The 2024 Chevy Colorado is a midsize truck that is so good it was named the MotorTrend Truck of the Year, the Edmunds Top Rated Truck 2024, and Car and Driver 2024 Editors’ Choice. If that’s not enough to entice you to stop what you’re doing right now to come check it out at our dealership in Mechanicsburg, Ohio, then keep reading this page to learn more about it!

Introducing the ZR2 Bison

Following a big redesign for 2023, the 2024 Chevrolet Colorado arrives relatively unchanged, save for one major addition in the form of the new ZR2 Bison trim. This outrageously capable off-road spec adds 35-inch mud-terrain tires, raising ground clearance to a class-beating 12.2 inches. It also improves the approach and breakover angle of the truck, so it’s easier to crawl over obstacles and get over awkward inclines than ever before. The ZR2 Bison additionally packs power-locking front and rear differentials, hydraulic bump stops, and an excellent Multimatic™ DSSV suspension system. All-terrain driving modes include Terrain, Off-Road, and Baja. Get behind the wheel and look at a point in any direction. If you’re in a Colorado ZR2 Bison, you can probably get there.

On-road excellence

As good as it is off the road, the Colorado is totally uncompromised when it comes to on-road performance. Under the hood, every 2024 Colorado uses some version of a turbocharged 2.7-liter four-cylinder engine. At its best, it produces 310 horsepower and a whopping 430 lb-ft of torque. It’s connected to an eight-speed automatic transmission that does a good job of sending just the right amount of power to the wheels. Driving modes include Normal and Tow/Haul. You can tow up to 7,700 pounds, which is unbeaten in the class. The ZR2 can tow up to 6,000 pounds, which is also unbeaten for extreme off-road midsize trucks.

Practical interior and bed

All new Chevy Colorado models come with a spacious Crew Cab and short bed, which is 61.7 inches long. This one-size-fits-all approach greatly simplifies shopping for a Colorado and ensures that no matter what model you purchase, you don’t ever feel like you had to give up something to get it. There’s lots of interior space and plenty of practical features, especially in the bed — including 17 available tie-downs, a 120-volt outlet, and on ZR2 models, a 45-inch-wide lockable storage box built directly into the flexible tailgate. In the cabin, material upgrades have helped the 2023 and 2024 Chevrolet Colorado stand out from other midsize trucks.

Google-powered connectivity

All new Chevrolet Colorado trucks get an 11.4-inch central touch screen and an 11-inch digital driver display. The default infotainment system supports wireless Android Auto™ and wireless Apple CarPlay® smartphone connectivity — and since the truck also gets standard wireless device charging, cables, and battery concerns are effectively a thing of the past. You may also upgrade to the new Google Built-In infotainment system, which can circumvent the need for smartphone connectivity if you only used it for access to Google Maps or other Android apps.

The Colorado is the smallest pickup truck in the 2023 Chevrolet lineup, but this midsize work truck is packed with athletic ability and useful features that families near Mechanicsburg will love. Check out how designers have improved the newest generation of the Chevrolet Colorado, which you can find for sale now at Dave Kehl Chevrolet in Champaign County.

Noteworthy changes to the 2023 Colorado

The third-generation Colorado has been revised inside and outside — from under its hood to its tailgate. Your eyes will guide you to the most apparent change first: its body. In addition to sporting a muscular new style, the latest Colorado is bigger than the prior generation was.

The wheelbase is longer but winds up with the same overall bumper-to-bumper length. With a tad wider wheel track, this gives the 2023 Colorado a broad stance that increases its stability on any terrain or incline — including Sharp curves on rural country roads around Champaign County.

The 2023 Colorado is also much taller than the outgoing model, which reflects its higher ground clearance and resulting improved departure angles. All of these frame revisions are evidence that the 2023 Colorado is built for conquering unpaved terrain while giving your family a comfortable ride.

Strength in lean agility

While the Silverado 1500 and HD trucks are like muscular bodybuilders, think of the Colorado as a hiker or long-distance runner. Its type of athleticism is quick, nimble, and lean. Plus, it doesn’t gorge itself on gasoline.

Rather than offering a V6 anymore, all 2023 Colorado models use a turbocharged 2.7-liter four-cylinder engine at varying levels of output. It churns out improved levels of power while consuming less gas in stop-and-go city traffic. At its peak, the mid-tier Turbo Plus achieves 310 horsepower and 391 lb-ft of torque, with the high-output version reaching 430 lb-ft.

With that power, plus the small and light four-cylinder motor, the result is impressive acceleration swiftness. That Turbo Plus engine is the best choice on the 2023 Colorado for hauling and towing your materials, as it can handle up to 7,700 pounds with the Advanced Trailering Package. The truck’s tight turns and responsive handling allow you to control with precision from behind the wheel.

Handy utility functions

Another metaphor you can apply to the 2023 Colorado is its similarities to a multi-tool. This compact machine is like a pocket-sized device that’s packed with useful features that come in handy every day in Mechanicsburg.

A prime example is its available StowFlex Tailgate. It’s a lockable compartment within the truck’s tailgate where you can store tools, clothes, or drinks as a cooler. You won’t find this unique feature on any other truck in the Colorado’s class. Other features that put the Colorado at the forefront of its class include its 10 camera views and 17 in-bed tie-downs.

The versions of the 2023 Colorado harboring the most goodies are the first-ever Colorado Trail Boss and ZR2 Bison. These trim levels bear an array of enviable upgrades that you’ll love showing off to your friends in Mechanicsburg: an Off-Road Performance Display, factory-installed lift, enlarged all-terrain tires, and two-speed auto transfer case just to name a few.

Made for active families

The Colorado’s designers put as much attention into optimizing the truck’s cab as they did its exterior functionality and performance. All 2023 versions now have the same configuration: a four-door crew cab with a small bed. This lets you seat your family of 4-5 people comfortably.

The truck’s family appeal is evident in its abundance of infotainment technology. The standard 11.3-inch touch screen is bigger than what you’ll find on most new entry-level SUVs on the market and can be equipped with the available Trailering App. Plus, you don’t have to pay extra to wirelessly connect your Android or Apple device to the system.

These are just a handful of the many impressive aspects of the 2023 Chevrolet Colorado that equip you for work or fun here in Mechanicsburg, Ohio. Visit Dave Kehl Chevrolet, your truck destination in Champaign County, for more information.