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The 2021 Chevrolet Colorado Crew Cab has been launched for a base MSRP of $27,100 for the WT trim and goes all the way to $43,200 for the top-of-the-line ZR2 trim. Coming with the same four trims, the 2021 Colorado Crew Cab gets a revamped exterior styling. Apart from that, this mid-size pickup truck retains the same three-motor options with a 2.5L naturally aspirated motor putting out 200 hp coming in as standard. This motor offers a 0-60 MPH time of 8.1 seconds and a towing capacity of 7,000 lbs.
The Chevrolet Colorado Crew Cab is one of the most popular midsize pickups in the segment and it's now available in the 2021 guise with prices starting at $28,295 for the Work Truck trim and going all the way to $43,200 for the ZR2 trim. Even though there hasn't been a huge price hike in comparison with the outgoing 2020 Colorado Crew Cab, this 2021 moniker still gets a major revamp with the exterior styling. However, everything else remains unchanged, with the 2021 Colorado Crew Cab retaining the 2.5L 4-cylinder motor producing 200 hp and the 3.6L V6 motor producing 308 hp. A 2.8L Duramax Turbo-Diesel motor is also on offer as an option for an additional $7,000.
Coming in with a four-trim configuration including the highest specced ZR2 trim, which starts at a base selling price of $43,200, the 2021 Chevrolet Colorado Crew Cab remains unchanged in terms of towing capacity, interior space and features, and 0-60 MPH and quarter-mile timings. Competing with the likes of the 2021 Toyota Tacoma Dual Cab, 2021 Ford Ranger Crew Cab, and 2021 GMC Canyon Crew Cab, let's find out how well the 2021 Colorado Crew Cab stacks up against the rivals in this in-depth review.
The 2021 Chevrolet Colorado Crew Cab ZR2 turned out to be the most value for money trim of the lot, even though it is the most expensive trim on offer, coming at a base MSRP of $43,200. However, you get many additional mechanical features like spool-valve shocks, electronic locking diffs on both axles, etc. Many interior features like heated seats, an 8-inch touchscreen infotainment system, powered seats, and climate control are offered as standard too.
Work Truck 4dr Crew Cab 5 ft. SB 4WD (3.6L 6cyl 8A)
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LT 4dr Crew Cab 5 ft. SB 4WD (3.6L 6cyl 8A)
Z71 4dr Crew Cab 5.1 ft. SB 4WD (3.6L 6cyl 8A)
Work Truck 4dr Extended Cab 6 ft. SB 4WD (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
The 2021 Chevrolet Colorado Crew Cab has been launched for a base MSRP of $27,100 for the WT trim and goes all the way to $43,200 for the top-of-the-line ZR2 trim. Coming with the same four trims, the 2021 Colorado Crew Cab gets a revamped exterior styling. Apart from that, this mid-size pickup truck retains the same three-motor options with a 2.5L naturally aspirated motor putting out 200 hp coming in as standard. This motor offers a 0-60 MPH time of 8.1 seconds and a towing capacity of 7,000 lbs.
The Chevrolet Colorado Crew Cab is one of the most popular midsize pickups in the segment and it's now available in the 2021 guise with prices starting at $28,295 for the Work Truck trim and going all the way to $43,200 for the ZR2 trim. Even though there hasn't been a huge price hike in comparison with the outgoing 2020 Colorado Crew Cab, this 2021 moniker still gets a major revamp with the exterior styling. However, everything else remains unchanged, with the 2021 Colorado Crew Cab retaining the 2.5L 4-cylinder motor producing 200 hp and the 3.6L V6 motor producing 308 hp. A 2.8L Duramax Turbo-Diesel motor is also on offer as an option for an additional $7,000.
Coming in with a four-trim configuration including the highest specced ZR2 trim, which starts at a base selling price of $43,200, the 2021 Chevrolet Colorado Crew Cab remains unchanged in terms of towing capacity, interior space and features, and 0-60 MPH and quarter-mile timings. Competing with the likes of the 2021 Toyota Tacoma Dual Cab, 2021 Ford Ranger Crew Cab, and 2021 GMC Canyon Crew Cab, let's find out how well the 2021 Colorado Crew Cab stacks up against the rivals in this in-depth review.
