Truck of the Year for 2006: The Chevrolet Colorado
As time has gone by several things can be said about the Chevrolet Colorado series: including the strong reaction most buyers have towards their truck. The 4-cylinder engine is at the core of the strong emotions, it is reliable for its class and delivers a huge amount of torque.
Performance
The Colorado LS is equipped with a General Motors 2.8 liter four-cylinder engine that utilizes 16 valves. The engine is mated to a General Motors 4-speed Transmission. This configuration has proven to be a successful design for Chevrolet.
The fuel system for the 2006 Colorado is a traditional SFI, running on gasoline fuel. The fuel is controlled by an electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The capacity of the fuel tank is 19.60 gallons.
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 Colorado is 207.10 inches long, 67.60 inches wide, and 65.20 inches high. It has a wheelbase of 126.00 inches. It is able to seat 6 comfortably.
The listed retail price in 2006 (MSRP) was $21,330, with an invoice cost of $19,944. This price is above average of the industry average price for a four-door Extended Cab Pickup.
There is a 36,000 mile, 36 month warranty with this vehicle, including a powertrain warranty of 36,000/36 miles/months. This is normal for this price range.
Fuel Efficiency
The Colorado LS received a miles-per-gallon rating of 17 - 19 in-city driving and 23 - 24 when it came to long-distance. Being a gas-powered non-green truck, this was subpar.
Conclusion
The 2005 model began the promise of the Chevrolet Colorado. The 2006 expanded on this success and has proven to be a strong seller in most markets. Even with strong competition from other manufacturers Chevrolet hopes that the Colorado LS will continue to be a profitable vehicle.
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