The Best Midsize Truck In America? 2023 Chevrolet Colorado

Starting under $30,000, the new Colorado is hands down the best deal in the midsize segment at the moment. You might find a competitor for the same price, but they won't have the standard feature content or the big cab that the Chevy has standard,
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[@Its_Me0000]

My two cents - the infotainment screen needs to be for infotainment - not for headlights, air conditioning and heat. Frankly the more buttons the better so the driver does not need to go multiple screens deep to change something (while driving).

[@gs98999]

Buttons are more expensive Simple cost cutting to use screens

[@matth3wc]

air conditioning and heat are actual buttons like always they are not on the infotainment screen (or if they are they are just redundant). 99% never use the headlight switch anyways. But unfortunately this means the fog lights have moved over there too which i'm not too happy about.

[@petedogg369]

If you need more headroom get the non-powered manual seats. They sit lower. I work at Lear, the company that builds the seats for GM.

[@billshoe22191]

Pretty soon trucks are gonna be offered with a one foot bed for the majority of its owners. Trucks keep getting bigger while the beds get smaller

[@davidcamacho3513]

Alex, you do the best auto reviews by far! Thank you

[@dansherwood9851]

Thanks Dave, er ah…Mom.

[@LoveStallion]

Just want to congratulate Chevy for making a not-ugly vehicle.

[@bobd7384]

Being 6'4" I appreciate the comments regarding height for both front and rear.

[@rightlanehog3151]

Sadly, we have passed the point where we can assume any 2-3 ton vehicle will accommodate taller occupants.

[@moparmission7093]

I'm 6'3". I have the '22 Colorado and I fit fine with the seat and telescoping steering wheel maxed out. Keep in mind that I have long legs. I would test them out because everyone is built different

[@AkioWasRight]

@@rightlanehog3151 Where did we ever assume cars could accommodate taller people?

[@rightlanehog3151]

@@moparmission7093 Yes, you can push the driver's seat back to accommodate long legs but you can't push the roof up to accommodate a long torso. 😐

[@wayneericksen5374]

Only 14% of all men are 6 ft and over. Not a majority.

[@springertube]

Eliminating the 6'2" "standard" bed choice in favor solely of the trunklet (and crew configuration) a big NO and forces a lot of buyers to Ranger, Tacoma and Frontier. I know many are going to knee-jerk "...not enough buyers," and that's not where the market and sales are, that most buyers are suburbanites and all they haul are potted plants and mulch from HD, etc, ...but it really reduces the utility as a camper and hauler. As an empty nester--or pre-family folk--a full rear crew cab seat is not needed either in the overall cab vs bed length tradeoff. Just space for the dog or occasional or small (grandkid etc) human passenger(s), pic-a-nic basket, icebox, extra secured gear, etc. The previous (and competition's) "extended cab" variant in combo with the 6+ bed was/is perfect. And not nearly everyone wants/needs the full size truck--along with its entry fee--to get that. Chevrolet: please reassess this omission; before, I'm sure you used the same chassis/frame between the the short box/crew and "long" box/extended combos as they are the same overall length, so... and Chevy had a even longer crew/long box combo, for those that needed the big rear seat AND a regular bed. Admittedly, the latter configuration makes for a long "compact" truck, only about six inches shy of the Silverado's "double" (extended, not crew) cab standard bed OAL, but that choice was nevertheless there.

[@gBeau55]

Cept that worthless 5' bed that's only option. Love my diesel Colorado. Would buy new Colorado in next year when I'll need new truck, but will be holding out for the 24 ranger that will offer 6' bed

[@rondail5675]

I like the redesign. I like the exterior, interior, and I am beginning to like the powertrain. Well done. Tacoma and Ranger coming will be interesting to compare.

[@bobwhite6262]

No coodasei !

[@rustlesee]

I sorta feel the new Ranger will be out before any new Tacoma.

[@Davido50]

@Russell C Current Gen Ranger is class leading. Have no doubt all new '24 Ranger will be phenomenal. Ford knows trucks! That's arguably there specialty. Own '22 Ranger XLT Tremor myself its excellent.

[@Davido50]

@Russell C Taco is built in Mexico too. Prefer my trucks made in USA by US brand. Served me well for 30yrs+.

