2008 = V8 for the Chevy Colorado

http://www.pickuptruck.com/html/news/chevrolet/colorado/v808.html

They also are reporting this a Coloradofans.com

The only thing I don't like is that the V8 will only be in Crew cab and ext. cab for 2008, no reg cab ZQ8 with a V8. Although I'd buy another Z71 Crew with the V8 if I was getting one.

Maybe they canceled the Xtreme and are holding back on the Reg cab to save for an SS :shrug: LS2 was said to be too much power, but how about a L76 6.0L?

Is it supposed to get an exterior refresh in 08 as well?

*IF* they do it.... IT'S ABOUT DAMN TIME!

It's a shame the single cab isn't getting the V8. I might be inclined to pick one of those up. Talk about a sleeper!

back when I was looking at trucks to buy, I actually found myself more comfortable in a regular cab truck over the extended cab for some reason. I didn't try a crew cab though.

Does anybody want to guess what will happen to their tow ratings?

I hope they don't keep the 4 speed auto :(

back when I was looking at trucks to buy, I actually found myself more comfortable in a regular cab truck over the extended cab for some reason. I didn't try a crew cab though.

Does anybody want to guess what will happen to their tow ratings?

I hope they don't keep the 4 speed auto :(

Tow rating will probably be the same as the H3 with a V8, 6000lbs.

Since the H3 and 5.3L Silverado still have 4 speeds I imagine the Colorado will too. The more expensive trucks should get the new 6 speed first.

I don't know if a V8 will allow me to over look that interior....

Tow rating will probably be the same as the H3 with a V8, 6000lbs.

Since the H3 and 5.3L Silverado still have 4 speeds I imagine the Colorado will too. The more expensive trucks should get the new 6 speed first.
GM has been bashed for being the last fullsize truck to stick with 4 speed autos. Think of the good press that they would get for putting a 6 speed auto in their compact trucks!

I cannot find any concrete info on the V8 H3. Got a link?

I don't know if a V8 will allow me to over look that interior....


My thoughts exactly! there were 3 things on my list for them to fix before I'd consider one...

1.) Towing capacity/Power
2.) Gas mileage
3.) THE GOD AWFUL INTERIOR!

looks like they should have #1 taken care of and if the V8 has DOD maybe #2 but I still don't know if it will sway me enough...

I remember when looking at them at the dealer a couple years back, I wasn't too impressed. However, a V8 option and hopefully an exterior/interior refresh might change things up a bit.

GM has been bashed for being the last fullsize truck to stick with 4 speed autos. Think of the good press that they would get for putting a 6 speed auto in their compact trucks!

I cannot find any concrete info on the V8 H3. Got a link?

And how much better the mileage would be to. I'd buy one if offered with a 6 speed to tide me over for a while.

To be honest, a 5.3L and a "refresh" won't dig the Colorado out from the bottom of the sales barrel. It truely needs a COMPLETE REDESIGN, a refresh and new motor/tranny (maybe?) won't cut it. Although I love the exterior of the trucks (especially the decked out ex. cab Z71's in that sweet sunburst orange color) they need a new design. The frame/suspension and interior are holding them back.

I recently met with a utility contractor about a project site and he commented how his 2007 Colorado truck the company gave him felt like he was driving a go cart. And he was a "chevy guy" too.

How about a smaller GMT900 version with the body stylings of the 'hoe/avalanche with a 5.3/6L60? Now THAT's a truck I think people would buy!

Good point. Doesn't Nissan build both of their trucks (fullsize and midsize) on the same platform?

To be honest, a 5.3L and a "refresh" won't dig the Colorado out from the bottom of the sales barrel. It truely needs a COMPLETE REDESIGN, a refresh and new motor/tranny (maybe?) won't cut it. Although I love the exterior of the trucks (especially the decked out ex. cab Z71's in that sweet sunburst orange color) they need a new design. The frame/suspension and interior are holding them back.
Well the Colorado is #2 in sales so I don't think anyone would call that bottom of the sales barrel.

I recently met with a utility contractor about a project site and he commented how his 2007 Colorado truck the company gave him felt like he was driving a go cart. And he was a "chevy guy" too.
Well compared to what? If he usually drives a crew 3500 HD it WILL feel like a goo cart.

