What Is the 2025 Chevrolet Colorado?
The Chevrolet Colorado is a mid-size pickup truck offered solely in a crew-cab configuration with a 5-foot-2-inch cargo bed. Power is provided by a 310-horsepower, turbocharged 2.7-liter four-cylinder engine that produces a stout 430 pounds-feet of torque. Rear-wheel drive is standard, with four-wheel drive optional. Trail Boss, Z71 and ZR2 trims have off-road-focused features; the flagship ZR2 Bison comes with massive 35-inch all-terrain tires, a wider front and rear track, steel underbody skid plates, a winch-capable front bumper, power-locking front and rear differentials, and 12.2 inches of ground clearance. The Colorado has a maximum tow rating of 7,700 pounds, which is more than direct rivals like the Ford Ranger, Nissan Frontier and Toyota Tacoma. The GMC Canyon is a pricier, upmarket version of the Colorado.
What’s New on the 2025 Chevrolet Colorado?
All Colorados have the 310-hp, 2.7-liter engine for 2025 (lower trims used to have a 237-hp version of the same engine). Other alterations include new exterior colors, a Midnight Edition Package for off-road-oriented trims and additional standard equipment on some trims.
What Features in the 2025 Chevrolet Colorado Are Most Important?
Standard features include:
- 11.3-inch touchscreen
- Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
- 11-inch digital instrument display
- 17-inch wheels
- Cloth upholstery
- Satellite radio
- Two USB ports
- Automatic emergency braking with pedestrian and cyclist detection
- Rear-seat reminder
- Automatic high-beam headlights
- Lane departure steering assist
Available features include:
- Full-time four-wheel drive
- Underbody skid plates
- Front and rear locking differentials
- All-terrain tires
- Heated front seats
- Heated steering wheel
- Leather upholstery
- Rear USB ports
- Power-adjustable driver’s seat
- Wireless charging pad
- Rear cross-traffic alert
- Blind spot warning
Should I Buy the 2025 Chevrolet Colorado?
The Chevrolet Colorado is a versatile, hard-working mid-size truck that can be built for all sorts of driving needs. Anyone looking for a basic mid-size truck with a reasonable price tag will be happy with the base WT trim. Scaling up to a Trail Boss, Z71 or ZR2 model gives the Colorado excellent off-road credentials and should appeal to adventure-seeking truck shoppers. There are some hard plastics throughout the interior, however, and backseat legroom is skimpy — don’t plan on seating long-limbed adults back there for any length of time.
