Chevy colorado 2023 - Chevy equinox 2023
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Chevrolet Colorado.
The Chevrolet Colorado , and its counterpart, the GMC Canyon , are series of compact and later mid-sized pickup trucks marketed by American automaker General Motors. They were introduced in 2004 to replace the Chevrolet S-10 and GMC S-15/Sonoma compact pickups. It is named for the U.S. state of Colorado.
2015 Chevrolet Colorado.
GMC Canyon Holden Colorado (Australasia)
2003–2012, 2014–present (US) 2004–2020 (Thailand) 2011–present (Brazil)
Compact pickup truck (2003-2011) Mid-size pickup truck (2011-present)
2-door regular cab 4-door extended cab 4-door crew cab.
Chevrolet S-10/Isuzu Hombre/GMC Sonoma Chevrolet D-Max (Latin America) Holden Rodeo (Australasia) Holden Ute/Holden One Tonner (Australasia)
Contents.
1 First generation (2004) 1.1 Markets 1.1.1 North America 1.1.2 Safety 1.1.3 Isuzu i-series 1.1.4 Thailand 1.1.5 Australasia 2.1 Markets 2.1.1 Australasia 2.1.1.1 Trim levels 2.1.2.1 Trim levels 2.1.2.2 GMC Canyon 2.1.2.3 Colorado ZR2 2.1.2.4 Colorado ZH2 (Military Truck) 2.1.2.5 Infantry Squad Vehicle.
First generation (2004) Edit.
GMC Canyon Isuzu i-series Holden Colorado (Australasia)
United States: Shreveport, Louisiana (Shreveport Assembly) Thailand: Rayong (GM Thailand)
Gasoline: 2.8 L (171 cu in) LK5 I4 2.9 L (177 cu in) LLV I4 3.5 L (214 cu in) L52 I5[2] 3.7 L (226 cu in) LLR I5 5.3 L (323 cu in) LH8 2009/LH9 2010+ V8 Diesel: 2.5 L (153 cu in) 4JK1-TC 2.5 L (153 cu in) 4JK1-TC (Diesel/CNG; Colorado CNG) 3.0 L (183 cu in) 4JJ1-TC / 4JJ1-TCX VGS Turbo.
5-speed Aisin AR-5 manual 4-speed 4L60-Eautomatic.
Regular cab 111.2 in (2,824 mm) Extended cab 126 in (3,200 mm) Crew cab 120 in (3,048 mm) (Thailand Ver.)
Regular cab 192 in (4,877 mm) Extended cab 207.1 in (5,260 mm) Crew cab 194 in (4,928 mm) (Thailand Ver.)
65 in (1,651 mm) 69.1 in (1,755 mm) (4x4 Thailand Ver.)
2007 Chevrolet Colorado LT Z71 (rear view)
The Chevrolet Colorado and its twin, the GMC Canyon were jointly designed by GM's North American operations, GM's Brazil operations, and Isuzu, which began selling its own version worldwide in 2002. [3] In late 2005, Isuzu offered a version in North America called the Isuzu i-series . This North American model Isuzu shared North American powertrains, styling, and equipment with the Colorado/Canyon twins and differed from Isuzu's worldwide offering. All Chevrolet, GMC, and Isuzu versions worldwide are based on the GMT355, itself the basis for the GMT 345-based Hummer H3. Most vehicles for markets outside North America are manufactured at a GM plant in Rayong, Thailand. All North American-market vehicles were manufactured by Shreveport Operations.
The cooperation between GM and Isuzu to build a light-duty truck and offer it in North America returns to an original arrangement the two companies had in the 1970s with the Chevrolet LUV, a rebadged Isuzu Faster.
Markets Edit.
North America Edit.
Chevrolet Colorado Xtreme extended cab.
GMC Canyon crew cab.
The Colorado/Canyon trucks in the North American market offer both manual and automatic transmissions. GM also offers either a rear-wheel drive (4x2) or four-wheel drive (4x4) drivetrain with standard, extended, and four-door crew-cab body styles. Most models come with the 2.8 L (171 cu in) LK5 I4 engine as standard, but a more powerful 3.5 I5 comes with the Z71 package on four-door versions and is optional on all others. The 4-door Z71s also get the four-speed automatic transmission standard. This package was later dropped in favor of LT2 and LT3.
