2023 Chevy Colorado Is More Truck For Not Much More Money

[legacy_etu]

I could say the same of my wife's closet full of clothes and shoes she has only worn once but I let that sleeping dog lie.

Don't get me started on the wives shoes. Why one needs so many I have no idea.

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[legacy_etu]

Got an email from GMC today letting me know the build site is up. I just went on. The AT4X starts at $57k and is a late availability. Crazy pricing IMO. You an get a Silverado 1500 Trail boss with the same engine for $58.

 

[Wheelin98TJ]

I saw a few with manufacturer plates on the road.

I couldn't get a very good pic because it was dark and I was behind them, but here it is anyways.

 

[legacy_etu]

Slightly related: in my quest to make sure I'm getting the right vehicle I test drove a new Silverado 1500 trail boss with the 2.7L. I'll just speak to the drivetrain here: in short I didn't like it and yes, I've driven many turbo'd vehicles. It's gas pedal was like an on/off switch. You're either putting along or it kicks down and moves out, no in between. I can see it being very annoying to drive smoothly. The trans. programming is also tuned for mileage; it's constantly hops into the highest gear and lugs the engine. Also, slow on the freeway too. Not for me. I hope the Colorado tuning is better.

 

[Pleease.]

and most reviewers think the Honda Ridgeline is the best the mid-sized truck...

The Honda Ridgeline wouldn't last a week werhe I go..

https://www.edmunds.com/truck/midsize/

It's definitely not for real off-roading - basically "off pavement" capability - but it's almost certainly the best otherwise, and is excellent on a country road. The two-way tailgate and trunk are game changers for everyday use.

 

[ToJTornottoJT]

It's definitely not for real off-roading - basically "off pavement" capability - but it's almost certainly the best otherwise, and is excellent on a country road. The two-way tailgate and trunk are game changers for everyday use.

Without a frame it is no better than my Jeep XJ. In fact I will put my XJ up against the Honda Ridgeline of your choosing... Yes, it will run forever, but you will need a warehouse full of baling wire.

 

[loganjeeps]

Without a frame it is no better than my Jeep XJ. In fact I will put my XJ up against the Honda Ridgeline of your choosing... Yes, it will run forever, but you will need a warehouse full of baling wire.

Nice! I miss my XJ. It would have never died, it took a retaining wall at 65mph to kill it. only because the frame was twisted, it still ran fine.

 

[Pleease.]

Without a frame it is no better than my Jeep XJ. In fact I will put my XJ up against the Honda Ridgeline of your choosing... Yes, it will run forever, but you will need a warehouse full of baling wire.

Depends on what the contest is - across the country in comfort with 1000+ lbs in the bed or across a rutted field....each shines in its element. The XJ is quite a machine, no doubt.

 

[Lunentucker]

Maybe they should've called them 2024's?

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[Solar Sparky]

Ha! I drive both. I have a Colorado for my work truck, and the gladiator Mojave for play. The Colorado is impressive, and can 4-wheel with the best of them, but only with the doors and top on, and the windshield folded up ?. While I spend more time in the Colorado, it’s time in the gladiator that is usually epic

 

[J-GriffsGlad]

The 2023 Chevy Colorado Is More Truck For Not Much More Money (motortrend.com)

Apples to oranges. Max tow at 7700 vs 6000, is that MORE truck? Top can't come off. Doors can't come off. Looks nothing like a traditional off road vehicle (Jeeps, Broncos, Samuri, Scout, FJ, etc). Little 30" tires or whatever they are. Independent front suspension on that POS (PUKE)! I know a lot of you are chiming in on the "good looking truck" but me personally? Behave. Looks like every other, tiny headlight, cross over piece of shit on the market. Totally unenthused by the Colorado. Great compromise for a lot of people and guess what? Jeep owners ain't lookin' for a compromise...

 

[Chunky White]

The 2023 Chevy Colorado Is More Truck For Not Much More Money (motortrend.com)

Apples to oranges. Max tow at 7700 vs 6000, is that MORE truck? Top can't come off. Doors can't come off. Looks nothing like a traditional off road vehicle (Jeeps, Broncos, Samuri, Scout, FJ, etc). Little 30" tires or whatever they are. Independent front suspension on that POS (PUKE)! I know a lot of you are chiming in on the "good looking truck" but me personally? Behave. Looks like every other, tiny headlight, cross over piece of shit on the market. Totally unenthused by the Colorado. Great compromise for a lot of people and guess what? Jeep owners ain't lookin' for a compromise...

It comes with the same exact size tire as the Gladiator Rubicon

 

[Lost1wing]

Don't get me started on the wives shoes. Why one needs so many I have no idea.

My wife is complaining about an entire bag of shoes she lost. I never knew about or saw the bag, but somehow I get blamed for it. I had to point out the closet full of shoes. Apparently that was not the right thing to do.

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