How about a smaller GMT900 version with the body stylings of the 'hoe/avalanche with a 5.3/6L60? Now THAT's a truck I think people would buy!
That is likely what it will look like. But I bet it gets the 5.3/4 speed combo. Now throw in the 5 speed auto that Holden uses and update the brakes/suspension to bring up the towing capacity and you will get a few sales. And of course update that darn interior.

They're actually 3rd in sales and falling.

http://www.pickuptruck.com/html/otf0999.html

His previous truck was a 00 silverado reg cab v-6 2wd. That shouldn't matter, you should never be able to say a GM truck feels like a go cart. That's pathetic and unacceptable.

I'm a big fan of GM, but if we're not critical of them, they'll just keep going under. Compared to the Tacoma, the Colorado is a "piece." They need to step it up big time, like GMT900 style :D I would LOVE to see the Tacoma unseated at #1.

I wish that the Colorado got a better interior and grew in size.
IMO, a new bigger midsized truck chassis would be great for a H3/Colorado/Canyon/Tblazer replacement.

His previous truck was a 00 silverado reg cab v-6 2wd. That shouldn't matter, you should never be able to say a GM truck feels like a go cart. That's pathetic and unacceptable.

One of Dads more recent vehicles was an 04 or 05 Sierra reg cab, 2wd, V6 and it felt the same. It bucked like a bad horse on anything less than race track perfect road. We have a lot of slag-n-tar roads here for county roads and those trucks are almost dangerous in curves because they just skip across the high spots of the pavement and are unpredictable because of it.

His 00 Silverado was the same package except for it was a 4.8L and an LS trim and a stepside. It rode very well though.

The five-banger was my major turn-off for the Colorado. I like the prospect of the 5.3 V-8, and maybe, just maybe, the six-speed auto.

I wish that the Colorado got a better interior and grew in size.
IMO, a new bigger midsized truck chassis would be great for a H3/Colorado/Canyon/Tblazer replacement.

The Colorado really is a good size. Any bigger and you might as well buy a Silverado. What the Colorado needs is a lower price (basically to widen the price gap with the Silverado) and new GMT900 quality interior and some better powertrains. Replace the 5cyl. with a 3.6L V6 maybe. I don't think it matters how good the 5 cyl. is, people still want a V6. 5 cyl. would make a good base engine in the Silverado W/T

Any idea what the price will be? With how GM usually prices "premium" models you would probley just be better of getting a Silverado.

As much as I would LOVE the v8.....

I hate the interior, the seats are horrid.

Not to mention, the Colorado is already not cheap. Tack on another $1500 minimum for the 5.3.......fughettaboutit.

I bet a 5.3 is a cost savings on an I5

I recently met with a utility contractor about a project site and he commented how his 2007 Colorado truck the company gave him felt like he was driving a go cart. And he was a "chevy guy" too.



bet ya he was a full sized truck guy. They usally don't like little trucks no matter what.

V8 is good but that exterior needs a redo for sure. Never really liked it. ZQ8 looked not bad but the rest are :uhoh: Look very homely

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Wonder if it will get a bright little V8 badge on the fenders...actually, looking at that white one above....
Awesome, Id like to see a VORTEC 5.3 badge on the door or fender. A little badge wont do.
I think that a small increase in size, a little wider maybe, but the truck looks like a midget next to a Tacoma, Dakota and Frontier. The 355 chassis needs to be redone 100%. IMO, the 360 chassis could have posed a great pick up platform, and did for the SSR. I dont see why it couldnt have been morphed into a pick up? You have 2 wheel bases, 2wd and 4wd models, most powerful 6cyl engine in its class, tying the V8 in the Dak, and infusion of money to both the 360 suv's and the 360 trucks would make the interior better for both.
Id like to see why a BOF 360 chassis couldnt be used for a pick up.

Wonder if it will get a bright little V8 badge on the fenders...actually, looking at that white one above....
Awesome, Id like to see a VORTEC 5.3 badge on the door or fender. A little badge wont do.
I think that a small increase in size, a little wider maybe, but the truck looks like a midget next to a Tacoma, Dakota and Frontier. The 355 chassis needs to be redone 100%. IMO, the 360 chassis could have posed a great pick up platform, and did for the SSR. I dont see why it couldnt have been morphed into a pick up? You have 2 wheel bases, 2wd and 4wd models, most powerful 6cyl engine in its class, tying the V8 in the Dak, and infusion of money to both the 360 suv's and the 360 trucks would make the interior better for both.
Id like to see why a BOF 360 chassis couldnt be used for a pick up.

