Author Topic: Day-by-Day Review: 2015 Chevrolet Colorado 4WD; Day 1 (Read 38178 times)

dirtyjeffer · « **Reply #100 on:** February 28, 2015, 11:59:52 pm »

Quote from: wing on February 28, 2015, 06:14:20 pm

The Ridgeline is lighter. And I'm a truck guy, I expected this to be a mini Sierra. Very disappointed it's not close.

But hey if you need a mini truck, it's probably one of the better ones.

according to what i've found, the Honda Ridgeline Touring weighs in at 4577 lbs...the Z71 Colorado Crew Cab is 4511 pounds...the Honda is not lighter (they are basically the same weight).

from most reviews, it takes many good things from the Sierra/Silverado but packages in a smaller size with a smaller price with a more refined ride than its competitors...it won Motor Trend's Truck of the Year and was also MotoringTV's truck of the year too (plus, Cars.com and a few others).

i'm not saying its without faults, but this truck has been pretty well praised which is why some of the comments mentioned really stick out (since i've read so much about it).

EV-Light · « **Reply #101 on:** March 01, 2015, 12:08:32 am »

Quote from: Solstice2006 on February 28, 2015, 04:07:28 pm

Quote from: Tauri13 on February 28, 2015, 04:05:13 pm
CEL light on a 6k vehicle is certain a warning of trouble ahead....!

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Yeah so are 6 recalls on a vehicle (Ford Escape) in less than 18 months!

Huh? What's the relationship? Did you drink too much tonight? Lol

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2JDM · « **Reply #102 on:** March 01, 2015, 12:19:48 am »

I haven't seen a new Canyon/Colorado on the road yet.

kard00d · « **Reply #103 on:** March 01, 2015, 07:27:35 am »

anyone see that TV commercial where they have ppl comment on a guy standing in front of a sedan and then standing in front of a Colorado? They ask the group about who is cooler/sexier/more manly, etc..

The wrong message IMO...not subtle or sophisticated.

Solstice2006 · « **Reply #104 on:** March 01, 2015, 08:16:09 am »

Quote from: Tauri13 on March 01, 2015, 12:08:32 am

Quote from: Solstice2006 on February 28, 2015, 04:07:28 pm
Quote from: Tauri13 on February 28, 2015, 04:05:13 pm
CEL light on a 6k vehicle is certain a warning of trouble ahead....!

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Yeah so are 6 recalls on a vehicle (Ford Escape) in less than 18 months!

Huh? What's the relationship? Did you drink too much tonight? Lol

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Well it seems your saying that a CEL is sure way of saying these trucks will be unreliable. It's not like the bad launch the Ford Escape had.

dirtyjeffer · « **Reply #105 on:** March 01, 2015, 10:15:07 am »

Quote from: kardood69 on March 01, 2015, 07:27:35 am

anyone see that TV commercial where they have ppl comment on a guy standing in front of a sedan and then standing in front of a Colorado? They ask the group about who is cooler/sexier/more manly, etc..

The wrong message IMO...not subtle or sophisticated.

the commercials (there are 3 of them) are shown on the Colorado home page:

http://www.gm.ca/gm/english/vehicles/chevrolet/colorado/overview

dirtyjeffer · « **Reply #106 on:** March 01, 2015, 10:31:04 am »

in the article, James mentions:

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although it isn’t priced that much less than its larger brother.

i said upthread, it is when comparably equipped.

a Colorado Z71 Crew Cab with NAV and Bose sound is $38,661 (includes a credit of $664)...a comparably equipped Silverado would be the Silverado LT 2LT Crew Cab, with leather seats, True North package, V8 engine and NAV/Bose...the Silverado is $45,680 (includes a credit of $6385)...as i said before, i like the Silverado, but the difference in price is $7020, or just under $8k with tax...and that is ONLY because there is $6385 on the hood of the Silverado right now...perhaps in a few months, the credits on the Colorado will increase, which would widen the gap further...in any case, $8k is not "almost the same price" and i do wish the comparisons with full size trucks would stop...compare the Colorado with the Frontier and Tacoma, as that is what it was made to compete against (perhaps even the Ridgeline a little).

Fobroader · « **Reply #107 on:** March 01, 2015, 12:02:12 pm »

Quote from: kardood69 on March 01, 2015, 07:27:35 am

anyone see that TV commercial where they have ppl comment on a guy standing in front of a sedan and then standing in front of a Colorado? They ask the group about who is cooler/sexier/more manly, etc..

The wrong message IMO...not subtle or sophisticated.

No, not subtle or sophisticated, but if they were actually real people's opinions, not wrong.

