2010 Chevrolet Colorado
MSRP
$29,265
drivetrain
4-Wheel Drive
passenger capacity
3
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
Trim Curb Weight
3517.00
Kg/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 20K km/year
5290
Standard Weight - Front
0
Standard Weight - Rear
0
Base Trim Weight - Front
2318.00
Base Trim Weight - Rear
1199.00
Gross Axle Wt Rating - Front
2850
Gross Axle Wt Rating - Rear
2896
Curb Weight - Front
2318
Curb Weight - Rear
1199
Option Weight - Front
0.00
Option Weight - Rear
0.00
Reserve Axle Capacity - Front
532.00
Reserve Axle Capacity - Rear
1697.00
As Spec'd Curb Weight
3517.00
As Spec'd Payload
1983.00
Maximum Payload Capacity
1983.00
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
Front Tire Size
P235/75R16
Rear Tire Size
P235/75R16
Front Wheel Size
16 x 6.0
Rear Wheel Size
16 x 6.0
Front Wheel Material
Steel
Rear Wheel Material
Steel
Spare Wheel Material
Steel
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
39.6
Front Leg Room
44.0
Front Shoulder Room
57.1
Front Hip Room
53.3
Overhang, Front
33.9
Front Bumper to Back of Cab
110.9
Cab to Axle
48.9
Ground Clearance, Front
9.0
Ground Clearance, Rear
9.0
Body Length
0.00
Gross Axle Weight Rating
5746.00
Curb Weight
3517.00
Reserve Axle Capacity
2229.00
Total Option Weight
0.00
Payload Weight Front
0
Payload Weight Rear
0
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
5500.00
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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