I bought the 2018 Colorado LT 4X4 and I love this truck.

I love the Ridgelines features but the Colorado just looks so much better than it's competition.

Very nicely done, you have become one of my favorite car reviewers.

This was a great review and cleared up a lot of my questions on the Colorado. Thank you!

The Colorado is a great looking truck. Alex you do the best reviews. Professional, thorough and very informative. I guess informative could be lumped into thorough. Kinda the same thing. Keep up the good work!

You are one of my favorite car reviewers. You are very thorough. I love how you compare it to other trucks at the end. Someone who is looking to buy a vehicle should find your reviews very helpful. I think it would cut out alot of the leg work. Because if you are a tall person you know some of these vehicles are not even worth your time to go test drive.

I appreciate the detailed review of the truck. I do plan on purchasing a 2017-2018 Colorado around the end of 2019.

I had a custom ordered Chevy Colorado LT Diesel, 2wd, locking differential, Heated seats, Bose sound system, Etc. I am very excited to get it. Should be delivered in a week or two. Will be towing a travel trailer.

Well done Alex!!!!! An outstanding video and your speaking is so clear and to the point with all your specs and different additional screen video shots etc I am glad I purchased my 2018 Chev Colorado Z71 Excellent,,,,,

The best review I have seen. Thanks. 2018 Centennial Edition Colorado 4x4 Extended Cab w/ 3.6L

Very detailed review and comparison. Great job! 👍🏽

Great review Alex... The Chevy Colorado really shines on the low end of the market.. My buddy's son just bought his first new truck, a 4 cyl gas colorado with basic options.. Still has the Appleplay, 4 doors, bed liner etc... Out the door for $25000.. Now that's a great deal.. decent gas milage, just slow...

Great video. Thank you so much! Don't *need* a truck but want one, and my choice is down the the Ridgeline and Colorado. Ridgeline is perfect for me features-wise - I'm the EXACT niche it's designed for, but I like the Colorado looks better and the fact that it's American. Close call. This video gave me exactly what I needed. Thanks so much for such a great source of information presented so well.

Appreciate all the detail. Recently I drive a Colorado V6 and the ZR2 with the diesel and was impressed with how well the ZR2 still felt in the road, considering the wheels/tires and different suspension. It was still fairly civilized when it needed to be. The V6 was peppy and plenty for most people. For everyday comfort and practicality...probably go with the Ridgeline, towing and fuel economy, go with the Colorado, for high resale and and most likely better build quality go with Tacoma. Makes me wonder if Toyota will upgrade aspects of the Tacoma TRD Pro now that Chevy has the ZR2 and Ford hopefully offers a Ranger Raptor. My 2 cents. Great review once again!

Another thorough review, Alex! A couple of corrections what you printed, not in what you said: There is no 2.0 liter engine in the Colorado, but a 2.5. And the 2.5 is not available in the ZR2.

Great review. I especially like the "scaled down Silverado" and "3/4 ton" analogy. It's funny that the Ridgeline Black Edition starts at $43,000, and the Colorado ZR2 starts at $41,000.

I wished you would add the thoughts of your 6'5" camera guy's impression of the headroom of whatever the vehicle you guys are reviewing. As a tall person his opinion would be greatly appreciated by me and I suspect other "tall" people!

This is a fun truck that ticks all of the boxes for those looking for a traditional truck with levels of excitement that have changed Chevy's approach to the segment. We love it!

Another wonderful review!

I love mine! Just got the Chevy Colorado z71 2019

@phronesismeister

4 жыл бұрын

How is it now?

For me the choice was easy. I purchased a 2018 Colorado LT Crew Cab Long Bed V6 4x4. Nothing bad to say about the other brands. I just couldn't have got as much for the money as I did with the Colorado. A Taco with the same options I have would have cost me at least 5 Grand more. Plus I think the Colorado is a much better looking truck. Especially in the front. I know the Taco is better off Road but I plan on taking my Colorado off road almost never. The Ridgelines are even more expensive and they are not even a real truck. In love with my Colorado!

@james2042

5 жыл бұрын

a zr2 colorado is better as it has dual locking axles

wow, super details review ever! liked ! i'm still debating between Colorado & Ranger thu. one of the reason why most people choose Tacoma, just because its higher. Truck lovers shorter than 5,8ft will love to buy Tacoma. hope Ford and Chevrolet notice this

I've watched several, "extended" reviews of this truck and thought, " I'm kinda ambivalent about this". Then I watch Alex and think "now this is what I expected from a review!" Leave it to Alex to give me the dope on what's what! I now kinda want to take a look at the GMC version of the diesel 4X4 model. It just looks more traditional to me and that's what I want.

