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#2 of 1033 by machiavelli Jul 22, 2002 (9:08 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 (11:19 am)
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 (12:02 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 (1:02 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 (7:44 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 (6:01 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 (2:12 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 (12:03 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 (10:49 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.
#11 of 1033 I want the drugs that the GM designers are on by axxemann Oct 22, 2002 (10:42 pm)
Man.... If they couldn't make a weak truck worse.   For some reason, despite the flaws of the S-series, I love them.   2wd trucks to me, are useless. Give me a 4x4 and I'll be happy. Jeep's been kicking EVERYONES backside in that area since word go. Why? Two words: LIVE AXLE. Look at the CJ, YJ, XJ, and TJs... Fairly small 4x4s with live axles up front. Makes for awesome strength, better articulation, and easy upgrade. What does GM run? IFS. It's a pain to lift, a pain to maintain, and damn near impossible to fit big tires onto. Sure, you can buy subframe lifts, crank the torsion bars and then add shackles in the back, but you're only making a bad setup worse. There's a reason why 4-wheelers call it Inferior Front Suspension. There's limited flex, and too many things to break.   Not to mention the weak drivetrain. The engine choices were positively miserable until 1988, and still are. Yes, you can fit a 350 into an S10 engine bay. It's tight, but it fits. Then there's the ever popular 700R4 that was in the S10s and many other GM vehicles... The NP207 found in early 4x4 models wasn't the best either. I still say the best transfer case found in the S-series was the NP231. The scaled down 10-bolt rear axle is a joke too. Some people say that the only good thing going for the S-series is the dimensions of the 2 door Blazer & Jimmy, with it being only 100 or so inches long, and 60 inches wide. Makes for a great turning radius and a very nimble trail machine, if you can get past its fatal flaws.   I don't really care what GM does with the 2wd midsize/compact trucks, but if they really want to compete in the 4x4 market that's been dominated by Jeep and Old Toyotas, they should start by offering a Blazer package with live axles, front and rear coil suspension, a beefed up transmission and transfer case, and solid V8 power. Limited Slip diffs and/or lockers would be an added touch.   But I'm not holding my breath for it.   This is why I am modifying my 88 2door Blazer.

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