New Chevrolet Colorado Pickup Confirmed for U.S. - Page 3

8cd03gro · 10-11-2011, 09:36 PM

Looks too round and soft. I like the current model much, much more.

xXSilencerXx · 10-11-2011, 10:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by toesuf94

Monstrocity? Compared to the outgoing unit, that truck is georgeous! The finish work and lines actually look thought out and completed. I never gave the old truck a moments glance...this one is worthy of attention. I hope it lives up to its looks.

And the Ridgeline is a rip off of the Avalanche.

That new Colorado is fugly! Looks like a Malibu front end on it.

KMPrenger · 01-22-2013, 12:42 PM

New info on the Colorado and the GM version of this truck posted up on MT today. They are testing versions here that must be different from the Global version (since its all wrapped up.

Couple things: 1) This truck had better not look like the global one. Yes I know it is getting design "tweaks" but I hope it is a fairly substaintial change b/c that truck does NOT cut it in the looks department. Looks like a jacked up Malibu, which itself is going under the knife again for an emergency redesign. If not, hopefully the GM version looks good.

2)This thing better be shooting for GOOD MPG. (Obviously that is the goal right??) But enough to set it apart from the fullsize trucks. Otherwise, there is no point. 30+ mpg with the base engine, and high 20s with the V6 (whether its the 3.6 or 4.3) Unfortunately, these trucks are no longer small trucks, but more like the size of full size trucks from the 80s and 90s. What is important, but seems not to be noticed by the manufacturers (or at least not enough to care about) is many people that want these trucks (like myself) don't have a real use for a full size truck that can haul a bull dozer...but I do have a need for one to haul around small things, do small work chores, or for instance haul my MX bike, so a small truck makes perfect sense for me (which is why one of my two vehicles is a Ford Ranger). These things are getting a bit too big, which makes them cost about as much as a full size, and the mpgs usually aren't much better.

Here's hoping GM can pull off a success with this small truck and revive the small truck market. But I have a feeling it won't.

http://wot.motortrend.com/spied-2014...#axzz2Ij30CKAN

*Mr. Wyndham* · 01-22-2013, 01:05 PM

I'd definitely buy a new Colorado. Looks pretty cool! The current [old] one is sub-par, and I have no real use for a full-size truck at this point in my life.

*The_Blur* · 01-22-2013, 01:21 PM

I don't like the roundness. It does seem to be a nice truck, though.

DandDC09 · 01-22-2013, 01:26 PM

[/QUOTE]

Is that the new Honda Tundra F150 Duramax?

FenwickHockey65 · 01-22-2013, 02:23 PM

I don't know much about exterior design tweaks but GM is targeting fuel economy with these trucks.

*The_Blur* · 01-22-2013, 03:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FenwickHockey65

I don't know much about exterior design tweaks but GM is targeting fuel economy with these trucks.

That might explain all the curves. I think they'd sell very well if there was a significant spread in fuel economy between the Silverado and the Colorado.

KMPrenger · 01-22-2013, 06:33 PM

I was afraid that resurrecting this old thread would mean that some people would overlook the fact that those shots are not the same as the US version...hence why I posted those new spy shots. Oh Wells. I'm looking forward to learning more about them. Any ideas when we will see these revealed? Guessing a year from now.

Captain Awesome · 01-22-2013, 06:46 PM

The new pics shoe what looks to me like a different nose. I suppose they could be putting crap under the camo cover to make it look different, but it still looks a lot different to me.

DanSS24 · 01-23-2013, 12:46 AM

Need a more muscular look. After all, trucks originally were the working mans vehicle. Big power, big tires...just plain BIG.

Wait...this is a mid-size truck. Oh...make it muscular anyway.

Captain Awesome · 01-23-2013, 11:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DanSS24

Need a more muscular look. After all, trucks originally were the working mans vehicle. Big power, big tires...just plain BIG.

Wait...this is a mid-size truck. Oh...make it muscular anyway.

Not if they're going to base a new SUV off the platform!

KMPrenger · 10-07-2013, 12:50 PM

A more revealing look at the Colorado front end:

http://wot.motortrend.com/2015-chevr...#axzz2h3jfVhaA

ssrs2lt · 10-07-2013, 01:04 PM

looks like a nissan titan shrunk!

