GM to Reveal 2015 Chevrolet Colorado November 20th at LA Auto Show - Page 2

TheGhosty · 11-12-2013, 07:18 PM

Nice, I am going to that show!

*DGthe3* · 11-12-2013, 07:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Firefighter

They should be using the new 4.3L in this truck.

Many people hated the inline motors in the Colorado/Canyon line.

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That would be a good fit for it, but I've heard that they only plan on using car engines in these trucks.

Firefighter · 11-12-2013, 07:46 PM

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Originally Posted by DGthe3

That would be a good fit for it, but I've heard that they only plan on using car engines in these trucks.

That sux...

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its a syn · 11-12-2013, 07:51 PM

Put the LFX V6 in it at least. 5.3 in a reg. cab option would be nice

Mwalterhouse · 11-12-2013, 08:12 PM

I thought they were gone for good. Depending on style and price may be my next vehicle, would like another truck but have no need for a full size.

KMPrenger · 11-12-2013, 09:56 PM

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Originally Posted by DGthe3

Just keep in mind that in order to claim the title of the most capable, most technologically advanced midsize truck in North America the Colorado has to beat out the decade old Tacoma, the 'technically its a compact' Frontier, and the 'is that even a truck' Ridgeline. It would kinda be an embarrassment to GM's engineering team if they couldn't outdo those three.

These trucks should EASILY outdo the former generation, as well as Tacoma and Frontier in just about every possibly way...especially efficiency. I'm not saying that as some fan-boy....it just makes sense. Every truck in this segment is just wayyyy overdue for a big refresh or a new generation, and GM is first in line.

I believe these trucks need to do a few things first and foremost to be appealing and worthy as an option over the bigger brothers...and that's 1) Great efficiency in both the turbo 4 and 6 cylinder (and diesel if offered) 2) Priced to make sense 3) Look good and have a little sport in them not as much big truck look. After that then I believe comes work ability and interior/features.

If you need a truck to work...get a fullsize. These shouldn't be for you. But if your like me and use a truck bed fairly often, but you don't need to haul or tow big loads then this is your vehicle.

I drive a 2006 Colorado crew cab Z71 4x4 with the inline 3.5....basically the least fuel efficient version they made at the time and I manage to average 19mpg driving conservatively with my drive to work being around 60 - 70 % highway. I got that consistently over multiple fill ups. (Now that its cold out my mpg has dropped considerably to 17.5 - 18) but 19mpg average is damn good in my opinion on this truck.

Now there's no reason in my mind why I shouldn't be able to average at least 20 - 22 mpg or better in a similarly equipped new generation Colorado with a V6 engine. If you don't need or want the 4x4, then the 2wd will see even better mpg easily on a commute like mine. Maybe mid 20s. No fullsize with a V8 will come close to touching that. Of course the turbo 4 version should be slightly better.

Hoping for the best, b/c in a few years I can see myself in a newer more modern Colorado or Canyon.

PYROLYSIS · 11-12-2013, 10:30 PM

Calling the 2500 all new is a stretch. Looking forward to the reveal.

*DGthe3* · 11-12-2013, 10:46 PM

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Originally Posted by PYROLYSIS

Calling the 2500 all new is a stretch. Looking forward to the reveal.

Why? Pretty sure the only carryover items of any significance are the powertrains. And nobody expects an automaker to create a brand new set of engines & transmissions every single time they introduce a new vehicle.

PYROLYSIS · 11-12-2013, 10:58 PM

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Originally Posted by DGthe3

Why? Pretty sure the only carryover items of any significance are the powertrains. And nobody expects an automaker to create a brand new set of engines & transmissions every single time they introduce a new vehicle.

To me powertrain is the most important part of a truck. They don't need to redesign engines every few years but they shouldn't say its all new with the same engine and tranny either.

ssrs2lt · 11-13-2013, 07:26 AM

^ Agree with what he said

Overflow · 11-13-2013, 08:28 AM

I can't wait for Juke NISMO RS to be revealed

CamaroSkooter · 11-13-2013, 09:08 AM

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I can't wait for Juke NISMO RS to be revealed

HeavyIOM · 11-13-2013, 09:13 AM

I know its a long shot but i hope thses are priced better than they were before. For the price of the quad cab 4X4 you were better off spending a couple thousand extra for the full size.

shaffe · 11-13-2013, 10:25 AM

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I know its a long shot but i hope thses are priced better than they were before. For the price of the quad cab 4X4 you were better off spending a couple thousand extra for the full size.

This^ if a 4x4 quad cab is within a few thousand of a full sizequad cab 4x4 then I see no reason not to spring for the full size.

just looking a prices real quick a quad cab Silverado 4X4 1 LT is like 41K if a Colorado Crew Cab 4x4 isnt less than 35ish I dont see any reason to get Colorad over the Silverado

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its a syn B.O.D. 02/16/10 Drives: 2010 SGM Sp. Edition 2017 RS Conver Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Albia,Iowa Posts: 3,959 View My Garage	Put the LFX V6 in it at least. 5.3 in a reg. cab option would be nice __________________

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PYROLYSIS Remember the Charleston 9 Drives: 2004 KME PREDATOR, 2014 2SS/RS/1LE Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Summerv1LE SC Posts: 5,381 View My Garage	Calling the 2500 all new is a stretch. Looking forward to the reveal. __________________ BRING BACK THE B4C POLICE CAMARO! 2002 V-6 5 speed rally red (current camaro) Also driven:1992 Z-28 305 auto Red w/ black stripes (anniversary), 2001 V-6 auto light pewter metallic,1991 RS V-6 auto Black

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Mwalterhouse Drives: 2010 Camaro SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Bloomfield Hills, Michigan Posts: 1,088 View My Garage	I thought they were gone for good. Depending on style and price may be my next vehicle, would like another truck but have no need for a full size.

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ssrs2lt Drives: too many Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: oh va pa ma tx Posts: 3,046	^ Agree with what he said

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HeavyIOM Drives: 2010 SS, 2000 Pontiac Formula Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Missouri Posts: 509	I know its a long shot but i hope thses are priced better than they were before. For the price of the quad cab 4X4 you were better off spending a couple thousand extra for the full size.