Buyers of the Chevrolet Colorado are aware of the reputation of the truck they are purchasing. The Colorado has been one of the premier vehicles of the Chevrolet line for years. It is considered an institution of a truck and the 2004 model is no exception. The Chevrolet Colorado falls into the crew cab pickup for the family category. People who purchase the Colorado have been doing so for the last few generations in a family. It is a constant that only gets better with age.

Engine Performance

The Colorado LS is equipped with a General Motors 3.5 liter five-cylinder engine that utilizes 20 valves. The engine is mated to a Aisin 5-speed Transmission. This configuration has proven to be a successful design for Chevrolet.

Steering control is handled through a power-steering rack-style configuration. The Colorado has power-assisted brakes, with 4-Wheel ABS support. The front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are drum. The truck uses coil front springs and leaf in the rear.

Colorado LS Statistics

The dimensions of the Colorado LS are 68.60 inches wide by 207.10 inches long. It sits a comfortable 65.20 inches off the ground. It seats a standard five passengers, with 4 doors. The wheelbase of 126.00 allows for limited leg room for the backseat passengers.

The original manufacturer suggested retail price (MSRP) was $25,140 when new, with a dealer invoice cost of $22,752. This price was in line with the industry average price for a 4-door Crew Cab Pickup.

Fuel Efficiency

Fuel is handled for the Colorado is a SFI design, running on gasoline fuel. The gasoline is handled by an electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The capacity of the fuel tank is 19.60 gallons.

The Colorado LS received a miles-per-gallon rating of nineteen in-city driving and twenty four when it came to long-distance. Being a gas-powered non-green truck, this was subpar.

In Summary

There are several reasons why the Chevrolet Colorado LS sold well in 2004. Mainly the increase in availability and a marked improvement in quality meant the buying public was more apt to choose a Chevrolet, specifically a Colorado.

Tags: 4-Door, Chevrolet Colorado, Crew Cab Pickup, LS, United States market

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