2023 Chevrolet Colorado Trail Boss: Test Drive Review

[@michaelsilva4084]

This man gets it. Every other review of this truck is “inside is just too basic,” well yea upgrade to the z71 or zr2 if you want the additional bells and whistles. I opted for the Trail Boss to save a few extra bucks and I think it looks better visually vs the z71.

[@robertyoung8289]

Cant believe Im saying this but thats a very good buy.

[@itsme149]

There's a "hot button" always at the top of the infotainment system for headlight controls, no matter what menu you're in. You don't have to navigate through the menu. Just use that top button and you immediately get to your headlight On / off / auto settings.

[@jimmycline4778]

6:52 YOUR ARE 100% WRONG YOU DONT HAVE TO GO INTO THE MENU,,,THAT LITTLE ROUND BUTTON IS WHAT YOU TOUCH AND IT PULLS UP THE HEADLIGHT INFO,,,,,I FIGURED IT OUT ON MY OWN,, my 02 Silverado lights come on automatically,,no option to turn them off,,I’m glad Chevy gives you away to turn them off,,,this is a positive not a negative😂

[@frankENZC]

Thanks for this test, Sam. Just what I needed. I'm in the market for a 2024 Trail Boss.

[@dhanvi.lt1]

I got my 24 Colorado trail boss a month ago, I LOVE IT!

[@tomcurran8470]

This is the truck I wanted 50 years ago. Check out the trucks/SUVs we had back then and you'll see this is a gem...manual everything on those back then, like the Scout. Yes, a truck that is a truck and not a wanna-be limo. I have a 2018 Silverado 2wd and I drive it off road on tne farm, but the suspension is not made for it. I'm keeping the Silverado, but my wife wants a Cadillac ride and likes the RAM with its coil spring suspension. Please do another vid on the Colorado saying it has the ride of a ''72 Caddy, LOL.

[@WhitetailVigilantes]

I've had my Trail Boss about a month now and I've put about 750 miles on it. Mine is basically the same build as the one in the video, minus the storage in the tailgate. I've been tracking my fuel economy on the mychevy app and I've been getting between 23 and 24 mpg. Granted, i have a very light foot when it comes to acceleration, so that may affect it. I'm with you on the simplicity of the truck. I absolutely love that part. I'm not constantly worried about getting it dirty, as plastic is easy to clean. As for things i don't like about it, the main one is that there's no option to turn off the seatbelt chime. The other is that remote start doesn't come stock (I'm having it installed on mine next week for about $350).

[@leperkon]

Loving mine so far! Was able to walk out the door with a 39.1k price tag. ~42k sticker

[@cs1992]

Where?

[@leperkon]

@@cs1992 Bob Howard Chevrolet in OKC, Oklahoma

[@Cavemol5823]

This is good buy . Nicely done

[@SpaceCowboyWV]

Best review I’ve seen of this truck so far! Been looking at getting a midsize truck and after test driving and pricing the competition, I’m in total agreement. This is the best value in the segment (for now!) and what I plan on going with. I’ve been contemplating waiting for the new Tacoma, but realistically I don’t think it will be priced this low, and personally I prefer the styling of this truck anyway. I’ve never been a Chevy guy, but this one just might’ve swayed me. If you’ve already bought one let me know your thoughts!

[@K03sport]

funny...have a rental Colorado LT 4x4 and found myself building one online because I was like "wow" (not WOW, but wow). built a 2LT and a 3LT and a TB. the TB is definitely more understated but comes with less "city truck" stuff. $40k-$43k was my finishing point for all trucks. the TB is acceptable and isn't that far off a 2LT.

[@jimmycline4778]

Don’t forget ,the Trail Boss has a 2inch lift and 3 inch wider stance than a LT one inch taller than Z71 and wider track than Z71

[@OnlyGhostType]

I really want to get one of these next year when I have some down-payment saved

[@harolddenton6031]

Love my 2023 Colorado trail boss in velocity blue color wirh bigger 275/65R18 Goodyear territory m/t tires. It gets way better fuel economy over what i got in my 2022 Tacoma trd off road truck. It was fun driving my Colorado up on holston.mounta7n forestry roads last weekend in northeast Tennessee. This weekend I plan on driving it on more forestry and logging roads over by elizabethton, Hampton and roan mountain in far regions of northeast Tennessee. Looking forward to driving it this winter when we get snow in the higher elevations above 3,000 to 5500 feet.

[@marlaehackett4938]

This is a Great truck, We love it.

[@mdbangsund]

This would be a great option. But the lights are not either led or projector. I dive early mornings or late at night. The GMC AT4 is the option for me.

[@onegudman7]

I love my AT4. I like the upgraded interior of the AT4 which also combines the offroad chops the Trailboss has.

[@Maximer77]

I love the way this truck looks, but I’m always concerned about their long-term durability and reliability.

[@teddycadle3387]

Same color as mine that is going to be delivered next month.

[@petermello55]

once you add a couple options, m/t tires and skid plates it's like 6k less than the zr2, i'd say bite the bullet, the zr2 is an incredible value.

[@HailCaesar-lm4bq]

I had a ZR2 and it was always straining and underpowered. Best I got 25.8 mpg sane as a V8 would

[@jimmycline4778]

My new TB is very powerful! I watched a video,,guy did 0 to 60 in low 6s in four wheel drive!

[@HailCaesar-lm4bq]

@@jimmycline4778 Chevy V6 was noisy and a dog

[@teddycadle3387]

Im good with the interior. Im a rwal trail guy.

[@billseiler4952]

I would prefer the previous analog/digital dashboard vs. this smaller all digital dash….just my OCD kicking in on the empty space on the right and left sides

[@WhitetailVigilantes]

I will admit, as someone who is constantly checking my gauges, it's definitely taking some getting used to.

