While pickup truck sales may be down, Chevrolet still offers some of the most competitive trucks on the market. The Chevrolet Colorado, the replacement for the S-10, was introduced fairly recently, offering a larger cabin, improved styling, and the availability of V8 power. It is the V8 engine's available however that may be the only thing helping this truck stand out from the crowd.
The Chevrolet Colorado’s V8 engine offers ample power for those who need it, such as Chicago Chevy dealers customers. The 5.3-liter V8 offers 300 horsepower and 320 lb ft of torque. This is a significant improvement over the 3.7-liter 242-horsepower five cylinder engine that is standard on the Colorado. With the V8, the Colorado can reach 60 in a mere 6.7 seconds. That's especially appealing says Louisville Chevy shoppers as the standard five cylinder engine can reach 60 in 8.7 seconds.
Inside the Chevrolet Colorado, it’s a little less exciting. Chevrolet has used low-quality plastics throughout the interior. Seats are also lacking support for long hauls. However, legroom is abundant and taller passengers will find that there is plenty of space.
Interestingly, for those considering the V8-powered Chevrolet Colorado, you will be able to opt for the sport suspension, a unique option that intrigued truck buyers at Detroit Chevrolet dealers as it will help maximize traction and slightly improve handling. Unfortunately, the V8 is mated to a four-speed automatic that prevents the Colorado from offering true sportiness. While the V8 offers ample power, it also gets a dismal 15 mpg in city driving, which won’t help convince many buyers to choose the additional cylinders.
For those who need a compact truck for work and for capability, the V8 availability of the Chevrolet Colorado may be attractive. However, it may not provide enough comfort or efficiency for the majority of drivers among New Orleans Chevrolet drivers. For the price, potential buyers may rather go with the full size Chevy Silverado truck, which comes standard with V8 power and offers a bit more refinement and capability for nearly the same price as the V8-powered Colorado.
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