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{{Infobox Automobile | {{Infobox Automobile | ||
|name=Chevrolet | |name = Chevrolet Colorado/GMC Canyon | ||
|image=[[Image: | |image = [[Image:GMC Canyon.jpg|250px|GMC Canyon crew cab]] | ||
|manufacturer=[[General Motors]] | |manufacturer = [[General Motors]] | ||
|production= | | production = 2004–present | ||
|class= | |class = Mid-size [[pickup truck]] | ||
|platform=[[Front-engine design|Front engine]], [[rear-wheel drive]] / [[four-wheel drive]] | |platform = [[GM GMT platform#GMT355|GMT355]] | ||
| | |layout = [[Front-engine design|Front-engine]], [[rear-wheel drive]]/[[four-wheel drive]] | ||
|body_style = 2-door <BR> 4-door | |||
|length = Regular cab {{Auto in|192|0}} <BR> Extended cab {{Auto in|207.1|0}} | |||
|height = {{Auto in|65}} | |||
| | |width = {{Auto in|68}} | ||
| | |wheelbase = Regular cab {{Auto in|111.2|0}} <BR> Extended cab {{Auto in|126}} | ||
| | |predecessor = [[Chevrolet S10]]/GMC Sonoma | ||
| | |engine = {{Auto cc|2770}} ''[[GM Atlas engine#LK5|LK5]]'' [[Straight-4|I4]] <BR> {{Auto cc|2923}} ''[[GM Atlas engine#LLV|LLV]]'' I4 <BR> {{Auto cc|3460}} ''[[GM Atlas engine#L52|L52]]'' [[Straight-5|I5]] <BR> {{Auto cc|3653}} ''[[GM Atlas engine#LLR|LLR]]'' I5 | ||
| | |transmission = 5-speed [[Manual transmission|manual]] <BR> 4-speed [[Automatic transmission|automatic]] | ||
|assembly = [[Shreveport, Louisiana]], [[USA]] <BR> [[Rayong]], [[Thailand]] | |||
|related = [[Isuzu i-Series]] <BR> [[Holden Rodeo]] <BR> [[Isuzu D-Max]] <BR> [[Hummer H3]] <BR> [[Hummer H3T]] | |||
}} | }} | ||
The '''[[Chevrolet]] Colorado''' and its counterpart, the '''[[GMC (automobile)|GMC]] Canyon''', are [[General Motors]]' mid-size [[pickup truck]]s introduced in 2004 to replace the [[Chevrolet S-10]] and [[GMC Sonoma]]. [[Isuzu]], which participated in the design the truck, began selling a version of the truck in late 2005 named the [[Isuzu i-Series|"i-Series"]]. The Chevrolet Colorado was jointly designed by GM's North American operations, GM's [[Brazil]] operations, and Isuzu, based on the [[GM GMT platform#GMT355|GMT355]], itself the basis for the GMT 345-based [[Hummer H3]]. The vehicles are manufactured and produced at a GM plant in [[Rayong]], [[Thailand]], and in [[Shreveport Operations|Shreveport, Louisiana]]. | |||
[[Image:04-07 Chevrolet Colorado LS regular.jpg|left|thumb|175px|Chevrolet Colorado LS regular cab]] | |||
[[Image:Chevrolet Colorado extcab.jpg|left|thumb|175px|Chevrolet Colorado extended cab]] | |||
The Colorado/Canyon offer both [[Manual transmission|manual]] and [[automatic transmission]]s. GM also offers either a [[rear-wheel drive]] or [[four-wheel drive]] drivetrain with standard, extended, and four-door crew cab bodystyles. Most models come with the {{Auto cc|2770}} [[GM Atlas engine#LK5|LK5]] I4 engine as standard, but a more powerful {{Auto cc|3460}} [[GM Atlas engine#L52|L52]] Straight-5 comes with the Z71 package on 4-door versions and is optional on all others. The 4-door Z71s also get the 4-speed automatic transmission standard. This package was later dropped in favor of LT2 and LT3. | |||