[@georgesnyder5337]

I am super intrigued by the new GM trucks and totally agree they (for now) look like the bees knees in mid-sized trucks. From some angles I actually feel like I am liking the Colorado vs Canyon, but the Canyon has some things about it that look to elevate it. I do enjoy that there is actual differentiation between the two. I am hoping you are going to also do a Canyon AT4 review.

[@jbandt]

I think the LT 4x4 with little to no options is where I'd be for the colorado. I'm not a bells and whistles guy.

[@ImYoutubing247]

At $37k you can get a 2018 full size crew cab

[@AEsmondeProductions]

GM still cutting corners with incandescent turn signals, even on upper trim levels, on a brand-new for 2023 product is disappointing. Also the model name badges are way too high up on the doors.

[@roostajojo]

I was planning to buy one but they didn’t have a 6 foot bed.

[@secondmouse9458]

In future videos you might want to mention the suspension design, as in what kind of springs does it have, especially in the rear since most trucks are going to coil springs, and I know you said that the bed liner was a spray in but when you dropped the tailgate it looked like a drop in unit, can you confirm which one it was?

[@AAutoBuyersGuide]

It was a spray in.

[@Robert8455]

Seems like the Chevy has a good value proposition here. The only question is its reliability and quality. (I've seen some complaints about paint that does not sound good) A couple of things you showed that I don't like are the headlight controls inside the center stack screen and the electric parking brake. A dedicate knob and a manual foot operated brake that works is all that is needed. The biggest thing is that after 5 years of ownership vs a Toyota, what will be worth more and have given you less problems?

[@DavidHuffTexas]

Got the same questions myself.

[@RandomCaliforniaAdventure]

If it helps...."ISee Reports" shows that only 0.8% of Chevy Colorado reach 200,000 mile mark. This is assuming that the truck is lightly used throughout its life which frankly for a small/midsize truck segment. I have a 2000 Tacoma which was used for landscaping and hauling for over 10+ years with 265k on it. I have a 2019 but my 2000 often used as a regular commuter, road trips and camping. Overall, the Toyota is still the way to go especially if you are expecting little to no issues in reaching 100k with the least spent on maintenance and cost of ownership. If you aren't planning on using your truck beyond 100k and have the ability to replace the truck within 4-5 years times. Then I would say go for the Chevy instead just because of the trim

[@BillyBobDingledorf]

Prices for midsized trucks are still crazy.

[@pmscalisi]

Prices for any truck are insane

[@DeltaWhiskeyBravo13579]

I like the look of this new Chevy Colorado. It's interesting and smart of them to just offer variants of one engine and body style. Would I buy one? No, but then again I'd say no to buying any other truck. Ridgeline is probably the closest to my wants, but price and MPG dictates I say no to anything now.

[@kayemtee5312]

As usual, very informative video. Hard to understand that at six foot-two, I have tons of headroom in my Chevy Sonic, but I may find this one tight. Thanks to you, I will check it out before committing. I’m only looking smaller because the price of replacing my F-150 coming off lease is prohibitive.

[@rightlanehog3151]

I am appalled by how little headroom and passenger space this has.

[@NukePooch1]

@@rightlanehog3151 It's the same cabin....just with new interior bits...not clean sheet at all. Interior room actually has gone down in a few dimensions from the last gen Colorado...

[@rightlanehog3151]

@@NukePooch1 Thanks for the clarification.

[@rlhmarines]

It mainly depends on how long your torso is in determining how well you fit in any vehicle with regards to head room.

[@62Sketch]

ZR1 bases at $41.4 K. Gonna have a hard time keeping that at 40. The Trail Boss starts at 38.5 can be had for bit over 40 with a few options probably. Maybe we can get back to the days of getting 10-15% off MSRP at some point.

[@ImYoutubing247]

Doesn’t seem like we are. This is the new norm. People are just gonna have to stick with used car options if they can’t afford new.

[@cashkenterprises5584]

I don’t like headlights being controlled on the infotainment screen. Seems unsafe to me

[@DriftingInRhythm]

Yeah, was okay til that came up & I was like, "oh.. now there's an accident waiting to happen.."

[@cashkenterprises5584]

@@DriftingInRhythm i agree. I love the truck otherwise. Wish it had a v6, but the turbo 4 might be okay

[@IamGroot786]

Yup, nothing worse than going through menus and submenus to do simple things. Just give the driver physical buttons that are easy to operate even if you're wearing gloves in the winter.

