
With the Colorado now on sale, its only direct competition comes from within the building: the GMC Canyon is nearly an identical twin, has slightly higher payload and towing ratings, and to us, looks a little sharper from the front.
Then, there are the two grizzled veterans of the mid-size truck segment, the Toyota Tacoma and the Nissan Frontier.
The Tacoma's truly outdated now, with a cramped cabin and a less rigid body structure than the Nissan.
The Frontier offers better cab space and a more comfortable interior than the Tacoma, and we prefer its V-6 engine to the Tacoma's too, though neither have refinement or ride quality in their corner.
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Quick Specs | |||
The 2015 Chevy Colorado asks the question: is not-full-size big enough? For many of us, that's a "yes." |
The 2015 GMC Canyon won't replace a full-size pickup in our garage, but reminds us why mid-sizers are a good alternative for drivers that covet utility over ultimate payload and towing numbers. |
The 2015 Nissan Frontier is one of your best bets if you don't quite need a full-size pickup, but maneuverability and functionality are high on your priority list. |
The Toyota Tacoma doesn't make a lot of sense, unless it'll live almost exclusively off-road. |
MSRP From | |||
$20,120 | $20,955 | $17,990 | $20,965 |
Gas Mileage | |||
17 MPG City / 27 MPG Hwy | 17 MPG City / 27 MPG Hwy | 15 MPG City / 23 MPG Hwy | 15 MPG City / 25 MPG Hwy |
Engine | |||
Gas I4 | Gas I4 | Regular Unleaded I-4 | Regular Unleaded I-4 |
EPA Class | |||
N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Style Name | |||
2WD Ext Cab 128.3" Base | 2WD Ext Cab 128.3" SL | 2WD King Cab I4 Manual S | 2WD Access Cab I4 MT (SE) |
Drivetrain | |||
Rear Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive |
Passenger Capacity | |||
2 | 2 | 4 | 4 |
Passenger Doors | |||
2 | 2 | N/A | N/A |
Body Style | |||
Extended Cab Pickup | Extended Cab Pickup | King Cab | Access Cab |
Transmission | |||
Manual | Manual | Manual w/OD | Manual w/OD |
Detailed Spec Comparison | |||
2015 Chevrolet Colorado vs. 2015 GMC Canyon | 2015 Chevrolet Colorado vs. 2015 Nissan Frontier | 2015 Chevrolet Colorado vs. 2015 Toyota Tacoma |