Chevrolet is celebrating the Colorado’s fourth year
on the market by introducing two new special editions which are aimed at very
different buyers. The Colorado RST is a street-focused pickup which follows
in the footsteps of the RST versions of the Silverado, Suburban and Tahoe. It
is based on the Colorado LT and features a monochromatic exterior with a black
beltline and black body side moldings. The black theme is also echoed on the
grille where the traditional bowtie emblem has been replaced by “Chevrolet”
lettering.
The truck has also been equipped with 20-inch wheels
that feature a low-gloss black finish. The final change is a black bowtie badge
on the tailgate. Moving on, the Trail Runner is little more than a warmed over version
of the Colorado Z71. Besides featuring the same grille as the Colorado RST, the
truck has been equipped with underbody protection components sourced from the
Colorado ZR2. These include aluminum skid plates and rock rails.
Chevrolet didn’t say else about the trucks, but the
2019 Colorado lineup offers three different engine options. Base models are
powered by a 2.5-liter four-cylinder which produces 200 hp and 259 Nm of torque.
Customers can also order a 3.6-liter V6 engine that
develops 308 hp and 373 Nm of torque. The final
option is a 2.8-liter four-cylinder turbodiesel which churns out 186 hp and 500 Nm of torque. Depending on which engine is
selected, buyers can choose from a six-speed manual or an eight-speed automatic
gearbox. Rear-wheel drive is standard, while four-wheel drive is optional.
