2010 Chevrolet Colorado
MSRP
$36,475
drivetrain
4-Wheel Drive
passenger capacity
5
energuide estimate - city
12.9
energuide estimate - hwy
9.0
engine type
Gas I5
displacement
3.7L/226
sae net horsepower @ rpm
242 @ 5600
sae net torque @ rpm
242 @ 4600
trans type
4
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
68.6
height, overall
67.9
EnerGuide Estimate City
21.90
EnerGuide Estimate Hwy
31.39
Trim Curb Weight
4070.00
Kg/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 20K km/year
5152
Standard Weight - Front
0
Standard Weight - Rear
0
Base Trim Weight - Front
2239.00
Base Trim Weight - Rear
1831.00
Gross Axle Wt Rating - Front
2753
Gross Axle Wt Rating - Rear
2896
Curb Weight - Front
2239
Curb Weight - Rear
1831
Option Weight - Front
-11.00
Option Weight - Rear
-11.00
Reserve Axle Capacity - Front
525.00
Reserve Axle Capacity - Rear
1076.00
As Spec'd Curb Weight
4048.00
As Spec'd Payload
1252.00
Maximum Payload Capacity
1230.00
Cruising Range - City
1352.22
Cruising Range - Hwy
1938.18
Gross Combined Wt Rating
9000
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
5000
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
500
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
5500
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
825
Engine Order Code
LLR
Fuel System
Electronic Fuel Injection
Trans Order Code
M30
Trans Description Cont.
Automatic
First Gear Ratio (:1)
3.06
Second Gear Ratio (:1)
1.63
Third Gear Ratio (:1)
1.00
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)
0.70
Reverse Ratio (:1)
2.29
Transfer Case Model
New Process
Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), High
1.00
Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), Low
2.72
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
690
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
100
Suspension Type - Front
Independent
Suspension Type - Rear
Live Axle
Spring Capacity - Front
2850
Spring Capacity - Rear
2900
Axle Type - Rear
Semi-Floating
Axle Capacity - Front
2850
Axle Capacity - Rear
2900
Axle Ratio (:1) - Front
3.73
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
QNF
Rear Tire Order Code
QNF
Spare Tire Order Code
ZCY
Front Tire Size
P235/75R16
Rear Tire Size
P235/75R16
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
18.3
Steering Ratio (:1), At Lock
18.3
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
39.3
Front Leg Room
44.0
Front Shoulder Room
57.1
Front Hip Room
53.3
Second Head Room
38.3
Second Leg Room
34.8
Second Shoulder Room
57.2
Second Hip Room
52.9
Length, Overall w/o rear bumper
207.1
Overhang, Front
33.9
Front Bumper to Back of Cab
137.3
Cab to Axle
22.6
Ground to Top of Load Floor
30.1
Ground Clearance, Front
10.4
Ground Clearance, Rear
10.4
Body Length
0.00
Cargo Box Length @ Floor
61.1
Cargo Box Width @ Floor
57.2
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings
42.6
Cargo Box (Area) Height
18.6
Tailgate Width
52.4
Cargo Volume
37.0
Gross Axle Weight Rating
5649.00
Curb Weight
4070.00
Reserve Axle Capacity
1601.00
Total Option Weight
-22.00
Payload Weight Front
0
Payload Weight Rear
0
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
5300.00
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Weight
4652.00
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Weight
465.20
Weight Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Weight
4652.00
Weight Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Weight
558.24
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Trailer Weight
4652.00
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Tongue Weight
1163.00
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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