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Is the 2021 Chevrolet Colorado a good truck?

Yes.

5 of 7checks

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20 miles one way, 5 days a week. Gas $3.20. Power 17 cents per kWh.

Colorado +26%-22%+69%Price vs predicted
Price vs predicted, 10 trucks (2021). Orange: this car.
Checks for the 2021 Chevrolet Colorado
CheckResultNumber
Family carNo0 of 3 parts
First carYes5 of 5 parts
CommuterYes$126 vs $146 a month
SeniorsYes2 of 3 parts
Off-roadYes10.0 in, top 7%
TruckYesTop half on 2 of 3
Worth the moneyNo26% above predicted
Good buyNot enough dataN/A

Is the Colorado a good family car?

No. Passes 0 of 3 parts.

Family car check, 2021 Chevrolet Colorado
MeasureThis carClassCarsPass
Seats4 seats5 or moreN/ANo
Rear legroom28.6 inMedian 34.7 in13No
Rear headroom36.7 inMedian 38.7 in13No
Cargo behind the last rowN/AN/AN/ANo data

Is the Colorado a good first car?

Yes. Passes 5 of 5 parts.

First car check, 2021 Chevrolet Colorado
MeasureThis carClassCarsPass
Price$25,200Median $29,30013Yes
Horsepower200 hp200 hp to 305 hp13Yes
Length212.7 inMedian 215.3 in12Yes
Turning circle41.3 ftMedian 44.0 ft13Yes
Fuel cost per mile14.5 centsMedian 16.8 cents13Yes

Horsepower: 10th to 75th percentile of the class.

Is the Colorado a good commuter car?

Yes. $126 a month to commute. Class median $146.

Miles a month
867
This car
$126
Median of 13 trucks
$146
Highway mpg
25 mpg, top 8% of 13

Is the Colorado a good car for seniors?

Yes. Passes 2 of 3 parts.

Seniors check, 2021 Chevrolet Colorado
MeasureThis carClassCarsPass
Step-in height8.4 in clearance, 70.4 in tall8.3 to 9.4 in clearance, 70.5 to 76.1 in tall13No
Front headroom41.4 inMedian 40.9 in13Yes
Turning circle41.3 ftMedian 44.0 ft13Yes

Step-in: clearance and height in the middle half of the class.

Is the Colorado a good off-road vehicle?

Yes. 10.0 in clearance. Top 7% of 132 trucks and SUVs.

AWD or 4WD
Yes
Best trim for clearance
ZR2 Crew Cab 4WD, 10.0 in
Cohort
132 trucks and SUVs, AWD or 4WD trims

Is the Colorado a good truck?

Yes. Top half on 2 of 3 measures.

2021 Chevrolet Colorado among pickups
MeasureThis carClassCarsPass
Towing per $1,000253 lbTop 39%13Yes
Rear legroom28.6 inTop 77%13No
Fuel cost per mile14.5 centsTop 8%13Yes

Each measure passes in the top half of pickups.

Is the Colorado worth the money?

No. Priced 26% above cars like it.

Price, Work Truck Extended Cab RWD
$25,200
Predicted price
$20,038
Gap
+$5,162 (+26%)
Model error
14% median, 277 cars

Price model: horsepower, length, width, drivetrain, powertrain, body and luxury, 2021 cars.

Passes at up to 5% above the predicted price.

Is the Colorado a good buy?

Not enough data.

What this cannot tell you

No safety, reliability or insurance data.

Your prices, use and trim may differ.

How values are checked