An always job site-ready truck is a huge asset these days,
and everyone here at the Mid-Missouri Powerhouse has had their eyes
consistently on the 2023 Chevy Colorado as an able contender. The base-level WT
is powered by the 2.7-liter L2R turbo engine, and as there are many pressures
on consumers’ pocketbooks right now drivers are paying a good deal of attention
to mileage stats. The Musclecarsandtrucks blog ran a story this
past week about the Colorado’s EPA ratings and the smile you’ll be flashing
triumphantly as you pull up to the pump.
Performance numbers have improved for the new engine, with
the Work Truck 2WD nailing around 20 mpg in the city, 25 mpg on the highway,
and 22 combined. As you calculate your fuel cost for the year, an annual figure
of right around $2,300 is an average of what you can expect. The 2023 Chevy
Colorado 4WD nails down 19 mpg in the city, 23 on the highway, and 21 combined,
only seeing a bump of around $100 to the tab for the yearly cost.
At the bottom of this list is a vehicle that is labeled as “2023
Chevy Colorado Mud Terrain Tires 4WD”, which would most likely mean the Trail
Boss model sporting the optional 33-inch Goodyear Wrangler Territory MT tires
that you can buy as an added option. Your robust economic assistance in the
form of fuel economy here is 17 mpg city, 19 on the highway, and 19 mpg
combined. These numbers are like what is found in last year’s model, with the
2.7-liter engine delivering more horsepower and torque to meet even the most
demanding truck fan’s expectations.
The 2.7-liter turbocharged L3B was first found in the Chevy
Silverado 1500 and comes in three different configurations. The base output L2R
comes with 237 horsepower and 259 lb-ft of torque, with the standard L3B
dutifully cranking out 310 horsepower and 390 lb-ft of torque. The L2R is detuned,
which cuts down on components and brings the engine mass down. When the Motor
Trend team reviewed this year’s Colorado, they were impressed by
the edgy and tough-looking exterior styling, the high-tech interior, and the awesome
features in the bed.
This is such a noteworthy and ideally suited truck that it
has already claimed Motor Trend’s Truck of the Year contest
twice, and Powerhouse truck regulars are guaranteed to love the
crew-cab/short-body configuration. A capable and trusty truck perfectly prepped
for the modern era, the 2023 Colorado’s result was greatly improved with very
appealing exterior styling, and more premium materials to greet you on the
inside. For each Colorado trim, adaptive cruise control, rear cross-traffic
alert, and blind-spot collision mitigation are available.
Two useful cupholders and a measuring strip are molded into
the tailgate surface, with 8 fixed and 9 additional tie-downs available. Each
2023 Colorado comes with an 11.3-inch touchscreen, with Apple CarPlay and
Android Auto as standard. A sophisticated camera system providing up to 10
views is available, which even provides a hitch view to make trailer alignment simpler.
Consistently up against the Toyota Tacoma and Ford Ranger as competition, the
Colorado is the shining star of our spring-expedition-and capable haul-ready lineup.
