2021 Chevrolet Colorado vs 2021 GMC Canyon

2021 Chevrolet Colorado

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2021 GMC Canyon

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2WD Crew Cab 128" LT

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Colorado 2WD Crew Cab 128" LT	19	25	$28,333	$29,700
Colorado 2WD Crew Cab 128" Work Truck	19	25	$25,853	$27,100
Colorado 2WD Crew Cab 128" Z71	18	25	$33,199	$34,800
Colorado 2WD Crew Cab 141" LT	18	25	$30,432	$31,900
Colorado 2WD Crew Cab 141" Work Truck	18	25	$28,047	$29,400
Colorado 2WD Ext Cab 128" LT	19	25	$26,425	$27,700
Colorado 2WD Ext Cab 128" Work Truck	19	25	$24,292	$25,200
Colorado 4WD Crew Cab 128" LT	17	24	$32,817	$34,400
Colorado 4WD Crew Cab 128" Work Truck	17	24	$30,623	$32,100
Colorado 4WD Crew Cab 128" Z71	17	24	$36,252	$38,000
Colorado 4WD Crew Cab 128" ZR2	16	18	$42,166	$44,200
Colorado 4WD Crew Cab 141" LT	17	24	$33,676	$35,300
Colorado 4WD Crew Cab 141" Work Truck	17	24	$31,482	$33,000
Colorado 4WD Crew Cab 141" Z71	17	24	$36,824	$38,600
Colorado 4WD Ext Cab 128" LT	19	24	$29,955	$31,400
Colorado 4WD Ext Cab 128" Work Truck	19	24	$28,052	$29,100
Colorado 4WD Ext Cab 128" Z71	17	24	$34,821	$36,500
Colorado 4WD Ext Cab 128" ZR2	16	18	$40,640	$42,600

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2WD Crew Cab 128" Denali

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Canyon 2WD Crew Cab 128" Denali	18	25	$39,304	$41,200
Canyon 2WD Crew Cab 128" Elevation	19	25	$30,718	$32,200
Canyon 2WD Crew Cab 128" Elevation Standard	19	25	$27,379	$28,700
Canyon 2WD Ext Cab 128" Elevation	19	25	$28,906	$30,300
Canyon 2WD Ext Cab 128" Elevation Standard	19	25	$25,835	$26,800
Canyon 4WD Crew Cab 128" AT4 w/Cloth	17	24	$36,633	$38,400
Canyon 4WD Crew Cab 128" AT4 w/Leather	17	24	$38,350	$40,200
Canyon 4WD Crew Cab 128" Denali	17	24	$42,643	$44,700
Canyon 4WD Crew Cab 128" Elevation	17	24	$35,584	$37,300
Canyon 4WD Crew Cab 141" AT4 w/Cloth	17	24	$37,206	$39,000
Canyon 4WD Crew Cab 141" AT4 w/Leather	17	24	$38,923	$40,800
Canyon 4WD Crew Cab 141" Denali	17	24	$42,930	$45,000
Canyon 4WD Crew Cab 141" Elevation	17	24	$36,156	$37,900
Canyon 4WD Ext Cab 128" Elevation Standard	17	24	$31,040	$32,200

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$28,333

$39,304

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$29,700

$41,200

Monthly Payment Estimate

$495 / month

$687 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

5.0

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2021 Chevy Colorado’s many configurations give shoppers the kind of choice typically reserved for full-size trucks, but Chevy skimps on safety features.

The 2021 GMC Canyon looks good and performs well, but falters on safety.

TCC Likes

ZR2 off-road chops
Powertrain choices
Bed step

Classic truck style
Off-road AT4 variant
Powertrain choices

TCC Dislikes

Dull interior
Few safety features
Poor crash test ratings

Expensive 4WD
Expensive diesel
Weak base engine

Fuel Economy

City

19 mpg

18 mpg

Highway

25 mpg

Vehicle

Number of Passenger Doors

Interior Dimensions

Second Hip Room (in)

53.3

Front Shoulder Room (in)

57.5

Second Head Room (in)

38.3

Second Shoulder Room (in)

56.2

Front Leg Room (in)

45.0

Passenger Capacity

Front Hip Room (in)

55.0

Second Leg Room (in)

35.8

Front Head Room (in)

41.4

Exterior Dimensions

Height, Overall (in)

70.7

Ground to Top of Frame (in)

- TBD -

Overhang, Rear w/o bumper (in)

47.2

Length, Overall w/o rear bumper (in)

Ground Clearance, Front (in)

8.3

Cab to Axle (in)

- TBD -

23.94

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

74.3

Ground to Top of Load Floor (in)

- TBD -

Overhang, Front (in)

36.9

Wheelbase (in)

128.3

Frame Width, Rear (in)

- TBD -

Front Bumper to Back of Cab (in)

