the four-wheel drive is offered in five trims levels: WT, LT, Trail Boss, Z71 and ZR2, while the rear-wheel drive is only available on the WT and LT trims. The Colorado is engineered to provide best-in-class towing capacity in the midsize truck segment, with a maximum towing rating of 7700-lbs. It is available exclusively as a four-door crew cab model, with rear seats big enough to comfortably sit adults (even on long drives).
The four-wheel drive and rear-wheel drive trims come with a single engine, powered by a 2.7L turbocharged 4-cylinder producing 310 horsepower and 430 lb.-ft of torque, mated to an 8-speed automatic transmission. The EPA has not released fuel-economy information for the 2026 Chevrolet Colorado yet, but the ratings should not change from 2025 which are as follows: rear-wheel-drive - 19 mpg city and 23 mpg highway, four-wheel drive - 17 mpg city and 21 mpg highway.
WT trims are the base trims and feature 4-wheel disc brakes, 17-inch steel wheels, bucket front seats, air conditioning, satellite radio, 6-speakers, cruise control, 11.3-inch touchscreen display, wireless phone connectivity with Apple Car Play and Android Auto, 2 USB ports, and 11-inch instrument gauge display.
The LT trims add integrated storage, easy lift and lower tailgate, auto-dimming rear view mirror, driver and passenger heated front seats, 8-way power front driver seat with 2-way power lumbar support, illuminated entry, front dual zone automatic air conditioning, 3 USB ports, smart device remote start, and leatherette steering wheel.
In addition, the Trail Boss and Z71 trims come with 18-inch aluminum wheels.
The Z71 comes with LED headlights, daytime running lights, fog lights, 4 USB ports, interior and exterior 120V AC power outlet, wireless device charging, trailer brake controller, a 2-speed transfer case, and hill descent control.
The ZR2 is performance based with a 220-amp alternator, driver selectable modes, driver selectable locking front and rear differential, off-road suspension, off-road low speed cruise control, four skid plates, spray-in bed liner, integrated storage in the pickup bed, and bed rail protectors.
Safety features on the Colorado include Stabilitrak stability control, traction control, anti-lock brakes, active lane departure, active blind spot, forward and rear collision mitigation, front pedestrian detection, following distance alert, and 6 airbags.