[@ALMX5DP]

@@IamGroot786 there is no menu or submenu though, it’s affixed to the main screen so literally one tap to changeZ

[@M1911jln]

I disagree. People are just going to leave the headlights in auto. High beam is controlled by the stalk.

[@GAATL_Viet]

Best truck with an awful transmission 8 speed. This transmission has been sued.

[@ALMX5DP]

There's also a lawsuit pending for the 10-speed I believe. It seems many modern vehicles and components are subject to some type of litigation.

[@robertlay5015]

They've made improvements addressing the problems with the 1st generation 8 speed! Hopefully it will be less problematic!

[@GAATL_Viet]

​@@robertlay5015I really hope they fix this 8 speed version. I really like the design of the new Colorado, but that 8 speed is what holding me back.

[@FantomLightning]

I don't like the lack of cab/bed selection but I understand it. The auto 4WD would be something that would push me into an American option vs Japanese but the light controls only in the infotainment display is a no go for me. I'm not gonna trust my light controls to the reliability and longevity of a GM infotainment.

[@Crolis]

Placing the headlight controls into the infotainment system is ridiculous. Between a switch to the left of the steering wheel or placing the controls on a stalk there are so many better options compared to adding them to the infotainment system.

[@kyrosmike]

I just don't like it rather some cab/bed size configurations. I don't trust H.O. version of motor if claims uses 87 octane, that thing has to use 91 make the power.

[@paulwenzl1711]

I've been waiting for a review on this truck, and yours was the first! As always Alex, it was a great review! Sorry, you had to deal with rain.

[@tomm1109]

Length is one thing, width is another. Its much easier to park a narrower truck. Easier to get in and out and less likely to get door dings.

[@mmahtnart8986]

Very good how you explained the wheel options. You may well be the only reviewer that would do that. Thumbs up.

[@DesmoLocke]

Shame a heads up display isn’t available in at least the Z71 trim. Come on Chevy!

[@danhall3450]

Great review as always. I especially appreciate the closing statement you use in most reviews... "If I were shopping for..." Your through analysis, practical approach, AND willingness to go beyond this is a great ... is why I keep coming back several times a week

[@R56Cooper]

Does the new Colorado have lane centering + adaptive cruise for freeway drives? Thanks!

[@ryanmichels2981]

Nice looking truck but first year of all new design and Chevy…. No thanks!

[@cgatito3528]

Very smart to stay away from first year GM (and Ford) designs.

[@phileasler5401]

Actually Tim from Pickups + suv says that’s not true. It wasn’t true for me as well with my 2022 Lightning. Maybe decades ago but not today

[@luish777]

Yep with all the problems new truck are having I'd wait till they work out the kinks

[@jamesking4225]

That motors been around awhile

[@georgeg.7124]

Really disappointed with Alex as there were some gaping wholes in this review. First, it is terrible that Chevy only offers a black seat interior unless you spring for the ZR2. I've seen no other manufacturer do this but GM. I can't imagine they think everyone wants black seats. What Alex calls "grey" inserts on the base trim is still black by even what Chevy calls it. Second, these pricing numbers Alex quotes is hardly believable. If you want a ZR1 with 4wd and a backseat center arm rest, it's over $45K. If you want to see something completely insulting, go price out a Chevy LT or ZR1 and add a backseat center arm rest (something that should absolutely be standard) and because of the required packages you'll find that the cost increases by $3-5K depending on the model. For a backseat to be remotely comfortable for 2 people there needs to be that center arm rest and for Chevy to not make it standard and make you pay as much as they do in various packages just to get it is offensive.

[@mbyte84]

Whoa I hadn’t realized that. I don’t get why tan isn’t default interior.

[@brianmcgowan4280]

Ridgeline doesn’t have driveline smootness! What? And, it’s not a pickup ? Why perpetuate that nonsense

[@rockythao5394]

I've always thought the GM trucks were the best looking trucks, with the exception of the previous gen Colorados, thankfully this new gen has massively changed that. But aesthetics only go so far, when GM products are consistently ranked near the bottom for reliability and quality.

