2010 Chevrolet Colorado
MSRP
$27,025
drivetrain
Rear Wheel Drive
passenger capacity
5
energuide estimate - city
11.3
energuide estimate - hwy
7.8
engine type
Gas I4
displacement
2.9L/178
sae net horsepower @ rpm
185 @ 5600
sae net torque @ rpm
190 @ 2800
trans type
5
brake type
Pwr
brake abs system
4-Wheel
disc - front (yes or )
Yes
fuel tank capacity, approx
74.2
wheelbase
126.0
width, max w/o mirrors
67.6
height, overall
64.9
EnerGuide Estimate City
25.00
EnerGuide Estimate Hwy
36.22
Trim Curb Weight
3559.00
Kg/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 20K km/year
4462
Standard Weight - Front
0
Standard Weight - Rear
0
Base Trim Weight - Front
1957.00
Base Trim Weight - Rear
1602.00
Gross Axle Wt Rating - Front
2533
Gross Axle Wt Rating - Rear
2896
Curb Weight - Front
1957
Curb Weight - Rear
1602
Option Weight - Front
-3.00
Option Weight - Rear
-3.00
Reserve Axle Capacity - Front
579.00
Reserve Axle Capacity - Rear
1297.00
As Spec'd Curb Weight
3553.00
As Spec'd Payload
1447.00
Maximum Payload Capacity
1441.00
Cruising Range - City
1543.68
Cruising Range - Hwy
2236.36
Gross Combined Wt Rating
6000
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
2200
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
220
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
2200
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
330
Engine Order Code
LLV
Fuel System
Electronic Fuel Injection
Trans Order Code
MA5
Trans Description Cont.
Manual
First Gear Ratio (:1)
3.75
Second Gear Ratio (:1)
2.26
Third Gear Ratio (:1)
1.37
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)
1.00
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)
0.73
Reverse Ratio (:1)
3.67
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
690
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
100
Suspension Type - Front
Independent
Suspension Type - Rear
Live Axle
Spring Capacity - Front
2633
Spring Capacity - Rear
2900
Axle Type - Rear
Semi-Floating
Axle Capacity - Front
2633
Axle Capacity - Rear
2900
Axle Ratio (:1) - Rear
3.73
Shock Absorber Diameter - Front
30
Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear
30
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front
1.1
Front Tire Order Code
QRD
Rear Tire Order Code
QRD
Spare Tire Order Code
ZCY
Front Tire Size
P215/70R16
Rear Tire Size
P215/70R16
Spare Tire Size
Compact
Front Wheel Size
16 x 6.0
Rear Wheel Size
16 x 6.0
Spare Wheel Size
Compact
Front Wheel Material
Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
Aluminum
Steering Type
Pwr Rack & Pinion
Steering Ratio (:1), On Centre
17.4
Steering Ratio (:1), At Lock
17.4
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
44.3
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
11.7 x 1.1
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
Yes
Rear Drum Diam x Width
11.6 x 1.8
Front Head Room
39.6
Front Leg Room
44.0
Front Shoulder Room
57.1
Front Hip Room
53.3
Second Head Room
37.9
Second Leg Room
23.1
Second Shoulder Room
57.2
Second Hip Room
57.6
Length, Overall w/o rear bumper
207.1
Overhang, Front
33.9
Front Bumper to Back of Cab
125.6
Cab to Axle
34.2
Ground to Top of Load Floor
31.9
Ground Clearance, Front
7.7
Ground Clearance, Rear
7.7
Body Length
0.00
Cargo Box Length @ Floor
72.8
Cargo Box Width @ Floor
57.2
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings
42.6
Cargo Box (Area) Height
18.6
Tailgate Width
52.4
Cargo Volume
44.0
Gross Axle Weight Rating
5429.00
Curb Weight
3559.00
Reserve Axle Capacity
1876.00
Total Option Weight
-6.00
Payload Weight Front
0
Payload Weight Rear
0
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
5000.00
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In the compact truck arena, the players haven’t seen a shakeup in quite some time. For 2010 the Chevrolet Colorado remains one of the only models to offer optional V8 power, in this case a 300-hp 5.3-litre version. Base engines remain the 185-hp 2.9-litre four-cylinder, while the optional 3.7-litre inline-five produces 242 horsepower. Available in regular, extended and crew cab with a choice of bed lengths, the Colorado offers sharp styling and a solid work ethic.

 

Pros

Optional V8 rare in this segment

Cons

Not especially fuel efficient in any guise