GM Reveals 2015 Chevrolet Colorado - Page 32

KMPrenger · 06-18-2014, 01:25 PM

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Originally Posted by snizzle

Especially with heavily discounted Silverados.

I'm getting tired of the ZQ8 suspension in my Colorado as a daily driver.

First gen Colorado doesn't really ride too great in any configuration...at least my 2006 crew cab Z71 4x4 doesn't. Its not horrible, but not nearly like a fullsize rides.

I'm expecting a huge difference with these new midsizers.

snizzle · 06-18-2014, 02:36 PM

Yeah but the sport truck ZQ8 is especially bad. I kinda noticed it when I test drove it but it's wore on me over the years. I'm ready for something new.

Mikes SS · 06-19-2014, 01:58 AM

We all are!! The roll out of this truck is slow as molasses!

PYROLYSIS · 06-19-2014, 08:02 AM

This is an old Motortrend article but I guess I missed it before. I like the part at the end where Mark Reuss says that an LT1 will fit in the Colorado.

http://blogs.motortrend.com/1403_201...e_kiinote.html

*Camaro_Corvette* · 06-19-2014, 08:17 AM

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Originally Posted by PYROLYSIS

This is an old Motortrend article but I guess I missed it before. I like the part at the end where Mark Reuss says that an LT1 will fit in the Colorado.

http://blogs.motortrend.com/1403_201...e_kiinote.html

Hmmmm that sounds like a good idea! Would be sick!

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And what about an SS version with the Corvette's LT1 V-8? "It'll fit," says Reuss with a smile. He knows, it seems, that the Colorado is poised for the pinnacle.

Silverlsinva · 06-19-2014, 06:12 PM

Hmmn wait for SS Colorado or get diesel Colorado Damn you Gm.

PYROLYSIS · 06-20-2014, 09:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Silverlsinva

Hmmn wait for SS Colorado or get diesel Colorado Damn you Gm.

It would be an awesome truck but I don't think I could buy an LT1 and not have a Camaro around it.

Cymaro · 06-20-2014, 10:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Silverlsinva

Hmmn wait for SS Colorado or get diesel Colorado Damn you Gm.

That would be a tough one. Either way they will be getting my money so it's a win for GM.

*DGthe3* · 06-20-2014, 10:49 AM

I think it would very cool to see GMC & Chevrolet go two completely different routes with special performance versions of their midsize trucks.

Make one a street truck with the twin turbo V6 (call it either an SS or Syclone, as appropriate). Give it a lowered stance, sportier wheel & tire combo, more aggressive fascia, standard hard tonneau cover, etc.

The other would done up in the pre-runner style. Give it the 6.2 (at least as an option over the regular V6), an off-road suspension (including a lift), bigger & more aggressive tires, maybe tweak the front fascia so that it doesn't hang down as far, and so on.

Each would be pretty awesome in their own right, and easily be the sportiest truck of their kind you can get from the factory. Doing both (but each for a different brand) would be a neat way to try and further differentiate GMC from Chevrolet. Things like the axles and transmission could very easily be shared, while elements like the front fascia would need to be different anyway so there isn't added cost in going two different routes.

And now that I've thought all this through ... I come to the sad realization that GM will probably never do such a thing, no matter how great it would be.

KMPrenger · 06-20-2014, 11:22 AM

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Originally Posted by DGthe3

I think it would very cool to see GMC & Chevrolet go two completely different routes with special performance versions of their midsize trucks.

Make one a street truck with the twin turbo V6 (call it either an SS or Syclone, as appropriate). Give it a lowered stance, sportier wheel & tire combo, more aggressive fascia, standard hard tonneau cover, etc.

The other would done up in the pre-runner style. Give it the 6.2 (at least as an option over the regular V6), an off-road suspension (including a lift), bigger & more aggressive tires, maybe tweak the front fascia so that it doesn't hang down as far, and so on.

Each would be pretty awesome in their own right, and easily be the sportiest truck of their kind you can get from the factory. Doing both (but each for a different brand) would be a neat way to try and further differentiate GMC from Chevrolet. Things like the axles and transmission could very easily be shared, while elements like the front fascia would need to be different anyway so there isn't added cost in going two different routes.