[@rightlanehog3151]

Alex, The bed on this mid-size, body on frame pickup is short, the cabin is cramped with lousy headroom but the screens are large. These are strange design priorities and parameters for a truck 🤨

[@AAutoBuyersGuide]

It’s what shoppers are looking for…

[@rightlanehog3151]

@@AAutoBuyersGuide I understand the appeal as a fashion statement, I just don't understand the appeal as a truck.

[@cgatito3528]

@@AAutoBuyersGuide Not me. And I'm in the market. Of course I'm almost 50, so I might not be the target demo.

[@frandanco6289]

@@cgatito3528 Perhaps go look at the Ford Ranger - the Lariat Supercrew is their highest model and it's what I have...Not knowing what you are wanting to use it for, but for me, I am fine with the 2:3 Ecoboost 4 cylinder and a really nice leather interior, great dash, tow pkg, and a 5 foot bed... If you get the Super Cab, the back seat is smaller but the bed is 6 feet long... I only have 2k on mine and it is getting 25 mpg on the freeway at freeway speeds. It's a pretty big mid-sized truck now, and not even small like the Ridgeline... I wanted to look at the Ridgeline, but it was hard to find one, and then they are even more expensive... Perhaps the Ridgeline might be more reliable, but it's not a midsize truck like the Ranger is... Good luck with your truck research !

[@stevef4304]

Nothing but crew cabs. I need a bed big enough to haul things.

[@therealcdnuser]

Would love see a truck this size as a PHEV.

[@Davido50]

Adding Ridgline to the conversion here is ridiculous! Its not a truck in any way. Doesn't compare in ruggedness/durability. I've owned all truck brands including ..ole S-10s/Rangers & Tacos. All were very good. Of current crop of midsized trucks i chose '22 Ranger XLT Tremor. Test drove many. Ranger felt most solid, comfortable, powerful & had best tech hands dwn. There are no bad choices. Midsized class is improving fast. Colorado Trail Boss/ZR2 is compelling! Waiting to see all new '24 Ranger Tremor/Raptor models.. otherwise very happy w/my current '22 Ranger.

[@TaxRevolt]

I bought a 23 Colorado, and it's turning out to be the worst mistake of my life. One day the Sirius XM works, one day it doesn't, and it's not Sirius XM's fault, it's GM's lousy bug filled electronics. EVERYTHING is buggy, especially the infotainment system. Plug in a usb to play songs from, good luck with that, it may tell you it's unrecognized, but maybe still play songs from the usb, who knows what it will do. I called a dealer about the XM coming and going and they said I'd have to leave it for a few days for them to check it out. They acted like if they can't fix it too bad. Too bad for GM, cause I'm going to invoke the lemon law and return this POS! (The lemon law states they get three chances to fix it, and then they have to give you a refund for the piece of junk.)

[@thetinysideoftiny7625]

Disappointed with the interior. The design looks a little haphazard and incohesive. My buddy’s 2023 Silverado Z71 interior is *worlds* nicer. I own a 2022 Nissan Frontier SV and the interior aesthetics are a lot cleaner and more well laid out than the Colorado. Plus, 4 cyl turbos are a dealbreaker…hence the purchase of the 2022 Frontier w a NA V6.

[@mickeybrumfield764]

I like the idea of the Colorado taking things right to the Jeep Gladiators front door.

[@mbiker345]

It’s funny how quickly people forget the past. Garbage motors always lets you down. People will buy this thing and it will be fine for a minute then boom. It’s always the they sucked before, they’re better now mentality. Not to mention the unspeakably evil things the American car corporations have done over the years.

[@LoveStallion]

Nice watertight seal! 4:16😆

[@skullsroad3642]

You don't think he opened it before recording the video? Come on now...it's raining.

[@anthonyzhang4918]

L3B is a very impressive engine. My only worry is that they continued to use the 8 speed transmission. They claim that it’s been completely redesigned from the ground up, and I hope it does fix all the issues with the previous 8 speed. I like seeing that the Colorado and Tacoma are finally getting Turbo 4’s. It’s about time. I ordered a 23 Ranger already (since I don’t want to wait another 4-5 months for a Colorado custom order) and the 2.3 eco boost is an absolute rocket ship compared to the 3.6 and 3.5L V6’s.

[@rightlanehog3151]

There is precious little evidence that GM can produce reliable powertrains.

[@ALMX5DP]

And not that you’d need it but Ford does somewhat similar and offers a Ford Performance tune for the Ranger that bumps power and torque at the cost of needing premium gas. Still pretty cool it’s offered and supported by warranty.

