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Which is crazy - who would want a tire in the bed, I guess someone who never uses the bed?🤷‍♂️
New Tacoma vs Colorado vs Ranger
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That would include the majority of people that buy this kind of "truck".
DaveInDenver
Middle Income Semi-Redneck
I don't pay much attention so when you mentioned this I went to build a Ranger and all they are offering me is Super Crew. Well that stinks. But honestly the shape and size of new midsize trucks doesn't work for me for a lot of reasons so if push did ever come to shove I'd probably move to a full size anyway so I guess it's not absolutely show stopping. I don't need cab space, I need cargo space. And I'm 6' tall so a 5' long bed doesn't exactly work if you want to lay down in it.
There are a few noteworthy trim packages for the Colorado and Canyon trucks
AT4
AT4X
ZR2
Trail Boss
ZR2 and ATX4 both seem to have the selectable front and rear lockers, taller factory lift, better ground clearance, and better approach and departure angles. They also have those fancy dancy shocks.......
The AT4 and Trail Boss trim levels are about $5k - $7k cheaper than ZR2 and AT4X equipped trucks
I've never owned a vehicle with a front locker and am not 100% certain I need this feature....
AT4
AT4X
ZR2
Trail Boss
ZR2 and ATX4 both seem to have the selectable front and rear lockers, taller factory lift, better ground clearance, and better approach and departure angles. They also have those fancy dancy shocks.......
The AT4 and Trail Boss trim levels are about $5k - $7k cheaper than ZR2 and AT4X equipped trucks
I've never owned a vehicle with a front locker and am not 100% certain I need this feature....
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MisterNoisy
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Re: front locker, I didn't think I'd use it either and considered it a 'nice to have' thing, but barely a couple of months after taking delivery, I derped out and managed to sink my truck up to the axles in the soft beach sand here. 4Low plus both lockers had me walking right out with pretty minimal fuss.
It's still very much mostly a 'nice to have' thing, but I wasn't mad about having it at the time.
It's still very much mostly a 'nice to have' thing, but I wasn't mad about having it at the time.
I just can't do those ugly wheels on the AT4 package trucks, or even any of the GMC Canyon
Plus, Denali packaged Canyons get 20" wheels/tires, which I won't do
Even some Trail Boss trucks have 20" setups.....nope!!!
The Colorado 17" wheels, especially the ZR2, look so much better
Plus, Denali packaged Canyons get 20" wheels/tires, which I won't do
Even some Trail Boss trucks have 20" setups.....nope!!!
The Colorado 17" wheels, especially the ZR2, look so much better
rruff
Explorer
I've never had a problem getting out of sand by airing down.... with 2wd and an open diff. It's like magic....
AbleGuy
Officious Intermeddler
So many members lament these days about the lack of quality of the threads here.
But when you stumble upon one like this, you really do need to take pause, re-evaluate those complaints and admit that there are many helpful qualities in our Expo community.
This is a prototypical great informative thread with good useful comments and detailed, valuable shared information.
So…Good on ya, mates.👍🏻
But when you stumble upon one like this, you really do need to take pause, re-evaluate those complaints and admit that there are many helpful qualities in our Expo community.
This is a prototypical great informative thread with good useful comments and detailed, valuable shared information.
So…Good on ya, mates.👍🏻
MisterNoisy
Member
Agreed - I do wish we had a bit more input from new Taco owners, mostly because I'm curious what their experience has been like and that was the other truck I was shopping (specifically a TRD OR) when I pulled the trigger.
Looks like there's a substantial mpg difference in the 2023+ Colorado trucks, based on trim levels and tire sizes
Are all trucks using the same gear ratio?
Used ZR2 I drove is seeing 15 mpg while Z71 package is 20 mpg? What about the Trail Boss?
Anyone confirm?
My full size Silverado is currently at 16.2 mpg and I'm looking to get into a smaller truck, to help with mpg and my new commute
Are all trucks using the same gear ratio?
Used ZR2 I drove is seeing 15 mpg while Z71 package is 20 mpg? What about the Trail Boss?
Anyone confirm?
My full size Silverado is currently at 16.2 mpg and I'm looking to get into a smaller truck, to help with mpg and my new commute
2024 Chevrolet Colorado Z71: 17 MPG city, 21 MPG highway, 19 MPG combined.
2024 Chevrolet Colorado Trail Boss: 17 MPG city, 19 MPG highway, 18 MPG combined.
2024 Chevrolet Colorado ZR2: 17 MPG city, 17 MPG highway, 17 MPG combined.
2024 Chevrolet Colorado LT and WT: 19 MPG city, 24 MPG highway, 21 MPG combined
2024 Chevrolet Colorado Trail Boss: 17 MPG city, 19 MPG highway, 18 MPG combined.
2024 Chevrolet Colorado ZR2: 17 MPG city, 17 MPG highway, 17 MPG combined.
2024 Chevrolet Colorado LT and WT: 19 MPG city, 24 MPG highway, 21 MPG combined