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2008 Chevrolet Colorado Review
Good hauler with sensibility and comfort.
2008 Colorado Review Summary & Specifications
Chevy Colorado offers the increased roominess of the newest generation of mid-size pickup trucks. Anyone looking for a smaller truck that's not cramped on the inside, but is still capable of handling a respectable load or pulling a lightweight trailer, should find the Colorado a good choice. Load three dirt bikes on a trailer, and assorted gear in the bed, and three bikers and a couple of 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.John Matras reported from rural Pennsylvania; with NewCarTestDrive.com editor Mitch McCullough reporting from Southern California; and John Katz in Pennsylvania.
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| Vehicle Category | Pickups |
| Editor | New Car Test Drive |
| Model Lineup | Chevrolet Colorado Z85 LS Regular Cab 2WD ($15,165); Z85 LS Extended Cab 2WD ($17,490); Z85 LT Crew Cab 4WD ($24,950); Z71 LT Extened Cab 4WD ($25,865); Z71 LT Crew Cab 4WD ($26,605) |
| Engines (standard) | 3.7-liter dohc 20-valve inline-5 |
| Engines (optional) | 185-hp 2.9-liter dohc 16-valve inline-4; 242-hp 3.7-liter dohc 20-valve inline-5 |
| Transmissions (standard) | 4-speed automatic |
| Transmissions (optional) | 5-speed manual; 4-speed automatic |
| Safety Equipment (standard) | ABS, dual-stage front airbags with passenger deactivation (on Regular Cabs), front seatbelt pre-tensioners, LATCH child seat anchors, foldaway outside rear view mirrors, tire-pressure monitor |
| Safety Equipment (optional) | side-curtain airbags, traction control |
| Basic Warranty | 3 years/36,000 miles |
| Assembled In | Shreveport, Louisiana |
| Manufacturer Phone | 800-222-1020 |
| Manufacturer URL | www.chevrolet.com |
| Base Price MSRP | 14885 |
| Model Tested MSRP | Chevy Colorado Z85 LT Extended Cab ($19,660) |
| Standard Equipment | air conditioning; 60/40 split front bench seats with deluxe cloth upholstery, leather-wrapped steering wheel, color-keyed carpeting, AM/FM/CD/MP3 w/4 speakers, cruise control, tilt steering, driver information center, chrome-accented bumpers, deep-tinted glass, OnStar with one-year Safe & Sound subscription |
| Options as Tested (MSRP) | 3.7-liter five-cylinder engine ($1,000); Convenience Package ($500) includes power programmable windows and door locks, power mirrors, remote keyless entry; cloth bucket seats ($340); XM Satellite Radio ($200) includes first 3 months' subscription; traction control ($395); side-curtain airbags ($395); 3.73:1 axle (NC); Trailering equipment ($270) includes hitch with weight-distributing platform and wiring harness |
| Destination Charge | 685 |
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| Layout | rear-wheel drive |
| Price as Tested | 23445 |
| Horse Power | 242 @ 5600 |
| Torque | 242 @ 2800 |
| Fuel Economy | 16/22 |
| Wheelbase | 126.0 |
| Length/Width/Height | 207.1/67.6/64.9 |
| Track Front/Rear | |
| Turning Radius | 44.3 |
| Seating Capacity | 4 |
| Front Head/Hip/Leg room | 39.6/53.3/44.0 |
| Middle Head/Hip/Leg room | |
| Rear Head/Hip/Leg room | 37.9/57.6/23.1 |
| Trunk Volume | |
| Payload | 1654 |
| Towing Capacity | 4000 |
| Front Suspension | independent, upper and lower control arms, coil springs, anti-roll bar |
| Rear Suspension | live axle, two-stage multi-leaf semi-elliptic springs, anti-roll bar |
| Ground Clearance | 7.3 |
| Curb Weight | 3689 |
| Stock Tires | P225/75R15 all-season |
| Brakes Front/Rear | disc/drum w/ABS |
| Fuel Capacity | 19.6 |
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