[@agy234]

@@rightlanehog3151 gm afm says hey 😅

[@thetinysideoftiny7625]

You’re not going to see space shuttle miles out of a 4 cylinder turbo. If you trade in every few years I guess it’s not an issue. I keep my trucks for 15+ years / 250,000+ miles and expect them to make it that far without any significant repairs. Ended up w a 2022 Frontier with a naturally aspirated V6. Last man standing with an NA 6 (other than the anemic, wheezy Taco V6) Bought the Frontier after I heard the Colorado was 4T only.

[@hewster1]

It is a nice truck, but the Canyon is a much better deal.

[@yeahmaybe6759]

Looks good but it seems that Chevy/GM tend to use early buyers of new models as their quality control department. I really don’t want to pay full up to help them flush out early production issues. Maybe in a year or two…

[@finalmage6]

I am more eager to see what the updated Ranger and Tacoma have in store for us later this year.

[@stewescapes9514]

I always wait for them to fix the issues after a few years.

[@MyLifePixeled]

This is the first time that I can recall preferring the design of a Chevy offering over the Ford. The last and forthcoming Global Ranger just seems bland compared to the GM offerings.

[@Tanktaco]

Guess I'll have to wait to see this vs the Frontier and Ridgeline.

[@danielclawson2099]

Considering the many shortcomings of the current Tacoma, I would actually consider this.

[@m.687]

You'll be sacrificing reliability

[@danielclawson2099]

@@m.687 I am no longer convinced that the difference in reliability of the 3rd gen Tacoma is worth the price premium, esp in the used market. I e owned a number of Toyota pickups and 4Runnersor about 25 years. They don't make em like they used to.

[@jduke989]

Tacoma I think is redesigned for next year so you’ll have to wait and see but no doubt it’ll be expensive

[@danielclawson2099]

@@jduke989Yes, expensive, a with a turbocharged engine. I do expect the new turbochargers will be more reliable than the last turbochargers that Toyota put in gasoline powered trucks sold in the United States, the 2.4L 22RTE. The turbos tended to wear out after about 70,000 mi. The smartest thing I have heard about the new turbos in the new 3.5L engines in the new tundra and Sequoia is that they will have to be replaced on a regular schedule, just expect it. He compared it to the 2uzfe 4.7l: even though it has legendary reliability, it still has a timing belt replacement scheduled every 90,000 miles. Think of the turbocharger in the same way. Personally, I'm going to want to compare it with the other mass produced 3.5 l turbo, the EcoBoost 3.5. I myself know this routine, having replaced the belt in my own V8 powered 4Runner twice now.

[@jduke989]

@@danielclawson2099 I’d like to see a v6 hybrid myself , I commute a lot I’m very interested in the Toyota stout , I miss compact trucks I had a 2001 trd Tacoma and I loved that truck 10 inch ground clearance and it could climb anything.

[@earnedmystripes2382]

A Z-71 with the 430 tq motor would make a really nice daily driver.

[@HillbillyinMA]

I like the looks of the GMC Canyon as compared to the Colorado. I would probably get the Denali, or the AT4 optioned out.

[@darthbane2669]

Looking forward to getting this I really like the last model which I have but this one by far is the better one

[@jhagen4850]

The Chevy Colorado is going to compete with the Nissan Frontier for worst MPG in the segment. Seen already in videos where Z71 version is showing 14.5MPG with hundreds of miles on the odometer.

[@c0ldyloxproductions324]

There’s been plenty of mpg test on the frontier that managed to get 24mpg highway, and 19-20 city tfl did one and a few other people did too and they were al very close to those numbers this is impressive for a naturally aspirated engine

[@daviddecker6563]

We have 2 of these in our fleet. Suspension is stiff, ride quality is disappointing for the money.

[@H0kieJoe]

I don't like or trust turbos, but GM did design some features into this engine platform to mitigate turbo's inherent issues. More cooling and better lubrication with a feed line coming straight off the oil pump is an improvement.

[@Holden-McGroin]

Watching the video with the lead engineer of the 2.7, it seems they actually designed the engine around the turbo.

[@ScoobyFermentation]

GMC Canyon Elevation is the way to go if you want a base truck. Chevy Trail boss if you want affordable off-road.