01-22-2013, 12:42 PM	#31
KMPrenger Drives: 16 Camaro SS, 15 Colorado Join Date: May 2009 Location: Jefferson City, Missouri Posts: 13,969	New info on the Colorado and the GM version of this truck posted up on MT today. They are testing versions here that must be different from the Global version (since its all wrapped up. Couple things: 1) This truck had better not look like the global one. Yes I know it is getting design "tweaks" but I hope it is a fairly substaintial change b/c that truck does NOT cut it in the looks department. Looks like a jacked up Malibu, which itself is going under the knife again for an emergency redesign. If not, hopefully the GM version looks good. 2)This thing better be shooting for GOOD MPG. (Obviously that is the goal right??) But enough to set it apart from the fullsize trucks. Otherwise, there is no point. 30+ mpg with the base engine, and high 20s with the V6 (whether its the 3.6 or 4.3) Unfortunately, these trucks are no longer small trucks, but more like the size of full size trucks from the 80s and 90s. What is important, but seems not to be noticed by the manufacturers (or at least not enough to care about) is many people that want these trucks (like myself) don't have a real use for a full size truck that can haul a bull dozer...but I do have a need for one to haul around small things, do small work chores, or for instance haul my MX bike, so a small truck makes perfect sense for me (which is why one of my two vehicles is a Ford Ranger). These things are getting a bit too big, which makes them cost about as much as a full size, and the mpgs usually aren't much better. Here's hoping GM can pull off a success with this small truck and revive the small truck market. But I have a feeling it won't. http://wot.motortrend.com/spied-2014...#axzz2Ij30CKAN __________________ 2016 Camaro 1SS - 8-speed - NPP - Black bowties 2010 Camaro 1LT V6 (Sold. I will miss her!)

01-22-2013, 01:05 PM	#32
Mr. Wyndham I used to be Dragoneye... Drives: 2018 ZL1 1LE Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 31,873 View My Garage	I'd definitely buy a new Colorado. Looks pretty cool! The current [old] one is sub-par, and I have no real use for a full-size truck at this point in my life. __________________ *"Keep the faith."* - Fbodfather

01-22-2013, 01:21 PM	#33
The_Blur Moderator Drives: 2018 Harley-Davidson Street Bob Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: San Diego Posts: 14,768	I don't like the roundness. It does seem to be a nice truck, though. __________________ RDP Motorsport//GEN5DIY//Cultrag Performance//JPSS//Rodgets Chevrolet// Operation Demon//Buy at Invoice//RACECARWEAR RESPECT ALL CARS. LOVE YOUR OWN. warn 145:159 ban

01-22-2013, 01:26 PM	#34
DandDC09 Drives: '10 2LT/RS, '13 Malibu Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Wichita KS Posts: 476	[/QUOTE] Is that the new Honda Tundra F150 Duramax? __________________

01-22-2013, 02:23 PM	#35
FenwickHockey65 General Motors Aficionado Drives: 2023 GMC Canyon, 2023 Expedition Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 37,375 View My Garage	I don't know much about exterior design tweaks but GM is targeting fuel economy with these trucks. __________________ 2023 GMC Canyon Elevation 2023 Ford Expedition SSV (State-Issued)

10-11-2011, 09:36 PM	#29
8cd03gro Drives: 2005 STi corn fed Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Colorado Posts: 2,997	Looks too round and soft. I like the current model much, much more.

01-22-2013, 06:33 PM	#37
KMPrenger Drives: 16 Camaro SS, 15 Colorado Join Date: May 2009 Location: Jefferson City, Missouri Posts: 13,969	I was afraid that resurrecting this old thread would mean that some people would overlook the fact that those shots are not the same as the US version...hence why I posted those new spy shots. Oh Wells. I'm looking forward to learning more about them. Any ideas when we will see these revealed? Guessing a year from now. __________________ 2016 Camaro 1SS - 8-speed - NPP - Black bowties 2010 Camaro 1LT V6 (Sold. I will miss her!)

01-22-2013, 06:46 PM	#38
Captain Awesome Account Suspended Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: New York Posts: 3,746	The new pics shoe what looks to me like a different nose. I suppose they could be putting crap under the camo cover to make it look different, but it still looks a lot different to me.

01-23-2013, 12:46 AM	#39
DanSS24 Drives: Dream Cars in my head Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: 808 Posts: 1,290	Need a more muscular look. After all, trucks originally were the working mans vehicle. Big power, big tires...just plain BIG. Wait...this is a mid-size truck. Oh...make it muscular anyway. __________________ Wishful thinking...but I sure can dream big.

10-07-2013, 12:50 PM	#41
KMPrenger Drives: 16 Camaro SS, 15 Colorado Join Date: May 2009 Location: Jefferson City, Missouri Posts: 13,969	A more revealing look at the Colorado front end: http://wot.motortrend.com/2015-chevr...#axzz2h3jfVhaA __________________ 2016 Camaro 1SS - 8-speed - NPP - Black bowties 2010 Camaro 1LT V6 (Sold. I will miss her!) Last edited by KMPrenger; 10-07-2013 at 01:11 PM.

10-07-2013, 01:04 PM	#42
ssrs2lt Drives: too many Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: oh va pa ma tx Posts: 3,046	looks like a nissan titan shrunk!

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