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Originally Posted by HartfordRacingCaptain
The other evil thought I had regarding why standard features for Z71 have been gutted is if their anticipated pricing is so high that the only stomach-able MSRP to advertise would be the optioned-down version, then the Convenience Package II (which contains most of what the '22 Z71 had standard) will push that above a palatable MSRP.
I think, as we mentioned before in this thread, the Canyon will be moving upmarket. An AT4 even stock I think will be above $45k. Remember, there is a 2WD Elevation. So if they are suggesting a ~$40k entry point for the Elevation, that means the 2WD Elevation. 4WD will add a few thousand, then jumping to AT4 will also likely jump $1-3k more. I think I'm going to pursue placing an order for a Z71 now with just the level II package. The level III "includes" the Safety Package which means it won't be cheap. Hopefully getting just the level II lands me around the stock MSRP for the current gen.
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My guess is that they're offering stripped out packages so that they can still build these models when they are hit with semiconductor shortages. There is no doubt that Colorado will be affected by parts shortages just like Silverado, Tahoe, etc. A lot of the higher optioned packages and trims just aren't available for ordering right now and there is high probability that Colorado will be the same.
I also wouldn't count on it being anywhere close to what the current model is priced at. Based on the increases I've seen in every other model over the last 11 months, I expect the Colorado base prices to be $3k-$5k more than 2022.