A ZQ8 edition is available with a lower and more road-tuned "sport" suspension than the standard Z85 and comes with 17 inch wheels, color-matched bumper and grille, and low profile fender flares. There is also a Xtreme edition of the ZQ8 which has a different front bumper, rear bumper, side skirts, fender flares, grille, headlights, and 18 inch wheels. The Xtreme edition is basically a continuation of a trim package from its predecessor, the [[Chevrolet S-10]]. | |||
For 2007, Colorado/Canyons offer new engines, which include the {{Auto cc|2923}} [[GM Atlas engine#LLV|LLV]] [[Straight-4|I4]] and {{Auto cc|3653}} [[GM Atlas engine#L5R|L5R]] [[Straight-5|I5]], new colors — Deep Ruby (Sonoma Red for the Canyon), Pace Blue (Sport Blue for the Canyon) and Imperial Blue (Midnight Blue for the Canyon), and new tires and wheels. | |||
Colorado/Canyon U.S. sales peaked in 2005 at 163,204 units, surpassing the perennial segment leader, the [[Ford Ranger]], by almost 35% and just 3.3% behind the new best-seller, the [[Toyota Tacoma]]. In 2006, however, while still leading the Ford pickup by 27.5%, Colorado/Canyon's sales lagged their [[Toyota]] competitor's by almost 34%. | |||
Despite crew cabs being limited to LT trims which most other Chevrolet vehicles only offer front bucket seating with the trim; the LT crew cabs are the only trims of the Colorado to have 6-passenger seating (i.e. with front bench seating). | |||
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==Engines== | |||
{| class=wikitable | |||
!Years | |||
!Engine | |||
!Power | |||
!Torque | |||
|- | |||
|2004–2006||{{Auto Lrev|173}} [[GM Atlas engine#LK5|LK5]] [[Straight-4|I4]]||{{Convert|175|hp|kW|0|abbr=on}}||{{Auto lbft|185}} | |||
|- | |||
|2007-2009||{{Auto Lrev|178}} [[GM Atlas engine#LLV|LLV]] [[Straight-4|I4]]||{{Convert|185|hp|kW|0|abbr=on}}||{{Auto lbft|195}}<ref name="specs">http://www.chevrolet.com/colorado/specifications/</ref> | |||
|- | |||
|2004–2006||{{Auto Lrev|214}} [[GM Atlas engine#L52|L52]] [[Straight-5|I5]]||{{Convert|220|hp|kW|0|abbr=on}}||{{Auto lbft|225}} | |||
|- | |||
|2007-2009||{{Auto Lrev|223}} [[GM Atlas engine#LLR|LLR]] [[Straight-5|I5]]||{{Convert|242|hp|kW|0|abbr=on}}||{{Auto lbft|242}}<ref name="specs"/> | |||
|- | |||
|2009||{{Auto Lrev|325}} [[V8]]||{{Convert|300|hp|kW|0|abbr=on}}||{{Auto lbft|320}}<ref>http://media.gm.com/us/powertrain/en/product_services/2009/Spec%20Sheet/Gen%20IV/2009%20Gen%20IV%20Truck/09_LH8_n.xls</ref> | |||
|} | |||
==Safety== | |||
In the [[IIHS|Insurance Institute for Highway Safety's]] frontal offset test the Colorado is given an ''Acceptable'' overall score.<ref>http://www.iihs.org/ratings/rating.aspx?id=985M</ref>In the side impact test of the Colorado without optional side airbags resulted in a ''Poor'' overall rating. The vehicle's structure is rated ''Poor'' as well.<ref>http://www.iihs.org/ratings/rating.aspx?id=938</ref> | |||
==Yearly American sales figures== | |||
{| class="wikitable" | |||
|- | |||
</ | ! Calendar Year | ||
! Total U.S. sales | |||
|- | |||
| 2004<ref>http://www.theautochannel.com/news/2006/01/05/205609.html</ref> | |||
</ | | 117,475 | ||
|- | |||
| 2005 | |||
| 128,359 | |||
|- | |||
| 2006<ref>http://media.gm.com/servlet/GatewayServlet?target=http://image.emerald.gm.com/gmnews/viewmonthlyreleasedetail.do?domain=6&docid=31596</ref> | |||
