2025 Chevrolet Colorado: 310 Horsepower, Standard

The Colorado’s headline for 2025 is simple: every one of them makes 310 horsepower and 430 lb-ft of torque. Not the top trim — all of them.

That’s the highest standard output in the midsize truck class, and it’s more torque than some half-tons make. Here’s what else the Colorado offers.

The Engine

A 2.7-liter TurboMax four-cylinder producing 310 horsepower and 430 lb-ft, paired with an eight-speed automatic.

Four hundred thirty lb-ft in a midsize truck is a lot. It arrives low in the rev range, which is what you want pulling a trailer up a grade or crawling over an obstacle. A Tacoma or a Ranger buyer stepping into one notices immediately.

Towing up to 7,700 pounds when properly equipped — a bass boat, a pair of side-by-sides, or a small camper. Ratings vary by configuration, so confirm on the specific truck.

Drive Mode Selector with Normal, Tow/Haul, Terrain, and Off-Road settings.

One Configuration

The Colorado comes as a Crew Cab with a short bed. There’s no extended cab and no long-box option.

For most buyers that’s the right setup — a full back seat gets used more often than an extra foot of bed. But if you regularly haul lumber, ladders, or anything long, you want a Silverado 1500 with a longer box. Better to know now than after you’ve bought.

The bed includes cargo tie-down points and is sized for gear, tools, and camping equipment rather than construction materials.

The Trims

WT — the work truck, and it still gets the full 310 horsepower.

LT — added comfort and convenience content. Where most buyers land.

Trail Boss — a lifted suspension and off-road hardware without the full ZR2 price. Often the value pick for people who genuinely leave pavement but don’t need lockers front and rear.

Z71 — off-road capability with more comfort content.

ZR2 — the serious one: front and rear electronic locking differentials, Multimatic DSSV dampers, increased ground clearance, and skid plates.

The Multimatic DSSV dampers are worth pausing on. That’s motorsport-derived suspension hardware, and it’s the reason the ZR2 can run rough terrain at speed rather than just crawl over it. Very little in this class offers anything comparable.

Trail Boss is the trim most people overlook. If your off-roading is gravel roads, a hunting lease, or a rutted job site, it does the job without the ZR2’s ride and tire penalty.

Interior

Crew Cab seating for five with generous legroom — usable for a work crew or a family.

An 11-inch infotainment touchscreen with available navigation, plus Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.

An available fully digital gauge cluster on higher trims, configurable to show towing data, off-road status, or fuel economy.

Materials that match the job: available leather-appointed seats and soft-touch trim on upper trims, durable cloth and rubberized floor mats on the work-focused ones. Ask for the rubber floors if the truck will see mud.

Storage including under-seat compartments, a deep center console, and cup holders throughout.

Exterior

A bolder grille that varies by trim, standard LED headlights and taillights, and wheel designs across the range including available 17-inch all-terrain setups.

Off-road packages add skid plates, recovery hooks, and raised suspension components.

Safety

Chevy Safety Assist is standard on every trim:

• Forward Collision Alert with Automatic Emergency Braking
• Lane Keep Assist with Lane Departure Warning
• Front Pedestrian Braking
• Following Distance Indicator
• IntelliBeam auto high beams

Available: Blind Zone Steering Assist, Rear Cross Traffic Braking, and Rear Park Assist.

Plus a high-strength steel frame and an advanced airbag system.

Colorado or Silverado?

Colorado — midsize, 310 hp standard, 7,700 lbs towing, parks far more easily, Crew Cab short bed only. Right if you tow moderately and want a truck that fits in a normal garage.

Silverado 1500 — full-size, four engines, up to 13,300 lbs towing, multiple cab and bed configurations. Right if you tow heavy or need a longer bed.

Most people who cross-shop these decide on bed length and towing, not on price.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much horsepower does the 2025 Chevrolet Colorado have? 310 horsepower and 430 lb-ft of torque from the 2.7-liter TurboMax engine — standard on every trim, paired with an eight-speed automatic.

How much can the 2025 Colorado tow? Up to 7,700 pounds when properly equipped. Ratings vary by configuration, so confirm on the specific truck.

What cab and bed configurations does the Colorado offer? Crew Cab with a short bed. There’s no extended cab or long-bed option in the current lineup.

What makes the Colorado ZR2 different? Front and rear electronic locking differentials, Multimatic DSSV dampers, increased ground clearance, and skid plates. The DSSV dampers in particular are motorsport-derived hardware few competitors match.

What’s the difference between the Trail Boss and the ZR2? The Trail Boss adds a lifted suspension and off-road hardware at a lower price. The ZR2 adds locking differentials front and rear and the DSSV damper setup for serious off-road use.

Does every Colorado get the same engine? Yes. The 2.7-liter TurboMax producing 310 horsepower is standard across the lineup, including the WT.

How many people does the Colorado seat? Five, in the Crew Cab configuration.

Where can I test drive a Colorado near Gadsden? Team One Chevrolet of Gadsden at 413 E. Meighan Blvd in Gadsden, AL, serving Gadsden, Anniston, Albertville, and Sand Mountain. Browse our Colorado inventory or contact us at (256) 459-2614.

Come Drive One

If you’re weighing a Trail Boss against a ZR2, drive both. They’re built for different kinds of terrain and the difference is obvious within a few miles — and the Trail Boss saves real money if you don’t need lockers.

Browse our Colorado inventory, step up to the Silverado 1500, or see our full new inventory, pre-owned, and certified pre-owned selections.

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