Ever since my sister got a 2002 Trailblazer I had hoped for a truck version. The TB is perfect in size! The chassis is even certified for the LS2 with AWD. The Colorado is too small and the Silverado is almost too big.

http://homepage.mac.com/garrett.willette/.Pictures/img001.jpg

Nice to see some solid evidence, I was starting to get worried. I hope 2009 gets some interior upgrades or at least just the black tie radio

Eliminate the Colorado and bring back the Luv Truck. :lol:

WOHOOO! 'Bout freakin' time. Now for the complete redesign of the rest of the truck around the motor :lol:

Curb weight on a Colorado ranges from 3500-4000 pounds.

The 5.3 won't be a tire shredder, but it's 325 ft/lbs of torque should at least make the Colorado pretty quick. :)

I don't think it matters how good the 5 cyl. is, people still want a V6. 5 cyl. would make a good base engine in the Silverado W/T

Oh that would be horrible.

I just hope they do something with that Horrible excuse for and interior!

Curb weight on a Colorado ranges from 3500-4000 pounds.

The 5.3 won't be a tire shredder, but it's 325 ft/lbs of torque should at least make the Colorado pretty quick. :)

I agree!

My silverado has the 5.3 which at the time was rated for 295/310 hp/tq and it gets up and moves for a 5,500 lb truck. I'd be willing to bet with the right gears and a 6 speed, a colorado could haul some ass :D

I just hope they do something with that Horrible excuse for and interior!

I agree, it really is almost a step back from even the previous S-10 interiors.

The truck is getting a complete redesign for '09 or '10 isn't it?

This may be the stop-gap that GM needs to slow colorado/canyon plummeting sales.

As a side note, I think the Colorado is a great looking truck, especially the ex cab Z71 with color matched flares, but I always disliked the interior and available engines.

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Wow. The Canyon site is such a pile of crap. They still have the 2.8 and 3.5 listed under towing. They have information listed twice in different sections. There's a video at the end of the exterior photo gallery that at one point has a Canyon coming towards the camera then a Sierra driving away. It and also says it has a V6 but goes on to talk about the I5. :rolleyes:

Is this V8 a DOD motor? Will it be offered in 2wd and can you get a manual trans?

I just built a GMC Canyon with the 5.3 V8 the cheapest I coud make it was $18,665 but I went for the G80 locking differential for $295 extra. To get a V8 you have to order at yeast the SLE1 pkg., and extra cab or crew cab, but the 5.3 is a no cost option! The V8 comes standard with a 5-speed manual, or 4-speed auto is optional.

The Colorado site isn't updated for 2008 builds yet, but if you can get the V8 with the Exteme pkg. this might be one slick performance truck for the money.

Model: 2008 Canyon
Selected Type: Extended Cab 2WD Style: (Select New Style):
Selected Style: SLE1 3SA

Features shown below are in addition to, or in place of, 2WD Extended Cab SL 2SA features:
Accents: Interior, chrome accents on the door handles, air outlets, instrument panel gauges, and front upper door speakers, and brushed appearance for the door sil plates.
Assist Handle: Front passenger-side and rear outboard.
Audio System: AM/FM stereo system with CD/MP3 player, seek and scan, digital clock, auto-tone control Radio Data System (RDS functions only where stations broadcast RDS information) and speed compensated volume control
Seats: Front 60/40 split-bench with SLE Deluxe Cloth, manual recliners, integral outboard head restraints, armrest with integral storage and dual cup holders
Colors (Modify):
Exterior: Onyx Black
Interior: Ebony Sle Deluxe Cloth
Seat Type: 60/40 split bench front seat (replaces std/opt seat) Options & Packages (Modify):
Audio system, , AM/FM stereo with CD/MP3 player, seek-and-scan, digital clock, auto-tone control, Radio Data System (RDS), speed-compensated volume and 2 speakers on Regular Cab SL, 4 on Regular Cab SLE and Extended Cab SL and 6 on Extended and Crew Cab SLE NO CHARGE
Differential, , automatic locking rear $ 295.00
Floor covering, , color-keyed carpeting NO CHARGE
Floor mats, , rubberized-vinyl front NO CHARGE
Fog lamps, , front, halogen NO CHARGE
LH8 - 5.3L Alum 8 CYL SFI Engine NO CHARGE
R02 - 16 X 6.5 Chrome Wheel NO CHARGE
Transmission, , 5-speed manual, with overdrive NO CHARGE

