Right here at the Mid-Missouri Powerhouse during
fall, many of our long-time customers are telling us that they are eager to not
just navigate through their daily commute, but explore the abundant off-road
options and precarious trails that our state has to offer. The Chevy
Colorado is a solid option for anyone in the market looking at a midsize
truck, and details regarding the 2021 version have been lighting up the
newswires and web. The changes for 2021 are focused on appearance, and
mechanical specs are expected to remain the same.
The new look is aimed at sealing the gap a bit
between the Colorado and full-size trucks and help it stand out with a bit more
stance and stature. Z71, WT, and LT trims will now see an updated front fascia
with a new layout, logos, and skid plate. The first two will see the addition
of a Chevy bowtie badge finished in gold, while the off-road Z71 will sport a
black bowtie. All Colorados will see the addition of a new tailgate that has
embossed Chevrolet lettering, as appearing currently on the Silverado 1500 and
2500 HD.
The Colorado ZR2 is top-of-the-level and always
finely-tuned for trails, and it sees a few revisions to keep it tough and
competitive. There is still a trim-specific fascia that keeps the front tires a
bit more exposed for approach angles you'd most likely encounter in the wild.
The grille is wider and more open as well, now featuring cut out Chevy
lettering that easily allows for more airflow. Lifted suspension, much wider
track, and huge knobby tires are the main components that allow for such
stellar performance off-road, and skid plates, as well as red tow hooks, help
round out the purpose perfectly.
Also brand new to the ZR2 and Z71 is the “Sand
Dune Metallic” beige exterior paint, which will look better under each new
layer of dust it collects while traversing dunes! The ZR2 is not scheduled to
debut until the SEMA show in November, but there is already a competition-ready
version built to fend its way during the 2019 Laughlin Desert Classic, a
challenging off-road race held on the challenging sands of southern Nevada. We
had a full-on midsize pickup truck renaissance on our hands when we launched
the current-generation Colorado for the 2015 model year, and one of the main
reasons why it will see an upgrade for the 2021 model year is to provide a bit
more differentiation between trim levels.
We are fully aware that the full-size truck still
slays and is always going to be an offering that many tried and true customers
will gravitate towards. We encourage you
to check out an option a little more midsize and off-road-ready this fall, and
see just how exciting it is to plow through dirt, climb boulders, and race
through rapids in a desolate location that has long been calling your name!
