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Does the 2021 Chevrolet Colorado need premium gas?

No. Regular.

$0extra a year

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12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Premium $0.60 more.

Convertibles100%Coupes93%Sedans60%Wagons60%SUVs50%Hatchbacks15%Trucks8%Minivans0%
288 models (2021). One trim per model: the cheapest with a grade.
2021 Chevrolet Colorado: fuel grade by trim
TrimEngineGradeMpgRegular, a yearPremium, a year
Work Truck Extended Cab RWD2.5L 4cylRegular22$1,745$2,073
Work Truck Crew Cab RWD2.5L 4cylRegular22$1,745$2,073
2WD Ext Cab 128" LT2.5LRegular22$1,745$2,073
4WD Ext Cab 128" Work Truck2.5LRegular21$1,829$2,171
Work Truck Crew Cab LB RWD3.6L 6cylRegular21$1,829$2,171
LT Crew Cab RWD2.5LRegular22$1,745$2,073
4WD Ext Cab 128" LT2.5LRegular21$1,829$2,171
LT Crew Cab LB RWD3.6LRegular21$1,829$2,171
Work Truck Crew Cab 4WD3.6LRegular19$2,021$2,400
Work Truck Crew Cab LB 4WD3.6LRegular19$2,021$2,400
LT Crew Cab 4WD3.6L 6cylRegular19$2,021$2,400
Z71 Crew Cab RWD3.6LRegular21$1,829$2,171
LT Crew Cab LB 4WD3.6L 6cylRegular19$2,021$2,400
Z71 Extended Cab 4WD3.6L 6cylRegular19$2,021$2,400
Z71 Crew Cab 4WD3.6L 6cylRegular19$2,021$2,400
Z71 Crew Cab LB 4WD3.6L 6cylRegular19$2,021$2,400
ZR2 Extended Cab 4WD3.6L 6cylRegular17$2,259$2,682
ZR2 Crew Cab 4WD3.6L 6cylRegular17$2,259$2,682

Rivals

2021 Chevrolet Colorado and rivals: grade of the cheapest trim
CarCheapest trimGrade
2021 Chevrolet ColoradoWork Truck Extended Cab RWDRegular
2021 Chevrolet Silverado 15002WD Reg Cab 140" Work TruckRegular
2021 Toyota TacomaSR Access Cab 6' Bed I4 AT RWDRegular
2021 Ford RangerXL 2WD SuperCab Pickup Box DeleteRegular
2021 GMC CanyonElevation Standard Extended Cab RWDRegular
2021 Nissan FrontierS King Cab RWDRegular

What this cannot tell you

Check the fuel door or manual before you fill.

Gas prices and the premium gap change by state.

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