And now that I've thought all this through ... I come to the sad realization that GM will probably never do such a thing, no matter how great it would be.

That would be awesome. I know some people think its dumb, but I like sport trucks. Problem is, I'd need another truck so i can do.....real truck stuff with it lol.

Scrappy Doo · 06-20-2014, 12:55 PM

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Originally Posted by DGthe3

I think it would very cool to see GMC & Chevrolet go two completely different routes with special performance versions of their midsize trucks.

Make one a street truck with the twin turbo V6 (call it either an SS or Syclone, as appropriate). Give it a lowered stance, sportier wheel & tire combo, more aggressive fascia, standard hard tonneau cover, etc.

The other would done up in the pre-runner style. Give it the 6.2 (at least as an option over the regular V6), an off-road suspension (including a lift), bigger & more aggressive tires, maybe tweak the front fascia so that it doesn't hang down as far, and so on.

Each would be pretty awesome in their own right, and easily be the sportiest truck of their kind you can get from the factory. Doing both (but each for a different brand) would be a neat way to try and further differentiate GMC from Chevrolet. Things like the axles and transmission could very easily be shared, while elements like the front fascia would need to be different anyway so there isn't added cost in going two different routes.

And now that I've thought all this through ... I come to the sad realization that GM will probably never do such a thing, no matter how great it would be.

I'd buy a pre-runner style the day they came out!

djpelosi · 06-20-2014, 01:19 PM

Looks like an upgraded Tundra to me.

Silverlsinva · 06-20-2014, 05:01 PM

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Originally Posted by djpelosi

Looks like an upgraded Tundra to me.

Uhh are u legally blind or something cause the Colorado looks nothing like that ugly trash Toyota.

*Camaro_Corvette* · 06-23-2014, 08:28 AM

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Originally Posted by DGthe3

I think it would very cool to see GMC & Chevrolet go two completely different routes with special performance versions of their midsize trucks.

I think it would be very cool to know what the MPG's are going to be so I don't waste time trying to convince my wife that this would be better than a full size....

06-18-2014, 02:36 PM	#436
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06-19-2014, 08:02 AM	#438
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DGthe3 Moderator.ca Drives: 05 Grand Am GT Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Niagara, Canada Posts: 25,366	I think it would very cool to see GMC & Chevrolet go two completely different routes with special performance versions of their midsize trucks. Make one a street truck with the twin turbo V6 (call it either an SS or Syclone, as appropriate). Give it a lowered stance, sportier wheel & tire combo, more aggressive fascia, standard hard tonneau cover, etc. The other would done up in the pre-runner style. Give it the 6.2 (at least as an option over the regular V6), an off-road suspension (including a lift), bigger & more aggressive tires, maybe tweak the front fascia so that it doesn't hang down as far, and so on. Each would be pretty awesome in their own right, and easily be the sportiest truck of their kind you can get from the factory. Doing both (but each for a different brand) would be a neat way to try and further differentiate GMC from Chevrolet. Things like the axles and transmission could very easily be shared, while elements like the front fascia would need to be different anyway so there isn't added cost in going two different routes. And now that I've thought all this through ... I come to the sad realization that GM will probably never do such a thing, no matter how great it would be. __________________ Note, if I've gotten any facts wrong in the above, just ignore any points I made with them __________________ Originally Posted by FbodFather My sister's dentist's brother's cousin's housekeeper's dog-breeder's nephew sells coffee filters to the company that provides coffee to General Motors...... ........and HE WOULD KNOW!!!! __________________ Camaro Fest sub-forum

06-20-2014, 01:19 PM	#446
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06-19-2014, 01:58 AM	#437
Mikes SS Drives: '10 CGM 2SS/RS 6M Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: North Central Florida Posts: 1,032 View My Garage	We all are!! The roll out of this truck is slow as molasses!

06-19-2014, 06:12 PM	#440
Silverlsinva Drives: 2013 Fiat 500 Abarth Grigio Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Manassas, Va Posts: 3,124	Hmmn wait for SS Colorado or get diesel Colorado Damn you Gm.