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Next-gen Chevrolet Colorado miles from previous model

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Khatir Soltani
Chevrolet today revealed the Colorado Show Truck in advance of the Bangkok International Auto Show, where it is making its global public debut. The concept gives a pretty good idea of what the next-generation Colorado midsize pickup truck will look like.

Photo: General Motors
Designers boldly revamped the exterior, which bears little resemblance with the old model. The brand's signature dual-port grille is obviously a key feature, but it's now framed by large headlamps that flow into the front fenders. There are several LED lighting elements, including the taillights and turn-signal indicators.

Grey accents on the side, front and rear lower mouldings, a body-coloured hard tonneau cover, 20-inch aluminum wheels featuring a “liquid metal” finish and Cooper 285/50R20 ZEON LTZ tires complete the transformation.

Inside, the light-coloured leather seats contrast with the dark wood-accented dashboard and centre console. Like any self-respecting pickup truck, the Colorado concept boasts a number of storage compartments, including a covered centre bin for concealment of valuable items, and a large, dual glove box. A dual-zone, digital climate control system and a 7-inch LCD display paired with an advanced infotainment system (MyLink?) are part of the mix, too.

It's all built on a high-stance AWD chassis housing an efficient 2.8L turbodiesel engine, which reportedly produces a broad torque band for excellent cargo and towing capability.

More details about the production model will be released later in the year.

Photo: General Motors


Khatir Soltani
Khatir Soltani
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