The new look Chevrolet launched the first-generation Colorado, it gave the midsize pickup a macho face to portray its work truck intentions. The prominent front end, signed off with the signature horizontal chrome slab running the total width of the front, effectively matched the brand's "Like a Rock" slogan. It helped the Colorado stand out in pickup markets like Thailand where its Isuzu D-Max cousin had a stronger presence.Fast-forward to 2011 and the new Colorado has a whole new look. This time around, the design surgeons have employed a slightly different methodology regarding the Colorado's appearance. Yes, the all-new Colorado reverts to the same in-yer-face look, albeit in a slightly more subtle manner.
Diesel Only for This Market
In terms of engines, the Asian-market Colorado isn't likely to share much with the U.S.-bound version. There are only two options available outside the U.S., both of them four-cylinder Duramax diesels.
It's not overwhelming power, though, certainly not the kind of kick you might expect from a midsize truck with 346 lb-ft of torque on tap. According to Chevrolet engineers, the final-drive ratio could have been geared more toward performance, but they feared it would have backfired when it came to fuel economy.The base engine displaces 2.5 liters and generates 150 horsepower and 258 pound-feet of torque. Then there's an optional 2.8-liter version of the same engine rated at 180 hp and 346 lb-ft of torque. In addition to the extra power, the 2.8-liter engine also gets a new six-speed automatic transmission. A five-speed manual is the only other transmission offered, in this market at least.
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