production next generation Chevy Colorado
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subjective guys... it is all subjective... We all have to agree the Aztec was one of the ugliest things on wheels but some people did buy it.
Now, as far as this Camaro.. is selling well... so that tells you something... you might not like it... but a lot of people do.
(myself included)
Now, as far as this Camaro.. is selling well... so that tells you something... you might not like it... but a lot of people do.
(myself included)
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Funny thing is I saw an Aztek Rally and it was actually nice..the guy had it blacked out bigger rims and lowered. I was wondering WTF it was and saw the rally on it and thought no way did Pontiac do this. Well they did some of it he just made it look less ugly..what I am surprised is how much they still cost. thought they would be cheap cars to pick up for a beater..nope.
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subtle changes? Like what? the ones for geverment regs or to actually make a production car work??
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Car and Driver Blog » GM Prez: 2013 Chevrolet Colorado Pickup to Target Tacoma, Could Spin Off a GMC Version
If we get a GMC version it will be significantly differentiated from the Chevy. That's good to know.
If we get a GMC version it will be significantly differentiated from the Chevy. That's good to know.
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Car and Driver Blog » GM Prez: 2013 Chevrolet Colorado Pickup to Target Tacoma, Could Spin Off a GMC Version
If we get a GMC version it will be significantly differentiated from the Chevy. That's good to know.
If we get a GMC version it will be significantly differentiated from the Chevy. That's good to know.
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WOAH WOAH WOAH... Hold up a sec... I HOPE this is WRONG.
Going by width, the current colorado is 85% the size of a silverado. I was hoping for it to not grow over the current colorado size at all.
It's possible Reuss brought up the Tacoma simply in reference to the Colorado being extremely capable in addition to it competing in the mid-size truck segment. Although mid-size is relative Reuss says the Colorado will be something like 90 to 95 percent of the size of a Silverado. (Full specs for the Colorado, even in overseas markets, haven't yet been released.)
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Well they mentioned they're going after the Tacoma and that puts them right in line with the Tacoma's width. Powertrain efficiency will be the major factor in this segment. The current Tacoma will be around for a few more years so GM should have the upper hand with newer more efficient engines. Its going to get competitive though with rumors of a unibody diesel Dakota.
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I don't see the new Colorado being much larger at all than the current model.
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With the Ranger and Dakota on their way out, now is the perfect time for GM to reestablish itself in the compact/midsize market. Toyota sold 110,000 Tacomas last year even though they are 93% of the width of a Silverado. They even have a crew cab with a longer 6ft bed available.
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It is definitely not that large. Like 96_Camaro_B4C said, it is not any larger than the current truck.
The difference between a Colorado and Silverado is about the same as the Ford Escape vs. Ford Expedition. Yes the gap is that big and yet Ford has 2 more SUV that are sized between the 2 I mentioned. If SUVs and Sedans can have many models under their full size model then I don't see why pickups can't. The demand is there for it as long as the models are kept up to date. Can you really blame people for not buying a truck like the 2011 Ranger.
The difference between a Colorado and Silverado is about the same as the Ford Escape vs. Ford Expedition. Yes the gap is that big and yet Ford has 2 more SUV that are sized between the 2 I mentioned. If SUVs and Sedans can have many models under their full size model then I don't see why pickups can't. The demand is there for it as long as the models are kept up to date. Can you really blame people for not buying a truck like the 2011 Ranger.
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Looks like the US version is still two years out. Its probably better that way since this type of truck is very utilitarian in most other markets. This will give them time to tailor it to American tastes and develop the GMC version.
New Chevy Colorado Two Years Out For U.S. Buyers
New Chevy Colorado Two Years Out For U.S. Buyers
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WOW. That is a LONG time to completely give up the market to Toyota and Nissan. With gas going up and up I don't see this as a smart move. I wonder if this will extend Colorado production then?