2016 Chevrolet Colorado Extended-cab 4WD Z71 0-60 Times, Top Speed, Specs, Quarter Mile, and Wallpapers

The 2016 Chevrolet Colorado Extended-cab 4WD Z71 is a 4-wheel drive Pick-Up. It can accommodate up to 4 passengers. It has 4 Doors and is powered by a 2.5L I4 DOHC 16-valve engine which outputs 200 hp @ 6300 rpm and is paired with 6-speed automatic transmission gearbox. The 2016 Chevrolet Colorado Extended-cab 4WD Z71 has cargo capacity of Liters and the vehicle weighs 1919 kg. In terms of ride assists, the 2016 Chevrolet Colorado Extended-cab 4WD Z71 has stability control and traction control in addition to anti-lock brake system (ABS). The vehicle has an optional 3.6L V6 DOHC 24-valve engine as well It offers and Rear view camera. Safety features also include Driver-side front airbag and Passenger-side front airbag. The front suspension is Independent front suspension while the rear suspension is Rear solid axle suspension. The car also features a Low tire pressure warning system It has 17-inch silver alloy wheels as standard. Electronic features include Cruise Control. For convenience, the car has Power windows and Power door locks. There is also a remote keyless entry feature. Moreover, the car has Remote engine starter. The steering wheel has audio control buttons. In terms of performance, the car has 218 N.m of torque and a top speed of 215 km/h. The 2016 Chevrolet Colorado Extended-cab 4WD Z71 accelerates from zero to 60 mph in 9.2 seconds and hits quarter mile at 15.3 seconds. Fuel consumption is 12.7 L/100km in the city and 9.6 L/100km in the highway. The car price starts at $ 35,330

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With its refined demeanor and feature-laden interior, the 2016 Chevrolet Colorado is a very appealing option for a midsize pickup or an alternative to a full-size truck. Midsize rivals surpass it off-road, but the Colorado's new diesel engine is a game-changer.

Midsize truck fans rejoiced when the new-generation Chevy Colorado arrived on the scene last year. Compared with older rivals in this class, it was more pleasant to drive, nicer on the inside and thriftier at the pump. Yet history may judge 2016 as an even more momentous year for midsize trucks because the 2016 Chevrolet Colorado is the first modern example to offer a diesel engine. It's a pricey add-on, to be sure, but the diesel provides a highly desirable combination of performance and fuel economy.

An optional diesel engine is the major upgrade on the 2016 Colorado, and it's worth considering if you're planning to tow.

You might not be all that impressed when you scan the specs on the diesel. After all, we're talking about a 2.8-liter four-cylinder that makes all of 181 horsepower. But the engine's 369 pound-feet of torque tell the story here. That's far more torque than you get with the gasoline V6, and not only can a diesel Chevy Colorado handle even bigger towing jobs, it'll also feel stronger and smoother pulling your trailer up highway grades. In normal driving situations, the diesel has a more relaxed character than the Colorado's gas engines and, thanks to the extra low-end grunt, the standard six-speed automatic transmission doesn't need to change gears as often. For now, Chevrolet is offering the diesel to retail consumers only on crew cabs.

The other notable update to the 2016 Colorado is the arrival of Apple CarPlay smartphone integration in trucks equipped with the available 8-inch MyLink touchscreen interface. This should make the Colorado that much more appealing for buyers who crave uninterrupted connectivity. It's worth noting, however, that the full-size Silverado 1500 also gets Apple CarPlay for 2016, and there's an argument to be made for making the stretch, especially if you're considering the Colorado V6. After all, the V6 isn't that much more efficient than the Silverado's satisfying 5.3-liter V8, and the price difference may be less than you think.

If you're sold on the midsize-truck segment, you'll naturally want to take a hard look at its reigning champ, the fully redesigned 2016 Toyota Tacoma. With its higher ground clearance and superior approach angle, the Tacoma is a real mountain goat compared to the more street-biased Colorado, and its technology offerings have improved notably this time around. The aged Nissan Frontier ranks a distant third in most categories, but it's likely to be the most affordable option, and it remains a competent, if uninspiring, pick. If you're planning to go diesel, it's worth your time to look at the full-size Ram 1500, which offers a diesel V6 in a wide range of cab styles. Overall, though, the 2016 Chevrolet Colorado should please the vast majority of midsize truck buyers with its diverse collection of talents.

Notably, we picked the 2015 Chevrolet Colorado as one of ' Best Used Cars.

