General Motors has announced a number of new model
variants, packages, and special edition models as part of Chevrolet’s 4th of
July celebration in Thailand earlier this month. The celebration included a
party in honor of the American Spirit and Chevrolet’s American heritage, and
also included the debut of two Chevrolet Colorado variants – the Colorado Trail
Boss that we already showed you, plus a new special model dubbed the 4th of
July Edition.
With just 50 units planned for production, the
Chevrolet Colorado 4th of July Edition is a limited-edition model. The package
is offered on four-door High Country models, including both 4×2 and 4×4
drivetrain types. The new limited edition midsize pickup truck comes equipped with a
host of exterior upgrades, the most prominent of which is an enormous American
flag decal along the pickup’s flanks and tailgate. The model also includes
unique “4th July” badging that shows the head of a bald eagle against a waving
American flag.
Talk about patriotic. This thing looks like it runs
on Chuck Norris sweat and spews freedom out the tailpipe. However, in reality
it runs on diesel fuel through a 2.5L Duramax turbodiesel XLD25 inline four-cylinder
powerplant. Complementary exterior bits include large 3D Colorado decals front
and back, plus LED tail lamps. The special edition Colorado is also fully
equipped with a range of “advanced technologies for safety and communications.”
Pricing for the Chevrolet Colorado 4th of July
Edition starts at 1,009,000 Baht (US$ 32,729), which is 310,000 Baht (US$ 10,056) more than the standard Colorado
C-Cab, which starts at 699,000 Baht (US$ 22,674). Chevrolet says the unique special
edition is “sure to attract fans of American culture and American pickups.”
