The all-new 2023 Chevrolet Colorado midsize pickup looks ready to battle the Ford Ranger, Nissan Frontier, and Toyota Tacoma.
Remade from the ground up, the new Colorado touts a more aggressive look but loses some flexibility due to its one-size-fits-all Crew Cab/Short Box (5-foot bed) configuration. Chevy has also sent last year’s V6 and diesel engine options packing, leaving the Colorado with just one engine: a turbocharged 2.7-liter 4-cylinder. On the plus side, Chevy offers three versions of this engine, with horsepower figures ranging from 237 to 310 and torque from 259 lb-ft to 430 lb-ft.
Five Colorado trims cover everything from essential work truck to off-road-capable courier, including a new Trail Boss trim that isn’t afraid to get dirty. The Colorado’s interior also sees vast improvement, with better materials, a more modern dash, and new technology spread over four unique interior options.
2023 Chevrolet Colorado WT: $29,200 (RWD), $32,500 (4WD)
The WT, or Work Truck, is a working-class truck big on value and capability. However, this isn’t the trim for you if you seek plush. Skip up to the LT.
The WT’s standard equipment roster includes a 237-hp turbocharged engine, with the option to upgrade to a more powerful 310-hp Turbo Plus version that also increases torque.
Max trailering for the Colorado WT is rated at 3,500 pounds with the standard engine and 7,700 with the Turbo Plus.
On the safety front, the WT comes standard with forward collision warning with pedestrian and cyclist detection, automatic emergency braking, following distance indicator, lane-departure warning, lane-keeping assist, and automatic high-beam headlights.
Additional safety systems include a rear seat reminder and Teen Driver, which allows parents to set limits on certain features and keep a report card on their teen’s driving habits.
The WT rolls on 17-inch steel wheels and features a corner step rear bumper, cargo bed light, rear privacy glass, power side mirrors, and remote keyless entry.
Along with the HD rear vision camera, the WT includes Hitch View, which offers a close-up view of the vehicle’s trailer hitch when shifted into reverse.
In stark contrast to its minimalist exterior, the WT’s cabin is surprisingly stylish and features an 8-inch digital instrument cluster and a substantial 11.3-inch infotainment touchscreen.
Standard amenities include a push-button start, single-zone manual air conditioning, a tilt steering wheel, power windows, power door locks, and manual front seats covered in cloth.
The WT’s second row includes a 60/40-split folding rear seat, a 12-volt outlet, and express-down power windows.
The standard infotainment system features a 6-speaker AM/FM radio, SiriusXM satellite radio, Google built-in, wireless Apple CarPlay, wireless Android Auto, Bluetooth hands-free phone connectivity, natural voice recognition, and access to OnStar and GM connected services.
Optional equipment for the WT is quite extensive and mostly bundled into packages.
The WT Convenience Package adds a manual sliding rear window, remote locking tailgate, a rear window defroster, and cruise control. The WT Convenience Package II adds an 8-way power driver’s seat with power lumbar support, a tailgate keyed cylinder lock, and a multifunction StowFlex/EZ-Lift and Lower tailgate.
The Advanced Trailering Package adds an automatic locking rear differential, integrated trailer brake control, an in-vehicle trailering app, and a 2-inch receiver hitch with 4- and 7-pin connectors.
Additional optional equipment includes Evotex synthetic leather upholstery, heated outside mirrors, rear parking sensors with rear cross-traffic braking, a blind-spot monitor, and HD Surround Vision cameras.
Also available are rear air vents, rubberized vinyl flooring, adaptive cruise control, a center floor console, and a choice between a spray-in bedliner or a molded bedliner with cargo storage and lighting.
With the $1,495 delivery fee, the 2023 Chevrolet Colorado WT costs $30,695. On a 60-month loan at 3% financing and zero down, the monthly payment works out to approximately $552. See 2023 Chevrolet Colorado WT models for sale near you
2023 Chevrolet Colorado WT includes:
- 11.3-inch touchscreen – This massive color touchscreen makes it easy to view and operate various features, such as music apps or maps, when using the wireless Apple CarPlay or Android Auto.
