Is the 2026 Chevrolet Colorado a good truck?
Yes.
4 of 7checks
- Family car: 1 of 3. Rear legroom 34.7 in. Class median 36.7 in.
- Commuter: $132 a month. Class median $126.
- Truck: 1 of 3. Rear legroom: 34.7 in. Top 77% of 21.
- Not enough data: seniors.
20 miles one way, 5 days a week. Gas $3.20. Power 17 cents per kWh.
| Check | Result | Number |
|---|---|---|
| Family car | No | 1 of 3 parts |
| First car | Yes | 3 of 4 parts |
| Commuter | No | $132 vs $126 a month |
| Seniors | Not enough data | N/A |
| Off-road | Yes | 10.7 in, top 7% |
| Truck | No | Top half on 1 of 3 |
| Worth the money | Yes | 8% below predicted |
| Good buy | Yes | No rival beats it |
- Each check compares the cheapest trim with the number to its class.
- A check passes when it misses at most 1 part.
- Yes when the car passes more than half of its checks.
Is the Colorado a good family car?
No. Passes 1 of 3 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seats | 5 seats | 5 or more | N/A | Yes |
| Rear legroom | 34.7 in | Median 36.7 in | 21 | No |
| Rear headroom | 38.3 in | Median 39.2 in | 21 | No |
| Cargo behind the last row | N/A | N/A | N/A | No data |
Is the Colorado a good first car?
Yes. Passes 3 of 4 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $32,400 | Median $40,048 | 22 | Yes |
| Horsepower | 310 hp | 228 hp to 533 hp | 21 | Yes |
| Length | 213.0 in | Median 216.9 in | 22 | Yes |
| Turning circle | N/A | Median 44.0 ft | 19 | No data |
| Fuel cost per mile | 15.2 cents | Median 14.5 cents | 19 | No |
Horsepower: 10th to 75th percentile of the class.
Is the Colorado a good commuter car?
No. $132 a month to commute. Class median $126.
- Miles a month
- 867
- This car
- $132
- Median of 19 trucks
- $126
- Highway mpg
- 24 mpg, top 54% of 15
Is the Colorado a good car for seniors?
Not enough data.
Is the Colorado a good off-road vehicle?
Yes. 10.7 in clearance. Top 7% of 173 trucks and SUVs.
- AWD or 4WD
- Yes
- Best trim for clearance
- Crew Cab ZR2 4WD, 10.7 in
- Cohort
- 173 trucks and SUVs, AWD or 4WD trims
Is the Colorado a good truck?
No. Top half on 1 of 3 measures.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Towing per $1,000 | 238 lb | Top 12% | 18 | Yes |
| Rear legroom | 34.7 in | Top 77% | 21 | No |
| Fuel cost per mile | 15.2 cents | Top 58% | 19 | No |
Each measure passes in the top half of pickups.
Is the Colorado worth the money?
Yes. Priced 8% below cars like it.
- Price, 2WD Crew Cab WT
- $32,400
- Predicted price
- $35,223
- Gap
- -$2,823 (-8%)
- Model error
- 13% median, 275 cars
Price model: horsepower, length, width, drivetrain, powertrain, body and luxury, 2026 cars.
Passes at up to 5% above the predicted price.
Is the Colorado a good buy?
Yes. No rival beats it on all four.
Compared with 37 trims of other makes, trucks, 2026.
What this cannot tell you
No safety, reliability or insurance data.
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