2015 North American-spec Chevrolet Colorado

The new Chevrolet Colorado midsize pick-up for North America might appear similar to the version already produced in Asia, but it has some unique features.

Most obvious are the redesigned nose and squared-off wheel arches, while perhaps harder to spot is the taller cargo box that incorporates a two-tier loading system. Combined, those three elements give the Colorado a bolder, more handsome look.

Chevrolet Colorado Z71 Crew Cab (2015 North American Spec) Front Side

The engines are different too, with the focus naturally being on petrol power. A 193 bhp (144 kW / 195 PS) 2.5 litre four-cylinder unit comes as standard and a 302 bhp (225 kW / 306 PS) 3.6 litre V6 will be on the options list. However, in a major development, a 2.8 litre Duramax turbodiesel is going to join the line-up for the 2016 model year.

Sales of the 2015 Chevrolet Colorado are scheduled to begin late next year, when buyers will have a choice of extended cab / 6’ cargo bed, crew cab / 5’ cargo bed or crew cab / 6’ cargo bed configurations. WT, LT and Z71 trim grades - all with either rear- or all-wheel drive set-ups - are being offered from launch.

Chevrolet Colorado Z71 Extended Cab (2015 North American Spec) Rear SideChevrolet Colorado (2015 North American Spec) Dashboard

Chevrolet Colorado Crew Cab (2015 North American Spec) InteriorChevrolet Colorado Z71 Crew Cab (2015 North American Spec) Side

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