The 2021 Chevrolet Colorado Crew Cab is offered in three trims - WT, LT, and Z71 with two drivetrain configurations of RWD and 4WD and two box lengths, prices starting at an MSRP of $27,100 and goes up to $33,800. There is also a more off-road-focused model called the Colorado ZR2.
The 2021 Chevrolet Colorado crew cab comes with many packages and options across all three trims some of these are power package ($1,850), Tonneau and sidestep package ($1,195), custom special edition ($1,135), Performance skid plate package ($375), and more, also includes standalone options like wheel options, trailering package ($250), sports bars, LED light bars and many more.
Model |
Work Truck (WT) |
LT |
Z71 |
---|---|---|---|
MSRP |
$27,100 |
$29,700 |
$33,800 |
Key Features |
Power Mirrors |
Adds/Upgrades to WT: | Adds/Upgrades to LT: |
Powered Driver Seat |
Tilt And Telescopic Steering Wheel |
Jet Black, Leatherette Upholstery |
|
Vinyl Upholstery |
Steering Wheel Audio Controls |
Climate Control |
|
Back-up Camera |
Wi-Fi Hotspot |
Heated Front Seats |
|
Satellite Radio |
Heated Mirrors |
Heated Steering Wheel |
|
One-Touch Power Windows |
Leather Steering Wheel |
6-Speaker Audio System |
|
Keyless Entry |
HD Radio with MP3 Player |
Priced at an MSRP of $33,800, the Chevrolet Colorado Z71 with 4WD is the trim to get. There is the 3.6L V6 engine, a towing capacity of 7,000 pounds, all-terrain tires, and comfort features like heated front row seats and power driver seat are all available. We would recommend getting the redline special edition package ($2,690), performance skid plate package ($375), and luxury package (dealer pricing.)
"On inclines, there's no real issue of the transmission hunting for gears, but it is occasionally reluctant to downshift on flat roads." - Edmunds
The 2021 Chevrolet Colorado Crew Cab comes with two engine options - a 2.5L I4 making 200 hp and 191 lb-ft of torque (WT and LT trims) and a 3.6L V6 making 308 hp and 275 lb-ft of torque (Z71, optional - WT and LT)). Chevrolet offers the Chevrolet Colorado diesel model with a 2.8L Duramax engine. A 6-speed transmission is paired to the 2.5L engine and an 8-speed to the 3.6L, both RWD as standard with available 4WD.
The 2021 Chevrolet Colorado Crew Cab does the 0-60 sprint in 8.1 seconds, which is faster than the Toyota Tacoma and the GMC Canyon but is slower than the Ford Ranger with a time of 7 seconds. It does a quarter-mile time of 16.2 seconds and a top speed of 130 mph. The Colorado in its base offering comes with a towing capacity of 3,500 pounds, same as the competition, but increases to 7,000 pounds when equipped with the 3.6L V6.
Models |
2021 Chevrolet Colorado Crew Cab |
2021 Toyota Tacoma Double Cab |
2021 GMC Canyon Crew Cab |
2021 Ford Ranger Crew Cab |
---|---|---|---|---|
MSRP |
$27,100 |
$27,080 |
$28,300 |
$27,220 |
Engine |
2.5L NA 4-Cylinder |
2.7L NA 4-cylinder |
2.5L NA 4-cylinder engine |
2.3L turbocharged 4-cylinder engine |
Drivetrain |
RWD |
RWD |
RWD |
RWD |
Transmission |
6-speed automatic |
6-speed automatic |
6-speed automatic |
10-speed automatic |
Power |
200 hp @ 6,300 RPM |
159 hp @ 5,200 RPM |
200 hp @ 6,300 RPM |
270 hp @ 5,500 RPM |
Torque |
191 lb-ft @ 4,400 RPM |
180 lb-ft @ 3,800 RPM |
191 lb-ft @ 4,400 RPM |
310 lb-ft @ 3,000 RPM |
0-60 MPH |
8.1 seconds |
9.8 seconds |
9 seconds |
7 seconds |
Quarter-Mile |
16.2 seconds |
14.7 seconds |
17.1 seconds |
14.7 seconds |
Top Speed |
130 MPH |
115 MPH |
N/A |
110 MPH |
Towing Capacity |
3,500 | 3,500 | 3,500 | 3,500 |
The Toyota Tacoma comes with the least amount of power when compared to the Colorado. The GMC Canyon comes with the same engine as the Colorado, and makes the same amount of power too. The Ford Ranger and is the most powerful making 270 hp.
