2017 Chevrolet Colorado features , review , options , advantages and disadvantages

by Heba Soffar · Published June 23, 2017 · Updated September 11, 2019

2017 Chevrolet Colorado comes with new V6 engine & eight-speed automatic transmission , Teen Driver is now standard , It comes with outstanding towing & payload capacities , It is a hardworking truck that makes you easy to relax , because it has one of the nicest cabins in the class , treating the travelers to a quiet & comfortable ride .

2017 Chevrolet Colorado

Colorado is the 2017 best compact truck for the money award winner because it continues to have the best combination of quality & value in its class , It is on a three-year winning streak for this award , It is quiet on the highway , It has smooth & stable handling .

2017 Chevrolet Colorado offers powerful , fuel-efficient diesel engine that pumps out a bit more power , It comes with handsome , comfortable , quiet cabin , It comes with high-quality materials , It comes with good selection of modern comfort , safety & technology features .

Chevrolet Colorado is a nice truck for driving around town and on the highway , It doesn’t take a heavy hand to maneuver it , thanks to its responsive steering and brakes and the Colorado becomes a great pick for a daily driver .

2017 Chevrolet Colorado

2017 Chevrolet Colorado advantages

The 2017 Chevrolet Colorado offers a muscular V-6 engine , It pumps out the hearty 308 horsepower & 275 pound-feet of torque , Along with the V-6 engine comes a new eight-speed transmission , Whether you are traveling on a flat highway or climbing a steep mountain road , you will always have plenty of oomph under the hood .

2017 Chevrolet Colorado offers strong & efficient diesel engine , It is not only very fuel-efficient , but it is a strong performer , Chevrolet tuned it to produce 181 horsepower & a dynamic 369 pound-feet of torque , When traveling on the open road and you can look forward to getting up to 30 mpg .

Its class is Compact Pickup Truck , The body style is extended-cab , crew-cab , The passenger count is 5 , Drive Wheels are rear-wheel drive , 4-wheel drive , The manufacturer is Chevrolet and Nation of Manufacture is USA .

Base Prices (Only select models listed) : Base Ext. Cab is $32,920 , WT Crew Cab , 5-ft. box is $25,635 , LT 4×4 Ext Cab is $30,510 , Z71 Crew Cab, 5-ft bed is $31,080 , Z71 4×4 Crew Cab, 6-ft. box is $35,930 , ZR2 4×4 Ext. Cab is $40,055 , ZR2 4×4 Crew Cab is $41,625 .

2017 Colorado comes with three different engine options , The base engine is 2.5-liter 4-cylinder , Horsepower is 200 , Std. Transmission is 6-speed manual (ext. cab only) , Avail. Transmission is 6-speed automatic , EPA City Range (mpg) is 19-20 and EPA Hwy Range (mpg) is 24-26 .

Optional Engine is 3.6-liter V6 , Horsepower is 308 , Std. Transmission is 8-speed automatic , Avail. Transmission is NA , EPA City Range ( mpg ) is 17-18 and EPA Hwy Range (mpg) is 24-25 .

Optional Engine is 2.8-liter turbo-diesel 4-cylinder , Horsepower is 181 , Std. Transmission is 6-speed automatic , Avail. Transmission is NA , EPA City Range (mpg) is 20-22 and EPA Hwy Range (mpg) is 28-30 .

2017 Chevrolet Colorado comes with an impressive towing capabilities , This is a key advantage for the drivers who find a full-size truck to be too large , With a maximum towing capacity of 7,000 pounds & V-6 model can pull a small camper easily .

2017 Chevrolet Colorado is smooth & responsive , It comes with Ultra-Rugged ZR2 Model , Chevrolet engineered the all-new 2017 Chevrolet Colorado ZR2 for serious off-road adventures and if you plan to tackle rough terrain , The optional Z71 off-road package is a must .

2017 Chevrolet Colorado will be one of the most capable trucks on the market , To ensure the ultimate level of ruggedness , Chevrolet equipped it with a special set of Multimatic shocks & an exclusive Off-Road mode , Sturdy skid plates help keep the truck’s undercarriage shielded from rocks & fallen tree branches .

2017 Chevrolet Colorado is comfortable to daily-driver , Tall drivers will find the cabin to be very relaxing , Heated front seats are optional , All of the interior are simple to use , that makes the Colorado more rewarding and Families will prefer the four-door crew cab model .

2017 Chevrolet Colorado offers stylish trim packages , While the budget-friendly base model has less flair , the higher trim levels pack a lot of style , The functional hood scoop gives Colorado an especially appearance , Featuring 18-inch black wheels & a body-color grille , The shoreline edition looks stunning , Chevrolet offers the all-black Midnight appearance package .

You will feel that you are at home inside the Colorado , with its tech features & layout , The design is classy , The gauges are easy to read , Its buttons and knobs are clearly marked & within reach , My-link infotainment interface is responsive & straightforward , though you’ll need to click through some extra menus to find certain settings .

2017 Chevrolet Colorado comes with high-tech components , It comes with affordable packages and add-ons , 4G , Wi-Fi & hot spot allows you to obtain the reliable connection to the web , Featuring Bluetooth , the 8-inch touch screen , Apple Car-play & Android Auto .

Chevy’s My-link infotainment helped you to easily access apps & make phone calls , The premium Bose sound system makes your favorite songs come to life and the parents can use Teen Driver Mode to monitor their youngster’s driving habits .

2017 Chevrolet Colorado offers good outward visibility , You can see the entire road ahead , When attempting to switch lanes on the highway , the truck’s large side mirrors will come in handy and the standard backup camera makes the Colorado easier to park .

Colorado has a superb amount of tech like the rear-view camera , 4.2-inch display screen & the USB port that lets you play music from your phone on the six-speaker audio system , This combination of a low price & a healthy dose of included amenities makes the Colorado a great value .

Colorado offers Teen Driver safety system , This is a bonus for the parents with the teen driver , Teen Driver system lets you set a volume limit on the stereo , add speed alerts and see a report card of the driver’s performance .

Colorado still has very good safety ratings , They are not as high as those of some competitors , Colorado has the rear-view camera with only lane departure warning & forward collision alert available as safety extras .

In Colorado with rear seats , The outboard seats present both lower & top tether anchors for child safety seats , Crew Cab models come with the additional top tether anchor for the middle seat and Base Colorado ( which has no rear seats ) has one top tether anchor for the front passenger seat .

Colorado Extended Cab is 212.7 inches or about 17.7 feet , That length is identical to the Colorado Crew Cab with the Short Box , The Crew Cab with the Long Box extends 224.9 inches (18.7 feet) and all configurations are 74.3 inches wide , The Colorado’s weight depends on the cab and box configurations .

2017 Colorado earns four out of five stars in the overall safety from National Highway Traffic Safety Administration , It aces the side crash test , but receives only four stars in the frontal crash test & three stars in the rollover test , Insurance Institute for Highway Safety gives the Colorado a top rating of Good for the moderate front overlap test , which is the only test the organization conducted .

2017 Chevrolet Colorado disadvantages

The 2017 Chevrolet Colorado does not offer Sport Model , True sport models are difficult to come by on today’s truck market , 2017 Chevrolet Colorado is no exception , It does not provide you with the enhancements such as the sports-tuned suspension & the performance street tires .

The 2017 Chevrolet Colorado can not match towing capabilities of a full-size truck , It is a class leader and it comes up short when stack , It comes with lower crash test ratings than the rivals , The base 2017 Colorado only holds two people , as no rear seat is included .