The 2016 Chevrolet Colorado is a midsize pickup offered in two- and four-seat extended-cab and five-seat crew cab body styles. There are two bed lengths and four trim levels, ranging from no-nonsense Base and Work Truck models to the better-equipped LT and the top-of-the-line Z71.

The entry-level model, known simply as Base, is offered only on the extended cab. Standard features include 16-inch steel wheels, automatic headlights, daytime running lights, air-conditioning, vinyl upholstery and floor covering, a four-way power driver seat with manual recline, front bucket seats, rear-seat delete, a tilt-only adjustable steering wheel, power windows, a rearview camera and a six-speaker AM/FM audio system with a 4.2-inch color display and USB and auxiliary audio inputs.

The next step up is the Work Truck model, which is available in both extended-cab and crew cab body styles and adds fold-up rear jump seats (extended-cab models only), cloth upholstery, carpeting and floor mats.

The major difference between the Base and Work Truck trims is the latter's exclusive list of desirable options, including the WT Convenience package, which bundles an EZ-Lift tailgate, a driver-side convex "spotter" mirror for enhanced visibility, remote keyless entry, cruise control and a theft-deterrent system. The Work Truck Appearance package adds 16-inch alloy wheels, chrome beltline trim, power-adjustable side mirrors and additional body-color exterior trim (mirror housings, door handles, rear bumper). An audio system upgrade package includes a basic version of Chevrolet's app-based MyLink system (operated via the 4.2-inch display), Bluetooth phone and audio connectivity, voice controls, Pandora Internet radio, OnStar telematics and 4G LTE WiFi hotspot connectivity. Stand-alone options include an automatic locking rear differential, a spray-on bedliner and a trailering package (V6 models only).

Springing for the LT gets you most of the items in the WT Convenience and Work Truck Appearance packages (with the notable exception of the EZ-Lift tailgate), plus 17-inch alloy wheels, an overhead console, a tilt-and-telescoping adjustable leather-wrapped steering wheel, cruise control, illuminated visor mirrors, OnStar (with 4G LTE WiFi) and an upgraded version of the MyLink interface with an 8-inch touchscreen, Apple CarPlay smartphone integration, satellite radio, voice and steering wheel controls and four USB ports (two for the music interface and two for device charging).

Feature content is plentiful in the LT and Z71. The MyLink touchscreen interface is Apple CarPlay-compatible for 2016.

Options on LT models include the LT Convenience package, which adds foglights, a rear window defroster, the EZ-Lift tailgate, remote starting and a sliding rear window. The Luxury package (offered with or without chrome exterior accents) includes projector-style headlights, heated mirrors, chrome door handles and rear bumper, a four-way power front passenger seat, driver and front passenger power lumbar adjustment, heated front seats, automatic climate control and an auto-dimming rearview mirror. The available Safety package includes frontal collision and lane departure warning systems.

The top-of-the-line Z71 trim level comes standard with the contents of the LT Convenience package and the functional upgrades from the Luxury package, and it adds distinctive LED daytime running lights, dark-tinted 17-inch alloy wheels and grille surround, all-terrain tires (instead of all-season tires), an off-road-oriented suspension, the locking rear differential, hill descent control, unique cloth/leatherette upholstery and other model-specific trim pieces.

Offered exclusively on the Z71 is the Trail Boss package, which enhances the Colorado's image and off-road ability with 17-inch black wheels, black badges, all-terrain tires, black step bars, off-road lights, an off-road "sport bar" and fender flares. The LT and Z71 offer the diesel engine (crew cabs only), a seven-speaker Bose premium audio system and a navigation system (an enhancement of the standard 8-inch MyLink interface). All V6-powered Colorados can be fitted with a dual-mode sport exhaust.

Three engines are available on the 2016 Chevy Colorado. The entry-level engine is a 2.5-liter inline four-cylinder that puts out 200 hp and 191 lb-ft of torque. Matched to a six-speed manual transmission, which is standard on the two-wheel-drive Base and extended-cab WT models, it returns EPA fuel economy estimates of 22 mpg combined (19 city/26 highway). With the available six-speed automatic, the numbers are 22 mpg combined (20/27) with two-wheel drive and 21 mpg combined (19/25) with four-wheel drive. Properly equipped, four-cylinder models can tow up to 3,500 pounds.

The available 3.6-liter V6 is a major upgrade over the four-cylinder with its 305 hp and 269 lb-ft. It comes mated to the six-speed automatic. EPA estimates for two-wheel-drive models are 21 mpg combined (18/26), and with four-wheel drive you're looking at 20 mpg combined (17/24). These are good numbers, but we were unable to match the combined mpg rating in ' 12-month Chevrolet Colorado long-term test. Properly equipped V6-powered models have a maximum towing capacity of 7,000 pounds.

