2012 Chevrolet Colorado

For 2012, Chevrolet Colorado continues to offer proven Chevy Truck capability with EPA-estimated highway fuel economy of up to 25 mpg.

Colorado can be configured to meet almost any need, work or play. It is available with regular, extended or crew cabs, in either two- for four-wheel drive. All 2012 Colorado pickup models include the safety of StabiliTrak electronic stability control and head-curtain side-impact airbags.

In addition to Colorado's standard Vortec 2.9L four-cylinder engine, Colorado also offers a Vortec 3.7L I-5 engine with 242 horsepower and EPA-estimated highway fuel economy of up to 23 mpg. For those seeking a midsize truck with big-truck capability, an available Vortec 5.3L V-8 engine enables a towing capacity of up to 6,000 pounds, and zero-to-60 performance of less than 7 seconds.

For additional versatility, extended and crew cab models are available with the Z71 off-road suspension or the sport-tuned ZQ8 suspension package.

The ZQ8 sport suspension gives the Colorado sports car-like handling attributes, as well as the lowered appearance of tuner vehicles. It features specific suspension tuning, 18-inch aluminum wheels and performance tires in addition to the standard 5.3L V-8 engine.

Regular and extended cab models have a 6-foot 1-inch pickup bed with taller sides than many competitors, providing best-in-class volume for deeper storage and higher overall payload.

Crew cab bed lengths are 5-foot 1-inch. Both beds offer two-tier cargo loading and tailgates that are both lockable and easily removable.