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FrostySS · 11-13-2015, 11:51 AM

I'm a service advisor at a Chevy dealership, I'm NOT a truck guy AT ALL but the new Colorado is an absolute home run. They're absolutely going to dominate the mid sized truck segment for years to come.

Silverlsinva · 11-14-2015, 09:04 AM

The Colorado diesel goes on sale this fall, offered in LT and Z71 Crew Cab models, with 2WD or 4WD. Pricing for the diesel engine option is $3,730 more than a comparably equipped 3.6L V-6 model.

This part of the article i dont like at all. So you cannot get a Ext cab Diesel Way to go GM to give less options for people to buy the diesel thanks for being greedy again. I dont want nor do like crew cab Pick ups and dont need crew cab so well i wont be buying a Diesel Colorado at all ever if its always A crew cab version that only gets it.

FenwickHockey65 · 11-14-2015, 09:09 AM

You can get an Extended Cab diesel as long as you're good enough friends with your dealer's fleet manager.

Government can order one.

ssrs396 · 11-14-2015, 12:12 PM

I sat in a diesel Colorado at the Find New Roads Trip and then went to a Toyota dealer and sat in the new Tacoma. The Tacoma's seating position is terrible compared to the Chevy. The seat sits way to low yet the head room is not there.

*DGthe3* · 11-14-2015, 12:49 PM

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Originally Posted by ssrs396

I sat in a diesel Colorado at the Find New Roads Trip and then went to a Toyota dealer and sat in the new Tacoma. The Tacoma's seating position is terrible compared to the Chevy. The seat sits way to low yet the head room is not there.

Thats an odd combination for something that doesn't have the 'high beltline/chopped top' look.

ssrs396 · 11-14-2015, 01:04 PM

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Originally Posted by DGthe3

Thats an odd combination for something that doesn't have the 'high beltline/chopped top' look.

So true. I have an 08 Tundra which has awesome interior room and is very comfortable. The only downside is the gas mileage is pathetic although I love the power. I was considering downsizing a bit with the new Tacoma but was very disappointed in it. The diesel Colorado maybe the way to go.

SimpleGreen · 11-15-2015, 08:40 AM

The diesel looks like a sweet gig but being that it's a full 3 seconds slower 0-60 than the 3.6L V6, that's just too gutless for me. I spent about an hour borrowing a Z71 4WD Colorado from the dealer and it's a wonderful 'little' truck and the performance is fair as well, but given the towing I do (5x10 utility trailer a couple times a year) I'd be more likely to settle for the gasser over the diesel and their oh so reliable emissions systems. I'll just take the cut in torque.

Heck, the biggest question for me is do I want the All Terrain GMC or the Z71 Chevrolet...

Apex Motorsports · 11-15-2015, 08:41 AM

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Originally Posted by ssrs396

I sat in a diesel Colorado at the Find New Roads Trip and then went to a Toyota dealer and sat in the new Tacoma. The Tacoma's seating position is terrible compared to the Chevy. The seat sits way to low yet the head room is not there.

I have not been in the new Tacoma but I know what you are talking about. The seats in the Tacoma have always had a car like position where the seats are on the floor and your feet are more out in front of you.

FenwickHockey65 · 11-15-2015, 09:17 AM

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Originally Posted by SimpleGreen

The diesel looks like a sweet gig but being that it's a full 3 seconds slower 0-60 than the 3.6L V6, that's just too gutless for me. I spent about an hour borrowing a Z71 4WD Colorado from the dealer and it's a wonderful 'little' truck and the performance is fair as well, but given the towing I do (5x10 utility trailer a couple times a year) I'd be more likely to settle for the gasser over the diesel and their oh so reliable emissions systems. I'll just take the cut in torque.

Heck, the biggest question for me is do I want the All Terrain GMC or the Z71 Chevrolet...

You realize the EPA specifically issued certificates of compliance for the Duramax Colorado...?

*DGthe3* · 11-16-2015, 11:51 PM

Motor Trend Truck of the Year: Colorado Diesel

http://www.motortrend.com/news/2016-...k-of-the-year/

*mlee* · 11-17-2015, 04:43 AM

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Originally Posted by shaffe

I just wouldn't be able to wrap my head around it spending more for less.

True I agree I don't need a full size either. They are close to the size and power which brings me to my next point

They aren't much smaller than a full size. A colorado Crew Cab is 225" long, a Silverado double Cab is 230" only 5 inches longer, and the full size only 6 inches wider. If I lived in the city yeah that would be a bigger deal. I don't live in the city so that isn't a concern. But the full size is only 5" longer and only 6" wider. That to me isn't a huge difference in size.

...and this is why the price is comparable. There are luxuries to be had with the smaller truck. One simply being "it fits", and you can afford to get ALL the bells and whistles. Try that on the Silverado and see what the price is.

shaffe · 11-17-2015, 09:11 AM

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Originally Posted by mlee

...and this is why the price is comparable. There are luxuries to be had with the smaller truck. One simply being "it fits", and you can afford to get ALL the bells and whistles. Try that on the Silverado and see what the price is.

It works for some people and that is great. For me I just can't see paying more for a slightly smaller less capable vehicle.

To me that is like paying more for 55" inch TV that doesn't have as good of picture quality when you can get the 60" with better picture for less.