How is it for serviceability? Do you have to lift the engine to change plugs, pull half the front end apart to change oil, access items that will need to be got at in the first 120 000 miles etc. etc.

Helpful video. Thanks.

good review ----- I just purchased a 19 ---- LT

I would really be interested to know how you think the ZR2 compares to the Jeep Cherokee Trailhawk. I know you could say it is apples to Oranges, but I have the trailhawk and I kinda want the ZR2. What do you think Alex? Thank you so much for the thorough review, you are one of the best for car reviews!

Another pickup with the exhaust exiting where it is very prone to damage, especially when reversing of-road.. Is the diesel an Isuzu or a VM unit? Indeed is the pickup based on the Isuzu?

Thank you so much you introduced

Again, so much hate for the Ridgeline in the comments. To me is very simple, I work hard for my money, when American manufacturers start building vehicles with quality and reliability I'll buy from them. Until then, I will continue to happily drive my Ridgeline, which right now will probably outlast most of the competition except maybe for the Tacoma.

On the lower end, you see a bigger percentage difference in asking prices for Silvy vs. Colo. I'm seeing V6/alloy wheel 2wd Colos with 23-24K asking price, while Silvy wants $30K for Reg Cab 2wd V8s with black bumpers and steel wheels. Like the data comparison there. This is comprehensive and detailed.

Hey when r u doin a review on the traverse

I am still very disappointed that I can't get the diesel in an extended cab model (WT or LT), except if you jump all the way up to the ZR2. Only fleet customers can order the extended cab Colorado in the WT trim level. If I knew of a dealer that could slip in a fleet order, I would jump at that.

This was by far the most informative, comprehensive and unbiased review of a vehicle that I have ever watched or read! I recently bought a Z71 Colorado over a ZR2 based on the information on this review.

ZR2 all the way!! Amazing truck!

I still cannot see why I would not go to a full size Silverado. It just seems for the small price difference I am getting a lot more capability. In this segment, if I really want something smaller without the need for all the capability I can get in a full size truck, I would definitely lean towards the Honda for pure comfort and the conveniences.

Rear defogger should be on all trims!

The 2010 5 cyl cost 3-4K to replace cam timing chain. Hope new ones are better engineering

I’m about to pull for a ZR2. I just wonder why No Pushbutton start or heated wheel ? I also hate GM very loud seatbelt/ key in alarms 🚨. You can turn those off on other brands. I really like the style and versatility of this truck and resale will be tops too 😆

As far as resale between Tacoma and Colorado, the past few months shopping, the dealers don’t see a difference. Almost exactly the same prices new and with similar options and used under 50,000 miles and a few years old.

I think the colorado looks great from the side but when i look at it from the back it looks really narrow to me and I can't get over that

2.8 L with 4x4 ?

Sadly, owners of the Colorado/Canyon with the 6-spd auto are reporting common transmission problems. Erratic shifting. On that note, owners of the current Tacoma are reporting issues with erratic shifts from the automatic and issues with the rear differential.

@trix321

6 жыл бұрын

A GM product that is a POS? I'm speechless!

@mark_r49

6 жыл бұрын

Probably being misused.

@dry509

6 жыл бұрын

Thought the latest version has the 8 speed transmission?

@robertogarcia5282

5 жыл бұрын

Abuser drivers

@wetoolow8750

5 жыл бұрын

@@dry509 Not with the diesel motor.

The best truck I ever owned was a straight line 6 Ford 150. I've had 2 Chevy's and had nothing but trouble. So I would get the Honda Ridgeline.

Nice review,, however you did leave out the 4 by 4 Z71 Offroad 3.6 liter Extended Cab, and 4 by 4 Z71 Offroad 3.6 liter Crew Cab versions at 20:53 for pricing and specs. Those come with the towing package, and they have a automatic rear locking differential with tuned port shocks and springs. They also can come equipped with the BOSE sound system. The Z71 Offroad 4 by 4, 3.6 liter versions start at about $34,000 and go up to about $40,000 in pricing. I have the 2015, Z71 Offroad, Extended Cab, 3.6 liter. So far its been a good truck ( Knock on wood ). On the interstate, ( 25 MPG ) it gets great gas mileage, but in the city ( 15 to 16 MPG ) not as good. The 3.6 liter versions have the multi-port heads, 4 valves per cylinder and are the same engines Chevrolet uses in their V6 Camaro, and V6 Cadillac so they are a little on the quick side considering they weight 4300 and 4400 pounds.

