Used Chevy Colorado Buying Guide

• For the earlier gen 3 models, you'll want to pay attention to which engine you're looking at if you want the best towing capacity.
• If you're an off-road enthusiast or an adrenaline junkie wanting to try something new, then the ZR2 Bison is calling your name. This will stampede down the trail and look good doing it.
• Gen 2 models actually feature a diesel engine. This torque-rich engine was surprisingly efficient, especially for its time.

Since this generation is so new, it may be a bit harder to find, but if you do, you're in for a treat. Hitting the roads in 2023, this model came in 5 trims, with these being the WT, LT, Trail Boss, Z71, and ZR2.

Being that this generation comes with a few engines to pick from, if you want the most power, then you'll want to pick up something with the higher output 2.7L I4. This is because it comes with 310 horsepower and 391 lb-ft of torque, unlocking the 7,700-pound towing capacity. While the two base trims have the same engine, it produces less power, making 237 horsepower and 259 lb-ft of torque. This gives the WT and the LT enough power to pull 3,500 pounds.

Moving on to the tech, you'll find that it comes with an 11.3-inch touchscreen that comes with wireless phone connectivity. This makes it easy for you to get in and connect to your phone, allowing you to quickly access your favorite playlist, as well as maps.

When 2024 came around, there was something massive that joined the lineup. This is the ZR2 Bison. While the ZR2 was already great, this is the Bison that turned it up to 11. This comes with 35-inch Goodyear Wrangler Territory Mud Terrain tires and aftermarket support from American Expedition Vehicles. This makes it an off-road enthusiast's dream.

Starting in 2025, Chevy ditched the weaker of the two engines, and thanks to this, you'll be able to tow 7,700 pounds regardless of trim.

While this generation is so new, it's hard to deny that it isn't one to look for. Car and Driver seems to think that this model is one of the best on the market, which is why it received Editor's Choice for multiple years.

When looking at this generation, you'll find that it also comes in 5 trims, but that's dependent on the year that you find it. The trims that you can look for are the base trim (discontinued in 2020), WT, LT, Z71, and the ZR2.

One area where this generation stands out from the newer one is that it offers a V6 engine, as well as a diesel option. While it does offer a smaller 2.8L Duramax I4 that makes 181-197 horsepower, and 347-369 lb-ft of torque depending on the output. This engine has the added benefit of being efficient, coming with an EPA-rated 25 MPG combined.

The 3.6L V6 makes even more horsepower at 304-308 horsepower, and 269-275 lb-ft of torque, with the more powerful output coming after 2017. But other than the engines, this generation wasn't much to write home about, given that it was still trying to find its footing.