[@hieuhughesle-au9884]

dang Alex making go to the model builder..a Trailboss practically fully loaded is just under 45k pretty tempting

[@samctm]

Imagine the wait list if they announce a hybrid version.

[@damilolaakanni]

Toyota might get that market first...if Ford doesn't already have something similar in the works.

[@j.davidsemple6988]

GM won’t do a hybrid. No hybrids for GM. Eventually they will probably do battery/electric drive.

[@kevinframe757]

I think my decision would come down to seat comfort. Having a '09 Canyon W/T I can remember how uncomfortable the seats were, even though the truck itself was super. Things have changed but I like your idea of fixing up at WorkTruck model , after auditioning the seats for a couple of days :)

[@TaxRevolt]

The seats of the 23 Colorado are like sitting on concrete slabs.

[@kheldaryt]

how is it better than a honda ridgeline? ... know some people don't view that as a "truck" but isn't it objectively better unless you are brand sensitive edit - alex does mention that around 23:30

[@skullsroad3642]

Truck bros are dumb. They don't care about better. They care about image.

[@kheldaryt]

@Jonathan A jonathan, for how 95+ % of people use it how does that matter? ... like literally how... most people use them exactly the same and they perform exactly the same... who's doing serious towing or off-roading in a Colorado?

[@jimsomerville3924]

@@jonathana6189 Ridgeline has as much payload or more than the other midsizes.

[@jimsomerville3924]

True, not much different for most people's actual uses. But on other hand, how is a Ridgeline better than this, other than a bit more interior room and a bit better ride. To me it's more a matter of preference as none of these are objectively very useful.

[@kheldaryt]

@Jonathan A ya and people say that and it’s true but don’t think for a mid sized it tangibly means anything. Think anyone who needs body on frame “durability” probably just needs a full sided. Just saying what actually is someone doing with a taco that ridgeline wouldn’t do. Probably not pulling anything. Maybe a few people are off roading but most people are simply getting worse mpg and a worse ride for minor image improvement. I’m not hating on anyone who gets a Tacoma, it is good just wildly outdated at this point.

[@CoalitionGaming]

What day are fuel economy numbers coming?

[@morningdrums]

Man, now im thinking gm canyon at4 or colorado

[@TG-fq6vy]

AT4 !

[@jaykanngiesser3454]

Too bad there isn’t a 6’ option. My 5’ ‘17 Colorado bed was nearly useless. Other than that, me likey!

[@springertube]

I didn't see your comment but +1 to that; see mine above.

[@Mountain-Man-3000]

Park it next to a half ton from the 90s. Looks like its slightly bigger!

[@rightlanehog3151]

I guarantee it is heavier.

[@sipher3516]

I drive a 2000 Sierra with the extended cab and standard bed length. Parked next to the old model Colorado with the crew cab and short bed, it's exactly the same in every dimension but width.

[@rightlanehog3151]

@@sipher3516 What was the standard Sierra bed length in 2000?

[@sipher3516]

@@rightlanehog3151 Either 6 ft or 6 ft 5 inches, but honestly I don't remember.

[@springertube]

​@@rightlanehog3151 6'7"

[@phillipcraggs6202]

I like the look of this generation. Still too expensive thou.

[@christopherderasmo5041]

Selling soon at your local dealer for $50K base

[@citizenpark2782]

I’m a fan of Ford/Toyota. With that said, the exterior design looks great. However, why does Chevy continue to come out dogshit interior. Why is it so hard to aim for class-leading interior?!?!

[@brianmcgowan4280]

6 ft tall means you need a 1/2 ton truck. Buy a Ridgeline.

[@frandanco6289]

Perhaps, or a Ford Ranger Lariat...

[@totaltechsoccer7530]

Great review. I'd agree 100%. WT base and add a few after market. Do you think it be possible to add Bose and dampened liftgate with storage pocket ?

[@pmscalisi]

Replacing the sound system would probably be impossible.

[@texaseric2799]

Want see the GMC Canyon Denali or AT4. Excited to see all features.

[@palebeachbum]

Looks great, but my 2007 Canyon work truck had an MSRP of $17k with a 242hp 5cyl and a proper 6ft bed. I bought it new for under $13k out the door. 2023 Canyon work truck MSRP is $31k with a 4cyl. turbo 237hp and a short bed. Nah. I'll keep my long-ago-paid-off 16yr old Canyon, thanks.

