2013 Colorado

[green02crew]

Check this link out:
http://media.gm.com/content/media/us/en ... olorado_us

Looks like an Equinox with a bed.

One can only hope they smarten up and keep these engine options: The base engine displaces 2.5 liters 4 cyl diesel and generates 150 horsepower and 258 pound-feet of torque. Then there's an optional 2.8-liter turbo version of the same engine rated at 180 hp and 346 lb-ft of torque. In addition to the extra power, the 2.8-liter engine also gets a new six-speed automatic transmission. A five-speed manual optional.

[14x4]

Looks "nice." But its way too fancy for my tastes - too dainty. The diesel engine is interesting though.

I'm waiting to see the GMC All Terrain!

[green02crew]

Do you think the All Terrain will actually go into production? Dodge and Ford do offer their own offroad vehicles so this might have a spot in the market.

[14x4]

You know, after looking at that Colorado again, it's not as bad as I thought. But I'm not drooling over it. It reminds me a lot of the 2012 Ranger (not being sold in the US).

I'm almost positive the All Terrain is a sure thing. I could have sworn I read that it goes into production in 2013 and that it is replacing GM's original idea of a ZR2 Silverado. GM definitely needs something to go up against the Raptor and Power Wagon.

[F9K9]

Don't forget about the new Ram Runner . Not a production vehicle but, a kit that Dodge sells to compete with the Raptor.

[Serge PETIT]

In a french Web-magazine they give an information from a Chevrolet source explaining that the Colorado base will be used to create a new SUV to "fill" the Blazer and Trailblazer markets windows .
It's in French but I hope that some of you will understand .

http://www.leblogauto.com/2011/10/le-ch ... dium=email

The title means : " Chevrolet Trailblazer ......The come back .

[HenryJ]

Those photos are pretty good. It looks like a 7/8 scale Toyota tundra.

[barch97]

New 2.5L and 2.8L turbo diesel engines that produce broad torque bands engineered for excellent cargo and towing capability will be offered.

Anybody know how much that trailer & skid steer weigh?

[HenryJ]

Just a guess, but that trailer should gross under 8k. I'd say it probably weighs close to 5k.

EDIT: I'm probably wrong. Looks like a Skid steer is around 8K operating weight alone.

[barch97]

I did a little googling, bobcat & jcb each have model around 4-5k #s (four wheeld like in the photo) add the tandem axle flat bed trailer at a conservative 1500#s and that's some pretty impressive towing from 180hp (assuming that's the 2.8L turbo diesel). Show me 25-30 mpg and that could make the barches a two vehicle family.

[HenryJ]

I am betting they will choke the mileage out of it down the the mid twenties if it even makes it past US emissions standards.

[Jim]

New 2.5L and 2.8L turbo diesel engines that produce broad torque bands engineered for excellent cargo and towing capability will be offered.

Anybody know how much that trailer & skid steer weigh?

Nice next vehicle I may have to go back to a pickup