2021 Chevrolet Colorado trim levels explained
Base to top
$19,000
- 18 trims. $25,200 to $44,200.
- Base: Work Truck Extended Cab RWD. Top: ZR2 Crew Cab 4WD.
All 18 trims
| Trim | MSRP | Destination | Engine | hp | Drivetrain | Transmission | MPG | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Work Truck Extended Cab RWD | $25,200 | $1,195 | 2.5L 4cyl | 200 hp | RWD | 6-speed automatic | 22 mpg | 4 |
| Work Truck Crew Cab RWD | $27,100 | $1,195 | 2.5L 4cyl | 200 hp | RWD | 6-speed automatic | 22 mpg | 5 |
| 2WD Ext Cab 128" LT | $27,700 | $1,195 | 2.5L | 200 hp | 2WD | 6-speed automatic | 22 mpg | 4 |
| 4WD Ext Cab 128" Work Truck | $29,100 | $1,195 | 2.5L | 200 hp | 4WD | 6-speed automatic | 21 mpg | 4 |
| Work Truck Crew Cab LB RWD | $29,400 | $1,195 | 3.6L 6cyl | 308 hp | RWD | 8-speed automatic | 21 mpg | 5 |
| LT Crew Cab RWD | $29,700 | $1,195 | 2.5L | 200 hp | RWD | 6-speed automatic | 22 mpg | 5 |
| 4WD Ext Cab 128" LT | $31,400 | $1,195 | 2.5L | 200 hp | 4WD | 8-speed automatic | 21 mpg | 4 |
| LT Crew Cab LB RWD | $31,900 | $1,195 | 3.6L | 308 hp | RWD | 8-speed automatic | 21 mpg | 5 |
| Work Truck Crew Cab 4WD | $32,100 | $1,195 | 3.6L | 308 hp | 4WD | 8-speed automatic | 19 mpg | 5 |
| Work Truck Crew Cab LB 4WD | $33,000 | $1,195 | 3.6L | 308 hp | 4WD | 8-speed automatic | 19 mpg | 5 |
| LT Crew Cab 4WD | $34,400 | $1,195 | 3.6L 6cyl | 308 hp | 4WD | 8-speed automatic | 19 mpg | 5 |
| Z71 Crew Cab RWD | $34,800 | $1,195 | 3.6L | 308 hp | RWD | 8-speed automatic | 21 mpg | 5 |
| LT Crew Cab LB 4WD | $35,300 | $1,195 | 3.6L 6cyl | 308 hp | 4WD | 8-speed automatic | 19 mpg | 5 |
| Z71 Extended Cab 4WD | $36,500 | $1,195 | 3.6L 6cyl | 308 hp | 4WD | 8-speed automatic | 19 mpg | 4 |
| Z71 Crew Cab 4WD | $38,000 | $1,195 | 3.6L 6cyl | 308 hp | 4WD | 8-speed automatic | 19 mpg | 5 |
| Z71 Crew Cab LB 4WD | $38,600 | $1,195 | 3.6L 6cyl | 308 hp | 4WD | 8-speed automatic | 19 mpg | 5 |
| ZR2 Extended Cab 4WD | $42,600 | $1,195 | 3.6L 6cyl | 308 hp | 4WD | 8-speed automatic | 17 mpg | 4 |
| ZR2 Crew Cab 4WD | $44,200 | $1,195 | 3.6L 6cyl | 308 hp | 4WD | 8-speed automatic | 17 mpg | 5 |
What changes at each step
Work Truck Extended Cab to Work Truck Crew Cab: +$1,900
Work Truck Extended Cab RWD $25,200 to Work Truck Crew Cab RWD $27,100.
- Seats: 4 to 5.
Adds as standard: Folding rear seat.
Work Truck Crew Cab to Ext Cab 128" LT: +$600
Work Truck Crew Cab RWD $27,100 to 2WD Ext Cab 128" LT $27,700.
- Seats: 5 to 4.
Adds as standard: Cruise control, Alarm system, Wi-Fi hotspot, Remote keyless entry, Leather steering wheel, Tilt and telescoping wheel, plus 2 more.
