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2008 Chevrolet Colorado
Date Published: 5/06/08

2008 Chevrolet Colorado
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MSRP:
$15,085 - 25,150

Invoice:
$14,255 - 23,515

Class:
Compact Pickup Truck
2008 Chevrolet Colorado
Expert Rating Summary
Category 2WD LS ext. cab, 5-cylinder Rating (See All
Ratings)
Compact Pickup Truck Average Rating
Acceleration 6 4.9
Fuel Economy 5 3.5
Ride Quality 5 4.6
Steering/Handling/Braking 4 3.9
Quietness 4 4.5
Controls 5 5.9
Details 4 4.7
Room/Comfort/Driver Seating (front) 5 5.6
Room/Comfort (rear) 1 2.7
Cargo Room 1 3.6
Value within Class 6 5.8
Total Score: 46 49.7
Ratings: Maximum 10 points per category
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2008 Chevrolet Colorado Review
The 2008 Chevrolet Colorado carries forward with no major changes. This compact pickup truck shares its basic design with the GMC Canyon and Isuzu i-290/i-370. Regular and extended cab body styles are offered in Work, LS, and LT trims. A 4-door LT Crew Cab is also available. Regulars and extendeds have a 6-foot cargo bed. Crew Cabs have a 5-foot bed. All Colorados offer rear-wheel drive or part-time 4-wheel drive that should not be left engaged on dry pavement but has a low-range gear for off-roading. Standard on most models is a 185-hp 2.9-liter 4-cylinder engine. Standard on 4WD Crew Cabs and optional on other Colorados is a 242-hp 3.7-liter 5-cylinder engine. Four-cylinder models are available with a 5-speed manual or 4-speed automatic transmission. Five-cylinder versions use the automatic only. Maximum towing capacity is 4000 lb. Available safety features include ABS, traction control (2WD models only), and curtain side airbags. An off-road suspension, sunroof, and leather upholstery are among the optional features.
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, Honda Ridgeline, and Nissan Frontier.

News
Colorado had been rumored for a fairly major 2009 makeover, but sources now predict only a freshening. No word on what that involves, but we hope it includes cleaner styling and a 6-cylinder engine option.
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