- Driver assists – The WT includes several high-tech assists designed to help the driver avoid collisions and unwanted lane changes.
- Available StowFlex tailgate – This 2-piece tailgate features a front panel that opens to reveal a watertight compartment perfect for storing items too wet or dirty for the cab but too valuable to be left in the open bed.
2023 Chevrolet Colorado LT: $31,600 (RWD), $34,900 (4WD)
The LT trim offers more comfort and convenience features over the WT, plus a more stylish exterior.
Building off the WT, the LT adds 17-inch alloy wheels, proximity keyless entry with push-button start, rear air vents and USB port, a remote-locking tailgate, an express up/down driver’s window, a wrapped steering wheel, and a front center console.
Buyers have the option to upgrade with LT Convenience Package, which brings a manual sliding rear window, tailgate cylinder lock, a rear defroster, the StowFlex/EZ-Lift and Lower tailgate, LED fog lamps, dual-zone automatic climate control, a tilt/telescoping steering wheel, cruise control, and lighted driver and passenger visor vanity mirrors.
The LT Convenience Package II adds tow/haul mode, an 8-way power driver’s seat with power lumbar support, heated side mirrors, remote start, an auto-dimming rearview mirror, heated front seats, a wireless charging pad, and the 310-hp Turbo Plus engine.
The LT Convenience Package III includes Evotex upholstery, a rear center armrest, 120-volt box-mounted outlet, a 120-volt interior outlet, a heated steering wheel, 18-inch alloy wheels, LED headlights, additional USB ports, a blind-spot monitor, rear parking sensors, and rear cross-traffic braking.
In addition to the packages mentioned for the WT, the LT also offers a skid plate protection package, a 7-speaker Bose audio system, and a Bluetooth-compatible Kicker tailgate audio system.
The LT offers an optional power sunroof with 4-wheel drive (4WD).
With the $1,495 delivery fee, the 2023 Chevrolet Colorado WT costs $33,095. On a 60-month loan at 3% financing and zero down, the monthly payment works out to about $595. See 2023 Chevrolet Colorado LT models for sale near you
2023 Chevrolet Colorado LT includes:
- Keyless entry – With the proximity key fob in your purse or pocket, touch the Colorado’s door handle to unlock the vehicle.
- Available dual-zone climate control – This system allows the driver and front passenger to regulate their temperature, creating two climate zones in one space.
- Available 120-volt box outlet – The optional 120-volt box outlet features a 3-prong plug ideal for powering tools or recreational equipment.
2023 Chevrolet Colorado Trail Boss: $37,000
The Trail Boss comes standard with 4-wheel drive (4WD), the 310-hp Turbo Plus engine, 18-inch gloss-black wheels, all-terrain tires, and an off-road suspension with a 2-inch lift.
While it lost some LT standard equipment, such as the proximity fob keyless entry and wrapped steering wheel, the Trail Boss gains hill descent control, an automatic locking rear differential, and black recovery hooks.
The Trail Boss cabin builds on the WT model by adding Evotex seats, active noise cancellation, Driver Mode Selector, and an express up/down driver’s window.
The Trail Boss offers brighter paint options, 20-inch and 22-inch wheel upgrades, and Goodyear Wrangler Territory MT tires (requires 18-inch wheels).
The Dark Essentials Package adds black nameplates, a black bow-tie grill emblem, Colorado sill plates, 20-inch black alloy wheels, and a black exhaust tip.
Trail Boss Convenience Packages contain the same equipment as the WT and LT packages, as do the Safety, Technology, and Advanced Trailering packages.
Not on the options list, however, are the Bose and Kicker audio systems.
