New Chevy Colorado mega-thread

Lord of ass nuggettry is more like it.

 

The midsize segment has been stagnant, while the fullsize segment has had the Ecodiesel, Ecoboost, 4-link airbag rear axle, cylinder deactivation... In Motor Trend's eyes, Colorado represents a bigger advancement to the midsize segment.

Another example of bland vehicle winning the Car of the Year award: 1993 Ford Anal Probe. Motor Trend gave it the award because it made the biggest advancement to the halfassed FWD sports coupe segment.

 

I agree it has made the most change in the midsize market, but an aluminum pickup hasn't been done before, Gm just scaled down the silvy and threw a car engine in it and called it a day. Plus I have seen 2 negatives that stand out in almost every review i read, Transmission up/downshifts to much and its lack of power off the line.

Anyways in other news, looks like Toyota is going to release the new Tacoma at the Detroit show!
http://www.leftlanenews.com/toyota-to-debut-next-tacoma-in-detroit.html

 

New Tacoma unveiled in January at the Detroit Auto Show courtesy of Autoblog.

 

Sounds to me you haven't driven the new ones

 

First month out and already has a recall.

http://www.msn.com/en-us/autos/autosrecalls/gms-recall-of-mid-sized-pickups-affects-2432-vehicles-in-us-canada/ar-BBgo8On

 

Here's some pics for all you Colorado fans to drool on




The only one that looks remotely appealing to me is that 2.8 diesel, but it is still just a concept.

 

^You are a little behind the program. Pictures with aftermarket leveling kit installed are already out:

The diesel loses its spare tire to make room for the urea tank.

 

That sucks, you would think the engineers would come up with a better location for the urea tank

 

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Not many of them in Atlanta yet, but I got to test (both gas burners) drive a Chevy Colorado and a GMC Canyon yesterday.

Mixed emotions about them. They seem bigger and both were in the $38K to $39K range with dealer goodies. IMO, I liked the way the GMC way trimmed out better. I would not buy one at that price and watch it drop $6k driving off the lot.

Overall, quick opinion = I would even take a "design dated Gen 2 Tacoma" in a heartbeat over either one.

When the Gen 3 Tacoma comes out, I sure hope Toyota Corp. has listened to the previous owners and keeps it small and upgrades the interior and adds a few goodies.
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I just hope the engineers don't put the filler cap in the bed. How it's done in the Cruze diesel, clearly an afterthought:

 

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Good point ... Yep, I meant fatter.

Owned a bunch of Toyota trucks (all models & sizes) and my favorite size was my 2004 Gen 1 or my old R-22.
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Yes, but this is GM we are talking about. The Silverado's DEF tank is under the front passenger seat, dragging below the frame:



Of course it interferes with running board installs.

 

http://www.nytimes.com/2014/12/07/automobiles/autoreviews/review-2015-chevrolet-colorado.html

Interesting interview.
Not over-the-top, not a hatchet job.

Writer points out both Toyota and Nissan have been resting on their laurels.

Also makes me wonder if Dodge and Ford are reconsidering the Ranger/Dakota.

 

was this posted yet?

http://www.msn.com/en-us/autos/auto...affects-2432-vehicles-in-us-canada/ar-BBgo8On

 

Agreed. That diesel they brought over for the full sized Transit would be pretty sweet in a new Ranger though. Wishful thinking never hurts, I had a 2007 4x4 Ranger and if it wasn't for my ex I'd still have it. They were great but antiquated trucks, just like the Tacoma is now.

 

My friend had a 09 and it was pretty sweet. Got the job done and then some.

 

I heard the same thing few weeks back.

 

That makes sense if Ford wants to go after the commercial small truck market again. If they price the truck 5 K under everyone else and size it as a compact I think they will have a ton of success.

 

I like it and you like it.
But what happens is the market says:
"I just want a basic little bare bones truck....
with power everything, heated everything, climate control, infotainment, full time 4wd with 4 lockers, 5-ton cargo capacity, 6 ft ground clearance, 500hp, 45mpg, a sunroof, made from ballistic titanium, color changing paint/lighting depending on my mood, and more gizmos than the Mach 5. Oh, and a pony."
Then we complain the basic little bare bones truck weighs 3 tons and costs 50k. People are funny.


On 2016 Tacos:
http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2014-...d-sized-pickup-as-gm-rejoins-competition.html

http://www.modernreaders.com/report...nching-at-detroit-auto-show/15072/mark-kesler <--Interesting picture of the background truck. No word on the pony.