2026 Chevrolet
Colorado

The Colorado leads its class in several categories with a diverse lineup of trims for every driver. For 2026, it boasts best-in-class standard torque of 430 lb.-ft. and a best-in-class standard digital gauge display measuring 11 inches. The upgraded ZR2 Bison brings even more to the table, with best-in-class underbody protection thanks to boron steel skid plates, along with segment-leading breakover angles and 12.2 inches of ground clearance.

This model year, buyers of the Trail Boss and ZR2can choose a new paint shade, as White Sands replaces the outgoing Harvest Bronze Metallic. New add-ons are also available to personalize the Colorado. Skid plates have become an option on every trim level, and the Trail Boss is now eligible for bronze accents, while both the Trail Boss and Z71 have a broader selection of wheel sizes and styles. The wide array of trims and packages makes the Colorado a highly customizable choice that suits a range of needs and lifestyles.

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Mechanical Specs

Buyers of the 2026 Colorado have five choices: the WT (Work Truck), LT, Trail Boss, Z71, and ZR2. The powertrain is the same for every trim of this midsized pickup: a 2.7-liter 4-cylinder TurboMax engine (output: 310 horsepower and 430 lb.-ft. of torque) with an 8-speed automatic transmission. A rear-wheel drivetrain (RWD) is standard on the WT and LT, but they’re eligible for four-wheel drivetrain (4WD) that comes standard on the Trail Boss, Z71, and ZR2. The WT and LT are the most fuel-efficient, returning an EPA-estimated 19 mpg city and 23 mpg highway with RWD, which drops to 17 city/21 highway with 4WD; the Trail Boss and Z71 carry the same ratings as the lower trims with 4WD. The ZR2 carries the weight of additional components and achieves 17 mpg for both city and highway.

Every trim gets a four-door crew cab, a 61.7-inch bed, and a fully boxed frame. Standard ground clearance is 7.9 inches, which increases to 8.9 inches for the Z71. The Trail Boss has an ultra-wide stance and an off-road suspension with a 2-inch factory lift, giving it 9.51 inches of clearance. The ZR2 has a high-performance suspension with Multimatic DSSV dampers and a 3-inch factory lift, for 10.7 inches of clearance.

All 4WD models have hill descent control, an Autotrac transfer case (single speed on the WT and LT, two-speed on the higher trims) and an automatic locking rear differential. The ZR2 alone is outfitted with front and rear driver-selectable full-locking differentials. A selector with Normal and Tow/Haul drive modes comes standard. The ZR2 adds Off-Road and Terrain settings, which the Trail Boss and Z71 may add as an option, but Baja Mode is exclusive to the ZR2. The Colorado is rated to tow 7,700 pounds with the Advanced Trailering Package (standard on the Trail Boss and Z71) which includes a 2-inch receiver hitch, a 7-wire electrical harness, a trailer brake controller, an automatic locking rear differential, and Chevrolet’s In-Vehicle Trailering App.

Standard Equipment and Available Packages

The WT’s interior has cloth upholstery, single-zone manual climate control with rear vents, an 11-inch digital instrument cluster, push-button ignition, dual front-mounted USB ports, a 12V power outlet, a manual day/night rearview mirror, power windows, a manual sliding rear window, and a 60/40-split fold-up rear bench seat. Its main exterior attributes are remote keyless entry, a remote-locking tailgate, Intellibeam halogen headlights with automatic on/off, halogen daylight running lights, heated exterior mirrors with power adjustability, cab-mounted cargo lights, CornerStep rear bumpers, front solar glass, rear privacy glass, front recovery hooks, automatic grille shutters, a capless fuel filler, and 17-inch Ultra Silver Metallic steel wheels. The LT brings in an additional automatic climate control zone, heated front seats, an 8-way power-adjustable driver’s seat with lumbar support, a wrapped steering wheel, remote start, an auto-dimming rearview mirror, a StowFlex EZ-Lift and Lower tailgate, a rear USB port (three total), illuminated visor mirrors, courtesy reading lights, and 17-inch Argent Metallic aluminum wheels.

The Trail Boss returns to manual seats, a standard steering wheel (no wrapping), and a manual day/night rearview mirror, but pairs the aforementioned off-road suspension and lift with fender flares and 18-inch High Gloss Black aluminum wheels with all-terrain tires. The Z71 brings back the power-adjustable driver’s seat, heated front seats, wrapped steering wheel, and auto-dimming rearview mirror. It also upgrades to Evotex leatherette upholstery, wireless smartphone charging, Intellibeam LED projector headlights, LED daytime running lights, LED fog lights, LED taillights, dual rear USB ports (four total), two 120V auxiliary power outlets (center console and bed), and 18-inch Android Dark full-gloss aluminum wheels with all-terrain tires. The ZR2 receives a perforated leather-trimmed interior, driver’s-seat memory, heated and ventilated front seats, a wrapped heated steering wheel, a folding rear-seat armrest with cupholders, off-road bumpers and rocker protectors, a spray-on bedliner, trim-exclusive badging, and 17-inch Graphite and Oxide Gold aluminum wheels clad in all-terrain tires.

Every trim is available with its respective Convenience Package, which adds higher-end amenities. The WT Convenience Package II equips the base trim with an 8-way power driver’s seat with lumbar adjustment, a StowFlex E-Z Lift and Lower tailgate, and a wrapped steering wheel. The LT Convenience Package will enhance the LT with Evotex upholstery, a heated steering wheel, wireless smartphone charging, LED exterior lighting, dual rear USB ports, two 120V power outlets, and a rear armrest. The Trail Boss Convenience Package II provides Evotex upholstery, a power driver’s seat, heated front seats, wireless smartphone charging, and remote start. The Z71 Convenience Package III contains leather-appointed seating, driver’s seat memory, heated and ventilated front seats, and a heated steering wheel. The ZR2’s top package is the Bison Edition upgrade from American Expedition Vehicles, which gives it 12.2 inches of ground clearance, Multimatic jounce-control dampers, steel bumpers with cast recovery points, a bed-mounted vertical spare tire carrier, 17-inch beadlock-capable Carbon Flash Metallic wheels, and boron steel skid plates for the front end, transfer case, rear differential, and fuel tank. This packager also furnishes all-weather floor liners and exclusive badging and accents all around.

Safety and Driver-Assist Technology

Every 2026 Colorado comes with automatic emergency braking, front pedestrian and bicyclist braking, forward collision alert, blind-zone steering assist, lane keep assist with lane departure warning, following distance indicator, rear cross-traffic braking, rear park assist, an LED reflective windshield collision alert, rear seat reminder, and GM’s Buckle-to-Drive technology. The Trail Boss, Z71, and ZR2 upgrade to blind-zone steering assist with trailering. Also standard across the range are Hitch View, an HD rearview camera, a StabiliTrak electronic stability control with traction control, and the automaker’s Teen Driver feature, which activates safety measures when the designated key fob is in use. The Technology Package, available on every trim except the WT, complements the driver-assist suite with adaptive cruise control, rear pedestrian alert, and HD Surround Vision.

Infotainment and Connectivity

The ’26 Colorado’s occupants access media through an 11.3-inch LCD touchscreen with Google built-in, wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, a Wi-Fi hotspot, SiriusXM satellite radio with 360L, and Bluetooth hands-free phone and audio streaming. All trims come with six speakers, but the Z71 and ZR2 can elect the Technology Package to upgrade to a Bose sound system with seven speakers and an amplifier. OnStar Basics comes standard with built-in voice assistance, real-time traffic and navigation, remote commands, an automatic crash response.

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