
If you get to pricing a Colorado, you may have already made up your mind on owning a small truck.
At least cross-shop the GMC Canyon; mechanically it's identical, and you may be able to get a better deal.
There still may be Ford Rangers on dealer lots, too--but there's no V-8 option in the Ranger.
Instead of a compact truck, may we suggest something a little bigger, like the class-leading Nissan Frontier? It has more features, better functionality, and gas mileage that's just about as good.
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Quick Specs | |||
The 2012 Chevrolet Colorado soldiers on as the only truly compact truck on the market (with its Canyon twin), but are you sure you don't really want a mid-size truck instead? |
Crash test scores are a concern, but it you're shopping for a truly compact pickup truck, the 2012 GMC Canyon is probably a better pick than the Ranger or Dakota. |
You may not need to go full-size--the 2012 Nissan Frontier pickup truck can cover a lot of the same ground a bigger pickup can. |
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MSRP From | |||
$17,475 | $17,490 | $19,260 | $18,160 |
Gas Mileage | |||
14 MPG City / 25 MPG Hwy | 16 MPG City / 25 MPG Hwy | 14 MPG City / 23 MPG Hwy | 15 MPG City / 27 MPG Hwy |
Engine | |||
Gas 4-Cyl | Gas I4 | Gas 4-cyl | Gas I4 |
EPA Class | |||
N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Style Name | |||
2WD Reg Cab Work Truck | 2WD Reg Cab Work Truck | 2WD King Cab I4 Manual S | 2WD Reg Cab 112" XL |
Drivetrain | |||
Rear Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive |
Passenger Capacity | |||
3 | 3 | 4 | 3 |
Passenger Doors | |||
N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Body Style | |||
Regular Cab | Regular Cab | King Cab | Reg Cab 6' Styleside |
Transmission | |||
Manual | Manual | Manual | Manual w/OD |
Detailed Spec Comparison | |||
2012 Chevrolet Colorado vs. 2012 GMC Canyon | 2012 Chevrolet Colorado vs. 2012 Nissan Frontier | 2012 Chevrolet Colorado vs. 2011 Ford Ranger |