The LT and Z71 crew cab configurations offer an optional turbocharged 2.8-liter four-cylinder diesel engine with 181 hp and an impressive 369 lb-ft of torque. A six-speed automatic is standard, as is a more deluxe trailering package that includes a driver-selectable exhaust brake and an integrated trailer brake controller (not available with the V6). You have a choice between 2WD and 4WD. When properly equipped, the diesel Chevy Colorado has a tow rating of 7,700 pounds. Expect the diesel to return significantly better fuel mileage than the V6 whether there's a trailer hitched to the back or not.

In performance testing, a V6-equipped 4WD Colorado crew cab short bed went from zero to 60 mph in a quick 7.5 seconds, beating a 2016 Tacoma 4WD V6 by 0.7 second.

Standard safety features on the 2016 Chevrolet Colorado include antilock disc brakes, stability and traction control, trailer sway control, front seat side impact airbags, full-length side curtain airbags and a rearview camera.

The OnStar telematics system (standard on upper trims) provides emergency crash notification, stolen vehicle notification and remote locking and unlocking services. Note that the Safety package, which includes forward collision and lane departure warning systems, is offered only on the LT trim level.

During testing, a Colorado V6 Z71 crew cab short bed came to a stop from 60 mph in 129 feet, while a Colorado V6 LT 4WD crew cab long bed stopped in just 123 feet. Both results are a few feet better than comparable Tacoma models we've tested, likely due to the GM trucks' slightly grippier tires.

In government crash testing, the Chevy Colorado extended cab earned an overall rating of four out of five stars, with four stars for overall frontal crash protection and a full five stars for side-impact safety. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety gave the Colorado crew cab its highest possible rating of "Good" in its moderate-overlap frontal-offset crash test, the only test conducted as of this writing.

On the road, the 2016 Chevrolet Colorado feels polished and confident. That's not to say its ride is luxury-sedan smooth — this is still a pickup, after all — but it has a less truckish quality than you might expect. Handling feels secure, with relatively little body lean when you're driving around turns. On the flip side, the Colorado's modest ground clearance combines with the low-hanging front airdam (which is meant to improve aerodynamics and therefore fuel economy at highway speeds) to hamper the truck's off-road ability. You'll certainly want to remove the airdam if you're planning on doing any serious four-wheeling.

Ride quality and handling are impressively civilized, and the Z71 Trail Boss makes the most of the Colorado's off-road potential.

The Colorado's entry-level, gasoline-fueled 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine is pretty underwhelming unless you're just looking for a cheap, basic truck (or you want a manual transmission). Fitted with the available V6 engine, however, the Colorado has plenty of oomph and can tow your typical trailer full of dirt bikes or ATVs without breaking a sweat. The engine sounds coarse during hard acceleration, though, and the six-speed automatic transmission can be a bit slow to downshift. The potent yet efficient turbodiesel four-cylinder is a compelling alternative, as there's plenty of torque available at low engine speeds, meaning the transmission doesn't have to downshift as often. The diesel Colorado is extraordinarily quiet, too.

The 2016 Chevrolet Colorado's readouts and controls are generally well-placed and intuitive, though the design of the gauges is exceptionally generic-looking. The available MyLink infotainment system is relatively simple to use, and we like the extra capabilities of the voice command system and built-in Apple CarPlay compatibility. The touchscreen can sometimes be slow to respond to inputs, however, or require a reset before it responds at all.

If you're looking for a roomy backseat in a midsize truck, the Chevrolet Colorado crew cab delivers.

Seat comfort is excellent up front, even on long drives, and if you're on the tall side, you'll find headroom and legroom more plentiful than in the Tacoma. The crew cab's rear seat also offers a few more inches of legroom compared to class rivals and is pretty comfortable for two normal-sized adults, though full-size crew cabs are still the way to go if backseat space is a top priority. As with most extended-cab models, the rear jump seats in the Colorado's version are no place you'd want to put an adult for more than a short jaunt.

Both body styles offer storage space under those rear seats for valuable tools or gear you'd rather not leave unprotected in the bed. For shoppers interested in the extended cab, Chevrolet has integrated a feature where the rear headrest doubles as an extension to the rear seat bottom, allowing for the installation of a child seat.