With the $1,495 delivery fee, the 2023 Chevrolet Colorado Trail Boss costs $38,495. On a 60-month loan at 3% financing and zero down, the monthly payment works out to approximately $692. See 2023 Chevrolet Colorado Trail Boss models for sale near you
2023 Chevrolet Colorado Trail Boss includes:
- Off-road suspension – With a 2-inch lift, the Trail Boss’ off-road suspension helps it negotiate boulder-strewn trails. The kit includes a 3-inch-wider track and improved approach and departure angles.
- Turbo Plus – With 310 hp and 391 lb-ft of torque, this upgraded 2.7-liter engine delivers V8-like power with V6-like fuel economy.
- Available adaptive cruise control – The perfect copilot when not tackling off-road trails, adaptive cruise control maintains a safe distance from the traffic ahead on the highway.
2023 Chevrolet Colorado Z71: $39,900
Like the Trail Boss, the Z71 comes standard with the more powerful Turbo Plus engine, 4WD, and a bad attitude.
The Z71 omits the off-road suspension and upgrades, making it more of a highway cruiser with off-road abilities when needed.
To the Trail Boss’ standard features, the Z71 adds a 120-volt box-mounted power outlet, heated side mirrors, cruise control, LED headlights, and red recovery hooks.
Optional features above those offered on the Trail Boss and LT include red and black Evotex upholstery, driver’s seat memory, a heated steering wheel, heated and ventilated front seats, a power sunroof, and the Bose and Kicker audio systems.
With the $1,495 delivery fee, the 2023 Chevrolet Colorado Z71 costs $41,395. On a 60-month loan at 3% financing and zero down, the monthly payment works out to about $744. See 2023 Chevrolet Colorado Z71 models for sale near you
2023 Chevrolet Colorado ZR2: $46,800
The ZR2 wraps all that’s good about the Z71 and Trail Boss into a single truck, then adds even more power and amenities.
Under the hood, the ZR2 gets a High-Output 2.7-liter engine with the same 310-hp figure but 430 lb-ft of torque.
The ZR2 Off-Road Package comes standard, adding advanced Multimatic shock absorbers, a 3-inch lift, off-road front fascia and fender flares, and a Baja drive mode that optimizes power and traction when traveling over sand.
Additionally, the ZR2 gets 17-inch Graphite and Oxide Gold wheels surrounded by 33-inch OD MT tires, driver-selectable fully locking front and rear differentials, an 800-amp heavy-duty battery, an in-vehicle trailer app, an integrated brake controller, and off-road rocker protectors.
A spray-in bedliner comes standard, along with LED headlights, heated side mirrors, the StowFlex/EZ-Lift and Lower tailgate, and the 120-volt box-mounted outlet.
Interior upgrades include black cloth/Evotex upholstery with yellow stitching, an 8-way power driver’s seat with power lumbar support, heated front seats, an 11-inch digital instrument display, a manual tilt/telescoping steering wheel, dual-zone automatic climate control, and a manual sliding rear window.
Options unique to the ZR2 include yellow seatbelts and the Desert Boss Special Edition package that adds underbody cameras, a winch, a lighting wiring kit, a sport bar, a 40-inch light bar, an off-road front bumper with safari bar, 17-inch beadlock capable wheels, and an accessory power distribution box.
With the $1,495 delivery fee, the 2023 Chevrolet Colorado ZR2 costs $48,295. On a 60-month loan at 3% financing and zero down, the monthly payment works out to about $868. See 2023 Chevrolet Colorado ZR2 models for sale near you
2023 Chevrolet Colorado ZR2 includes:
- High-Output engine – With more torque than the previous generation’s diesel engine, the High-Output 2.7-liter engine delivers all the power you need for towing, off-roading, and executing rapid passing maneuvers.
- Multimatic dampers – Adaptive shocks from aftermarket supplier Multimatic adapt to varying surface conditions, delivering a smooth and controlled ride on paved roads and less jolting performance when traveling off-road.
- Available Desert Boss package – For the die-hard off-road enthusiast, the Desert Boss Special Edition has everything you’ll need for serious desert expeditions.
