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Wednesday, November 25, 2015

Why the Chevy Colorado Won Motor Trend’s 2016 Truck of the Year

By now, you’ve probably heard that the 2016 Chevrolet Colorado diesel has won Motor Trend’s 2016 Truck of the Year, making it two straight titles for Chevy’s compact pickup. An accolade such as this backs up the sheer magnitude that is the Chevrolet Colorado. A publication such as Motor Trend doesn’t just hand out these awards; they are earned.

Below are five possible reasons as to why the Chevrolet Colorado and its all-new Duramax diesel engine won for a second consecutive year:

—Smooth Ride and Handling:  According to Chevrolet, the ride is smooth on almost any surface that you throw at the Colorado. This is thanks in part to the four-wheel disc brakes with Duralife brake rotors. But the Mid MO Powerhouse can say all it wants. You have to experience this ride for yourself.

—Rugged yet Refined: Whether on a paved city street or venturing off the beaten path, the comfort of the Colorado will feel like home. With a more natural driving position than the Toyota Tacoma or Nissan Frontier, you’ll feel more in control behind the wheel.

—Technological Truck: Just because it’s a truck, it shouldn’t mean that it doesn’t have the latest and greatest technology. Available 4G LTE Wi-Fi makes the Colorado the ultimate camping vehicle, and the additional availability of Apple CarPlay and Android Auto for 2016 add another dimension of versatility to the Colorado. Tack this on with advanced safety technology such as Forward Collision Alert and Lane Departure Warning makes the Colorado cutting-edge.

—Country-best Fuel Efficiency: We’ve already gone over in detail about the Colorado’s outstanding fuel efficiency, but just to recap, front-wheel drive models have up to 31 mpg on the highway. This makes it the most fuel-efficient pickup truck in America. Four-wheel drive models still get up to 29 mpg on the highway.

—New Diesel Engine: Perhaps most of all is the all-new 2.8-liter Duramax diesel engine. No competitor offers a diesel mid-size pickup, putting the Colorado in a class of its own. These diesel engine helped lead to the amazing fuel economy.

Find your own favorite reasons for owning a new 2016 Chevrolet Colorado! For more information about the award-winning 2016 Colorado or to schedule a test drive, contact the Mid Missouri Powerhouse online or give us a call at 573-799-4616.