| 93,876 | |||
|- | |||
| 2007 | |||
| 89,552 | |||
|- | |||
| 2008<ref>http://media.gm.com/servlet/GatewayServlet?target=http://image.emerald.gm.com/gmnews/viewpressreldetail.do?domain=2&docid=51161</ref> | |||
| 67,447 | |||
|} | |||
==References== | |||
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==External links== | |||
[[Image:Olympia Police Truck.JPG|thumb|right|200px|Chevrolet Colorado being used by Police in [[Olympia, Washington]]]] | |||
*[http://www.chevrolet.com/colorado/ Official site] | |||
*[http://www.coloradofans.com/ coloradofans.com] - Largest Community for the Chevy Colorado and GMC Canyon | |||
*[http://www.355nation.net/ 355nation.net] - The Nation's Premier Colorado/Canyon Website | |||
{{Chevrolet Truck}} | {{Chevrolet Truck}} | ||
[[Category:Chevrolet vehicles| | [[Category:Chevrolet vehicles|Colorado]] | ||
[[Category: | [[Category:Pickup trucks]] | ||
[[Category: | [[Category:2000s automobiles]] | ||
[[Category: | [[Category:Rear wheel drive vehicles]] | ||
[[Category:All wheel drive vehicles]] | [[Category:All wheel drive vehicles]] | ||
[[Category: | [[Category:Vehicles introduced in 2004]] | ||
Latest revision as of 02:11, 4 February 2009
The Chevrolet Colorado and its counterpart, the GMC Canyon, are General Motors' mid-size pickup trucks introduced in 2004 to replace the Chevrolet S-10 and GMC Sonoma. Isuzu, which participated in the design the truck, began selling a version of the truck in late 2005 named the "i-Series". The Chevrolet Colorado was jointly designed by GM's North American operations, GM's Brazil operations, and Isuzu, based on the GMT355, itself the basis for the GMT 345-based Hummer H3. The vehicles are manufactured and produced at a GM plant in Rayong, Thailand, and in Shreveport, Louisiana.
Manufacturer | General Motors |
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Production | 2004–present |
Assembly | Shreveport, Louisiana, USA Rayong, Thailand |
Predecessor | Chevrolet S10/GMC Sonoma |
Class | Mid-size pickup truck |
Body style(s) | 2-door 4-door |
Layout | Front-engine, rear-wheel drive/four-wheel drive |
Platform | GMT355 |
Engine(s) | 2.8 L (2770 cc, 169 cu in) LK5 I4 2.9 L (2923 cc, 178 cu in) LLV I4 3.5 L (3460 cc, 211 cu in) L52 I5 3.7 L (3653 cc, 223 cu in) LLR I5 |
Transmission(s) | 5-speed manual 4-speed automatic |
Wheelbase | Regular cab 111.2 in (2824 mm) Extended cab 126 in (3200.4 mm) |
Length | Regular cab 192 in (4877 mm) Extended cab 207.1 in (5260 mm) |
Width | 68 in (1727.2 mm) |
Height | 65 in (1651 mm) |
Related | Isuzu i-Series Holden Rodeo Isuzu D-Max Hummer H3 Hummer H3T |
Manuals | Service Manual |
The Colorado/Canyon offer both manual and automatic transmissions. GM also offers either a rear-wheel drive or four-wheel drive drivetrain with standard, extended, and four-door crew cab bodystyles. Most models come with the 2.8 L (2770 cc, 169 cu in) LK5 I4 engine as standard, but a more powerful 3.5 L (3460 cc, 211 cu in) L52 Straight-5 comes with the Z71 package on 4-door versions and is optional on all others. The 4-door Z71s also get the 4-speed automatic transmission standard. This package was later dropped in favor of LT2 and LT3.
