Description
What’s new
- New Infotainment 3 software, with more USB ports front and rear
- High-definition rearview camera
- Part of the second Colorado generation introduced in 2015
Although full-size trucks deservedly rule the roost in terms of sales, the midsize pickup segment has started to come into its own. The 2019 Chevrolet Colorado exemplifies this evolution with flexible configurations that cover both work and play. The Colorado starts off as one of the least expensive bare-bones truck on the market. But it can be optioned up to be an out-of-the-box adventure machine with a lifted suspension that boasts trick shocks and fully lockable differentials. And let’s not forget technology features such as Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone integration. No matter which version of Colorado you choose, you’ll get well-mannered handling and respectable fuel economy.
But the Colorado isn’t alone in this segment, and the competition is fierce. Toyota’s Tacoma starts at a higher price, but it excels in rough off-road terrain and has a higher resale value that levels out the value proposition. And then there’s the Honda Ridgeline, which is more comfortable and roomy, though it can’t tow or handle tough off-road trails as well as the Colorado. Ford is also getting back into the game with its new Ranger. The decision is tough, but picking a winner will primarily come down to what you want out of your next truck. The 2019 Chevrolet Colorado is worth a look.
Notably, we picked the 2019 Chevrolet Colorado ZR2 as one of Edmunds’ Best Off-Road Trucks, the 2019 Chevrolet Colorado Diesel as one of Edmunds’ Best Trucks for Towing, and the 2019 Chevrolet Colorado as one of Edmunds’ Best Trucks and Best Gas Mileage Trucks for this year.
What’s it like to live with?
To learn more about the Chevrolet Colorado, read our long-term test of a Colorado ZR2, which our editorial team lived with for more than two years. We took the off-road variant of this popular pickup on grueling off-road adventures and enlisted it for help on DIY home improvement projects. Yes, this version of the Colorado is as rugged as it looks. But is it the right truck for you? Note that while we tested a 2017 truck, the 2019 Colorado is of the same generation and most of our reporting still applies.
