Chevrolet Colorado

Chevrolet Colorado
Chevrolet
aka	GMC Canyon
Production	2004-Present
Class	Mid-Size Pickup
Body Style	2-Door Truck 4-Door Truck
Length	Regular: 192.8 in (4897 mm) Extended cab 207.1 in (5260 mm)
Width	68 in (1727.2 mm)
Height	65 in (1651 mm)
Wheelbase	Regular cab 111.2 in (2824 mm) Extended cab 126 in (3200.4 mm)
Weight	{{{Weight - you get the point}}}
Transmission	5-speed manual 4-speed automatic
Engine	2.8 L (171 cu in) LK5 I4 2.9 L (177 cu in) LLV I4 3.5 L (214 cu in) L52 I5 3.7 L (226 cu in) LLR I5 5.3 L (323 cu in) LH8 V8
Power	{{{Horsepower and Torque rating}}}
Similar	Isuzu D-Max Isuzu i-Series Holden Rodeo Hummer H3 Hummer H3T Isuzu MU-7
Designer	General Motors

The Chevrolet Colorado and its counterpart the GMC Canyon are General Motors' new compact pickup trucks, replacing the Chevrolet S-10 and GMC Sonoma in 2004. Isuzu, which helped design the truck, began selling a version of the truck in late 2005 named the "i-Series". The Chevrolet Colorado was jointly designed by GM's North American operations, GM's Brazil operations, and Isuzu, based on the GMT355, itself the basis for the GMT 345-based Hummer H3. The vehicles are manufactured and produced in Shreveport, Louisiana.

The Colorado/Canyon offer both manual and automatic transmissions. GM also offers either a 2WD or 4WD drivetrain with standard, extended, and four-door crewcab bodystyles. Most models come with the 2.8 L LK5 I4 engine as standard, but a more powerful 3.5 L L52 I5 comes with the Z71 package on 4-door versions and is optional on all others. The 4-door Z71s also get the 4-speed automatic transmission standard. This package was later dropped in favor of LT2 and LT3.

Also a ZQ8 edition is available with a lower and more road-tuned "sport" suspension than the standard Z85 and comes with 17 inch wheels, color matched bumper and grille, and low profile fender flares. Also there is an Xtreme edition of the ZQ8 which has a different front bumper, rear bumper, side skirts, fender flares, grille, headlights, and 18 inch wheels.

All Colorado/Canyons, including the Hummer H3, are fitted with 6-lug rims (6 lugs - 5.5" {139.7 mm} bolt circle); both the 2WD and 4WD rims have the same backspacing. For new in 2007, have a new generation engines 2.9 L LLV I4 and 3.7 L LLR, new colors Deep Ruby (Sonoma Red in GMC), Race Blue and Imperial Blue (Midnight Blue in GMC) and new tires and wheels.

Engines

Years	Engines	Power	Torque
2004-2006	2.8 L (173 in³) LK5 I4	175 hp	185 ft*lbs
2007-Present	2.9 L (176 in³) LLV I4	185 hp	195 ft*lbs
2004-2006	3.5 L (214 in³) L52 I5	220 hp	225 ft*lbs
2007-Present	3.7 L (225 in³) LLR I5	242 hp	242 ft*lbs
2008-Present	5.3L (325in^3) LH8 V8	300 hp	320 ft*lbs

Reliability

• RECALL ALERT: GM, Isuzu recalling 185,000+ small pickups over faulty brakelights.[1]
• The Trucks Manufactured from 2004-2006 with the L52 I5 engine is subject to valve seat failure, which will cause a noticable misfire and drop in performance. GM has made good on its promises to fix this problem, as long at the truck has under 100,000 miles on the odometer.

Photos

2012

Television and film appearances

• A Black Chevy Colorado Sport is prominantly featured in the major motion picture, "Black Zone."

Several identical Chevy Colorado ZQ8 Sports were purchased by the production company for the intense car chase. A stunt version of the Colorado features a nitrous oxide system, proportioning valve on the rear brakes, roll cage and modified suspension for the burnouts, 180 degree spins and corner drifts. The "beauty" version of the Colorado retains its mostly stock appearance with a flowmaster exhaust system and aftermarket tonneau cover.

• A Chevy Colorado Z71 has been shown in Desperate Housewives.

• The Chevrolet Colorado Cruz Concept Truck was showcased on a CNN morning show during the Woodward Dream Cruise.

External links

• Official Chevrolet Colorado Website
• Official GMC Canyon Website
• Coloradofans.com
• GM-Trucks.com
• RoadTests.com - Chevrolet Colorado Reviews, specs, and pictures.
• Chevy confirms global Colorado pickup for U.S.

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