I bought the exactly same truck but the v6 gas engine,Z71 loaded with bose,navigation, sprayed bed liner, black fender flare, black bow tie option in lazer blue. Best buy i've ever made. Bigger is not alway better. This truck is more than i need. Best looking truck i've seen so far. A 2016 Tacoma owner told last weekend that he paid 5k more for a less equip truck.
I bought this exact model and I'm thrilled with it. paid 40900 CDN with identical options (they threw in a bed extender as well). Didn't need a fullsize and the truck drives like a dream.
I test drove the diesel Z71- looking for truck with a better towing capability then my Pathfinder. The ride felt good and power more then enough - the little 2 things I did not like about it was no keyless start and the steering wheel blocked the upper part of the gauges. I put the set all the way up, I like to sit high, and then tilted steering all the way up and found I was having to drop my head to see the full view of the gauges and I am only 5'9". Other than those two minor issues I thought the truck was nice -- but I am still not liking the pricing - but apparently they are selling faster then pancakes on a Sunday. Nice review - cheers, Patrick
I love how all the reviews have the most expensive package and complain about price. The WT with the V6 and a decent amount of extras cost a little more than 25K brand new from the factory.
That's the kind of deal I can get behind. So far, I've been working on a z71, Cyber Gray, LT Crew at around 33k. Would be great to get a nice little price cut from that. How are you liking it? I so miss having a truck :)
Almost 7k miles and it's been solid. Averaging around 24-25.5 gallons per tank. Tows with no effort and the exhaust brake works great. Only thing I wish was better are the headlights.
Yes, you can (with discounts) buy a $28,000 Colorado (2wd WT V6 crew cab) or a $43,000 one (ZR2). They're basically the same when it comes to doing work. A $28,000 full size pickup is either a vinyl seat regular cab or a deeply discounted year-end model.
I bought a 2016 v6 midnight edition I paid 50k tax in. It was a lot higher then I wanted to pay, but I live in the city. Its an awesome truck to be taking into under ground parking and even a regular parking lot as you have a few extra inches (compared to a full sized truck) on ether side of the truck which is actually a big deal... I've since put 25K on the truck and haven't ad a single hiccup with it. Unless you're using your truck for work and hauling everyday you really don't need a full sized truck. It doesn't actually make you're thing bigger... lol
i think its funny that people always say these mid size trucks feel under powered, 309 hp shouldn't feel under powered. although i guess it depends what youre comparing it to. compared to a v8, yes, compared to a 4 cyl, no. ive never had a problem with how the v6 engines performed, and i've worked at many dealerships and driven all sorts of vehicles. Trust me when i say 300 HP is more than enough to give you good passing power on the road
Yeah the V6 has more than enough power. But I think what these reviewers are talking about; is how GM calibrated the transmission and gas pedal. The people who threw a tuner into their truck has said that the difference between stock and tuned is like night and day; and it's how GM should have tuned their trucks. Some people mention the need to switch the tune to a economical tune for winter because it's putting too much power to the wheels for snow and icy roads. But yeah; the V6 is a good engine.
Our family car gets to 60mph in 4.9 sec. This truck is NOT slow. It is plenty rewarding to drive empty and any more power just means trouble in a pickup.
Derek D That's what the tacoma is too. All cheap plastic. I have a tacoma lol. I've had a plethora of problems with the tacoma, and from what I'm reading and experiencing, the issues aren't uncommon. Don't be one of those people who think tacomas are godsend trucks that are 500,000 mile trucks that get 25mpg on your way to and from work. Cuz they aren't. Especially the newer ones. I love the truck but to act as if it's less cheap or more thought out than it's competitors is foolish to say.
What’s wrong with a smaller truck costing more? A ton of coal is $40 while a much smaller 1 carat diamond is about $ 4000. Sometimes smaller is just more expensive.
The Chevy Colorado and GMC Canyon are about $5K more than a comparably equipped Toyota Tacoma. I think this is the very key reason the Tacoma remains the best selling mid size pickup in the US.
It does not cost as much with similar equipment. The full size with a decent enough engine to move the weight will be $6000-$8000 more unless it's a leftover model with huge rebates, which doesn't really count, does it?
Love watching those rock finders scrape the dirt at 5:07 Considering this is supposed to be competition (however laughable) for the Tacoma and Frontier, you did a hell of a job convincing us the Colorado drives like a car by taking everywhere except off road (unpaved well maintained dirt roads don't count here).
I definitely want to step away from my full size Ford F-150 7700, reg cab, 8 foot bed, triton v8. Way too much and too big. I'll give it some time and when I have the money I may just jump on the Colorado
They said this truck neatly costs as much as the larger Silverado. What a ridiculous statement. The price of your truck includes all of the options purchased. Yeah, purchase the Bose speakers (more than $500) and all the other options and you will pay a lot for this truck. So what? Want a cheaper truck, then don’t buy very option.