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ktm525 · « **Reply #108 on:** March 01, 2015, 12:16:19 pm »

Considering the tight interior the shifter should really be on the steering column. Why do manufactures insist on putting auto shifters on the console beside the cup holders. A disaster waiting to happen. I guess they feel it is sporty.?

Solstice2006 · « **Reply #109 on:** March 01, 2015, 12:54:03 pm »

Quote from: ktm525 on March 01, 2015, 12:16:19 pm

Considering the tight interior the shifter should really be on the steering column. Why do manufactures insist on putting auto shifters on the console beside the cup holders. A disaster waiting to happen. I guess they feel it is sporty.?

Disaster waiting to happen? If it is such a design flaw, I think many people would be complaining, and a change would have been made. Would rather have it on the console, then on the steering column, or the stupid dial like the RAM...

Northernridge · « **Reply #110 on:** March 01, 2015, 01:20:02 pm »

Quote from: ktm525 on March 01, 2015, 12:16:19 pm

Considering the tight interior the shifter should really be on the steering column. Why do manufactures insist on putting auto shifters on the console beside the cup holders. A disaster waiting to happen. I guess they feel it is sporty.?

Agreed. Ridgeline is a good example of a column shifter enabling an innovative console design.

Sir Osis of Liver · « **Reply #111 on:** March 01, 2015, 01:52:21 pm »

The shifter on the console is a fashion thing, 'cause as everyone knows, Yurp does is better.

As almost all transmissions are electronically controlled now, there's no reason why they can't be controlled by buttons, knobs, toggle switches, flappy paddles, or levers on the dash or steering column.

Solstice2006 · « **Reply #112 on:** March 01, 2015, 03:07:31 pm »

Quote from: Northernridge on March 01, 2015, 01:20:02 pm

Quote from: ktm525 on March 01, 2015, 12:16:19 pm
Considering the tight interior the shifter should really be on the steering column. Why do manufactures insist on putting auto shifters on the console beside the cup holders. A disaster waiting to happen. I guess they feel it is sporty.?

Agreed. Ridgeline is a good example of a column shifter enabling an innovative console design.

So, where are the wiper controls?

initial_D · « **Reply #113 on:** March 01, 2015, 03:18:38 pm »

Don't mind the gear shifter on the console, as long as it is a MECHANICAL shifter, not push buttons, dial, video game joy-stick, leave those on a Play Station Gaming System.

initial_D · « **Reply #114 on:** March 01, 2015, 04:21:22 pm »

Quote from: dirtyjeffer on March 01, 2015, 10:31:04 am

in the article, James mentions:

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although it isn’t priced that much less than its larger brother.

i said upthread, it is when comparably equipped.

a Colorado Z71 Crew Cab with NAV and Bose sound is $38,661 (includes a credit of $664)...a comparably equipped Silverado would be the Silverado LT 2LT Crew Cab, with leather seats, True North package, V8 engine and NAV/Bose...the Silverado is $45,680 (includes a credit of $6385)...as i said before, i like the Silverado, but the difference in price is $7020, or just under $8k with tax...and that is ONLY because there is $6385 on the hood of the Silverado right now...perhaps in a few months, the credits on the Colorado will increase, which would widen the gap further...in any case, $8k is not "almost the same price" and i do wish the comparisons with full size trucks would stop...compare the Colorado with the Frontier and Tacoma, as that is what it was made to compete against (perhaps even the Ridgeline a little).

Knowing GM, eventually they will price this truck with huge discount, once the initial demand and interest fall off. There is significant margins on trucks still, GM will still want to push for volume.

initial_D · « **Reply #115 on:** March 01, 2015, 04:22:39 pm »

14L/100Km, disappointed at the mileage number somewhat.

EV-Light · « **Reply #116 on:** March 01, 2015, 04:26:17 pm »

Actual question: does this truck come with a push-to-start button?

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initial_D · « **Reply #117 on:** March 01, 2015, 04:29:52 pm »

Don't think so, I see keys.

http://www.autos.ca/car-test-drives/day-day-review-2015-chevrolet-colorado-4wd/attachment/2015_chevrolet_colorado_jb_6/

Sir Osis of Liver · « **Reply #118 on:** March 01, 2015, 05:57:42 pm »

Quote from: initial_D on March 01, 2015, 03:18:38 pm

Don't mind the gear shifter on the console, as long as it is a MECHANICAL shifter, not push buttons, dial, video game joy-stick, leave those on a Play Station Gaming System.

IIRC some of the console shifters are just electronic interfaces, no mechanical linkages as such.

dirtyjeffer · « **Reply #119 on:** March 01, 2015, 06:25:06 pm »

Quote from: Tauri13 on March 01, 2015, 04:26:17 pm

Actual question: does this truck come with a push-to-start button?

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no.