What is the Chevrolet Colorado?
The Colorado is Chevrolet’s midsize pickup, with an open bed for carrying cargo and a cabin suited to everyday driving. It arrived in 2004 as the successor to the S-10. In Chevrolet’s lineup, it sits below the Silverado.
The Colorado appears in US figures from 2004–2026 and Canadian figures from 2004–2026. In the European Union, official registration figures include 10 diesel Colorados in 2019.
Colorado generations
The first generation ran from 2004 to 2012. The second followed from 2015 to 2022, and the third began in 2023. The second generation brought the Colorado back after a gap; the third generation is represented in the United States and Canada.
Engines and power
US and Canadian versions span 2.5 L to 5.3 L engines, with petrol and diesel options across the years. The European Union registration entry is a 2.8 L diesel rated at 147 kW (200 PS). Engine choices vary by year and version.
How economical is the Chevrolet Colorado?
The lowest listed consumption is 9.4 L/100 km in both US EPA and Canadian NRCan figures. The best combined EPA result is 25 MPG. These results come from different versions and test procedures: EPA testing in the United States and NRCan’s 5-cycle test in Canada.
Questions and answers
When did the Colorado generations run?
The first generation ran from 2004–2012, the second from 2015–2022, and the third began in 2023.
What engines are listed for the Colorado?
US and Canadian versions span 2.5 L to 5.3 L, with petrol and diesel options. The European Union registration entry is a 2.8 L diesel.
What is the lowest listed fuel consumption?
The lowest listed value is 9.4 L/100 km in both US EPA and Canadian NRCan figures. The best combined EPA result is 25 MPG.
Where was the Colorado sold?
US and Canadian figures span 2004–2026. European Union registration figures include a diesel Colorado in 2019.