The Colorado was offered in three basic trim levels: Base, LS, and LT, while the Canyon was also offered in three trim levels, but with different names: Canyon, SLE, and SLT.
Three different cab configurations were offered on Colorado and Canyon: a two-door regular-cab model with a 6 ft (1.8 m) box and seating for either two or three passengers, a four-door extended-cab model with a 6 ft (1.8 m) box and seating for either four or five passengers, and a four-door crew-cab model with a shorter 5 ft (1.5 m) box and seating for either five or six passengers. Top trim levels in crew-cab configuration offered upscale features such as leather-trimmed seating surfaces, dual power-adjustable front bucket seats with lumbar support and heat, a six-disc, in-dash CD changer, XM satellite radio, and rear side-impact airbags.
Three different suspension options were offered on the Colorado and Canyon: The base Z85 suspension offered a comfortable ride quality. The Z/71 Off-Road suspension added a locking rear differential axle (RPO code G80) and heavier-duty shock absorbers for improved performance off-road, also offering an increased ride height for better clearance. The ZQ8 Sport suspension (see below) offered a lower ride height than the standard Z85 suspension, as well as firmer suspension for improved handling. All suspension packages were offered on 4x2 or 4x4 models in all cab configurations, except for the ZQ8 Sport suspension, which was only offered on 4x2 models.
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/Canyon was facelifted and offered new engines, which include the 2.9 L (177 cu in) LLV I4 and 3.7 L (226 cu in) LLR I5 which were both introduced due to numerous head problems, 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. Minor changes to the grille and interior for the LT and LTZ models; the LS models kept the same pre-facelift look, similar to the facelift of the TrailBlazer in 2005. In addition, the "Colorado" and "Canyon" badges were phased out from the doors in favor of GM's corporate logo. For model year 2009, the Colorado was facelifted again and a 5.3 L (323 cu in) LH8 V8 was offered, producing 300 hp (224 kW) and 320 lb⋅ft (434 N⋅m). For the 2010 model year, the GM badges were phased out, [4] although a few 2010 models had the GM logo on the doors.
In 2009, both trucks, as with most 2009 GM vehicles (and combined with OnStar), received a Bluetooth hands-free phone system for the first time as optional equipment. The six-disc in-dash CD changer was discontinued as well, leaving the single-disc CD/MP3 player, and a standard A/M-F/M only radio, with two-, four-, or six-speaker audio systems. Most later trucks received alloy wheels as standard equipment, with optional polished and chrome-plated wheels, in 16, 17, or 18-inch diameters. Only later base-model trucks, with the exception of the base received 16-inch steel wheels, and were a new wheel design. In addition, most newer trucks also featured standard SiriusXM satellite radio, when equipped with a CD/MP3 player.
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%. One 2005 Canyon owned by successful U.S. Senate candidate Scott Brown became famous as it was widely featured in his TV advertisements. [5]
Safety Edit.
In the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety's frontal offset test the Colorado (extended version) is given a "Good" overall score, [6] however the crew cab is rated "Acceptable". [7] In the side impact test, the Colorado crew cab is rated "Poor" with or without side curtain airbags. [8] [9] Side curtain airbags were made standard on all 2010 models; side torso airbags are not offered.
Isuzu i-series Edit.
Isuzu i-370.
The Isuzu i-series midsized pickup truck line was manufactured from 2005 to 2008. Launched at the 2005 New York International Auto Show, for the 2006 model year, the i-series replaced the Hombre, which had been out of production since 2000. Like the Hombre, which was based on the compact Chevrolet S-10/GMC Sonoma, the i-series was based on the Chevrolet Colorado/GMC Canyon. Two models were offered at launch: the i-280 , powered by the 2.8 L I4 engine, and the i-370 , powered by the 3.7 L I5 engine. The i-280 was available only with an extended cab, while the i-370 could be had with either an extended cab or crew cab. The i-280 was replaced by the i-290 for 2007 with the introduction of a 2.9 L engine.
