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2009 Chevrolet Colorado

2008 Toyota Tacoma
  2009 Chevrolet Colorado LT w/1LT 2008 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner
MSRP
$16,705
$14,280
Invoice $15,953 $13,233
MPG
City/Highway		 15/24 15/25
Rating 6.8 7.4
Bottomline The new available V-8 engine is a long time coming and helps position the Colorado as a worthy rival to the most capable compacts and an alternative to full-size trucks. The 2008 Toyota Tacoma covers the basics, at a price that’s lower than full-size trucks.
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Dislikes

Likes:

  • Acceleration with the V-8
  • Fuel efficiency with the four
  • Choice of body styles
  • In short-bed form, a real compact truck

Dislikes:

  • Doesn’t steer as well as some rivals
  • The longer six-foot might still be too short
  • Lots of chintzy hard plastic inside
  • Rough-running four- and five-cylinders
  • Five-cylinder gets V-8 gas mileage

Likes:

  • Fuel-efficient four-cylinder model
  • Simple instrument panel
  • Reputation for reliability and durability

Dislikes:

  • Not much more maneuverable than a full-size
  • Harder, less settled ride than rivals
  • Seats lack support
  • Lacks safety features
  • V-6 models can get very pricey
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