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#1 of 1033 Is this the S-10 everybody has been waiting for? by fst1 STAFF

Jul 16, 2002 (2:19 pm)

The Colorado looks like it could be a seriously competitive truck, but is switching from a traditional compact to a mid-size the right move?
 
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#2 of 1033 by machiavelli

Jul 22, 2002 (10:08 am)

I wonder how the 5 cylinder engine will go over? It seems a little "exotic" for the target market that's used to a pushrod V6. Will the Colorado get the 4.2L I-6 from the Trailblazer as an option? Or the 5.3L V8?

#3 of 1033 My understanding is by catam

Jul 22, 2002 (12:19 pm)

That the 4 and 5 cyl engines will be the only ones available, at least initially. (I could be wrong). There are size and space considerations with either the v8 or the I-6.
I do know that GM has worked on development of a turbo version of the I-5 for the Bel- air concept, so that may alleviate the power concerns of some initially.
Clearly GM needs to step up and eventually offer either the i-6 or the v8 if they really want this truck to sell well.

#4 of 1033 by machiavelli

Jul 22, 2002 (1:02 pm)

I'd have to assume that the I-6 and even the V8 would fit, since they fit in the Trailblazer/Envoy. Plus, trucks aren't as tightly packaged under the hood as cars.
 
On the flip side, a turbo 5 delivering over 300hp would seem to be plenty of power!

#5 of 1033 What about Gas Mileage on the 5 Cylinder? by cwood5

Sep 15, 2002 (2:02 am)

Has anyone heard of any reports on what they expect the gas mileage to be on the 5 cylinder? What about MSRP?

#6 of 1033 The Right Move? by leew3

Oct 04, 2002 (8:44 am)

Yes, moving to a midsize is the right move. The Dokota has been kicking Chev. and Fords rearend since it came out in '97. Hopefully they will install the I-6 270hp engine in it or chevrolet will be wasting their time. Maybe they could have a "SS" version with the I-6 to compete with the Dokota R/T. If Chevrolet does this right for a change and listen to what consumers want they could have a big winner. I know the I-6 will get better gas mileage than the 4.7 liter Dokota and will have more horsepower.

#7 of 1033 colorado by docralpho

Oct 05, 2002 (7:01 pm)

I wonder if anyone has links to sites with further Colorado info? I have been trying to follow the development of this vehicle, as well as the new Toyota Tacoma 4 door Prerunner. The new Toyota is said to be a Dakota-sized vehicle, too, with a new V6 and possibly a V8. The competition is great for those of us looking to buy a new vehicle. I believe the 4 door compact or midsize pickups might be a very functional vehicle, having SUV and pickup qualities. I do wish, however, that they got better gas mileage. Time will tell.

#8 of 1033 More Info by got1b

Oct 08, 2002 (3:12 pm)

I also would like more info. I like the size of the Dodge, but the quality just is not there. I can't waite to see what Toyota and Chevy come out with, but information is so sparse. Anything would be great!!!

#9 of 1033 Info by tbcreative

Oct 09, 2002 (1:03 am)

These are the best sources of information on GM vehicles and pick-ups that I know of:

http://www.gm-trucks.com/
http://www.cheersandgears.com/
http://www.off-road.com/chevy/
http://www.pickuptruck.com/

Hope that helps!

– TB

#10 of 1033 GM and Chevrolet Don't Make Sense by hsvgrinch

Oct 18, 2002 (11:49 am)

GM is completely off their rocker. The 270hp I6 in the trailblazer and envoy sucks gas like no tomorrow. Why their spend the bucks to develop 1940's or earlier technology in an inline 6 is beyond me when they had the idea engine for these size vehicles in the 4.8L V-8 that they have already have in production. I drive a 01 Sonoma Highrider and have been waiting for the replacement truck but will have to consider something other than an inline 5 as being offered by GM. May Toyota will have something decent in the new Tacoma. Only problem with that is Toyota is so proud of their trucks that buying one at a decent price is next to impossible. I had hoped for better from GM but should have known better. They continue to have their head in rectual defilade.

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