Ext Cab 128" LT to Ext Cab 128" Work Truck: -$2,300
4WD Ext Cab 128" LT $31,400 to 4WD Ext Cab 128" Work Truck $29,100.
Same specs. Equipment only.
No added standard equipment listed.
Ext Cab 128" Work Truck to Work Truck Crew Cab LB: +$3,900
4WD Ext Cab 128" Work Truck $29,100 to Work Truck Crew Cab LB 4WD $33,000.
- Engine: 2.5L to 3.6L.
- Power: 200 hp to 308 hp.
- MPG: 21 mpg to 19 mpg.
- Seats: 4 to 5.
Adds as standard: Folding rear seat.
Work Truck Crew Cab LB to LT Crew Cab: +$300
Work Truck Crew Cab LB RWD $29,400 to LT Crew Cab RWD $29,700.
- Engine: 3.6L 6cyl to 2.5L.
- Power: 308 hp to 200 hp.
- MPG: 21 mpg to 22 mpg.
Adds as standard: Cruise control, Alarm system, Wi-Fi hotspot, Remote keyless entry, Remote liftgate release, Leather steering wheel, plus 3 more.
LT Crew Cab to LT Crew Cab LB: +$2,200
LT Crew Cab RWD $29,700 to LT Crew Cab LB RWD $31,900.
- Engine: 2.5L to 3.6L.
- Power: 200 hp to 308 hp.
- MPG: 22 mpg to 21 mpg.
No added standard equipment listed.
LT Crew Cab LB to Z71 Crew Cab: +$2,900
LT Crew Cab LB RWD $31,900 to Z71 Crew Cab RWD $34,800.
Same specs. Equipment only.
Adds as standard: Heated front seats, Heated steering wheel, Remote start, Hill descent control, Rear window defroster, Heated mirrors, plus 1 more.
Z71 Crew Cab to Z71 Extended Cab: -$1,500
Z71 Crew Cab 4WD $38,000 to Z71 Extended Cab 4WD $36,500.
- Seats: 5 to 4.
Adds as standard: Rear parking sensors.
Z71 Extended Cab to Z71 Crew Cab LB: +$2,100
Z71 Extended Cab 4WD $36,500 to Z71 Crew Cab LB 4WD $38,600.
- Seats: 4 to 5.
Adds as standard: Remote liftgate release, Folding rear seat.
Z71 Crew Cab LB to ZR2 Extended Cab: +$4,000
Z71 Crew Cab LB 4WD $38,600 to ZR2 Extended Cab 4WD $42,600.
- MPG: 19 mpg to 17 mpg.
- Seats: 5 to 4.
Adds as standard: Leather seats, Power front seats.
ZR2 Extended Cab to ZR2 Crew Cab: +$1,600
ZR2 Extended Cab 4WD $42,600 to ZR2 Crew Cab 4WD $44,200.
- Seats: 4 to 5.
Adds as standard: Remote liftgate release, Folding rear seat.
Which trim has each feature
- Cheapest trim with leather seats: ZR2 Extended Cab 4WD, $42,600. Optional from LT Crew Cab RWD, $29,700.
- Cheapest trim with heated front seats: Z71 Crew Cab RWD, $34,800. Optional from 2WD Ext Cab 128" LT, $27,700.
- Cheapest trim with a heated steering wheel: Z71 Crew Cab RWD, $34,800. Optional from 2WD Ext Cab 128" LT, $27,700.
- Cheapest trim with Apple CarPlay or Android Auto: Work Truck Extended Cab RWD, $25,200.
- Navigation: optional from 2WD Ext Cab 128" LT, $27,700.
- Cheapest trim with remote start: Z71 Crew Cab RWD, $34,800. Optional from 2WD Ext Cab 128" LT, $27,700.
- Not on any trim: a 360 camera, blind spot warning, a power liftgate or trunk, a third row, premium audio, heated rear seats, a panoramic roof.
