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2016 Chevrolet Colorado
$20,055 - $35,450Starting MSRP
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Model Highlights
Fuel Economy
20 MPG Comb.
Transmission
Automatic
Body Type
Truck
Seatings
5 Seats
Overview
The Chevrolet Colorado comes with a choice of three engines. The standard truck comes with a 2.5L 4-cylinder engine making 200 horsepower, while an optional 3.6L V6 makes 305 horsepower. The new Duramax turbodiesel is a 2.8L four that boasts 181...
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Following full redesign in 2015, the Chevrolet Colorado enters 2016 with a new 2.8L Duramax turbo-diesel 4-cylinder. The unit includes an exhaust b...
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Specs
Number of Passenger Doors: 4
Engine Order Code: LFX
Engine Type: Gas V6
Displacement: 3.6L/217
Fuel System: Direct Injection
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM: 305 @ 6800
SAE Net Torque @ RPM: 269 @ 4000
Engine Oil Cooler:
Drivetrain: Four Wheel Drive
Trans Order Code: MYB
Trans Type: 6
Trans Description Cont.: Automatic
Trans Description Cont. Again:
First Gear Ratio (:1): 4.06
Second Gear Ratio (:1): 2.37
Third Gear Ratio (:1): 1.55
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1): 1.16
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1): 0.85
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1): 0.67
Reverse Ratio (:1): 3.20
Clutch Size (in):
Trans Power Take Off:
Trans PTO Access:
Transfer Case Model: N/A
Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), High: 1.00
Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), Low: - TBD -
Transfer Case Power Take Off: - TBD -
Seventh Gear Ratio (:1):
Eighth Gear Ratio (:1):
Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG): 20
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG): 17
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG): 24
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary): - TBD -
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (2nd):
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps): - TBD -
Maximum Alternator Watts: - TBD -
Total Cooling System Capacity (qts): 15.6
Gross Axle Wt Rating - Front (lbs): 3200
Gross Axle Wt Rating - Rear (lbs): 3500
Curb Weight - Front (lbs): - TBD -
Curb Weight - Rear (lbs): - TBD -
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating Cap (lbs): 6000
Gross Combined Wt Rating (lbs): 12000
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs): 5000
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs): 500
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs): 7000
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs): 350
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs):
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs):
Maximum Trailering Capacity (lbs): 7600
Suspension Type - Front: Independent
Suspension Type - Rear: Multi-Leaf
Spring Capacity - Front (lbs): - TBD -
Spring Capacity - Rear (lbs): - TBD -
Axle Type - Front: - TBD -
Axle Type - Rear: - TBD -
Axle Capacity - Front (lbs): - TBD -
Axle Capacity - Rear (lbs): - TBD -
Axle Ratio (:1) - Front: 3.42
Axle Ratio (:1) - Rear: 3.42
Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm):
Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm):
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in): - TBD -
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in): - TBD -
Brake Type: Pwr
Brake ABS System: 4-Wheel
Brake ABS System (Second Line):
Disc - Front (Yes or ): Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or ): Yes
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in): 12.2 x 1.0
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in): 12.8 x 0.7
Drum - Rear (Yes or ):
Rear Drum Diam x Width (in):
Front Tire Order Code: QHE
Rear Tire Order Code: QHE
Spare Tire Order Code: ZJJ
Front Tire Size: P255/65R17
Rear Tire Size: P255/65R17
Spare Tire Size: P265/70R16
Front Tire Capacity (lbs): - TBD -
Rear Tire Capacity (lbs): - TBD -
Spare Tire Capacity (lbs): - TBD -
Revolutions/Mile @ 45 mph - Front: - TBD -
Revolutions/Mile @ 45 mph - Rear: - TBD -
Revolutions/Mile @ 45 mph - Spare: - TBD -
Front Wheel Size (in): 17 x 8
Rear Wheel Size (in): 17 x 8
Spare Wheel Size (in): 16 x 7
Front Wheel Material: Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material: Aluminum
Spare Wheel Material: Steel
Steering Type: Pwr Rack & Pinion
Steering Ratio (:1), On Center: - TBD -
Steering Ratio (:1), At Lock: - TBD -
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft): 44.6
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft): - TBD -
Frame Type: - TBD -
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal): 21
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal):
Fuel Tank Location: - TBD -
Aux Fuel Tank Location:
Wheelbase (in): 140.50
Length, Overall w/o rear bumper (in): - TBD -
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in): 74.30
Height, Overall (in): 70.50
Overhang, Front (in): 36.90
Overhang, Rear w/o bumper (in): - TBD -
Front Bumper to Back of Cab (in): - TBD -
Cab to Axle (in): - TBD -
Cab to End of Frame (in): - TBD -
Ground to Top of Load Floor (in): 34.6
Ground to Top of Frame (in): - TBD -
Frame Width, Rear (in): - TBD -
Ground Clearance, Front (in): 8.10
Ground Clearance, Rear (in): 8.10
Cargo Box Length @ Floor (in): 74.00
Cargo Box Width @ Top, Rear (in): - TBD -
Cargo Box Width @ Floor (in): 57.80
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in): 44.40
Cargo Box (Area) Height (in): - TBD -
Tailgate Width (in): - TBD -
Cargo Volume (ft³): 49.90
Ext'd Cab Cargo Volume (ft³): - TBD -
Passenger Capacity: 5
Front Head Room (in): 41.40
Front Leg Room (in): 45.00
Front Shoulder Room (in): 57.50
Front Hip Room (in): 55.00
Second Head Room (in): 38.30
Second Leg Room (in): 35.80
Second Shoulder Room (in): 56.20
Second Hip Room (in): 53.30
Vehicle Name: Chevrolet Colorado
Body Style: Crew Cab Pickup
Body Code: E63
Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year: 8.8
Pricing
This model has 19 different trims.
MSRP
$35,450
Invoice
$33,677
Description
3.6L/217, 305 @ 6800, Automatic
Fuel Economy
This model has 19 different trims.
City
17 MPG
Hwy
24 MPG
Combined
20 MPG
Description
3.6L/217, 305 @ 6800, Automatic
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