2004 Chevy Colorado Review

　　

zzdcar' Expert Review

by the zzdcar Experts

　　

What’s new

　　The Colorado is an all-new compact pickup from Chevrolet.

　　

zzdcar says

　　It has the size, the features and the looks necessary to become the dominant truck in the compact class -- just don't mistake it for a midsize.

　　

Cost to DriveCost to drive estimates for the 2004 Chevrolet Colorado 2dr Regular Cab Z85 Rwd SB (2.8L 4cyl 5M) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $3.04 per gallon for regular unleaded in North Dakota.

Monthly estimates based on costs in North Dakota

　　$184/mo  for Colorado Z85

　　Colorado Z85

　　2dr Regular Cab Z85 Rwd SB (2.8L 4cyl 5M) - $15,565 MSRP4dr Extended Cab Z85 Rwd SB (2.8L 4cyl 5M) - $17,910 MSRP2dr Regular Cab Z85 4WD SB (2.8L 4cyl 5M) - $18,125 MSRP4dr Extended Cab Z85 4WD SB (2.8L 4cyl 5M) (Most Popular) - $20,470 MSRP2dr Regular Cab Z85 LS Rwd SB (2.8L 4cyl 5M) - $16,405 MSRP2dr Regular Cab Z85 LS 4WD SB (2.8L 4cyl 5M) - $18,965 MSRP4dr Extended Cab Z85 LS Rwd SB (2.8L 4cyl 5M) - $19,505 MSRP4dr Crew Cab Z85 LS Rwd SB (2.8L 4cyl 5M) - $21,555 MSRP4dr Extended Cab Z85 LS 4WD SB (2.8L 4cyl 5M) - $22,065 MSRP4dr Crew Cab Z85 LS 4WD SB (2.8L 4cyl 5M) - $24,090 MSRP2dr Regular Cab ZQ8 Rwd SB (2.8L 4cyl 5M) - $16,910 MSRP4dr Extended Cab ZQ8 Rwd SB (2.8L 4cyl 5M) - $19,255 MSRP2dr Regular Cab Z71 Rwd SB (2.8L 4cyl 5M) - $17,175 MSRP4dr Extended Cab Z71 Rwd SB (2.8L 4cyl 5M) - $19,520 MSRP2dr Regular Cab Z71 4WD SB (2.8L 4cyl 5M) - $19,855 MSRP4dr Extended Cab Z71 4WD SB (2.8L 4cyl 5M) - $22,200 MSRP2dr Regular Cab ZQ8 LS Rwd SB (2.8L 4cyl 5M) - $18,280 MSRP4dr Extended Cab ZQ8 LS Rwd SB (2.8L 4cyl 5M) - $20,910 MSRP4dr Crew Cab ZQ8 LS Rwd SB (3.5L 5cyl 4A) - $24,720 MSRP2dr Regular Cab Z71 LS Rwd SB (2.8L 4cyl 5M) - $18,420 MSRP4dr Extended Cab Z71 LS Rwd SB (2.8L 4cyl 5M) - $21,050 MSRP2dr Regular Cab Z71 LS 4WD SB (2.8L 4cyl 5M) - $21,065 MSRP4dr Extended Cab Z71 LS 4WD SB (2.8L 4cyl 5M) - $23,695 MSRP4dr Crew Cab Z71 LS Rwd SB (3.5L 5cyl 4A) - $25,000 MSRP4dr Crew Cab Z71 LS 4WD SB (3.5L 5cyl 4A) - $27,960 MSRP4dr Crew Cab Z85 LS Base Rwd SB (2.8L 4cyl 5M) - $20,375 MSRP4dr Crew Cab Z85 LS Base 4WD SB (2.8L 4cyl 5M) - $22,935 MSRP4dr Crew Cab ZQ8 LS Base Rwd SB (3.5L 5cyl 4A) - $23,535 MSRP4dr Crew Cab Z71 LS Base Rwd SB (3.5L 5cyl 4A) - $23,675 MSRP4dr Crew Cab Z71 LS Base 4WD SB (3.5L 5cyl 4A) - $26,320 MSRP

　　vs

　　$218/mo

　　Avg. Compact Truck

　　

Vehicle overview

　　This replacement for the aged S-10 compact pickup will have a larger overall size and a new range of four- and five-cylinder engines derived from the 4.2-liter in-line six-cylinder currently sold in the TrailBlazer SUV. Expect standard, extended, and crew cab bodystyles and an interior that draws heavily from the General Motors corporate parts bin.

　　

2004 Colorado Highlights

Type: Crew CabRegular CabExtended CabExtended Cab

　　Trim: Z85ZQ8Z85 LSZ71ZQ8 LSZ71 LSZ85

　　

Base MSRP	$17,910
Engine Type	Gas
Combined MPG	21 MPG
Cost to Drive	$184/month
Seating	3 seats
Drivetrain	rear wheel drive
Max Towing Capacity	4,000 lbs.
Warranty	3 years / 36,000 miles