"The Colorado's forgettable four-cylinder earns EPA ratings of up to 19 mpg in the city and 25 mpg on the highway."- Caranddriver
The 2021 Chevrolet Colorado Crew Cab offers a fuel economy of 19 MPG in the city and 25 MPG on the highway. The 2021 Colorado Crew Cab also gave out a decent 22 MPG of combined gas mileage which is the same combined fuel economy of 2021 GMC Canyon.
When the 2021 Chevrolet Colorado comes equipped with 3.6L V6 18 mpg in the city, 25 mpg on the highway, and a combined 21 mpg. The 4WD version comes with a drop of 1 mpg in the city and highway and 2 mpg combined. Irrespective of the engine and the drivetrain 2021 Colorado comes equipped with a 21-gallon fuel tank.
Models |
2021 Chevrolet Colorado Crew Cab |
2021 Toyota Tacoma Double Cab |
2021 GMC Canyon Crew Cab |
2021 Ford Ranger Crew Cab |
---|---|---|---|---|
MPG (city) |
19 |
20 |
19 |
21 |
MPG (highway) |
25 |
23 |
25 |
26 |
MPG (combined) |
22 |
21 |
22 |
23 |
Fuel Capacity |
21.0 gallons |
21.1 gallons |
21.0 gallons |
18 gallons |
Range (city/highway/combined) |
399/525/462 miles |
422/485/443 miles |
399/525/462 miles |
378/468/427 miles |
In comparison, the 2021 Ford Ranger Crew Cab turned out to be the most fuel efficienct offering of the segment, returning a combined gas mileage of 23 MPG. This is followed by the 2021 Chevrolet Colorado Crew Cab and the 2021 GMC Canyon Crew Cab, both of which returned a combined gas mileage of 22 MPG. However, the 2021 Toyota Tacoma Double offered the least gas mileage of 21 MPG.
"Those familiar with the front seats of full-size trucks will feel right at home in the Colorado, which boasts a spacious cockpit."-Caranddriver
The 2021 Chevrolet Colorado's interior comes with a seating capacity of 5 occupants. The WT trim (MSRP - $27,100) comes with a 4-way manual driver seat and 2-way manual front passenger seat. The LT trim adds 6-way power-adjustable driver's seat, and the Z71 comes with the same setup as the LT trim but adds a front-row seat heating function.Â
The 2021 Colorado offers cloth upholstery on the WT with the option of vinyl, the LT offers cloth with the option of leather (package) and the Z71 comes with leatherette/cloth with the option of leather, all colors including options are black. Manual air conditioning is available on WT and LT with Z71 getting automatic air conditioning. The 2021 Colorado comes with a cargo capacity of 41 cu.ft., which is the same as the GMC Canyon but more than the Toyota Tacoma.Â
Models |
2021 Chevrolet Colorado Crew Cab |
2021 Toyota Tacoma Double Cab |
2021 GMC Canyon Crew Cab |
2021Â Ford Ranger Crew Cab |
---|---|---|---|---|
Seating Capacity |
5 |
5 | 5 | 5 |
Front Row (head/shoulder/leg) (in.) |
41.4/57.5/45 |
39.7/58.3/42.9 |
41.4/57.5/45 |
39.8/56.7/43.1 |
Rear Row (head/shoulder/leg) (in.) |
36.7/57.3/28.6 |
34.9/56.5/24.6 |
36.7/57.3/28.6 |
38.3/56.3/34.5 |
Cargo Capacity | 41 ft³ |
38 ft³ |
41 ft³ | N/A |
The 2021 Chevrolet Colorado Crew Cab WT trim offers a lower 7-inch touchscreen infotainment system with Bluetooth streaming for two active devices, a SiriusXM trial subscription, a voice command pass-through to phone, Android Auto, and Apple CarPlay connectivity, AM/FM radio, and a 6-speaker sound system.Â
The LT trim adds an 8-inch system with USB ports and 4G LTE Wi-Fi Hotspot (subscription required). The ZL1 trim (MSRP - $33,800) offers Wireless charging along. Both LT and ZL1 trim come with the option of Chevrolet Infotainment system Plus which adds a navigation feature to the infotainment system for $2,000.