@bri-manhunter2654

11 ай бұрын

I just bought a very low mileage, 30K mines, 2018 Z71 4X4 CC Colorado. I am very excited to have this truck. It checked all the boxes that I needed for a midsize truck💪🏻

@bryan7821

11 ай бұрын

@@bri-manhunter2654 ,,,,,,Just be sure you change the transmission fluid before what the manufacturer states. Fluid and filter. The transmission pan gaskets are reusable, so no need to buy another one. I changed mine at 40,000 miles

@bri-manhunter2654

11 ай бұрын

@@bryan7821. I appreciate it! I’m currently in the process of 8speed swapping my Ram. I always seem to buy vehicles with the wrong trans🤣

Just bought a 2018 ZR2. Absolutley love it. Nothing better out there as far as I'm concerned.

I personally found it hard to get into. Im 5-11 and have to duck my head. Seats are small.WT did not have cruise control (A lawn mower has cruise control) no towing plugs, no towing bumper. Could tow a uhaul maybe. Took it back and bought a 1500 Silverado.

Giving away 7mpg for a zr2 seems silly. On the 4’ wide bed, mfgrs could put rails in the bed sides, maybe 2” wide above the wheel wells and plywood could fit there. I need a narrower bed where I live because a lot of the roads in East Tenn are very narrow. I have a Sierra now but the narrower Colorado looks very attractive

Hey Alex, how would you place the Canyon in with the Colorado or Pilot?

@lauderdalechad

6 жыл бұрын

Hassan T it's the same truck as the Colorado... Cosmetic differences only

@iamhassan9943

6 жыл бұрын

lauderdalechad I understand that. But actually the Canyon has slightly more than cosmetic differences, such as better sound insulation, and this year a Denali trim I believe. That is what I was asking about.

Compared to my 2001 GMC Sonoma SLS, the Colorado/Canyon is much bigger, it's even bigger than the Dodge Dakota and the Dakota is considered a mid size truck.

The reviewer mixed up "front axle locking hub" with the "Front differential lock". Does he know what is the difference between the two devices ? He said the driver doesn't need to get out of the truck to lock the front differential ! Why on earth you need to get off to lock the front diff !?!? Replay and check him out !

But what is the true difference in between 4h and auto? Is 4h locking the center while auto connects on slip or something?

@AAutoBuyersGuide

4 жыл бұрын

Correct. 4H locks, auto has a clutch or some other auto engagement mechanism

i have decide to choose the ZR2 gasoline V6

I have a 2017 Colorado Z71 4x2 V6. It's a great truck. The omission that GM made on the Colorado that bugs me is no smart key access and push button start.

Been waiting for this review! I am thinking about getting a ZR2 diesel, this was very helpful. What do you guys think, Colorado ZR2 or Tacoma?

@RandomKim

6 жыл бұрын

FlyinGato definitely Tacoma! zr2 if you off-road more

@tomkittle4185

6 жыл бұрын

Colorado for sure. The ride itself is worth going for the Colorado. And the diesel is suuuuper smooth. Good choice.

@vladimirkofman6990

6 жыл бұрын

If you are not too tall and don’t mind Tacoma seating position, also if you have a friendly Toyota dealer(not too common), then it’s definitely Tacoma.

@WazZappening

6 жыл бұрын

I'm 6' and with the sunroof on the TacomaI had a finger of room above my head and ceiling. Headroom is a huge buzzkill

@mikemorales1725

6 жыл бұрын

Depends how long you want to keep truck, if longevity not important, he Chevy. If you want to keep it a long time, or get tops$$ if you sell it, then Toyota

i would love to have a small truck but when i only get a thousand 30 a month on a handi cap pension its impossible to get one

Livability! Really good review Alex.

I'm waiting for the Ranger Raptor.

I was looking at the Colorado, but ended up going with an F150 2.7 ecoboost. It cost the same as the Colorado I was looking at, but can tow more and has more interior room. I have been averaging 22.5 MPG with it too. I doubt I'd do any better than the I4 or V6 Colorado. I really don't see the draw of these midsize trucks. If they cost significantly less then maybe I can see buying them. But the prices I was seeing when shopping for Colorado's and Canyon's were almost as much as similarly equipped F150's and Silverado's. Tacoma's were expensive too. About the only advantage I see with these trucks is they might be slightly easier to park and may perform better off road.

