2009 Chevrolet Colorado
Kelley Blue Book Retail $11,550–$19,000
MPG City: 14 – 18 Highway: 19 – 24
Available Engines
242-hp, 3.7-liter I-5 (regular gas)
185-hp, 2.9-liter I-4 (regular gas)
300-hp, 5.3-liter V-8 (regular gas)
Transmissions
4-speed automatic w/OD
5-speed manual w/OD
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Expert Snapshot
New or Notable
| • | 5.3-liter V-8 newly available on extended and crew cab models |
| • | Upgraded brake system |
| • | Fuel-management computer tweaked for extra mileage |
| • | New ZQ8 sport suspension |
| • | Stability control now standard on all models |
What We Like
| + | Wide range of engine, trim choices |
| + | ZQ8 setup offers sports-car-like handling |
| + | Three final-drive ratios for V-8 engine |
| + | Efficient interior layout |
| + | Available automatic mechanical locking rear differential |
What We Don't
| - | Exhaust note on five-cylinder engine |
| - | Side curtain airbags not standard |
| - | V-8 only available with four-speed automatic |
| - | Low-grade plastics used in interior |
It wasn't the most auspicious debut for a pickup. When four of the five midsize truck manufacturers introduced new small pickups in 2004-05, GM introduced the Chevy Colorado and GMC Canyon, and in so doing gave up two decades of equity in the popular S-10 brand to rename its compact truck. Chevy also stepped away from the norm to offer a dual overhead camshaft and inline-five-cylinder engine rather than a traditional V-6. Then came new trucks from Dodge, Toyota and Nissan — all with more horsepower and towing capacity. Read More
12 Available Colorado Trims
Select a trim name below for detailed specifications
| Original MSRP | |||||
| Work Truck 4x2 Regular Cab 6 ft. box 111.3 in. WB See Specs |
$16,705 | ||||
| Work Truck 4x2 Extended Cab 6 ft. box 126 in. WB See Specs |
$18,950 | ||||
| Work Truck 4x4 Regular Cab 6 ft. box 111.3 in. WB See Specs |
$20,210 | ||||
| Work Truck 4x4 Extended Cab 6 ft. box 126 in. WB See Specs |
$22,250 | ||||
| LT 4x2 Regular Cab 6 ft. box 111.3 in. WB See Specs |
$17,830 | ||||
| LT 4x4 Regular Cab 6 ft. box 111.3 in. WB See Specs |
$21,335 | ||||
| LT 4x4 Crew Cab 5 ft. box 126 in. WB See Specs |
$26,940 | ||||
| LT w/1LT/2LT/3LT 4x2 Extended Cab 6 ft. box 126 in. WB See Specs |
$20,405 | ||||
| LT w/1LT/2LT/3LT 4x2 Crew Cab 5 ft. box 126 in. WB See Specs |
$23,330 | ||||
| LT w/1VL 4x2 Extended Cab 6 ft. box 126 in. WB See Specs |
$20,525 | ||||
| LT w/1VL 4x2 Crew Cab 5 ft. box 126 in. WB See Specs |
$23,025 | ||||
| LT w/1LT 4x4 Extended Cab 6 ft. box 126 in. WB See Specs |
$23,505 | ||||
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