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2009 Chevrolet Colorado Overview

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

Bottom Line

By Marty Padgett's avatar Marty Padgett, Executive Editor

TheCarConnection.com's editors have driven the new V-8 Chevrolet Colorado, along with more basic four- and five-cylinder versions, in order to give you an expert opinion. And to help you make the most of some of the most reputable review sources on the Web, ...

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Full Review

By Marty Padgett's avatar Marty Padgett, Executive Editor

Aside from some exterior trim revisions, the exterior styling of the 2009 Colorado remains unchanged. But in all of the Colorado’s varied configurations—rear- or four-wheel drive, in short-wheelbase regular-cab and long-wheelbase extended- and four-door crew-cab versions—there...

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Select a Trim:

Trim MSRP / Invoice Fuel Econ
2009 Chevrolet Colorado: 2WD Reg Cab 111.2" Work Truck $16,705 / $15,953 City: 18
Hwy: 24
2009 Chevrolet Colorado: 2WD Reg Cab 111.2" LT w/1LT $17,830 / $16,849 City: 18
Hwy: 24
2009 Chevrolet Colorado: 2WD Ext Cab 125.9" Work Truck $18,950 / $18,097 City: 18
Hwy: 24
2009 Chevrolet Colorado: 2WD Ext Cab 125.9" LT w/1VL $20,525 / $19,396 City: 18
Hwy: 24
2009 Chevrolet Colorado: 2WD Ext Cab 125.9" LT w/1LT $20,405 / $19,282 City: 18
Hwy: 24
2009 Chevrolet Colorado: 2WD Ext Cab 125.9" LT w/2LT $20,405 / $19,282 City: 17
Hwy: 23
2009 Chevrolet Colorado: 2WD Crew Cab 126.0" LT w/1VL $23,025 / $21,758 City: 18
Hwy: 24
2009 Chevrolet Colorado: 2WD Crew Cab 126.0" LT w/1LT $23,330 / $22,046 City: 18
Hwy: 24
2009 Chevrolet Colorado: 2WD Crew Cab 126.0" LT w/2LT $23,330 / $22,046 City: 17
Hwy: 23
2009 Chevrolet Colorado: 4WD Reg Cab 111.2" Work Truck $20,210 / $19,300 City: 17
Hwy: 23
2009 Chevrolet Colorado: 4WD Reg Cab 111.2" LT w/1LT $21,335 / $20,161 City: 17
Hwy: 23
2009 Chevrolet Colorado: 4WD Ext Cab 125.9" Work Truck $22,250 / $21,248 City: 17
Hwy: 23
2009 Chevrolet Colorado: 4WD Ext Cab 125.9" LT w/1LT $23,505 / $22,212 City: 17
Hwy: 23
2009 Chevrolet Colorado: 4WD Ext Cab 125.9" LT w/2LT $23,505 / $22,212 City: 16
Hwy: 22
2009 Chevrolet Colorado: 4WD Crew Cab 126.0" LT w/1LT $26,940 / $25,458 City: 16
Hwy: 21
2009 Chevrolet Colorado: 4WD Crew Cab 126.0" LT w/2LT $26,940 / $25,458 City: 16
Hwy: 21
2009 Chevrolet Colorado: 2WD Reg Chassis Cab Work Truck $18,900 / $18,049 City: 15
Hwy: 20
2009 Chevrolet Colorado: 4WD Reg Chassis Cab Work Truck $22,355 / $21,349 City: 16
Hwy: 21
2009 Chevrolet Colorado: 2WD Ext Cab 125.9" LT w/3LT $20,405 / $19,282 City: 15
Hwy: 21
2009 Chevrolet Colorado: 2WD Crew Cab 126.0" LT w/3LT $23,330 / $22,046 City: 15
Hwy: 21

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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