Used 2021 Chevrolet Colorado Z71 for sale 

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.

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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.)

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"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.

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.

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"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.

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.

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"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. 

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. 

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. 

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.

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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.

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:

• 18" alloy wheels
• CornerStep rear bumper
• Projector headlamps
• EZ-Lift and Lower tailgate
• Heated and power-adjustable mirrors
• Projector headlamps
• Front foglamps

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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.

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2021 Chevrolet Colorado Crew Cab vs 2021 GMC Canyon Crew Cab

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.

2021 Chevrolet Colorado Crew Cab vs 2021 Ford Ranger Crew Cab

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.

2021 Chevrolet Colorado Crew Cab vs 2021 Toyota Tacoma Double Cab

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.

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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.

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