Used Chevrolet Colorado 2018 Automatic

The Colorado’s name might conjure up the Rocky Mountains, but it’s actually a global design. The current Colorado is an evolution of a model once intended primarily for Southeast Asia, so its swoopy styling has less in common with the automaker’s larger, American-oriented Silverado than you might expect. Still, the basic bowtie-brand look works well here with wide headlights and a big, chrome grille. Extended cab versions of all but the ZR2 come standard with a 2.5-liter inline-4 engine rated at 200 horsepower and 191 pound-feet of torque and a choice of 6-speed automatic and manual transmissions. It’s more than adequate for most in-town needs, especially with the manual, although the 4-cylinder can feel a little breathless when it comes to passing.

Better still is the 3.6-liter V-6 that’s mandatory with the crew cab configuration. This strong and smooth V-6 is rated at 308 hp and 275 lb-ft of torque and it shuttles power to the wheels via a slick-shifting 8-speed automatic. Optional on all but the base trim is a turbodiesel 2.8-liter inline-4 that puts out 181 hp and a stump-tugging 369 lb-ft via a 6-speed automatic. All Colorados have six airbags and come standard with anti-lock brakes, stability control, and a rearview camera. Optional only on the LT trim level are more high-tech features such as forward-collision warnings and lane-departure warnings.