A 2.7-Liter Inline four-piston engine powers the third-generation Chevrolet Colorado midsize pickups. The powertrain is mated to an eight-speed automatic transmission. The horsepower and torque in these cars depend on their trim levels.

They enhanced the 2023 Colorado in every way. It has rugged and sporty styles, but the manufacturer did not sacrifice capability and technology; you will find fantastic customization options in these mid-sized pickups.

What Features Does 2023 Colorado Have? Review of Trim Levels

Most features in the five trim levels are similar. But you will note a few features that place each trim level in its place.

Below are the five trim levels in Chevrolet Colorado 2023:

• Z71
• Z72
• LT
• WT
• Trail Boss

2023 Chevy Colorado Z71

The Z71 builds on the LT that we will look at afterward. However, it has more off-road features compared to the LT. Below are more features of Z71:

Z71 Interior

Z71 has a black and red interior with cloth and leatherette. The vehicle has cruise control, a sliding rear window, and an off-road performance display. On the other hand, there are four selectable drive modes with a selecting knob around the center console.

Z71 Exterior

The model has 18-inch full gloss dark android-painted aluminum wheels, unlike the ZR2 with 17 Inch wheels. Additionally, the cars have LED headlamps, taillights, and fog lamps. Z71 has all-terrain tires, and the exterior has red tow hooks.

Z71 Dimensions

Wheelbase	Length	Max. Height	Off Road approach angle	Off-road Departure angle.	Break over angle	Ground Clearance
131.4 inches	213 inches	79.6 inches	29.1°	22.3°	19.5°	8.9 inches

Z71 Engine, Transmission & Performance

The Z71 has a 2.7L turbo plus engine, giving 310 horsepower and 390 pound-feet of torque. The vehicle has a standard 8-speed automatic transmission, and the performance is rated to give more power than Ridgeline and Tacoma.

Z71 Towing & Load capacity

Z71 Chevrolet Colorado can pull a maximum of 7700 pounds. The towing weight is similar to the Trail Boss. Finally, the car will cost you around $41395.

2023 Chevy Colorado ZR2

The truck is an enhancement of the Z71 with unique front and rear bumpers to offer better ground clearance. The vehicle is a four-wheel drive with various comfort and convenience features.

ZR2 Interior

The vehicle has heated front seats with power adjustments for the driver. It also has dual-zone climate control and a tilt and telescoping steering column. On the center console, there is a control knob that selects the four drive modes in all the trims.

Moreover, you will find an 11.3-inch diagonal center touchscreen with Google built-in compatibility. And the car’s interior is designed with unique Artemis colors with yellow accents.

ZR2 Exterior

The car wheels are 17 inches in diameter and made of graphite and oxide gold aluminum. The unique bumpers and its building top of Z71 make it ideal for rough terrain due to good ground clearance.

ZR2 Dimensions

Wheelbase	Length	Max. Height	Off Road approach angle	Off-road Departure angle.	Break over angle	Ground Clearance
131.4 inches	213 inches	212.7 inches	38.3°	25.1°	24.6°	10.7 inches

ZR2 Engine, Transmission & Performance

ZR2 uses a 2.7L turbo high output engine delivering 310 horsepower and 430 feet pounds. This engine has the same power as the full-size Silverado 1500. The transmission is the standard eight-speed automatic.

ZR2 Towing & Load Capacity

The engine can tow around 7700 pounds, just like the Z71 weight. However, it is more expensive than the Z71 trim because it costs $48295, around $7000 higher.

2023 Chevy Colorado LT

The LT trim has additional features than the ZR2 and the Z71. The base engine and rear-wheel drive are some of the features that make it unique.

LT Interior

The car has a leatherette steering wheel and still cloth upholstery. The other part of the interior is black and bright silver accents. Other notable features in the car are rear air vents and express up/down features in powered windows.

LT Exterior

The truck has a remote locking tailgate and keyless open and start features. Like the ZR2, it has 17-inch argent metallic aluminum wheels with all-season tires. It’s got body-color bumpers and door handles.

LT Dimensions

Wheelbase	Length	Max. Height	Off Road approach angle	Off-road Departure angle.	Break over angle	Ground Clearance
131.4 inches	213 inches	78.8 inches	N/A	N/A	N/A	7.9 inches

LT Engine, Transmission & Performance

It has a 2.7L turbo engine giving 237 horsepower and 260 feet of pounds. The transmission is the standard 8-speed automatic.

LT Towing & Load capacity

LT trim manages only 3500 pounds of pull. The engine delivers the best power considering it’s a 2.7L Turbo engine. LT is cheaper, costing around $33095.

2023 Chevy Colorado WT

WT stands for a work truck, and every entry point for the Colorado line is this trim. It’s the most basic trim of the 2023 Colorado produced with fleet owners in mind.

WT Interior

It has an 8-inch digital driver information center with a touch screen. It has an Apple wireless car play and cloth upholstery with manually adjusted seats. Chevy safety assist is an added feature that has automatic emergency braking.

WT Exterior

It has a bare exterior with halogen headlights, black plastic front fascia, handles, bumpers, and mirrors. It also got 17-inch painted steel wheels.

WT Dimensions

Wheelbase	Length	Max. Height	Off Road approach angle	Off-road Departure angle.	Break over angle	Ground Clearance
131.4 inches	213 inches	78.8 inches	N/A	N/A	N/A	7.9 inches

WT Engine, Transmission & Performance

The vehicle shares an engine with the LT trim since they deliver similar torque and horsepower. The transmission system is the basic 8-speed automatic, as with other trims.

WT Towing & Load Capacity

The truck manages only 3500 pounds of pull, just like the LT. However, it is the cheapest of all trims due to reduced features. The vehicle will cost $30695.

2023 Chevy Colorado Trail Boss

Trail Boss is the newest edition in the Colorado production line. It’s a unique model that offers several off-road features at a lower price.

Trail Boss Interior

Its interior resembles the WT, with cloth upholstery and a plastic steering wheel. The truck has hill descent controls and off-road performance displays.

Trail Boss Exterior

You may notice that the vehicle has similar exterior features to WT. But it has fender flares and black bow tie badges. There are black recovery hooks and 18-inch black-painted aluminum wheels with all-terrain tires.

Trail Boss Dimensions

Wheelbase	Length	Max. Height	Off Road approach angle	Off-road Departure angle.	Break over angle	Ground Clearance
131.4 inches	213.2 inches	79.9 inches	30.5°	22.4°	21°	9.5 inches

Trail Boss Engine, Transmission & Performance

The truck has a 2.7L turbo plus engine, delivering 310 horsepower and 391 feet of pounds. The transmission is an 8-speed automatic, as in other trim levels.

Trail Boss Towing & Load Capacity

Colorado Trail Boss can pull up to 7700 pounds. The vehicle will cost around $38495. It is cheaper than Z71 and ZR2.

FAQs

When Can 2023 Colorado Be Ordered?

GM experts announced they would start shipping Chevrolet Colorado 2023 starting Monday, March 13th, 2023. As of now, the vehicles are being shipped to the dealers.

Is the 2023 Colorado Bigger?

Yes. The 2023 Colorado is bigger in terms of wheelbase and body width compared to the past models.