Chevrolet Colorado is produced in Chevrolet factories since 2004. In parallel, at GMC's assembly facilities, GMC Canyon, identical to the Colorado model, was launched in almost all respects. Chevrolet Colorado was developed by GM designers with the participation of Japanese Isuzu and was assembled on the GMT 355 Hammer H3 platform . GMC Corporation to develop the GMC Canyon did not allow anyone to cope with the pre-series preparation of the car on their own.
The serial issue of Chevrolet Colorado began with the city of Shreveport, Louisiana, and continued in Rayong (Thailand). The use of Asian capacities justified itself, since logistics was well established, transportation by road and by sea cost inexpensively. Thus, the cost of the new mid-size Chevrolet Colorado pickup truck did not exceed the average level. The car was produced in three body modifications, with an ordinary two-door cab and cargo platform with folding sides, with a double four-door cab and a shortened cargo platform, with an extended 2-door cab.
Chevrolet Colorado engines were installed quite powerful for a mid-size pickup, the working volume of the cylinders was about 3.2 liters, which made it possible to use the latent power potential when the all-wheel drive gearbox was switched on. The running gear of the car was adapted both for driving on open impassability, and for high-speed driving along an asphalt track. There was a modification with a front suspension of a sports type. In this version, the Chevrolet car sat low, the center of gravity also dropped, the dynamics of the movement of such a Chevrolet Colorado looked fast and fast. The impression of sportiness was reinforced by 18-inch wheels, while the usual cargo modification wheels were 17-inch sizes.
Chevrolet Colorado was distinguished by its original coloration, it was a deep ruby color, bright blue cobalt and midnight blue flickering. The exterior of the car wore signs of exclusivity, the grille, front and rear bumpers, and stylish wheels were unparalleled.
After a deep restyling in 2007, Chevrolet Colorado improved the interior, and the power plant was replenished with two new engines R4 Vortec 2800 and R5 Vortec 3500 with a power of 176 and 218 hp. respectively. Vortec engines were combined with a four-speed automatic transmission or a mechanical five-speed transmission. Additional equipment of the car included side airbags and heated seats.
The machine also had a lot of regular devices, increasing the level of comfort and reliability in operation. These include an adjustable steering column, power steering, ABS, locking rear differential, automatic braking force for all wheels and anti-skid controller. The production of the second generation Chevrolet Colorado began in 2011 after the presentation at the Auto Show in Bangkok, where the car was next to Chevrolet Malibu. Then both models were demonstrated in Frankfurt. Participation in the Asian Motor Show presupposed the sale of Chevrolet Colorado for the regions of southeast Asia. The car was adapted to the climatic features of Thailand, and Chevrolet Colorado was successfully sold in the South Asian car showrooms.