[@c0ldyloxproductions324]

Looks like a tocoma from the side, front is ugly and I don’t trust gm not to have screwed something up with it I’ll stick to my frontier

[@Hallowsaw]

Its a shame nobody makes a small displacement hybrid diesel. Diesels have low hp vs torque and electric motors have instant torque while giving efficient hp. We could have a tow worthy and efficient truck but nobody wants to front the cost. Shoot i would pay 50k for a tacoma sized truck with a 1.8L turbo diesel hybrid making like 250hp and 350ft lb of torque and towing 5-6k lbs. The issue is they dont make trucks with low enough hp to get good fuel efficiency. Hp really only affects your top speed and efficiency whereas torque is what factors in how quickly you can get up to speed and tow. Nobody is racing their trucks...

[@tonycking0121]

No diesel or v6 options suck !! You can pump as much air as you want in a 4cyl ! Its still a 4cyl. Chevrolet is losing their tradition! They could've made a great surprise by offering a 5.3 option. CHEVY LIKE A ROCK! MORE LIKE A SPONGE LOL.

[@filup7419]

$30,000 and you can give me 2 large screens and a crew cab truck but you cheap out and don’t have LED light bulbs? Actually, what’s the point of this truck? When I can get a half-ton for nominally more money with much more capability and more comfortable and the same if not better fuel economy, why would anyone buy one of these? If you need a small truck, buy a Maverick. If you need a real truck, buy a half-ton. This truck no longer has a logical purpose.

[@imnotusingmyrealname4566]

Thanks for pointing out the top level engine can be had in the base model.

[@jareddavis105]

Thanks for the review. I lean toward the WT or possibly the LT, but had similar thoughts as Alex. If I got the WT, would switch out the wheels and do a couple of other things

[@jimsomerville3924]

I think you'd quickly bump into the higher trim price levels once start optioning out the base.

[@joereyna614]

2.7L?? LMAO head gasket and timing gasket issues.. Turbo?? lmao.. the up keep on these.. Pffft the auto 4x4 feature like on most is a downfall. If you lease or trade in every 2 yrs then yeah.. For the long run.. NOPE

[@newb431]

The engines look interesting, but I was more interested in the 35 mpg diesel

[@ALMX5DP]

Cool to have the option at least but with how well this 2.7 outputs hard to really lust after a diesel like I once did. Even if they did manage 35mpg, the savings over a 25mpg gasser would only equate to maybe $30 a month in fuel. Not enough for me to really feel is significant especially with other added costs diesels sometimes incur.

[@jhagen4850]

@@ALMX5DP This thing will NEVER get 25MPG. I'm already seeing in videos around 17MPG on the dash for the WT tester with the low output engine and 14.5MPG on the dash for the Z71. Even if these are being run hard and idling a lot, there is no way you go from 14.5MPG during testing to 25MPG in daily use. You're living in a GM fantasy.

[@ALMX5DP]

@@jhagen4850 can’t predict anything based on the initial drive event. Silverado with the same engine is rated at up to 22mpg highway, so a 2-3mpg bump for this smaller vehicle would not be unheard of. But even if that figure is a bit optimistic, my point remains that the difference would not be significant enough for me to really desire a diesel anymore.

[@NWI_Steel]

Ratings were leaked 19/20 city 24-25 hwy

[@madcratebuilder]

WT engine is the L2R, can't take the higher output tunes, the L3B has many forged parts not found in the L2R. The WT with L2R has the 8l45 trans and the L3B trucks have the 8l80 trans. Sorta light duty vs heavy duty.

[@loveisall5520]

This bloated thing was once considered full sized. But, as Americans have grown fatter and sloppier they've flattered themselves by morphing their pickup trucks into fatter and sloppier vehicles. Doesn't fool those of us who remember real trucks.

[@LWRC]

All the manufacturers are going full stupid on the instrumentation!!! Keep the speedo & tach pure analog and supplement it with other display options. But to make the main gauges goofy digital just says these designers d9n't know what the hell they're doing!!!

[@MichaelArgenta-p4i]

I had this truck when it first came out way back in the day. it was ok untill i got the transmission fluid changed. Then it wouldnt go in reverse? i had to drive backwards from school. Luckly i went to HS a few miles up the road /..

