2023 Chevrolet Colorado Trail Boss Crew Cab

Chevy's midsize Colorado pickup was completely redesigned for 2023. Its exterior looks bolder and more aggressive—like a mini Silverado, in fact. A turbocharged inline 4 (in 3 different horsepower/torque configurations) is the only engine; all are mated to a new 8-speed automatic transmission. A crew cab with a 5-feet-2-inch bed is the only body style. The Colorado qualifies as a good value—the base price is lower than the average new vehicle's. It's rugged and well-equipped, with decent cargo capacity, lots of interior storage, and strong towing and off-road capabilities. The interior is far more modern, with a standard 8.2-inch digital instrument cluster and 13.4-inch touch screen. The infotainment system is intuitive, with logically laid-out menus. Our midlevel Trail Boss edition came with numerous off-road upgrades, including 18-inch wheels, all-terrain tires, a 2-speed transfer case, and increased ground clearance. On the downside, those off-road features contributed to an expected rough ride on pavement. The engine is noisy, vibrates a good deal, and exhibits noticeable turbo lag and throttle surge. Plus, the interior materials look cheap—there's too much hard plastic, especially around the center stack. The halogen headlights can be controlled only by the infotainment screen. Finally, many desirable advanced safety features—such as blind—spot warning and rear cross-traffic warning—are optional, even on higher trim levels