2007 Chevrolet Colorado: Overview

Vehicle Highlights

Chevrolet's compact pickup gets more power for 2007. Colorado shares its basic design with the GMC Canyon and Isuzu i-290/i-370, but differs in trim and details. Colorado offers regular and extended cab body styles in LS and LT models, and a 4-dr Crew Cab in LT form. All are available with rear-wheel drive or with 4-wheel drive that includes low-range gearing but should not be left engaged on dry pavement. Standard on most models is a 185-hp 2.9-liter 4-cyl engine; it replaces a 175-hp 2.8. Standard on 4WD Crews and optional on other Colorados is a 242-hp 3.7-liter 5-cyl; it replaces a 220-hp 3.5 5-cyl. Four-cyl models use manual or automatic transmission; 5-cyl versions are automatic only.

A three-person front bench seat is standard. Bucket seats are optional. Extended cabs have rear-hinged back doors and seat up to five with two rear jump seats. Crew Cabs seat up to six with a split folding rear bench. Regulars and extendeds have a 6-ft bed; Crew Cabs a 5-ft bed. ABS is standard. Curtain side airbags covering all seating rows are optional. Traction control is available with 2WD, as is a sport suspension. Offered on LT is an off-road suspension.

COMPETITION

Consumer Guide® Automotive places each vehicle into one of 18 classes based on size, price, and market position. Compact Pickups offer a true-truck design in a relatively modest package. They are best suited for personal or light-duty use rather than commercial use, heavy hauling, or towing.

Our Best Buy is the Toyota Tacoma. Our Recommended picks are the Dodge Dakota and Honda Ridgeline.

New or significantly redesigned is the Ford Explorer Sport Trac.