@ryanm4013

5 жыл бұрын

Robert Williams I traded in my full size truck for a Colorado recently. I do a lot of urban commuting and parking for my job and the full size truck just want practical. Also my MPG was around 14, so by going the midsize route, I get 50% better efficiency while only losing 2 horsepower. I also didn’t lose much in the way of cargo capacity or towing capacity. So for ME, the midsize is just a better fit. Being able to park my truck in the front of a parking lot as opposed to rear is another perk!

@jas1442

5 жыл бұрын

Midsize trucks are for people who don’t want a Jeep, and want a truck that can travel a narrow 4x4 road.

@jellyfrosh9102

5 жыл бұрын

The main reason I would consider one is the upkeep costs. I only drive diesels so having only a four cylinder I4 instead of a big V6 or V8 diesel makes things a lot cheaper to fix if something breaks.

another nice video, Alex. i'm glad that you have comparisons now. i personally would pick the tacoma, but i would at least consider the colorado. wouldn't really look at the ridgeline, mainly for price and looks.

I will still believe Ridgeline is no 1 even though it's not perfect and Honda decided to do 4*4 and full-size... The game would change again.

I would like a next gen Colorado!

I just looked up the ZR2 RPO code and chevy calls it the "small penis compensation package". You learn something every day!

The new mid size trucks are almost The same price of full size trucks and you get rebates on the full size trucks

My 2018 Colorado radio(bose system) is the biggest POS. If I would have known the apple car play had to be connected with a cable I would have never bought that truck. 3 out of 4 times it doesn't work. Im so pissed off. I called the dealer and there is no updates, and I called onstar and they said buy a new cable. I did and it still doesn't work.

It seems like a good truck BUT with the price and the mileage it seems a full sized truck would be a better and more capable buy .

I'm in the market and I'd give it a consideration if they removed the cargo box and made the wheelbase a little shorter. They used to sell a car like that, I think it was called "Blazer". Sadly, not anymore. Until 2026, GM! There's always a next time!

Have you done a Tundra review lately?

I need to go watch the honda review to see if all he talks about is the colorado.

Where’s the rdx?! I’m sooo curious about it!

@alliejr

6 жыл бұрын

Not yet released/shipping. They are not yet in any press fleet.

Ford raptor ranger w/2.7L v6

go for locking diffs with a diesel.

The colorado is a NICE! looking truck..was about to buy one but then...google cold weather start up problems..some have already been bought back..i bought a tacoma 2017 TRD sport 4x4 access cab..6 speed manual..it feeeellllss good too..no recalls no problems

Great in-depth review. One question and one comment... Do you know if the new Colorado will have a push-button start? I'm tired of banging keys on the knees and all the noise, My comment is that you skipped over the BRILLANT back only heating for the seats. IMHO that should be standard on all vehicles with heated seats. Again Great review Alex Keep them coming,

Do either the gasoline or the diesel Chevy Colorado models have the start/stop function like the new Ford Ranger?

I miss the 80's compact trucks.

7:25?

The only reason to get this truck is because you can't park a half ton that has park sensors and 360 degree camera. Everything from sale price to gas mileage is better in the Silverado or f150

Last weekend I tried to test drive both the Ridgeline and the ZR2, for many of the same reasons you listed at the end of this video, Alex. The Ridgeline made a pretty good impression on me. Well, except for the bed being so shallow. The Chevy salesman, however, claimed he had never heard of a ZR2. WTF? So I didn't get to test drive that one. He wasn't even sure the Colorado came in a diesel. We were standing right next to a diesel Colorado, too. Just not the ZR2. I'll try to find salesmen that don't look like douchebros next time.

Actually the Ridgeline for me checks all of the necessary boxes. I thing GM has done a great job on the Colorado. The Tacoma is tried and proven which is why it outsells the others. I’m just not sure for me I would like to have that smaller wrapper. I kinda like my big ole bumpy riding half ton truck. Plus I get 20mpg with about a 65/35 hwy/cty mix anyway.

@swanblake

6 жыл бұрын

John Huff you are actually incorrect on all points.

@JHuffPhoto

6 жыл бұрын

Blake Swan seriously? You don’t think the Tacoma outsells all of the others? The rest is just my opinion and as I stated for my particular situation. It’s ok to disagree with my analysis but please elaborate.

Show the ZR2 in the opening, totally different truck than other models. Misleading pic

Oh, also, subbed.

Let see and 10 years

I like Toyotas, but id take a Colorado over the Taco. I would rather have a silverado though because I am interested in full size trucks.

