Canyon/Colorado =

I think they are the ugliest midsized truck out there. BTW, they don't look much different from the full size trucks and I don't really car for them either.

 

The low tow rating is due to fuel delivery, not limits in the powertrain. The program is a little more lean for fuel economy. With a leaner mixture, cylinder temps are a little higher restricting towing capacity. I plan on using the Colorado to trailer my Z28 to the track when I buy mine in 18-24 months from now. The cooling issue is easily remedied so I'm not worried about it anymore. If anyone is looking for info on the new Colorado/Canyon join us at ColoradoFans.com. Lots of good info on the GMT355 twins. Hujass is an admin over there.

 

I ve had mine for about a month now and i really like it . (REG CAB Z71 4x4) The I5 takes some getting use to. But all and all Im very happy with it.

Mike

 

I wont like them until their engines are firing on all 8

If that ever does happen, NOW youve got a nice truck

 

Thanks for the plug CamaroBoy.

I've driven a few Colorados so far and I can say that they are better than the old S-series pick-ups.

I had a regular cab ZQ8 LS, I5, M5 on order last fall but the dealer wasn't doing his job, so I cancelled that order.

I re-ordered 2 weeks ago at a larger dealer and it looks like my truck will be built the week of 3/22/04.

If anybody wants more info, especially reports from owners, then come over to www.coloradofans.com and check us out.

 

To my eyes, Colorado looks tons different than Silverado. The grille on the Silverado looks tacked-on and out of sync with the generally rounder lines of the rest of the truck. Colorado looks more like a coherent design. Now that Dodge has uglified Dakota, Colorado is the best looking small truck on the market.

Has anyone driven the 5-speed yet? I'm interested in this truck but only as a 5-speed, but I wouldn't want it if it shifts like a tractor.

 

hmm........$400 cheaper......at MSRP???? It sounds like the deal you got was $400 cheaper.....I'm not an expert at Colorado/Canyon pricing, but I think apples to apples, they're about the same.

As to similar styling....the Colorado was developed without the Canyon in the line-up. GMC was given the Canyon VERY late in the program, thus, very little differences.

 

Why didn't they use the D-Max front for the GMC? I think that front end would fit in good with GMC since it looks very Envoy-ish, and it would have made the 2 trucks have a different look.

 

Heres a nice review from a guy that towed a 4200lbs trailer with the colorado

 

If I remember right, the GMC dealers were very vocal about not having entry level truck... and thus Canyon was born.

Most likly a main reason why the differences are so small and obvious... The front clip was clearly designed for Chevy... with the headlight-under-the-turn-signal look from Avalanche, and the area for the chrome bar. Canyon simply plugged in a grille without the bar going all the way across, but still had to fill the area between the headlamp and turnsignal, so it's an obvious "plug-n-play".

I really gotta agree with the GMC dealers... not sure what they were thinking by not offering a Sonoma replacement... too bad, too, because there probably would have been a bit more differentiation, not unlike what Sierra has from Silverado if Canyon was a "go" from the start.

 

Red, take a look at Edmunds.com and price the two vehicles exactly the same... the Canyon is cheaper and that is exactly what I saw from dealers. Got invoice numbers from a Chevy dealer and GMC dealer and they matched what Edmunds listed. I just thought it strange that the GMC was less

 

Here is my example:

Colorado Crew Cab Z71 LS 1SF 2WD 3.5 Auto
Invoice: $22,625 + $1626 options + $635 destination=$24886

Canyon Crew Cab Z71 SLE 1SF 2WD 3.5 Auto
Invoice: $22,096 + $1626 options + $635 destination=$24357

Both of these trucks are fully loaded with all power options, tilt & cruise. Options were the same, Leather package, Auto Dimming Mirror, Sliding Rear Glass, Body color flares (Chevy) /Grey side molding (GMC)

That difference was actually over $500! I have quotes from two dealers (1 Chevy & 1 GMC) that match these numbers to the penny. I still wonder if there is something I'm not getting on the GMC that would be included on the Chevy???

 

How abut a big ugly chrome bar on the grill.

 

Hey, like I said... I actually liked the look of the Colorado grill better but not $500 better!

 

True, but for once I actually think the Chevy is the better looking of the two. Usually I think GMCs are better styled.