[@The_Notorious_CRG]

what was the temperature out there during the video? I don't have the skills to go too far off the beaten path but I do always wonder about the cooling systems.. Arizona is always a great test for them.

[@TestDrivenTV]

110 ish

[@josephbreen9955]

The receipt on the new Colorado is 2 inches smaller than the previous generation. The previous generation you had more room in the backseat.

[@cmscms123456]

No hybrid? Tacoma has a hybrid coming. 30 mpg.

[@n0xxm3rcyxx]

love it, but for 41k. idk. its a midsized truck. not sure about the pricing.

[@TestDrivenTV]

No sure where you have been but 40k is mid-range for mid-size trucks now. You can spend 50-60k without thinking about it ;) Even a base model mid-sizer is in the mid 30's.

[@TreDeuce-qw3kv]

I like new Colorado, but I would have to go for the lower price point. In reality, I'm waiting for the EV Colorado. Done with ICE vehicles. As always, Sam...Great review.

[@mikepetrilli4686]

So you can get a frontier or even a Ridgeline with a naturally aspirated V6...and get similar or better gas mileage. I don't have to deal with turbos and you get better reliability with both Honda and Nissan. So why in God's heaven would I buy this thing?

[@markchapieski6432]

I have a 21 Z71, and it's all hard plastic. Don't understand why people keep bringing this up.

[@robertyoung8289]

I dont care personally but the fuel mileage is pretty dismal. Kind of makes you wonder why a 4 banger. My heavy (built) TRD PRO will match or come close to that and last much longer im thinking.

[@joalyincontroly4379]

My buddy has a 2022 TRD Pro and it's an awesome truck. But the new Colorado with the turbo 2.7 has significantly more power. In fact it has 32 more horsepower and 50% more torque which is an extremely noticeable difference. So to have this much more power yet still have similar mileage is a huge win for this 2.7 turbo. It's also been proving it's excellent reliability and longevity in hundreds of thousands of trucks for over half a decade already, and so far it seems like a solid win for GM. But I will say that Taco of yours does have Toyota's legendary reliability and likely a better resale value down the road as well. I think there's pros and cons of both the Taco and the Colorado, but I ordered a 2023 ZR2 and I'm pretty excited to feel that 430 lb-ft of torque😍

[@elche1976]

@robertyoung8289 I always chuckle when I hear someone complain about mpg when buying a truck. Because they aren't buying it to use as a truck. They want it for car and status symbol purposes.

[@joalyincontroly4379]

@@elche1976 Agreed, and power is never free. Nothing is free. personally I wish the new ZR2 had the fuel economy of a supercharged hellcat V8 because power would match accordingly. But yeah, 430 lb-ft of torque will be enough for my epic out-back logging-road adventures.. and my ZR2 will never be caught "cruising" anywhere near a mall.

[@K03sport]

​...malls are dead but the good news is the parking lots provide good off-road opportunities since the parking lots are in bad repair

[@cs1992]

My 2.7 F150 gets better mpg...and it's a heavier vehicle. A lot has to do with the way you drive it .

[@cs1992]

This is a Trail Boss. Anyone complaining about mpg should opt for the LT with all season tires.

[@WillieBeard]

Love my Trail Boss but got tired of the repeated “base system” reference. Nothing Base about this version compared to the work truck.

[@TestDrivenTV]

GM's own press material states the Trail Boss is based on the W/T trim. The interior is identical as is the majority of the spec and features list. It's nothing to be ashamed of ;)

[@WillieBeard]

@@TestDrivenTV not the least bit offended. Repetition of obvious information is quite boring.

[@calebniederhofer6529]

It is based off of the work base trim level. Alot of the improvements are cosmetics. I am not sure what you are referring too respectfully.

[@BPAX]

391 torque

[@dhanvi.lt1]

430

[@BPAX]

@@dhanvi.lt1 My 2023 Trail Boss came with the 2.7-liter turbo 3LB motor @391 ft pounds of torque. I went into the chevy parts and ordered the HO tune and I now have 430ft pounds. Well worth to me. Oh It cost me 375.00 for It though. Cheers

[@tg8150]

No extended cab or long bed, just a baby bed you can put your daisies in. Fail GM.

[@kx8960]

I'm going to get a ZR2, not for the interior, but for the extra 4X4 capability (front and rear lockers, tires, shocks, and ground clearance, etc.), the extra torque is just icing on the cake. Disappointed that NOBODY seems to have any in stock to look at/test drive. Ah well, gives me more time to save up for it. I thought about a Toyota Tacoma (since my current V6 RAV4 AWD w/200k miles is such a reliable vehicle), but with them STILL (!!!) not having a factory front locker, that was a hard pass for me. Pull your head out, Toyota, you ALMOST had my business.

[@petermello55]

i think tha't's the best value of all of them, you can get the high output tune on trail boss 430 ft lbs though

[@IamGroot786]

All the electronics they've packed into this truck will be buggy for years to come. Just ask Andre from @TFLTruck

[@tim3172]

You're talking about the channel that considers being stuck in 3 icy potholes a "valid AWD test" and blamed Land Rover for a dealer screwing up with a winch install, right?

[@elche1976]

@IAmGroot786 every refresh lately has these glitch issues. You're complaining just to complain. You hear the 2% that have issues and think it's everyone.

[@n0xxm3rcyxx]

yeah, i have had 2 people tell me their middle screen went black and wouldnt turn on... until they turned off the truck and turned it back on... not good.

[@IamGroot786]

@@elche1976 Not complaining, just sharing what's going on out there. Free country and you do what you want. Even if I were on the market for anything, I'd NEVER purchase a GM product.

[@IamGroot786]

@@n0xxm3rcyxx Not something I'd like to be dealing with all the time.