[@lunamaria1048]

I just can't justify paying the expensive price for the higher trims, if i'm getting the same engine as low end models. Tuning it to have more power doesn't add work. The engine has to be tuned, regardless. I'm not happy with this coming gen Colorado A software update to increase power? So the full power of the engine is locked behind a pay-wall?🤣🤣

[@KingKatRider]

There is no best deal in America anymore, on car and trucks there has been none in a good ten years or more. The vehicles are not worth the price they are asking us to pay for them, infact not even close. Damn guys you can buys a house for what they are asking for trucks and suv's. When did we start thinking this was ok to put up with?

[@damilolaakanni]

The new Ranger is already on sale in Australia and South Africa, as well as the heavily related Volkswagen Amarok. However they can only opt for the 2.3 Ecoboost in the highest trim. Lower trims get diesel engines.

[@9111635]

I wish we could get the small diesels in the us but nope chicken tax forbids it

[@efrainvargas6562]

Every single one of you car reviewers base vehicles good or bad on spec, but leave the most important thing for the everyday man out wich is reliability. Shame on you all !!!!!

[@notyou6950]

Once Chevy put the v6 motor that requires timing chains front and back of the motor, I stop considering them as serious vehicle manufacturers on the count of crappy maintenance.

[@mrlafayette1964]

Ok, is this the very same 8 speed tranny they've used for the last 5 or so years that slips ,bucks and everything else within 30k miles????????

[@whiteandnerdytuba]

These trucks are such a piss poor deal that they cost more than a full size. If reviewers weren’t just running car ads ya’ll could be honest, but that would cost ya’ll those free hotels and fancy meals

[@FrankFurrter-zq7rm]

The idiots and bean counters at GM continue offering this truck with no A-Pillar grab handle to enter the truck with..... not interested. You saved $2 and lost another sale.

[@josephbreen9955]

GMC Canyon looks better. All the trucks have the same engine. They all have the white body. The GMC Canyon looks better.

[@johnnyViDeO]

Oy, that puke yellow color is not for me.

[@josetrillo2428]

Talk about Shrink-flation hitting the auto industry. I love Grandma cookies 🍪 and now they're really small. Cereal boxes have about 30% less product and cost more.. I sold my 2021 HD high country duramax and boutique a 2013 HD duramax, and currently, I'm working on my 2002 silverado 5.3. I still have my 2019 RST silverado that I bought before the crazy car market went crazy high, and it's almost paid for. Truck wise, I'm good for a while... I will not be buying any type of new car or truck any time soon. Plus, new car warranties are a joke, and the dealership service departments are horrible. It's easier to buy parts at the auto zone to repair old cars than dealing with the B.S. at the dealership

[@joepah51]

Let me spill on living with the Jeep Gladiator. My Ridgeline was in the shop (accident) for over a month, and the insurance company provided a top line Gladiator Rubicon. For driving around on pavement it is a terrible choice... Gas sucking and noisy tires, maybe 13 mpg.. Small cabin, windshield close to driver.. Decent acceleration but handles like some 1960s sedan. So unless off roading is a need or a weekly avocation, Gladiator should be at the bottom of any list of mid sized trucks.

[@tharding2870]

"Braving the wind and the rain in southern California ... " . . . riiiiiight. Try the the ice and snow in the north east and then we can talk weather.

[@GIGABACHI]

WTF is wrong with OEM's ? Who are the mindless robots that design these things nowadays ? NO PHYSICAL HEADLIGHT SWITCH ? REALLY ? What's next ? Neural link shifter ? Bitching aside, great job as usual, Alex ! 🙂👍

[@bikebudha01]

Sorry, no. Honda Ridgeline is BY FAR the best mid-size truck in America...

[@peterscott2662]

I have someone in the backseat of my car less than once/year. So if getting a pickup, I'd prefer a bigger box and smaller cab.

[@rightlanehog3151]

In other words, you are buying a truck because you need a truck.

[@jimsomerville3924]

To me a standard cab long bed would make sense along with the crew cab short bed. The extended cabs are pretty worthless in midsize pickups.

[@SuperHarvestMan]

My boss has a 2021 Colorado. Nothing but problems since he got it- including pretty much a whole new transmission and front end components- and GM still doesn't know what's wrong with it. Could be a lemon, but seeing that has steered me away from these GM midsized trucks for life.