2022 Chevrolet Colorado review
Chevrolet Colorado highlights
Customer rating
Pros
- Turbo-diesel towing capacity
- Plain interior with straightforward controls
- Impressive off-roading with ZR2 model
Cons
- Larger people may find the front seats uncomfortable
- Competitors offer more practical cargo beds
- Lacks driver aids
Mileage (EPA estimate)
16 city, 18 highway, 17 combined
Pricing for current inventory
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Towing and off-roading are the hallmarks of the 2022 Chevrolet Colorado
The 2022 Chevrolet Colorado’s design and engineering date back to 2015, so it’s no surprise that this is the final run of the second-generation version of this midsize pickup truck.
The main change to the 2022 Colorado is a new Trail Boss option package for the LT and Z71 trim levels, which adds a one-inch suspension lift, skid plates, and black 17-inch wheels. This package also removes the front air dam, which can hamper off-road capability.
Otherwise, the 2022 Colorado continues in extended-cab and crew-cab styles with a gas four-cylinder, gas V6, or turbocharged diesel four-cylinder engine. An automatic transmission powers the rear wheels unless you get four-wheel drive. When properly configured, a Colorado can tow 7,700 pounds and carry 1,550 pounds of payload. Various factors may impact towing capacity, including weight of passengers, cargo, and options/accessories.
Colorados offer simple but well-equipped infotainment systems, but few driver aids are available. Furthermore, this truck faces more rivals than ever, from the popular Toyota Tacoma to the small, hybrid-powered Ford Maverick. Still, class-leading towing capacity, an available turbo-diesel engine, and the ZR2 off-roading model keep the Colorado in the hunt.
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What is new for the 2022 Chevrolet Colorado?
- Colorado trims have been upgraded with Leatherette Seats as standard equipment this year.
- Long Bed features are now available as options on select trims.
- The LT trim now comes with Rear Defroster as standard equipment.
2022 Chevrolet Colorado trims
Work Truck:
- 308-hp, 275-lb-ft of torque 3.6L
- 181-hp, 369-lb-ft of torque 2.8L
- 200-hp, 191-lb-ft of torque 2.5L
- Vinyl Seats
- Power Seats
- Traction Control
- Side Airbags
- Overhead Airbags
- Rear View Camera
- Tow Hitch
- Automatic Transmission
- View our Chevrolet Colorado Work Truck inventory
LT:
- Includes all features available on the Work Truck
- Cruise Control
- Cloth Seats
- Power Mirrors
- Rear Defroster
- View our Chevrolet Colorado LT inventory
Z71:
- Includes all features available on the LT
- Front Seat Heaters
- Heated Steering Wheel
- Parking Sensors
- Leatherette & Cloth
- Remote Start
- Leatherette Seats
- View our Chevrolet Colorado Z71 inventory
ZR2:
- Includes all features available on the Z71
- Leather Seats
- View our Chevrolet Colorado ZR2 inventory
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5 reasons to buy the 2022 Chevrolet Colorado
What We Like
Tow ratings: Equip the Colorado with its optional turbocharged 2.8-liter four-cylinder diesel engine, and this midsize truck can tow up to 7,700 pounds when properly equipped.
Infotainment system: The Colorado offers a simple and intuitive infotainment system, but it isn’t lacking in features. In addition to Bluetooth®, it provides Apple CarPlay®, Android Auto™, and satellite radio. You can also subscribe to connected services, giving you access to a Wi-Fi hotspot and Amazon Alexa integration.
Off-roading capability: This year, the new Trail Boss package improves the Colorado LT and Z71 models’ off-roading capability. They join the even more capable ZR2 and almost unstoppable ZR2 Bison to provide impressive stair-step off-roading talent within the Colorado lineup. Add the torque-rich turbocharged diesel engine, and one of these Colorados is almost certain to get you there and back.
What Needs Improvement
Driver assistance: Chevrolet offers few driver-assist features on the aging Colorado. A Safety package is optional with the LT and Z71 trims, installing forward collision warning and lane departure warning. Rear parking assist sensors and a high-definition reversing camera are the only other driver aids of note. In addition, the extended-cab models do not excel in crash tests and all Colorados earn unimpressive rollover resistance scores.
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Ratings & reliability
RepairPal gave the Chevrolet Colorado an overall reliability rating of 4 out of 5 stars, which RepairPal describes as Above Average. This rating ranks Chevrolet Colorado 6th out of 8 among Midsize Trucks.
View RepairPal's full rating of the Chevrolet ColoradoChevrolet Colorado features and specs
LT 2WD 4D Crew Cab
Standard Features
- ABS Brakes
- Air Conditioning
- Alloy Wheels
- AM/FM Stereo
- Android Auto
- Apple CarPlay
- Automatic Transmission
- Auxiliary Audio Input
- Bluetooth Technology
- Cloth Seats
- Cruise Control
- Overhead Airbags
- Power Locks
- Power Mirrors
- Power Seat(s)
- Power Windows
- Rear View Camera
- Satellite Radio Ready
- Side Airbags
- Traction Control
- Air Conditioning
- Bed Cover
- Bed Liner
- BOSE Sound System
- Cloth Seats
- Front Seat Heaters
- Heated Steering Wheel
- Lane Departure Warning
- Long Bed
- Navigation System
- Parking Sensors
- Power Mirrors
- Rear Defroster
- Remote Start
- Running Boards
- Tow Hitch
Drive Wheels
Rear Wheel Drive (2WD)
Engine size
2.5L
Horsepower
200
Torque (ft-lbs)
191
Engine type
Gas
Fuel capacity
21
Wheelbase
128.3"
Overall length
212.7"
Width
74.3"
Height
70.7"
Leg room
F 45"/R 35.8"
Head room
F 41.4"/R 38.3"
Front tires
255/65R17
Rear tires
255/65R17
Seating capacity
5
Max towing capacity
350/7700 lbs.
Transmission
Automatic
2022 Chevrolet Colorado FAQ
The 2022 Chevrolet Colorado is available in multiple trims, each with its own estimated fuel economy, here are the EPA estimates for each trim:
- Work Truck : 19 MPG City and 25 MPG Highway
- Work Truck : 19 MPG City and 28 MPG Highway
- LT : 19 MPG City and 25 MPG Highway
- LT : 20 MPG City and 30 MPG Highway
- Z71 : 19 MPG City and 28 MPG Highway
- Z71 : 18 MPG City and 25 MPG Highway
- ZR2 : 18 MPG City and 22 MPG Highway
- ZR2 : 16 MPG City and 18 MPG Highway
The Chevrolet Colorado received a rating of 4 out of 5 stars from RepairPal, which RepairPal describes as Above Average. This rating ranks the Chevrolet Colorado as 5 out of 8 among Midsize Truck
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The 2022 Chevrolet Colorado has a maximum towing capacity of between 5000 and 7700 pounds, when properly equipped. Various factors may impact towing capacity, including weight of passengers, cargo, and options/accessories.
Here is what's new for the 2022 Chevrolet Colorado:
- Leatherette Seats
- Tow Hitch
- Long Bed
- Alloy Wheels
- Rear Defroster
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