The Chevrolet Colorado LT for 2009

Chevrolet Colorado

The Colorado LT is equipped with a General Motors 2.9 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 Colorado uses power-assisted brakes, with 4-Wheel ABS support. The front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are drum. Steering is handled through a power-steering rack-style configuration. The truck uses coil and leaf springs front and rear respectively.

Colorado LT Statistics

The dimensions of the Colorado LT are inches wide by inches long. It sits a comfortable inches off the ground. It seats a standard several adults passengers, with 2 doors. The wheelbase of allows for limited leg room for the backseat passengers.

The standard warranty period for the Colorado is 60* months, or 50,000* miles, whichever comes first. The warranty also includes a warranty on the drivetrain for 36* months or 50,000* miles respectively. This is standard in the standard cab pickup market. Extended warranties are also available through the dealer.

The listed retail price in 2009 (MSRP) was an industry-low price, with an invoice cost of an industry-low price. This price is above average of the industry average price for a two-door Standard Cab Pickup.

Fuel Efficiency

The fuel system for the 2009 Colorado is a SFI design, running on gasoline fuel. The fuel flow is regulated by a electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The storage capacity of the fuel tank is 12 gallons.

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

Conclusion

There are several reasons why the Chevrolet Colorado LT sold well in 2009. 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.

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