It's unforgivable that you have to pay more to buy a smaller diesel powered truck than you would to buy a full-sized truck. Why is that? That doesn't make any sense. I like the idea of a 2.8 litre Duramax turbo diesel, but seriously?! I like trucks like the Toyota Tacoma, except for its lack of a turbo diesel engine.
Great "American" truck? CarGrus must be paid by GM... Tacoma is more "American" than the Colorado, and if CarGrus don't know that as journalists, then they are hopeless...
Chevy is an American government company now. That makes Toyota, which doesn't have to rely on tax dollars to subsidize its existence in the free market infinitely more American than anything the nationalized, corrupt, union clusterfuck known as GM is.
+B T Toyota relies on the Japanese manipulation of the Yen. GM did take government money. And so does a lot of other companies that take subsidies from the American taxpayer. Still does not make Toyota American. Oh, and GM not owned by the American government.
+B T ya.... cause Toyota wasn't ever subsidized by the Japanese government. Read a little before you spew your rush Limbaugh drivel all over the internet.
I bought the exactly same truck but the v6 gas engine,Z71 loaded with bose,navigation, sprayed bed liner, black fender flare, black bow tie option in lazer blue. Best buy i've ever made. Bigger is not alway better. This truck is more than i need. Best looking truck i've seen so far. A 2016 Tacoma owner told last weekend that he paid 5k more for a less equip truck.
Hows your truck now ? I'm looking at getting one but I've been reading alot about transmission issues
I bought this exact model and I'm thrilled with it. paid 40900 CDN with identical options (they threw in a bed extender as well). Didn't need a fullsize and the truck drives like a dream.
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Do you still kept it???
Mine was 2015 Z71 Colorado V6 4X4 Crewcab, paid 37 grand, its way cheaper than a TRD Sport Tacoma. I had 30K kilometers and its rock solid.
I test drove the diesel Z71- looking for truck with a better towing capability then my Pathfinder. The ride felt good and power more then enough - the little 2 things I did not like about it was no keyless start and the steering wheel blocked the upper part of the gauges. I put the set all the way up, I like to sit high, and then tilted steering all the way up and found I was having to drop my head to see the full view of the gauges and I am only 5'9". Other than those two minor issues I thought the truck was nice -- but I am still not liking the pricing - but apparently they are selling faster then pancakes on a Sunday.
Nice review - cheers, Patrick
I love how all the reviews have the most expensive package and complain about price. The WT with the V6 and a decent amount of extras cost a little more than 25K brand new from the factory.
da0908 Nobody wants a WT unless they're a company buying the trucks for their employees as tax write offs. Lol
I only paid $35,559 for the Z71 4x4 Duramax Diesel. Dealer knocked about 5k off the sticker price.
That's the kind of deal I can get behind. So far, I've been working on a z71, Cyber Gray, LT Crew at around 33k. Would be great to get a nice little price cut from that. How are you liking it?
I so miss having a truck :)
Almost 7k miles and it's been solid. Averaging around 24-25.5 gallons per tank. Tows with no effort and the exhaust brake works great. Only thing I wish was better are the headlights.
Yes, you can (with discounts) buy a $28,000 Colorado (2wd WT V6 crew cab) or a $43,000 one (ZR2). They're basically the same when it comes to doing work. A $28,000 full size pickup is either a vinyl seat regular cab or a deeply discounted year-end model.
I bought a 2016 v6 midnight edition I paid 50k tax in. It was a lot higher then I wanted to pay, but I live in the city. Its an awesome truck to be taking into under ground parking and even a regular parking lot as you have a few extra inches (compared to a full sized truck) on ether side of the truck which is actually a big deal... I've since put 25K on the truck and haven't ad a single hiccup with it. Unless you're using your truck for work and hauling everyday you really don't need a full sized truck. It doesn't actually make you're thing bigger... lol
It'd be nice to get reviews on trucks from people who actually use them to do more than move a TV home from the store now and then.
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EXACTLY!!!!
i think its funny that people always say these mid size trucks feel under powered, 309 hp shouldn't feel under powered. although i guess it depends what youre comparing it to. compared to a v8, yes, compared to a 4 cyl, no. ive never had a problem with how the v6 engines performed, and i've worked at many dealerships and driven all sorts of vehicles. Trust me when i say 300 HP is more than enough to give you good passing power on the road
Yeah the V6 has more than enough power. But I think what these reviewers are talking about; is how GM calibrated the transmission and gas pedal. The people who threw a tuner into their truck has said that the difference between stock and tuned is like night and day; and it's how GM should have tuned their trucks. Some people mention the need to switch the tune to a economical tune for winter because it's putting too much power to the wheels for snow and icy roads.
