2015 Chevy Colorado Overview
What’s New for the 2015 Chevy Colorado?
The 2015 Chevy Colorado
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The 2015 Colorado is an all-new mid-size pickup, resurrected from a few years back and poised to take on the lackluster Nissan Frontier and Toyota Tacoma.
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2015 Chevy Colorado Exterior
The Colorado is available in either an extended cab or crew cab configuration. The extended cab features a six-foot bed exclusively while the crew cab is available with either a five-foot or six-foot bed. Standout exterior features include triple-sealed doors inlaid in the body sides, active aero grille shutters, and taller bed sides. Available features include the CornerStep rear bumper, EZ Lift-and-Lower tailgate, bed rail and tailgate protectors, and a locking tailgate, among others.
Available colors include Black, Brownstone Metallic, Cyber Gray Metallic, Rainforest Green Metallic, Red Hot, Red Rock Metallic, Silver Ice Metallic, and Summit White.
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In the Rearview: What’s New for the 2015 Chevy Colorado?
2015 Chevy Colorado Performance
The base engine for the Colorado this year is a 2.5-liter four-cylinder, which produces 200 horsepower and 191 lb-ft of torque. Drivers can also opt for the 3.6-liter V6 that is good for 305 hp and 269 lb-ft of torque. The engines are mated to six-speed automatic gearboxes, though a six-speed manual will also be available on certain rear-wheel-drive extended cab units. Properly equipped, a Colorado can tow up to a whopping 7,000 pounds.
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In the Rearview: 2015 Chevy Colorado Exterior
2015 Chevy Colorado Efficiency
It pays to be small. Despite its massive power, the Colorado’s 2.5-liter engine yields 27 mpg on the highway. The 3.6-liter model still manages an impressive 26 mpg.
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In the Rearview: 2015 Chevy Colorado Performance
2015 Chevy Colorado Interior
The interior shows a major improvement over the Colorados of yesteryear. The interior sports a sculpted headliner for more headroom, halo lighting on key controls, and an open area positioned at the front of the center console for phone charging. Interior tech includes Chevy MyLink, the Bose® premium seven-speaker sound system, cruise control, and more.
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In the Rearview: 2015 Chevy Colorado Efficiency
2015 Chevy Colorado Safety
Standard for the 2015 Chevy Colorado are a rear-vision camera, six airbags, and large rearview mirrors. Select models also feature StabiliTrak, and drivers can opt for a Safety Package on the LT trim.
In the Rearview: 2015 Chevy Colorado Interior
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