The Utes are coming The Utes are coming !!!

[Nullifier]

:jump: So I was in Atlanta for christmas and on our way home I noticed a colorado sitting right out front of the dealer with a Ute Tray on it. They are selling them in reg and extracab models! there was a 4X4 xtracab in the back but i was unable to get a good pic. It was only $24K. I asked if it was possible to get one of the "work" units with the locker, and they said on a special order yea. Now all they need is a snorkel and an arb bull bar. Cudos to Chevy in Atlanta for being the first dealer I have seen to offer this set up. I think it would be an excellent base for an expedition rig.

I am seriously going to consider this for my next truck.

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[Pskhaat]

You know, I'm not personally a big GM styling/ergonomics fan, but those 4, 5, and 6 cyl inline/straight engines (which are options on the Colorad) are some of the best engine engineering I've seen in a modern gasser.

 

[kcowyo]

That's pretty slick!

I love all the Utes they feature in the Aussie 4WD mag. I worry a little about the security issue though. No big deal in the vast Outback, but I'd be sweatin' my stuff "walking off" in the beautiful metro Atlanta area. No complaints here with GM products. Like Scott mentioned, the I-5 is an impressive offering.

I've toyed with the idea of putting a tray on the back of my '85 Yota pickup. Plus add that snorkel and what a unique outfit to have. Here's a pic I've used occaisionally for my screensaver, love those Utes! :bowdown:

 

[Nullifier]

Yea my only complaint is how wide they are i comparison to the cab. However after looking qt one up close It shouldn't be to bad of a job to take it abart and narrow it up some. The biggest part of the job would be narrowing the headache rack and the rear gate but even that would not be hard just tedious.

 

[The BN Guy]

Sweet! Maybe that'll encourage Nissan to bring over the Patrol Ute. Sorry Stormy but if that happens your days are probably numbered.

 

[upcruiser]

That is a pretty cool setup. I haven't been terribly impressed with my Silverados build quality in general, but the engine has been fantastic. I had an '02 Trailblazer that I used for a daily driver for a year as well, and I'll second that comment on the inline engines. While I haven't drive the I5 much, the I6 in the Trailblazer was an amazing motor. Its also been named by several car mags as one of the best designed motors in all of car dom in the last 5 years or so.

 

[goodtimes]

Avoid the 5 cylinder. At least, avoid it if you ever plan on installing a lift. The engine oil pan and the front differential housing are the same piece. I'll have to dig around for pics.....but it is definately not going to be a friendly vehicle to lift (yes, I know about the "torsion bar lifts", and have had them, but I will never recommend them to anyone due to the poor handling characteristics that come from the screwed up steering geometery when they are installed)

 

[CLynn85]

Not to bring one up from the dead but has anyone seen this top they offer for them now? How cool would it be to section off the center for sleeping with access from the rear hatch and build storage on each side, maybe even a slide out kitchen type setup on one side and tools/parts on the other?

 

[Doin_It]

When it's that cool, you can bring it up from the dead any time, (in my opinion any way.)

 

[calamaridog]

Carl,

That thing has tons of potential. Roof rack, maybe a roof top tent. Slide out storage, fridge, etc.

Very cool:exclaim:

 

[CLynn85]

It's times like this I should really stay away from MSpaint :hehe:

 

[blaze one]

i love the look of those too , but have heard the I5 is a weak engine , especially if towing or running larger tires .
Wait a 2-3yrs , and see if they change that .
The interiors and exterior have been known to have poor build quality too . I after seeing a few in person and sitting in a few , I agree , very cheap plastic on the inside.
But is is one of the best offerings from General Motors though , Factory Elocker available is a nice touch .
Although , ARB and other major offroad manufactures are reluctant to build products for GM midsize platforms . Just look at how many S10's there are , compared to there after market support .

 

[Nullifier]

Yea the topper was available at the time I posted they just dfid not have any great photo's available showing it. I think for some reason though I would prefer a custom canvas "topper" with a rack integrated to it.
I like how the one with the topper is more narrow and doesn't stick out past the cab on the sides.

 

[haven]

tray width

The width of the Ute Ltd tray (aka flatbed) isn't a big deal. The width of a standard F250 is 80 inches, and the Ute tray for a full-size truck is 84 inches. So it won't stick out farther than your mirrors. The cab width of the 2006 Tacoma is 75 inches, and the corresponding "mid-size" tray is 78 inches.

edit: I think the width of the Chevy Colorado is 68 inches. The tray in the photos is probably the 78 inch wide model, so it sticks out 5 inches on each side. Ute Ltd also offers a 72 inch wide model.

Chip Haven

 

[BCJC]

hi guys, first time poster here. excited about the site. sorry to bring this thread up again, but i own a 2004 gmc canyon 4x4 (sadly not a flat bed), with a 5 spd I5, and g80 rear locker. so far it's been great! i've got 33" bfg at's and 4.11 gear ratio and it does all the admittedly mild stuff i ask it to! i have plans to keep it and make a capable "expedition rig", and am very glad to have found this site!
cheers
jackson