As I have said before, when the rebates hit the midsize trucks more it would make more sense to me. And the rebates are already getting bigger. But when I can get a full size with all the features I want for less why would I get the midsize?

The prices are only comparable when you factor in the rebates which is where my argument is coming from. If trucks didnt have super steep rebates I would be in line to get a Colorado. But when I can go to my local chevy dealer and get 10K off the window sticker and make a 45K truck a 35K truck that makes the decision to spend 36 on the midsize a little tougher when its size isn't a factor for me

SimpleGreen · 11-17-2015, 05:49 PM

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Originally Posted by FenwickHockey65

You realize the EPA specifically issued certificates of compliance for the Duramax Colorado...?

What's that have to do with urea emission systems on néw diesels? I work around modern diesel trucks all day. Don't want the added crap they put on them. More headaches down the road for a slow truck with a mark up. Just not my cup o tea. If it fits someone else though, fine by me

FenwickHockey65 · 11-19-2015, 08:10 AM

http://media.gm.com/media/us/en/gm/h...19-tardec.html

Chevrolet Colorado - Available in gas, diesel, and hydrogen?

11-13-2015, 11:51 AM	#1541
FrostySS Drives: 2018 Redline Edition 2SS Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Mays Landing, NJ Posts: 778	I'm a service advisor at a Chevy dealership, I'm NOT a truck guy AT ALL but the new Colorado is an absolute home run. They're absolutely going to dominate the mid sized truck segment for years to come. __________________ 2018 Redline Edition 2SS- A8, NPP, MRC, Recaro seats, ECS Novi 1500 tuned by EFX, cat deletes, Mighty Mouse Wild CC, GM STB, smoked ZL1 3rd brake light, Xpel XR Black 35% tint all around, Street Scene front splitter, C7 Carbon ZL1 side skirts Drake Muscle Car wicker bill, Adams Polishes Ceramic Coating 2010 Infiniti G37x Sedan for the DD.

11-14-2015, 09:09 AM	#1543
FenwickHockey65 General Motors Aficionado Drives: 2023 GMC Canyon, 2020 Colorado Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 37,371 View My Garage	You can get an Extended Cab diesel as long as you're good enough friends with your dealer's fleet manager. Government can order one. __________________ 2023 GMC Canyon Elevation 2020 Chevrolet Colorado W/T Extended Cab (State-issued)

11-15-2015, 08:40 AM	#1547
SimpleGreen Drives: 2015 2SS/RS Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Southeast Louisiana Posts: 2,112	The diesel looks like a sweet gig but being that it's a full 3 seconds slower 0-60 than the 3.6L V6, that's just too gutless for me. I spent about an hour borrowing a Z71 4WD Colorado from the dealer and it's a wonderful 'little' truck and the performance is fair as well, but given the towing I do (5x10 utility trailer a couple times a year) I'd be more likely to settle for the gasser over the diesel and their oh so reliable emissions systems. I'll just take the cut in torque. Heck, the biggest question for me is do I want the All Terrain GMC or the Z71 Chevrolet... __________________ 2015 Camaro 2SS/RS SIM 2016 Jeep Wrangler 2DR Willys Wheeler 1993 C1500 Single Cab Stepside 5.3L LS Swap

11-16-2015, 11:51 PM	#1550
DGthe3 Moderator.ca Drives: 05 Grand Am GT Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Niagara, Canada Posts: 25,372	Motor Trend Truck of the Year: Colorado Diesel http://www.motortrend.com/news/2016-...k-of-the-year/ __________________ Note, if I've gotten any facts wrong in the above, just ignore any points I made with them __________________ Originally Posted by FbodFather My sister's dentist's brother's cousin's housekeeper's dog-breeder's nephew sells coffee filters to the company that provides coffee to General Motors...... ........and HE WOULD KNOW!!!! __________________ Camaro Fest sub-forum

11-19-2015, 08:10 AM	#1554
FenwickHockey65 General Motors Aficionado Drives: 2023 GMC Canyon, 2020 Colorado Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 37,371 View My Garage	http://media.gm.com/media/us/en/gm/h...19-tardec.html Chevrolet Colorado - Available in gas, diesel, and hydrogen? __________________ 2023 GMC Canyon Elevation 2020 Chevrolet Colorado W/T Extended Cab (State-issued)

11-14-2015, 09:04 AM	#1542
Silverlsinva Drives: 2013 Fiat 500 Abarth Grigio Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Manassas, Va Posts: 3,124	The Colorado diesel goes on sale this fall, offered in LT and Z71 Crew Cab models, with 2WD or 4WD. Pricing for the diesel engine option is $3,730 more than a comparably equipped 3.6L V-6 model. This part of the article i dont like at all. So you cannot get a Ext cab Diesel Way to go GM to give less options for people to buy the diesel thanks for being greedy again. I dont want nor do like crew cab Pick ups and dont need crew cab so well i wont be buying a Diesel Colorado at all ever if its always A crew cab version that only gets it.

11-14-2015, 12:12 PM	#1544
ssrs396 Drives: 68 vert 396 13 ls Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: cruising Posts: 373	I sat in a diesel Colorado at the Find New Roads Trip and then went to a Toyota dealer and sat in the new Tacoma. The Tacoma's seating position is terrible compared to the Chevy. The seat sits way to low yet the head room is not there.