1. The 2023 Chevrolet Colorado has undergone a significant redesign, offering more power, improved tech, and better handling, outperforming its competitors in the mid-size pickup truck category.
2. The new Colorado comes in five trims, including a new off-roading focused Trail Boss trim.
3. The previous diesel and V-6 engines have been replaced with two turbocharged four-cylinder engines, increasing the base unit's power.
4. Even the basic Work Truck (WT) model is well-equipped with decent ride and handling.
5. The new Colorado's ride and handling surpass those of its key competitors, such as the Ford Ranger and Toyota Tacoma.
6. The base model boasts impressive tech features, including an 11.3-inch touchscreen with Google Built-In, Android Auto and Apple CarPlay.
7. The interior is pretty basic in the base WT trim, moving upscale with LT and higher trims, with ample head and legroom in the front.
8. The base engine is a 237-horsepower, turbocharged 2.7-liter four-cylinder good for 259 pounds-feet of torque, and the other engine offers 310-hp.
9. The new Colorado offers increased off-road capability, especially with the Trail Boss trim, which comes with standard 4WD, a 2-inch lift kit, and the 310-hp engine.
10. Despite its improvements, the 2023 Colorado has a few downsides, such as evidence of cost-cutting in the base trim, roughness at idle with the 310-hp engine, and reduced rear legroom.