But yeah; the V6 is a good engine.
Our family car gets to 60mph in 4.9 sec. This truck is NOT slow. It is plenty rewarding to drive empty and any more power just means trouble in a pickup.
WOW it's 11:33 am here right now and I see the clock at 1:54 LOL
even loaded up it still under cuts the tacoma in price, you could get a GMC canyon with a nicer interior softer ride for the price of a tacoma.
and you drive a civic ;) oh oh oh
may be cheaper but like all domestics you get what you pay for. all garbage. cheap plastic.
Derek D That's what the tacoma is too. All cheap plastic. I have a tacoma lol. I've had a plethora of problems with the tacoma, and from what I'm reading and experiencing, the issues aren't uncommon. Don't be one of those people who think tacomas are godsend trucks that are 500,000 mile trucks that get 25mpg on your way to and from work. Cuz they aren't. Especially the newer ones. I love the truck but to act as if it's less cheap or more thought out than it's competitors is foolish to say.
My dad's 2015 tacoma is SEVERELY outdated than my 2016 Colorado. Chevy knows how to do interiors very well
What’s wrong with a smaller truck costing more? A ton of coal is $40 while a much smaller 1 carat diamond is about $ 4000. Sometimes smaller is just more expensive.
The Chevy Colorado and GMC Canyon are about $5K more than a comparably equipped Toyota Tacoma. I think this is the very key reason the Tacoma remains the best selling mid size pickup in the US.
It does not cost as much with similar equipment. The full size with a decent enough engine to move the weight will be $6000-$8000 more unless it's a leftover model with huge rebates, which doesn't really count, does it?
thats a sweet color
Love watching those rock finders scrape the dirt at 5:07
Considering this is supposed to be competition (however laughable) for the Tacoma and Frontier, you did a hell of a job convincing us the Colorado drives like a car by taking everywhere except off road (unpaved well maintained dirt roads don't count here).
Look again! That is dirt coming from the front wheel. I thought the same thing at first but it is just an optical illusion.
The less-than 1% of owners who routinely go off-road should buy a Toyota. Or now, a ZR2!
Thanks for a positive review.
what is the overall lenght of this truck? what model you recommend for short bed?
I definitely want to step away from my full size Ford F-150 7700, reg cab, 8 foot bed, triton v8. Way too much and too big. I'll give it some time and when I have the money I may just jump on the Colorado
Nice truck 👍👍🔧
Looks good
Can the Chevy Trailblazers return to the US to?
They said this truck neatly costs as much as the larger Silverado. What a ridiculous statement. The price of your truck includes all of the options purchased. Yeah, purchase the Bose speakers (more than $500) and all the other options and you will pay a lot for this truck. So what? Want a cheaper truck, then don’t buy very option.
It's unforgivable that you have to pay more to buy a smaller diesel powered truck than you would to buy a full-sized truck. Why is that? That doesn't make any sense. I like the idea of a 2.8 litre Duramax turbo diesel, but seriously?! I like trucks like the Toyota Tacoma, except for its lack of a turbo diesel engine.
WT? Seems appropriate.
Power locking tailgate?!??!
I know, right? I bought a 2019 Z71 and that's not even an option.
I bought one brand new, my link did not work, no heat, put itself into four wheel drive!
Great "American" truck? CarGrus must be paid by GM... Tacoma is more "American" than the Colorado, and if CarGrus don't know that as journalists, then they are hopeless...
more of the colorados parts are built in north america compared to the tacoma, the tundra is more american than the big 3 half tons
Chevrolet is an American company, Toyota Japanese. It is about where these company's are located not the parts content or places they are built.
Chevy is an American government company now. That makes Toyota, which doesn't have to rely on tax dollars to subsidize its existence in the free market infinitely more American than anything the nationalized, corrupt, union clusterfuck known as GM is.
+B T Toyota relies on the Japanese manipulation of the Yen. GM did take government money. And so does a lot of other companies that take subsidies from the American taxpayer. Still does not make Toyota American. Oh, and GM not owned by the American government.
+B T ya.... cause Toyota wasn't ever subsidized by the Japanese government. Read a little before you spew your rush Limbaugh drivel all over the internet.
rather get a honda ridgeline. cause 95% dont even go offroad
+Mitul Jariwala but it cost more, you could get the more luxurious GMC version for the price of that mini van based car.
funny, my bud owned a last gen ridgeline and it was always in the shop, he bought a Colorado.. not one issue.
exactly what my bud said...
tungol00 and sounds like you're BSing about the Colorado, i see way more of them on the road. LOLOLOLOLOL!
tungol00 yea i so see ridgelines being towed ;) oh, so you dont drive anything? why are you throwing such a big sit then?
Very unreliable truck
Looks good