The sales for the i-series were poor, with just 1,377 sold from the start of production through February 2006 according to Automotive News . As part of Isuzu's withdrawal from the United States market after the 2008 model year, the i-series was discontinued.
Thailand Edit.
Chevrolet Colorado extended cab (pre-facelift, Thailand)
GM Thailand manufactured the Colorado from March 2004 with a mildly altered styling compared to the North American version. [10] In late January 2006, Chevrolet introduced a G-80 differential lock system as optional for most Colorado trim levels. [11] This feature is not available on the D-Max. Thai-market Colorados received a minor redesign in late 2007, with the front fascia being altered by toning down the American influence. The facelifted model was exported to Australia as the Holden Colorado from 2008. [11]
In 2008, GM also introduced the Colorado 4x2 2.5 with diesel dual fuel system via CNG tank. [11] It is switchable between diesel fuel and compressed natural gas with the ratio of 65:35. It is also compatible with pure diesel and biodiesel B5 fuel. [12] Location of the tank is on the bed behind the cab. It was available for two cab styles. [12]
Australasia Edit.
The Colorado was released in Australia and New Zealand in 2008 as the Holden Colorado. It replaced the D-Max-based Holden Rodeo due to the split between General Motors and Isuzu. [13] Imported from Thailand, it is essentially a rebadged version of the facelifted Thai-specification Colorado, retaining its front styling. As with the Rodeo, the Colorado is available as either 4x2 or 4x4 and in a range of body styles, including single-cab, space-cab, and crew-cab. Power is provided by a range of gasoline and diesel engines. [14] Of the gasoline engines, Holden offers a 2.4-liter four-cylinder and the Australian-made 3.6-liter Alloytec engine. The diesel powerplant is a four-cylinder Isuzu 4JJ1 unit displacing 3.0 liters. It was replaced by the second-generation Holden Colorado in 2012.
2011 Holden Colorado LX-R 4x4 Crew Cab (Australia)
2011 Holden Colorado LX-R 4x4 Crew Cab (Australia)
Engines Edit.
Years Engine Power Torque 2004–2012 2.5 L (153 cu in) 4JK1-TC (2.5 CTI) Turbo I4 116 hp (87 kW) @ 3600 rpm 206 lb⋅ft (279 N⋅m) @ 1800-2200 rpm 2004–2012 3.0 L (183 cu in) 4JJ1-TC (3.0 CTI) Turbo I4 146 hp (109 kW) @ 3600 rpm 216 lb⋅ft (293 N⋅m) @ 1400-3400 rpm 2006–2012 3.0 L (183 cu in) 4JJ1-TCX (3.0 CTI Max) VGS Turbo I4 163 hp (122 kW) @ 3600 rpm 265.5 lb⋅ft (360 N⋅m) @ 1400-3400 rpm 2004–2006 2.8 L (173 cu in) LK5 I4 175 hp (130 kW) @ 5600 rpm 185 lb⋅ft (251 N⋅m) @ 2800 rpm [16] [17] [18] 2007–2012 2.9 L (178 cu in) LLV I4 185 hp (138 kW) @ 5600 rpm 190 lb⋅ft (258 N⋅m) @ 2800 rpm [19] [20] [21] [22] [23] [24] 2004–2006 3.5 L (214 cu in) L52 I5 220 hp (164 kW) @ 5600 rpm 225 lb⋅ft (305 N⋅m) @ 2800 rpm [16] [17] [18] 2007–2008 3.7 L (223 cu in) LLR I5 242 hp (180 kW) @ 5600 rpm 242 lb⋅ft (328 N⋅m) @ 2800 rpm [19] [20] 2009–2012 3.7 L (223 cu in) LLR I5 242 hp (180 kW) @ 5600 rpm 242 lb⋅ft (328 N⋅m) @ 4600 rpm [21] [22] [23] [24] 2009 5.3 L (325 cu in) LH8 V8 300 hp (224 kW) @ 5200 rpm 320 lb⋅ft (434 N⋅m) @ 4000 rpm [21] [22] [23] [24] 2010-2012 5.3 L (325 cu in) LH9 V8 300 hp (224 kW) @ 5200 rpm 320 lb⋅ft (434 N⋅m) @ 4000 rpm [21] [22] [23] [24]
Second generation (RG; 2011) Edit.
