Chevrolet Colorado I (2003–2012)

The Chevrolet Colorado I was offered with 7 gasoline engine versions, from 175 to 242 hp, built 2003–2012.

Chevrolet Colorado (illustrative photo) Enlarge
Production years2003–2012
Body stylePickup
Doors5
Length207.1 in (5,260 mm)
Width68.6 in (1,742 mm)
Height65.2 in (1,656 mm) – 66.9 in (1,700 mm)
Fuel tank19.0 gal (72 l)

All Chevrolet Colorado I engines

EngineYearsFuelPowerTorque0–62 mphTop speedCombinedDrive
2.8 i (175 hp)2003–2007Gasoline175 hp (129 kW)184 lb-ft (250 Nm)Rear-wheel drive
2.8 i (175 hp) Automatic2003–2007Gasoline175 hp (129 kW)184 lb-ft (250 Nm)Rear-wheel drive
3.5 i (220 hp)2003–2007Gasoline220 hp (162 kW)225 lb-ft (305 Nm)Rear-wheel drive
3.5 i (220 hp) Automatic2003–2007Gasoline220 hp (162 kW)225 lb-ft (305 Nm)Rear-wheel drive
2.9 i (185 hp)2007–2012Gasoline185 hp (136 kW)178 lb-ft (242 Nm)All-wheel drive (4x4)
3.7 i (242 hp)2009–2012Gasoline242 hp (178 kW)242 lb-ft (328 Nm)All-wheel drive (4x4)
3.7 i (242 hp) Automatic2009–2012Gasoline242 hp (178 kW)242 lb-ft (328 Nm)All-wheel drive (4x4)

Figures are the manufacturer's, mostly for the European versions, and can vary with equipment. Fuel economy is converted from the European test (l/100 km) to US mpg, so it reads higher than an EPA rating. Engines with a link have their own spec sheet.

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