- TBD -

Length, Overall (in)

212.7

212.4

Ground Clearance, Rear (in)

8.3

Cab to End of Frame (in)

- TBD -

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Volume (ft³)

41.3

Cargo Box Width @ Top, Rear (in)

- TBD -

Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in)

44.4

Tailgate Width (in)

- TBD -

Cargo Box Length @ Floor (in)

61.7

Ext'd Cab Cargo Volume (ft³)

- TBD -

Cargo Box Width @ Floor (in)

57.8

Cargo Box (Area) Height (in)

- TBD -

Brakes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.2 x - TBD -

Brake Type

Pwr

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System (Second Line)

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.8 x - TBD -

12.75 x - TBD -

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Fuel Tank

Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

Aux Fuel Tank Location

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

Fuel Tank Location

- TBD -

Steering

Steering Type

Pwr Rack & Pinion

Electric Rack & Pinion

Steering Ratio (:1), At Lock

- TBD -

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)

- TBD -

Steering Ratio (:1), On Center

- TBD -

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

41.3

Tires

Revolutions/Mile @ 45 mph - Spare

- TBD -

Front Tire Capacity (lbs)

2900

3200

Rear Tire Order Code

QHR

QQD

Spare Tire Capacity (lbs)

- TBD -

Front Tire Size

255/65R17

255/55R20

Revolutions/Mile @ 45 mph - Rear

- TBD -

Spare Tire Size

T175/90D18

255/65R17

Front Tire Order Code

QHR

QQD

Rear Tire Capacity (lbs)

3300

3500

Spare Tire Order Code

QDC

ZAO

Revolutions/Mile @ 45 mph - Front

- TBD -

Rear Tire Size

255/65R17

255/55R20

Trailering

Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

3500

5000

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

3500

7000

Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

Maximum Trailering Capacity (lbs)

7700

7000

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

350

500

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

350

700

Weight Information

Gross Vehicle Weight Rating Cap (lbs)

5500

5800

Gross Axle Wt Rating - Rear (lbs)

3300

3500

Gross Combined Wt Rating (lbs)

8500

12000

Curb Weight - Rear (lbs)

1740

1761

Gross Axle Wt Rating - Front (lbs)

2900

3200

Curb Weight - Front (lbs)

2186

2239

Wheels

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

17 x 8

20 x 8.5

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Aluminum

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

17 x 8

20 x 8.5

Spare Wheel Size (in)

18 x 4.5

17 x 8

Cooling System

Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)

15.6

- TBD -

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (2nd)

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

- TBD -

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

- TBD -

Maximum Alternator Watts

- TBD -

Engine

Engine Oil Cooler

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

191 @ 4400

275 @ 4000

Engine Order Code

LCV

LGZ

Displacement

2.5L/- TBD -

3.6L/222

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

200 @ 6300

308 @ 6800

Engine Type

Gas I4

Gas V6

Fuel System

Direct Injection

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

Transmission

Transfer Case Model

N/A

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.67

1.00

First Gear Ratio (:1)

4.06

4.62

Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), Low

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

0.00

0.85

Clutch Size (in)

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.55

2.07

Trans Type

Trans PTO Access

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.85

1.26

Trans Description Cont. Again

Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), High

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.20

3.93

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.37

3.04

Trans Order Code

MYB

M5T

Transfer Case Power Take Off

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.00

0.66

Trans Power Take Off

Drivetrain

Rear Wheel Drive

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.16

1.66

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic

Summary

Vehicle Name

Chevrolet Colorado

GMC Canyon

Body Code

E63

Body Style

Crew Cab Pickup

Suspension

Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)

Axle Type - Rear

Semi-Floating

Suspension Type - Front

Independent

Independent Coil

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)

- TBD -

Axle Capacity - Rear (lbs)

3300

3500

Spring Capacity - Front (lbs)

2900

3200

Axle Ratio (:1) - Rear

4.10

3.42

Axle Type - Front

Independent

Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)

Axle Capacity - Front (lbs)

2900

3200

Suspension Type - Rear

Semi-Elliptic, 2-Stage, Multi-Leaf

2-Stage Multi-Leaf

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)

- TBD -

Axle Ratio (:1) - Front

Spring Capacity - Rear (lbs)

3300

3500

Frame

Frame Type

- TBD -

Fully-boxed

Emissions

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

8.1

8.5

Crash Test Ratings

Overall Rating

Overall Frontal Barrier Crash Rating

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Driver

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Passenger

Overall Side Crash Rating

Side Barrier Rating

Side Barrier Rating Driver

Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat

Side Pole Rating Driver Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Rear Seat

Rollover Rating

2021 Chevrolet Colorado

2021 Colorado still arriving at dealers
Lease: From $259 for 36 months
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Lease: From $279 for 39 months
Rebates: Up to $1,250 off
Finance: APR offers on pause

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