Earlier in the week, the facelifted second-gen Chevrolet Colorado made its global debut in Brazil, and now, the ASEAN version of the pick-up has been officially introduced in Thailand.
No difference to that seen on the S10 for the Brazilian market, exterior-wise. The refresh brings about a front fascia, revised grille and hood as well as slimmer headlamps, styling cues that were essentially previewed by the GM Australia-built Colorado Xtreme show vehicle that debuted at the Bangkok Motor Show last month.
The cabin is home to a new-look dash and a redesigned centre console as well as a new instrument panel and fresh seat trim, and the automaker says there’s a significant jump in sophistication with the inclusion of more refined and soft-touch materials. Higher-end variants feature an eight-inch color touchscreen and the latest MyLink infotainment system, including Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
Items on the equipment list includes automatic headlamps and wipers, a reverse camera, front parking sensors and a remote-start function. Safety kit includes traction control, ESC and dual front/driver’s knee airbags, and higher-end variants will be equipped with lane departure warning, frontal collision alert and a tire pressure monitor.
The refreshed Colorado comes with an upgraded 2.5L Duramax four-cylinder turbodiesel engine that has been reworked to offer better performance, fuel economy and lower emissions. The Variable Geometry Turbo (VGT) Euro 4-compliant unit now produces 177 hp at 3,600 rpm and 440 Nm at 2,000 rpm, a bump up over the 161 hp and 380 Nm seen on the 2.5L Duramax in the current pre-facelift model.
Depending on variants, the engine is mated to a six-speed automatic or six-speed manual transmission, the latter with revised gear ratios. Other mechanical changes consist of new cabin mounts that provide better isolation between the cabin and chassis, electric power steering as well as a revised suspension set-up.
In addition to the new exterior and interior, the automaker says a host of accessories will be offered to compliment the new Colorado. Inspired by positive feedback from that seen on the Colorado Xtreme show truck, Chevy says that accessories like a black grille, extended sports bar, rear black bumper and black door handles will be available for the truck.
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Saw some shadow of the Ranger Wildtrak here. Some resemblance in the sportbar, sidestep, rims and dashboard.
Chevrolet is dead in Maaysia. Same boat as Citroen, fiat, Alfa Romeo and Saab. No RV and total failure. Buy Rm120k today, tomorrow sell, you get Rm60k also lucky.
Advertise 1 year in mudah also, nobody call.
You not yet finish your comment, Albert. Toyota has the best RV, right?
john has now become albert peria. Please keep this blog clean. People are fed up with your troll ways
Do u know Who cares about RV? Ans:people who dont have enuf money and dont know to enjoy car worry about RV..
Current duramax produce 193hp, 470/500Nm..now decreased !? Where is the American muscle DNA ??
Current is 2.8. The one in the article is on the 2.5.
I’ll prefer to stay back 2.8L get more power to be outstanding..Colorado got customer 80% because of the muscle engine..now 2.5L will totally get compare with revo, v cross, triton, so which will u buy if the spec just so so ??
Good point. But I think both will make it here. Previously, the 2.5 was only offered to Malaysia as a commercial version (I think) because of some body style issue or something.
While the 2.8 would still remain the top model, I think the 2.5 will win the brand more buyers due to the lower road tax and (assumed) lower fuel consumption. Hopefully the 2.5 will be more wallet friendly too to buy and maintain.
That is for the 2.8L, which I believe didn’t get any major upgrade.
I think they will still get the facelift for the 2.8.