My 2010 Colorado 2wd has a payload of 1500 pounds. I can't think of any actual pickup truck, ever, that has had a payload of only 500 pounds. It would be nice if the new Colorado wasn't falling into the bloated huge but somehow called "compact" truck segment that Toyota, Nissan, and undoubtedly Ford will fall into, what we really need in the US is an actual small truck. It's not a case of safety ratings, there are tiny cars that get good safety ratings. We're just being told what we will get as far as so called compact trucks, and we're just stuck.

So Alex..are you reviewing a ZR1 or ZR2 and are you reviewing 2.8L DIESEL or 2.5l gasoline..your verbage didnt jive with your screen..please review

I was thinking of getting the Diesel Canyon, for commuting and occasional light towing, but the new Ford Ranger makes more sense. It has 310 tq vs 369. I can live with a little less because it doesn't need Diesel fuel which is harder to find and costs 40 cents more per gallon here. It also doesn't cost 3-7 grand extra out the door.

Honda ridgeline is as much a truck as an el camino...

So no 4WD with the V6 model?

Biutyfull trock

Shame they didn't give the ZR2 more power. For that amount of money, I want more horsepower

@Ichibuns

6 жыл бұрын

Blake Swan I know what you mean. Market said they wanted deisel. They're all about torque. They have much less horsepower than gas engines. So the V6 isn't even an option in the ZR2?

@aaronmckiddy

6 жыл бұрын

The v6 is standard in the zr2...the diesel is the higher priced option

@Ichibuns

6 жыл бұрын

That's for the better. Don't really care for the diesel. Maybe if it was bigger

Just did a youtube search "chevy colorado problems" go see for your self..i have no problems with chevy..owned several cameros..and i bought my 16 yo daughter a 2016 cruze a year ago as it was best in class for safty..she likes it and i like the fact i can onstar her to know where she at haha..but the colorado go problems

4 years later... still no jeep grand Comanche.

I'd go for the Ford Ranger. Indeed my Ford Ranger [yes, I've got one] has just had its fourth birthday. Your version will probably be different in a few significant ways. Firstly your steering wheel will be on the wrong side. Secondly you will probably not be getting the 2.2 four cylinder diesel. Thirdly, and with a bit of luck, you may get the option of upgrading the six speed automatic to the 'new' ten speed in some higher spec versions. Its a good truck with the only drawback in Europe being the poor backup by Ford with parts supply. Ours are built in South Africa. There is a brand new design due by next year, but you will probably NOT be getting that model in North America if what I've heard is true. Not for a few years. We shall soon see.

WHY is the thumbnail pic not the vehicle model/trim being reviewed??? Not cool

Almost $5,000 less than a Tacoma on autotrader. Still $5,000 less 5 years later.

Diesel Colorado

That back seat lift feature is almost pointless with all that crap under the seat. What a disappointment... 😟

Ridgeline all day long. Fits my family better, especially child car seats. Really appreciated that car seat video you did on it. I traded in my 2013 f150 v8. Loved it but too much gas, my wife was scared to park it, and didn't need towing. Ridgeline is easier to drive and actually feels faster than the f150.

@deanmitchell904

6 жыл бұрын

God they are hideous though

@GIJose-mw9zy

6 жыл бұрын

It is all based on your needs and wants. Like you stated, it fits your child’s car seats better. My children are older, so I have no need for the child car seats. We go off-roading and I throw lumber and other things like cement and heavier things in the bed for home improvement projects. So the ZR2 works outstanding for me. The ridgeline didn’t fit my needs or desires. Also, it was plain ugly. But, what doesn’t work for one person, works for another. 🙂

@ryanm4013

5 жыл бұрын

You call it a Ridgeline and I’ll call it an open back Pilot. I like trucks that are trucks, not a redesigned SUV.

@clintburt9821

5 жыл бұрын

Now you can turn in your man card

Fuel mileage on the diesel POOR, I had a 1986 Isuzu Spacecab with 2.4L TurboDiesel, with MANUAL Overdrive transmission & got a documented 40 mpg on a long distance road trip of 3,600 miles, (ISUZU TurboDiesl was only offered 2 years, was not available for sale in California.) The diesel came from GERMANY, don't know heritage, it lasted until 2004, the death blow was a leaking oil cooler which was integral in the oil filter assembly, 2 dealers had the part on factory BACK ORDER for 6 months before I gave up.

@ALMX5DP

6 жыл бұрын

30mpg highway is pretty respectable for a vehicle of this size and capability, especially considering it doesnt even have the 8-speed transmission.