PRICING

Base MSRP: $18,665.00
Color & Options Total: $295.00
Total MSRP (Payment Calculator): $18,960.00

I bethcha the no extra charge for the 5.3 is just a typo for the moment.....if not......well I may have a shiny new GMC soon :)

*IF* they do it.... IT'S ABOUT DAMN TIME!


My sentiments, exactly.

i dont see what the big deal with the interior is except with the door panels and center console. would have been nice if they added oil pressure and volttage to the gauge cluster.

although i still drive a 92 2500 and that dash is horrible. but i see trucks as work vehicles so i can over look stuff like that.

I just built a GMC Canyon with the 5.3 V8 the cheapest I coud make it was $18,665 but I went for the G80 locking differential for $295 extra. To get a V8 you have to order at yeast the SLE1 pkg., and extra cab or crew cab, but the 5.3 is a no cost option! The V8 comes standard with a 5-speed manual, or 4-speed auto is optional.

The Colorado site isn't updated for 2008 builds yet, but if you can get the V8 with the Exteme pkg. this might be one slick performance truck for the money.

:eek: That cheap....
<---- runs off to gm.com to build one of my own

Yeah. All a bunch of typos. They took availability away of the I5 with the manual. Do you really think they'll offer it with the V8?

No way the V8 would be a no cost option. My guess is at least $1000

Yeah. All a bunch of typos. They took availability away of the I5 with the manual. Do you really think they'll offer it with the V8?


I don't. The biggest engine you can get in silverado with a 5 speed has been the 4.8 for YEARS (and I'm not even sure if you can get it in the 07's or not?)

If it was a 6 speed.... MAYBE, but I doubt it.

*IF* they do it.... IT'S ABOUT DAMN TIME!

Yes, the S-10's should have had V8's many years ago...

Yes, the S-10's should have had V8's many years ago...
several years ago I toured the Shreveport LA plant where the Blazers were being built. I asked the tour guide why a V8 wasn't available. He said something along the lines of "the rear end wouldn't hold up." It was the same rear end than the F-bodies got for years with much stronger engines. And we all know that the F-body rear end was made of glass... Imagine trying to tow or haul lots of weight with your LT1 Camaro...

What rear end does the Colorado use? If it's the 8.5" then it will hold just fine.

I bethcha the no extra charge for the 5.3 is just a typo for the moment.....if not......well I may have a shiny new GMC soon :)


I built it on gmc.com, you would think that if the option wasn't available it would be grayed out or not clickable. If you choose reg. cab the 5.3 is not even listed, go back and choose extra cab or crew cab with SLE pkg and the 5.3 appears in option block. I am really surprised at the 5-speed manual being available at all if its true.

Yes, the S-10's should have had V8's many years ago...
Imagine how many they would have sold? I wanted an Xtreme with a LS1 so bad.

Does the 5.3 in the Colorado/Canyon have DOD? It looks like you can get a manual trans in the truck. You can option it that way on the GMC Web site.These are going to be hot rodded. There will be plenty of them sold and at a very reasonable price.

Does the 5.3 in the Colorado/Canyon have DOD? It looks like you can get a manual trans in the truck. You can option it that way on the GMC Web site.These are going to be hot rodded. There will be plenty of them sold and at a very reasonable price.

From what I hear it's next to useless in the fullsize trucks.

It will not have DOD. It will not come with the manual.

It will not come with the manual.

Nice work GM.... :no:

The Colorado site has been updated with 2008 info, but there is no info on the V8 option, and you still cannot build a 2008 Colorado so I guess some of the 2008 option pkgs. are still being finalized.

Does this mean that there is a chance for a Colrado SS now?

If you mean a sporty looking V8, they're actually probably moving away from that. The ZQ8 sport suspension which includes the Xtreme aren't even available in 2008.