2004 Chevrolet Colorado Review
All-new pickup gets a high five.
2004 Colorado Review Summary & Specifications
The Colorado is a new generation of mid-size pickup trucks, a market that has largely been ignored while the larger pickups get all the attention. But for anyone looking for a smaller truck that's not cramped on the inside and is still capable of handling a respectable load or pulling a personal watercraft, the Colorado is ideal. Load three dirt bikes on a trailer, the assorted gear in the bed and three bikers and a couple hangers-on can head to the track. Or take the kids to soccer practice and bring home a dozen bags of mulch. The Colorado handles it all with aplomb.
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| Vehicle Category | Pickups |
| Editor | John Matras |
| Model Lineup | Chevrolet Colorado Regular Cab 2WD ($16,200); Extended Cab 2WD ($18,545); Crew Cab LS 2WD ($20,670); Regular Cab 4WD ($18,760); Extended Cab 4WD ($21,105); Crew Cab LS 4WD ($23,230) |
| Engines (standard) | 3.5-liter ohv 20-valve inline-5 |
| Engines (optional) | 185-hp 2.8-liter dohc 16-valve inline-4; 225-hp 3.5-liter dohc 20-valve inline-5 |
| Transmissions (standard) | automatic |
| Transmissions (optional) | 5-speed manual; 4-speed automatic |
| Safety Equipment (standard) | ABS, dual-stage front airbags, with passenger deactivation (on models with no rear seat), LATCH child seat anchors, foldaway outside rear view mirrors |
| Safety Equipment (optional) | side-curtain airbags |
| Basic Warranty | 3 years/36,000 miles |
| Assembled In | Shreveport, LA |
| Manufacturer Phone | 1-800-222-1020 |
| Manufacturer URL | www.gm.com |
| Base Price MSRP | 16200 |
| Model Tested MSRP | Chevrolet Colorado Crew Cab LS 4x2 ($21,011) |
| Standard Equipment | air conditioning, CD player, cloth seating |
| Destination Charge | |
| Options as Tested (MSRP) | automatic transmission ($1,095); power locks, windows and mirrors ($500); leather heated seats ($1,495); side-curtain airbags ($1,000); XM Satellite Radio ($325) |
| Gas Guzzler Tax | |
| Layout | rear-wheel drive |
| Price as Tested | 21011 |
| Horse Power | 220 @ 5600 |
| Torque | 225 @ 2800 |
| Fuel Economy | |
| Wheelbase | 125.9 |
| Length/Width/Height | 207/67.6/64.8 |
| Track Front/Rear | |
| Turning Radius | 41 |
| Seating Capacity | 5 |
| Front Head/Hip/Leg room | 39.3/53/42 |
| Middle Head/Hip/Leg room | |
| Rear Head/Hip/Leg room | 38.3/53/34.7 |
| Trunk Volume | 1304 |
| Payload | |
| Towing Capacity | 4000 |
| Front Suspension | independent |
| Rear Suspension | solid axle |
| Ground Clearance | 8.5 |
| Curb Weight | 3747 |
| Stock Tires | P225/70R15 |
| Brakes Front/Rear | disc/drum w ABS |
| Fuel Capacity | 19.6 |