While North America welcomed an all-new Chevrolet Colorado last year, the previous generation of the midsize truck continues to live on in South America. Known as the Chevrolet S10 in Brazil, it has undergone a significant facelift for the 2025 model year, boasting a redesigned front fascia, overhauled interior, and various enhancements beneath the surface. Beginning with the exterior, the standout feature is the entirely redesigned front fascia, which brings the aging S10 in line with Chevrolet’s current design language. The smaller LED headlights bear a striking resemblance to those found on the newer US-spec Colorado, though the grille and intakes are distinct to the Brazilian model. Additionally, the new face showcases body-colored trim on the base-spec LTZ, black accents on the Z71, and chrome detailing on the High Country trim.

The profile looks instantly recognizable, even though the front fenders are more sculpted than before. At the back, Chevrolet added a new pair of LEDs and a redesigned tailgate. The pickup was shown in the double-cab configuration, although single-cab and chassis-cab versions will follow soon. The interior represents a significant upgrade over the outgoing model both in terms of looks and technology. An 8-inch digital instrument cluster and an 11-inch infotainment display closely match the setup found in the US-spec Colorado. The S10 also benefits from wider and softer seats and a Silverado-sourced steering wheel. Finally, new ADAS includes rear cross-traffic alert and blind spot alert.

 

Under the hood lies a revised version of the four-cylinder 2.8-liter Duramax turbodiesel which is said to be “managed by artificial intelligence”. Chevrolet doesn’t go into specifics but this is likely a fancy way of advertising new ECU software. In any case, the mill produces 204 hp and 510 Nm of torque, figures slightly improved compared to its predecessor. The updated engine is exclusively mated to a new 8-speed automatic transmission sourced from the current US-spec Colorado, and specifically calibrated for the S10. Chevrolet suggests that the improvements helped reduce fuel consumption by 13 percent while allowing a quicker 0-100 km/h sprint in 9.4 seconds.

The ladder-frame chassis might be based on the Colorado / S10 that debuted back in 2011 but received a series of updates for 2025. These include a recalibrated suspension, new shocks, wider tracks, and a new steering column. Furthermore, Chevrolet improved the insulation for reduced noise and vibration.

Pre-sales of the updated Chevrolet S10 have already started in Brazil. The first customers who place their order will get a bed protector and divider as gifts. Just like its predecessor, the facelifted S10 is produced in General Motor’s São José dos Campos facility in Brazil. In the local lineup, the Chevrolet S10 sits above the Montana and below the full-size Silverado.