2018 Chevrolet Colorado (first facelift)
Chevrolet S10 (Mercosur) [25] Holden Colorado (Australasia) HSV SportsCat (Australasia) GMC Canyon.
2023 Chevrolet Equinox.
Colin Ryan specializes in writing about new cars. He has done this for the Los Angeles Times, Variety, Kelley Blue Book, Autotrader, Popular Mechanics, Mazda and Lexus customer magazines, plus a bunch of enthusiast sites and publications. And he spent several years as a staff writer at BBC Top Gear magazine. During this zig-zag of a career trajectory, he has driven everything from budget Malaysian hatchbacks (yes, they exist) to scarily expensive Italian exotica.
Pros.
Generous rear legroom Wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto User-friendly infotainment setup.
Cons.
No hybrid version Not really special in any area.
What's New?
Upgraded engine Upgraded brakes Changes in option packages Midnight Edition for LS trim.
The 2023 Chevrolet Equinox is a competent compact SUV. That’s faint praise, but it’s tough out there with so many superb rivals. Prices start at $26,300.
There must be a way to make the 2023 Equinox more attractive. After all, compact SUVs are big sellers. Some even have all-wheel drive as standard, while others offer 10-year/100,000-mile powertrain warranties.
Yet it seems that Chevrolet is happy enough for the Equinox, which debuted for the 2018 model year, to languish in the “just OK” backwaters of the class. Pricing is fairly reasonable, but to acquire most of the desirable convenience and safety features means buying the most expensive trim, or at least hitting the options list quite hard.
Driver appeal is hardly an attribute. The Equinox receives a boost of just five horsepower this year. Strong resale values? Honda, Toyota and Subaru have all that sewn up.
There are Chevrolet fans, folks who have grown up in families where driving a Chevy was just the choice everyone made. For those people, they’ll probably be OK with a new Equinox SUV. But plenty of rivals have more going for them.
2023 Chevrolet Equinox Pricing.
The 2023 Chevrolet Equinox compact SUV starts at $26,300, plus a destination charge. That’s for the LS trim with front-wheel drive.
Subsequent trim levels are LT, RS and Premier. This top trim level is priced from $31,500. All-wheel drive is an extra $1,600 for any version. A well-equipped Premier model with premium paint, bigger wheels, sunroof, and a few other items could creep close to $40K.
The competition is tough and there’s a lot of it, but the Equinox is priced quite keenly. The Honda CR-V and Toyota RAV4 are in the $28K region, the Mazda CX-50 and Hyundai Tucson are more like $27K, while the Subaru Forester (with all-wheel drive as standard) and Kia Sportage start at around $26K.
Before buying a new Equinox SUV, check the KBB.com Fair Purchase Price to see what others in your area paid for theirs. The resale value leaders are the CR-V, RAV4 and Forester, with the Equinox in the file marked Average.
Driving the 2023 Chevrolet Equinox.
Mechanical changes to the 2023 Equinox compact SUV include a small increase in engine output, and the brakes are upgraded with an electronic booster — not that we had any complaints about last year’s brake system.
There are really no complaints at all regarding how the Chevy Equinox drives. Everything works the way it should, even if the engine is never going to blow off many socks. And wisely, the suspension is tuned for day-to-day comfort instead of the occasional back-road blast. Maximum towing ability is 3,500 pounds.
Interior Comfort.
One minor tweak for the 2023 Equinox SUV is a wrapped steering wheel, which is optional in the RS and standard in the Premier trim. Because Chevy has not mentioned “leather” in the same sentence, let’s assume this wrapping is the simulated stuff.
Cloth upholstery is employed in the LS and LT, with the RS ad Premier gaining perforated leather. A 7-inch infotainment touchscreen is another aspect of the lower trims, with an 8-inch version offered as an option, or part of the Premier trim’s standard inventory.