The Colorado pickup has always had a no-nonsense design, but the latest facelift really brooks no argument - Carbuzz
The 2021 Chevrolet Colorado Crew Cab gets significant changes in the revised front fascia, which gets an updated grille, headlights, and badging. Apart from that, the 2021 Colorado WT gets many exterior features like 17-inch alloy wheels wrapped in Goodyear Wrangler DuraTrac tires, EZ tailgate, Bedliner, heated side mirrors, and projector-type headlamps. The Z71 gets 18-inch wheels with all-terrain tires.
The 2021 Chevrolet Colorado across all three trims also comes with many optional features and packages like 18-inch alloy wheels for $2,395, performance front skid plate, performance mid skid plate, 5" black rectangular assist steps for $700, soft-folding tonneau for $595, Tonneau and sidestep package for $1,195, Redline package (Z71) for $2,690, and many more including bed accessories.
Models |
2021 Chevrolet Colorado Crew Cab |
2021 Toyota Tacoma Double Cab |
2021 GMC Canyon Crew Cab |
2021 Ford Ranger Crew Cab |
---|---|---|---|---|
Curb Weight |
3,936 lbs |
4,425 lbs |
3,943 lbs |
4,232 lbs |
Length |
212.7” |
212.3” |
212.4” |
210.8” |
Width |
74.3” |
74.4” |
74.3” |
73.3” |
Height |
70.4” |
70.6” |
70.4” |
71.1” |
Ground Clearance |
8.4” |
9.1” |
8.4” |
8.4” |
Wheelbase |
128.3” |
127.4” |
128.3” |
126.8” |
In terms of dimensions, the Chevrolet Colorado is similar to the 2021 Toyota Tacoma, 2021 GMC Canyon, and the 2021 Ford Ranger. The difference being the 2021 Toyota Tacoma comes with 9.1-inch ground clearance, with the rest coming with 8.4-inch ground clearance. There is also the curb weight where the Chevrolet Colorado weighs 3,936 pounds and is lighter than the Toyota Tacoma and the Ford Ranger by 500 and 300 pounds respectively. Some of the exterior features on offer with the 2021 Chevrolet Colorado Crew Cab has been mentioned below:
The 2021 Chevrolet Colorado Crew Cab received a 4-star rating in the NHTSA crash test, with 4-stars in the frontal crash test, 5-stars in the side crash-test, and 3-stars in the rollover crash-test. When it comes to the IIHS crash test, the 2021 Chevrolet Colorado Crew Cab received a good rating in most of the subsections under the crashworthiness and crash avoidance & mitigation section.
The 2021 Chevrolet Colorado Crew Cab comes with most of the standard safety features like airbags, ABS, driveline traction control, stability control, and side-impact beams as standard. However, all the driver-assistance features like lane departure warning, forward-collision warning, rear parking assist, blindspot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alerts, etc come as an optional extra.
Both the 2021 Chevrolet Colorado Crew Cab and the 2021 GMC Canyon are quite identical since they are both offered by General Motors. Though space, powertrain, and fuel efficiency figures offered by both the monikers are similar, the 2021 GMC Canyon edges ahead when it comes to interior quality and overall refinement. however, the 2021 Colorado is $1,200 cheaper than the GMC Canyon.
With a base selling price of $27,220, the 2021 Ford Ranger Crew Cab offers better gas mileage, superior performance and acceleration times, and a decently spacious interior as well. Along with that, the standard features list and quality of the cabin are also superior to that of the General Motors siblings. Hence, the 2021 Ford Ranger Crew Cab would be our pick of the lot if we were looking for a mid-size pickup truck.
With impeccable reliability and overall build quality coupled with a decently low MSRP of $27,325, which is in the same ballpark as that of the 2021 Chevrolet Colorado, the 2021 Toyota Tacoma would be quite a valued proposition for the segment. However, this moniker from Japan losses out on many fronts like the gas mileage, performance, and interior space in comparison to the 2021 Colorado Crew Cab. Hence, The 2021 Chevrolet Colorado is the one we would go for.
The 2021 Chevrolet Colorado comes with two good engine offerings, spacious interiors, a towing capacity of up to 7,000 pounds, and even a good amount of cargo space in the pick-up bed. However, if you are looking for a similarly priced, more powerful, better mileage, and a similar amount of space and features, the Ford Ranger is the way to go.