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2010 Chevrolet Colorado

How the 2010 Chevrolet Colorado stacks up against the competition - by Nigel Cooper, Topanga, CA

Chevrolet Colorado Review
2010 Chevrolet Colorado
Price Range: $16,705 - $28,915

Cost
The destination charge is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle from its point of origin to the dealer. It costs almost the same to get the Chevrolet Colorado to the dealership as the average truck. Producing an exact fuel economy evaluation is so tough that some think not even the federal government can do it, but it looks as though both the Chevrolet Colorado and the Chevrolet Colorado perform roughly comparably with respect to fuel economy. As far as MSRP, the Chevrolet Colorado costs significantly less than the average truck.

Utility
The average truck's larger trunk will accommodate more massive items than the Chevrolet Colorado. Drivers with frequent kid-duty might favor the Colorado over the typical truck. The average truck is a better choice than the Chevrolet Colorado in terms of hauling capacity, especially if you frequently need to carry a lot of suitcases or large dogs. Towing is considerably more the average truck's forte than it is the Chevrolet Colorado's.

Convenience
The Colorado's fuel tank will need to be replenished more often than the unit in the average truck.

Comfort
Taller drivers will considerably enjoy the extra head room in the typical truck's front cabin compared to the Chevrolet Colorado. The ampler interior dimensions of the average truck make it significantly more spacious for your passengers than the Chevrolet Colorado.

Dimensions
The average truck is substantially heavier than the Chevrolet Colorado. Your wallet will hurt more every time you fill up the average truck than the Chevrolet Colorado because of its bigger tank. The Chevrolet Colorado and the average truck compete for the same parking spaces. The Chevrolet Colorado's shorter wheelbase may produce a less-settled highway ride but a more agile feel in daily traffic than the average truck.

Handling
With its tighter turning circle, the Chevrolet Colorado is most certainly nimbler than the average truck, something to consider if you do a lot of city driving; on the flip side, bear in mind that a vehicle with a tight turning circle may feel a bit twitchy on the highway.

Drivetrain
The average truck's engine is tremendously more sizeable than the Chevrolet Colorado's. Keep in mind that more massive engines may use more gas than smaller ones. Torque is the force that lets you accelerate quickly, and in this respect, the average truck is tremendously more powerful than the Chevrolet Colorado.

Warranty
Although the basic after-sale protection that comes with the average truck is a little longer than the Chevrolet Colorado's, the difference isn't too considerable.

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