New Chevrolet Colorado Pickup Confirmed for U.S.

[KMPrenger]

Originally Posted by ssrs2lt

looks like a nissan titan shrunk!

This thread is OLD....look at the updated pictures!

[ssrs2lt]

I did and its got that slope boxy look cab with a fordish rear..

[KMPrenger]

Originally Posted by ssrs2lt

I did and its got that slope boxy look cab with a fordish rear..

Oh sorry!

Well, to me, I don't think they've revealed enough to make a decision, but I do hope the fronts are appealing. I need to see more.

So far I'm happy with my 06 Colorado Z71 4x4 crew cab. I'm averaging 19mpg which I'm very happy about...but I definitely drive in such a way to help conserve fuel, just not in such a manner that would be annoying to other drivers on the road.

If I can get this kind of mileage in my truck, I have no doubt I could easily average quite a bit better in this updated truck. I have no need for a full size truck...and no full size 4x4 extended cab will touch an average of over 20mpg. I hope they do a good job with this truck, b/c I could see myself in one sometime down the road.

[ssrs2lt]

I agree that this is a tough segment. I tried the 2012 GMC version of canyon and it reminded me of driving a lawn mover. the steering wheel was way too low with a rough ride. the cost and mpg are same as full size. gm has to make a change either mileage or cost in order to succeed in this segment. i believe the mileage needs be in 30's or just go and buy a 25 mpg dodge. good luck gm

[IBM]

Looking a bit more promising..

[Zabo]

If it can tow my Camaro and comes with a 5.3 as the premium engine like the current Colorados, I'm game. ZR2 package comes back and I'm talking to the bank.

[shaffe]

That new pic of the truck in the camo looks much more promising than the global trucks.

[KMPrenger]

Originally Posted by ssrs2lt

I agree that this is a tough segment. I tried the 2012 GMC version of canyon and it reminded me of driving a lawn mover. the steering wheel was way too low with a rough ride. ...

Yeah...I don't know if they changed the seating position in the newer ones or at least made the steering telescopic...but I will say the seating position in my 2006 kind of sucks.

The wheel is close to the dash which forces me to sit a bit close, but then my legs are too dang close for comfort. To compromise I had to move the seat itself back for leg comfort, move the seat-back to nearly vertical so then I could get back to a comfortable distance to the steering wheel, and even then moved the wheel one notch down to bring the wheel slight closer still.

Now I'm 5' 9" or 5' 10" and had no problem finding good seating positions in my Camaro, my former 01 Ranger which this Colorado replaced or other previous vehicles. If it wasn't for that I'd be quite happy with the ride. Compared to my 01 Ranger extended cab which road like complete and utter Sh!t....this thing is much smoother.