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.