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MotorDonkey's proprietary vehicle data identifies every significant version of each model so that you can compare and decide. Ordered by price from low to high, here are the versions of the 2024 Chevrolet Colorado that you need to be aware of, along with our expert analysis and recommendations.
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The entry-level Colorado squeaks under the $30k mark to start, but why anyone wouldn't spend the extra thousand bucks to get the TurboMax engine upgrade is beyond us.
So what's Chevy up to with this "TurboMax" engine business? It's basically the same 2.7-liter turbo four that comes in the entry-level Colorado, but for an extra $1,050, Chevy unlocks a whole lot more power and torque. Not only does that give you a kick in the pants when you accelerate, it also more than doubles towing capacity to 7,700 pounds. You barely lose any fuel economy, too. No downside to speak of here.
Our question about the standard-output Colorado 4x4 is the same as with the 4x2: Why would anyone not drop the extra grand on the TurboMax upgrade? It's so little money for so much more acceleration and towing.
As with the TurboMax 4x2, we're all in on the TurboMax 4x4 versus the normal-output 4x4. You pay your thousand bones and you get a huge injection of power that more than doubles the towing limit. Did Chevy want a 100% take rate on the TurboMax variants or something? You can also get the TurboMax 4x4 in high-zoot Z71 trim, whereas the normal-output engine is only in the WT and LT trims.
The Trail Boss is a popular Colorado variant for good reason: It retains all the functionality of the regular Colorado TurboMax 4x4, including the max towing capacity, while adding major off-road chops courtesy of a two-inch suspension lift, a locking rear differential, all-terrain tires and more. Pretty sweet deal for less than $40k.
A lot of Colorado shoppers will be wondering if the ZR2 is worth the stretch over the Trail Boss. Good question. The ZR2 adds 300 pounds, hence the lower fuel economy, and due to the extra weight and other factors, max towing drops by 1,700 pounds. But you do get more ground clearance, ZR2-exclusive Multimatic DSSV shocks, manual front and rear locking differentials, 33-inch tires and a bunch more go-hard upgrades. Is it all worth nearly 10 grand? We'd stick with the Trail Boss, but we can certainly understand the temptation.
So what do you get for another $12k or so relative to the regular ZR2? In addition to the ZR2's signature Multimatic shocks, Chevy installs a set of Multimatic Jounce Control Dampers that are designed to improve shock absorption at speed, while other add-ons include rock rails, steel bumpers, steel skidplates, 35-inch tires and a vertical-mounted spare tire in the bed that looks badass.
What are the different versions of the 2024 Colorado, and how much do they cost? Select a version below or just hit the button to see our full 2024 Colorado specs and model data.
| Version | Price | Fuel | Power | MPG | Max Towing | Max Payload |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Chevrolet Colorado 2.7T Rear-Wheel Drive (Normal Output) | $29,500 | Gas | 237 hp | 22 | 3,500 lbs | N/A |
| 2024 Chevrolet Colorado 2.7T TurboMax Rear-Wheel Drive | $30,550 | Gas | 310 hp | 21 | 7,700 lbs | 1,684 lbs |
| 2024 Chevrolet Colorado 2.7T Four-Wheel Drive (Normal Output) | $32,800 | Gas | 237 hp | 20 | 3,500 lbs | N/A |
| 2024 Chevrolet Colorado 2.7T TurboMax Four-Wheel Drive | $33,850 | Gas | 310 hp | 20 | 7,700 lbs | N/A |
| 2024 Chevrolet Colorado Trail Boss | $37,300 | Gas | 310 hp | 18 | 7,700 lbs | N/A |
| 2024 Chevrolet Colorado ZR2 | $46,800 | Gas | 310 hp | 17 | 6,000 lbs | 1,280 lbs |
| 2024 Chevrolet Colorado ZR2 Bison | $58,945 | Gas | 310 hp | 16 | 5,500 lbs | 1,050 lbs |
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