A ZQ8 edition is available with a lower and more road-tuned "sport" suspension than the standard Z85 and comes with 17 inch wheels, color-matched bumper and grille, and low profile fender flares. There is also a Xtreme edition of the ZQ8 which has a different front bumper, rear bumper, side skirts, fender flares, grille, headlights, and 18 inch wheels. The Xtreme edition is basically a continuation of a trim package from its predecessor, the Chevrolet S-10.
For 2007, Colorado/Canyons offer new engines, which include the 2.9 L (2923 cc, 178 cu in) LLV I4 and 3.7 L (3653 cc, 223 cu in) L5R I5, new colors — Deep Ruby (Sonoma Red for the Canyon), Pace Blue (Sport Blue for the Canyon) and Imperial Blue (Midnight Blue for the Canyon), and new tires and wheels.
Colorado/Canyon U.S. sales peaked in 2005 at 163,204 units, surpassing the perennial segment leader, the Ford Ranger, by almost 35% and just 3.3% behind the new best-seller, the Toyota Tacoma. In 2006, however, while still leading the Ford pickup by 27.5%, Colorado/Canyon's sales lagged their Toyota competitor's by almost 34%.
Despite crew cabs being limited to LT trims which most other Chevrolet vehicles only offer front bucket seating with the trim; the LT crew cabs are the only trims of the Colorado to have 6-passenger seating (i.e. with front bench seating).
Engines
Years | Engine | Power | Torque |
---|---|---|---|
2004–2006 | 2.8 L (173 cu in) LK5 I4 | 175 hp (130 kW) | 185 lb·ft (251 N·m) |
2007-2009 | 2.9 L (178 cu in) LLV I4 | 185 hp (138 kW) | 195 lb·ft (264 N·m)[1] |
2004–2006 | 3.5 L (214 cu in) L52 I5 | 220 hp (164 kW) | 225 lb·ft (305 N·m) |
2007-2009 | 3.7 L (223 cu in) LLR I5 | 242 hp (180 kW) | 242 lb·ft (328 N·m)[1] |
2009 | 5.3 L (325 cu in) V8 | 300 hp (224 kW) | 320 lb·ft (434 N·m)[2] |
Safety
In the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety's frontal offset test the Colorado is given an Acceptable overall score.[3]In the side impact test of the Colorado without optional side airbags resulted in a Poor overall rating. The vehicle's structure is rated Poor as well.[4]
Yearly American sales figures
Calendar Year | Total U.S. sales |
---|---|
2004[5] | 117,475 |
2005 | 128,359 |
2006[6] | 93,876 |
2007 | 89,552 |
2008[7] | 67,447 |
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 http://www.chevrolet.com/colorado/specifications/
- ↑ http://media.gm.com/us/powertrain/en/product_services/2009/Spec%20Sheet/Gen%20IV/2009%20Gen%20IV%20Truck/09_LH8_n.xls
- ↑ http://www.iihs.org/ratings/rating.aspx?id=985M
- ↑ http://www.iihs.org/ratings/rating.aspx?id=938
- ↑ http://www.theautochannel.com/news/2006/01/05/205609.html
- ↑ http://media.gm.com/servlet/GatewayServlet?target=http://image.emerald.gm.com/gmnews/viewmonthlyreleasedetail.do?domain=6&docid=31596
- ↑ http://media.gm.com/servlet/GatewayServlet?target=http://image.emerald.gm.com/gmnews/viewpressreldetail.do?domain=2&docid=51161
External links
- Official site
- coloradofans.com - Largest Community for the Chevy Colorado and GMC Canyon
- 355nation.net - The Nation's Premier Colorado/Canyon Website