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2023 Chevrolet Colorado ZR2

Truck · 2.7L Turbo I4 · 4WD

79/100

AutoVault's overall score, weighted for what a truck is actually for — performance, technology, comfort, reliability, safety and value.

Specifications

Engine2.7L Turbo I4
Horsepower310 hp
Torque390 lb-ft
0–60 mph6.8 sec
Top speed112 mph
Drivetrain4WD
Seats5
Combined MPG21 mpg (18 city / 25 hwy)
Range356 miles
MSRP$42,005
Body styleTruck

The verdict

What's good

  • Serious off-road suspension travel
  • Locking front and rear differentials
  • Cushy spool-valve dampers soak up trails
  • Right-sized for tight trails

What's not

  • Stiff, jittery ride when empty
  • Lower tow and payload than full-size
  • Modest fuel economy off-pavement
  • Big footprint awkward in cities

The engine

L3B

2.7L Turbo I4

Chevy's 2.7-liter turbo-four makes big, truck-friendly torque from low rpm — an unusually large four designed to do a V6's job in pickups and SUVs with better efficiency.

GM engineered this high-output four specifically for trucks, with a trick three-stage sliding camshaft and an active thermal-management system for towing duty.

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