
The related 2021 GMC Canyon wears blockier square ends but GM’s trucks are more similar than different; the Canyon comes with more sophisticated tech and a refined interior.
The bestselling Taco rocks its age like its renowned durability and rough but supremely capable TRD Pro model.
The Gladiator brings all the cachet of the Wrangler but with a bed, while the Ford Ranger builds off its strong basic bones with a forthcoming Tremor variant.
The Ridgeline handles more like the Pilot SUV it's based on, but with a bed and some truck-like style for 2021.
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Quick Specs | |||||
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 Ford Ranger ventures further off the pavement this year with oversized off-road packages for the mid-size truck. |
The 2021 GMC Canyon looks good and performs well, but falters on safety. |
The 2021 Honda Ridgeline is the just-right pickup most users really need. |
The 2021 Jeep Gladiator, for better or worse, is a Wrangler with a bed. Nothing else will satisfy those who seek exactly that, but competitors are more comfortable and more affordable. |
The 2021 Toyota Tacoma wears its age like a badge of honor. |
MSRP From | |||||
$25,200 | $24,820 | $26,800 | $36,490 | $34,960 | $26,400 |
Gas Mileage | |||||
16 MPG City / 25 MPG Hwy | 19 MPG City / 26 MPG Hwy | 16 MPG City / 25 MPG Hwy | 18 MPG City / 24 MPG Hwy | 16 MPG City / 23 MPG Hwy | 17 MPG City / 24 MPG Hwy |
Engine | |||||
Gas I4 | Intercooled Turbo Regular Unleaded I-4 | Gas I4 | Regular Unleaded V-6 | Regular Unleaded V-6 | Regular Unleaded I-4 |
EPA Class | |||||
N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Style Name | |||||
2WD Ext Cab 128" Work Truck | XL 2WD SuperCab Pickup Box Delete *Ltd Avail* | 2WD Ext Cab 128" Elevation Standard | Sport AWD | 80th Anniversary 4x4 *Ltd Avail* | SR Access Cab 6' Bed I4 AT (GS) |
Drivetrain | |||||
Rear Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive | Four Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive |
Passenger Capacity | |||||
4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 |
Passenger Doors | |||||
2 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Body Style | |||||
Extended Cab Pickup | SuperCab | Extended Cab Pickup | Crew Cab | Crew Cab | Access Cab |
Transmission | |||||
Automatic | Automatic w/OD | Automatic | Automatic w/OD | Automatic w/OD | Automatic w/OD |
Detailed Spec Comparison | |||||
2021 Chevrolet Colorado vs. 2021 Ford Ranger | 2021 Chevrolet Colorado vs. 2021 GMC Canyon | 2021 Chevrolet Colorado vs. 2021 Honda Ridgeline | 2021 Chevrolet Colorado vs. 2021 Jeep Gladiator | 2021 Chevrolet Colorado vs. 2021 Toyota Tacoma |