S standard. O optional. N not available. Blank: no data.
| Feature | Work Truck Extended Cab RWD | Work Truck Crew Cab | Ext Cab 128" LT | 4WD Ext Cab 128" Work Truck | Work Truck Crew Cab LB | LT Crew Cab | LT Crew Cab LB | Z71 Crew Cab | Z71 Extended Cab 4WD | Z71 Crew Cab LB 4WD | ZR2 Extended Cab 4WD | ZR2 Crew Cab 4WD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leather seats | N | N | N | N | N | O | O | O | N | O | S | S |
| Heated front seats | N | N | O | N | N | O | O | S | S | S | S | S |
| Heated steering wheel | N | N | O | N | N | O | O | S | S | S | S | S |
| 360 camera | N | N | N | N | N | N | N | N | N | N | N | N |
| Blind spot warning | N | N | N | N | N | N | N | N | N | N | N | N |
| Apple CarPlay or Android Auto | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S |
| Power liftgate or trunk | N | N | N | N | N | N | N | N | N | N | N | N |
| Third row | N | N | N | N | N | N | N | N | N | N | N | N |
| Navigation | N | N | O | N | N | O | O | O | O | O | O | O |
| Premium audio | N | N | N | N | N | N | N | N | N | N | N | N |
| Remote start | N | N | O | N | N | O | O | S | S | S | S | S |
| Heated rear seats | N | N | N | N | N | N | N | N | N | N | N | N |
| Panoramic roof | N | N | N | N | N | N | N | N | N | N | N | N |
Cheapest trim with
- AWD or 4WD: 4WD Ext Cab 128" Work Truck, $29,100.
- The most hp: Work Truck Crew Cab LB RWD, 308 hp, $29,400.
- The best mpg: Work Truck Extended Cab RWD, 22 mpg, $25,200.
New for 2021
Compared with 2020. Trims matched by name.
- Added: none.
- Dropped: 2WD Ext Cab 128" Base, Base Extended Cab RWD, 2WD Ext Cab 128" Work Truck, LT Extended Cab RWD, Work Truck Extended Cab 4WD, LT Extended Cab 4WD, 4WD Ext Cab 128" Z71, 4WD Ext Cab 128" ZR2, Extended Cab 6 ft 2WD, Extended Cab LT 6 ft 4WD, Extended Cab Work Truck 6 ft 2WD, Extended Cab Z71 6 ft 4WD, Extended Cab ZR2 6 ft 4WD.
- Carried over with a price: 18 trims. Median change: +$400.
| Trim | 2020 | 2021 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Work Truck Extended Cab RWD | $24,800 | $25,200 | +$400 |
| Work Truck Crew Cab RWD | $26,700 | $27,100 | +$400 |
| 2WD Ext Cab 128" LT | $27,700 | $27,700 | $0 |
| 4WD Ext Cab 128" Work Truck | $28,700 | $29,100 | +$400 |
| Work Truck Crew Cab LB RWD | $29,000 | $29,400 | +$400 |
| LT Crew Cab RWD | $29,700 | $29,700 | $0 |
| 4WD Ext Cab 128" LT | $31,400 | $31,400 | $0 |
| LT Crew Cab LB RWD | $31,900 | $31,900 | $0 |
| Work Truck Crew Cab 4WD | $31,700 | $32,100 | +$400 |
| Work Truck Crew Cab LB 4WD | $32,600 | $33,000 | +$400 |
| LT Crew Cab 4WD | $34,400 | $34,400 | $0 |
| Z71 Crew Cab RWD | $33,900 | $34,800 | +$900 |
| LT Crew Cab LB 4WD | $35,300 | $35,300 | $0 |
| Z71 Extended Cab 4WD | $35,600 | $36,500 | +$900 |
| Z71 Crew Cab 4WD | $37,100 | $38,000 | +$900 |
| Z71 Crew Cab LB 4WD | $37,700 | $38,600 | +$900 |
| ZR2 Extended Cab 4WD | $41,400 | $42,600 | +$1,200 |
| ZR2 Crew Cab 4WD | $43,000 | $44,200 | +$1,200 |
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