A new Safety and Infotainment package for the LT and RS versions brings adaptive cruise control, 360-degree camera system, 8-inch infotainment display, navigation, and (for some reason) a heated steering wheel.
This is technically a 5-seater compact SUV, but that middle spot in the back row is not going to be popular with anyone. Rear legroom, however, is 39.9 inches, which is great for the class.
Cargo space isn’t so impressive, with 29.6 cubic feet opening out to 63.9 cubic feet when the rear seats are folded. But owners should still be able to squeeze in plenty of luggage or whatever else they’d like to transport.
Exterior Styling.
The exterior design of the 2023 Equinox says more about this compact SUV than it probably ever intended. It’s kind of alright. Which is the score the Equinox achieves in virtually every category.
The base LS comes with 17-inch alloy wheels as standard, and every version has LED headlights. A new optional Midnight Edition cosmetics package for the LS adds black exterior elements, including 18-inch alloy wheels.
The range gains some new colors this year: Radiant Red Tintcoat, Sterling Gray Metallic, and Harvest Bronze Metallic.
Favorite Features.
1. Wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto Standard across the lineup, this means integrating a smartphone without having to first fumble around in pockets or purses.
2. User-friendly infotainment system Chevrolet’s setup is easy and intuitive. And it comes with Wi-Fi as standard.
3. All-wheel drive Admittedly, this is a common option across the compact SUV class — the Mazda CX-50 and Subaru Forester even have it as standard. But it isn’t just winter where the traction and grip of all-wheel drive can be appreciated.
4. OnStar This provides things like emergency service calling, roadside assistance, and vehicle diagnostics. A 5-year subscription is included with every new Equinox SUV.
5. Hands-free tailgate operation The wave of a foot near the sensor (under the rear bumper) will activate the tailgate’s opening. Sadly, this is included only with the top Premier trim. It’s not until RS trim that a powered tailgate becomes available.
6. Safety Alert Seat With a vibrating seat cushion, it warns drivers of approaching hazards. Something coming from the left would set off the left side of the seat and vice versa. Exclusive to the Premier trim.
Engine & Transmission.
A little upgrade for the one engine in the Chevy Equinox SUV range brings a modest boost of five horsepower. Output is now 175 horsepower, going through a 6-speed automatic transmission. Torque stays at 203 lb-ft.
Front-wheel drive (FWD) is standard, all-wheel drive (AWD) is optional.
Regular gasoline is acceptable. These fuel economy estimates from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) relate to 2022, but there shouldn’t be any significant differences in 2023.
1.5-liter turbocharged inline-4 175 horsepower @ 5,600 rpm 203 lb-ft of torque @ 2,000-4,000 rpm EPA city/highway fuel economy: 26/31 mpg (FWD), 25/30 mpg (AWD)
KBB Vehicle Review and Rating Methodology.
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We require new ratings every time an all-new vehicle or a new generation of an existing vehicle comes out. Additionally, we reassess those ratings when a new-generation vehicle receives a mid-cycle refresh — basically, sprucing up a car in the middle of its product cycle (typically, around the 2-3 years mark) with a minor facelift, often with updates to features and technology.
Rather than pulling random numbers out of the air or off some meaningless checklist, KBB’s editors rank a vehicle to where it belongs in its class. Before any car earns its KBB rating, it must prove itself to be better (or worse) than the other cars it’s competing against as it tries to get you to spend your money buying or leasing.
Our editors drive and live with a given vehicle. We ask all the right questions about the interior, the exterior, the engine and powertrain, the ride and handling, the features, the comfort, and of course, about the price. Does it serve the purpose for which it was built? (Whether that purpose is commuting efficiently to and from work in the city, keeping your family safe, making you feel like you’ve made it to the top — or that you’re on your way — or making you feel like you’ve finally found just the right partner for your lifestyle.)
We take each vehicle we test through the mundane — parking, lane-changing, backing up, cargo space and loading — as well as the essential — acceleration, braking, handling, interior quiet and comfort, build quality, materials quality, reliability.
Chevy colorado 2023 - Chevy equinox 2023
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