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2009 Chevrolet Colorado Safety Review

March 7, 2009

SAFETY | 7 out of 10

Expert Quotes:

OnStar emergency communications
Edmunds

Good" frontal-offset crash score
IIHS

Four stars, front impact, regular and extended cab; five stars, four-door
NHTSA

Upgraded brakes and the addition of StabiliTrack electronic stability control should help the 2009 Chevrolet Colorado improve a bit on its middle-of-the-pack safety.

The four-door Chevrolet Colorado gets five-star frontal crash scores from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), along with four-star ratings in side impacts and nearly all other distinctions. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) ranks the Colorado as “good” for all front impacts but "marginal" in its seat-based rear-impact test and "poor" in its side-impact test—that’s for models without the optional side-curtain bags. TheCarConnection.com’s editors note that thorax-protecting side airbags remain unavailable on the Colorado.

The reviewers at Edmunds welcome the inclusion of "OnStar emergency communications," now standard on all 2009 Chevrolet Colorado models.

Conclusion

With electronic stability control and improved braking now standard, the 2009 Chevrolet Colorado likely has reduced chances of getting in an accident, though it’s still not at the head of the pack in protection.

SAFETY | 7 out of 10Expert Quotes:OnStar emergency communicationsEdmundsGood" frontal-offset crash scoreIIHSFour stars, front impact, regular and extended cab; five stars, four-doorNHTSA Upgraded brakes and the addition of StabiliTrack electronic stability control should help the 2009 Chevrolet Colorado improve a bit on its middle-of-the-pack safety. The four-door Chevrolet Colorado gets five-star frontal crash scores from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), along with four-star ratings in side impacts and nearly all other distinctions. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) ranks the Colorado as “good” for all front impacts but "marginal" in its seat-based rear-impact test and "poor" in its side-impact test—that’s for models without the optional side-curtain bags. TheCarConnection.com’s editors note that thorax-protecting side airbags remain unavailable on the Colorado. The reviewers at Edmunds welcome the inclusion of "OnStar emergency communications," now standard on all 2009 Chevrolet Colorado models. ConclusionWith electronic stability control and improved braking now standard, the 2009 Chevrolet Colorado likely has reduced chances of getting in an accident, though it’s still not at the head of the pack in protection. 2009 CHEVROLET COLORADO STYLING | [7 out of 10] Kelley Blue Book: "an attractive alternative" Automedia: “looks and feels more like a spacious, well-appointed full-size pickup” Cars.com: "aerodynamic, angular and athletic" Aside from some exterior trim revisions, the exterior styling ...

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Other Choices:

The base four-cylinder version of the Ford Ranger is still the most agreeable basic small pickup; crash-test results are quite good, and because of its advanced age it can be had at bargain prices. The Nissan Frontier and Toyota Tacoma are both offered with either fuel-efficient four-cylinder engines or optional V-6s. With the V-6, the Frontier is one of the most enjoyable, versatile mid-size pickups available, and it's surprisingly capable for towing or off-roading. For the V-8 Colorado, the Dodge Dakota is the only real competitor. The Dakota is substantially larger and offers a variety of engine configurations, including a powerful V-8, although it’s a bit less maneuverable than the Colorado. The GMC Canyon is essentially the same vehicle, sharing platforms, components, and all else except for trim and badging with the Colorado.

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Comments (1 total)

  1. fb_670586833 avatar by David C #2, Posted: 6/17/2009

    Great!

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