There's really no bad engine choice when it comes to the 2016 Colorado, but there's definitely a best choice: the new 2.8-liter Duramax diesel. It's surprisingly smooth and quiet, with its diesel soundtrack just enough to remind you that it's special, but not so much to be intrusive. There's also excellent power delivery, with a nice smooth swell of torque from right off the line that carries up to the redline. This is the premium engine, though; budget-minded folks will likely stick with the 2.5-liter 4-cylinder or 3.6-liter V6, both of which are also surprisingly well sorted. All come with a 6-speed automatic transmission, but the gasoline-powered 4-cylinder can also be equipped with a 6-speed manual. Around town the 2016 Colorado offers a ride that is smooth enough to woo SUV drivers, but not so plush that it would be mistaken for one.

DURAMAX DIESELThe new 2.8-liter Duramax diesel may just be the best thing to happen to the midsize-truck market since the Chevy Colorado itself. Smooth and powerful, it offers up a superior driving experience compared to either gasoline engine, and any of its competitors' engines, too.APPLE CARPLAYThere are two things we like about Apple CarPlay in the 2016 Colorado. First, the slick integration of your smartphone into the touch-screen display is pretty much exactly what we've been waiting for. Second, it's standard on LT and Z71 models.

Chevrolet walks a difficult tightrope with the 2016 Colorado. To attract non-traditional truck buyers, it's comfortable and quiet, and the front seats, easy-to-use controls, and surprisingly good rear seat – in Crew Cab models at least – are easy to live with. We especially like premium features like the heated seats, Apple CarPlay, and an 8-inch touch-screen infotainment system. Yet it also has to maintain the ruggedness one expects of a truck, which explains the tough-feeling plastics, comfortable but durable seat upholstery, and touches like the foldable rear seat.

While there's no mistaking the 2016 Chevy Colorado for anything but a midsize pickup truck, the curves and lines are softened away from the in-your-face boldness that's found on today's full-size trucks, and even the new Toyota Tacoma. That also goes for the Trail Boss add-ons, which include a flying-buttress-style light bar in the bed, super-bright LED spotlights, and other accessories. It's easy to use, too, thanks to the standard CornerStep rear bumper that makes it easy to get into the bed, and the available EZ Lift-and-Lower tailgate, which allows you to lift the tailgate with one hand.

The base-model 2016 Chevy Colorado is the stripped-down model that your next pizza delivery guy will be driving, but it still includes the utility-enhancing CornerStep rear bumper, locking tailgate and cargo-box lighting, air conditioning, a 4.2-inch touch-screen audio system with USB, and power windows. The reality is that Colorado buyers who aren't managing a fleet will likely start at the more lavishly equipped LT, which includes the 8-inch touch-screen display with Apple CarPlay, an enhanced multicolor information display between the gauges, nicer wheels and interior trim, three months of Sirius satellite radio, cruise control and OnStar.

The 2016 Colorado offers two engine options – the 3.6-liter V6 or new Duramax diesel – plus available 4-wheel drive with a low-speed transfer case. You can also pick an extended cab or crew-cab body, plus a standard length or long bed. Other features include a spray-on bedliner, fog lights, cross rails for the cargo-box storage system and a locking rear differential. Safety can be enhanced with Forward Collision Alert and Lane Departure Warning, and there are even luxury touches like seat heaters for the driver and front passenger.

In addition to last year's 2.5-liter 4-cylinder or 3.6-liter V6, there's the new 2.8-liter Duramax 4-cylinder diesel. All come with a 6-speed automatic transmission, although the 2.5-liter 4-cylinder is also available with a 6-speed manual. The 200-horsepower 2.5-liter gas-powered 4-cylinder is a surprisingly good engine, and although the 3.6-liter, with its 305 horsepower, is clearly stronger, 4-cylinder buyers will likely be happy with their choice for either the 2-wheel or 4-wheel drive (2WD, 4WD) model. The diesel is the premium engine, and its 369 lb-ft of torque is 100 more than the V6, giving the Duramax a maximum towing capacity of 7,700 pounds. The two gasoline engines use regular unleaded, the 2.5-liter 4-cylinder getting an EPA estimated 27 mpg on the highway when equipped with the automatic.2.5-liter inline-4200 horsepower @ 6,300 rpm191 lb-ft of torque @ 4,400 rpmEPA city/highway fuel economy: 19/26 mpg (manual), 20/27 mpg (automatic, 2WD), 19/25 mpg (4WD)3.6-liter V6305 horsepower @ 6,800 rpm269 lb-ft of torque @ 4,000 rpmEPA city/highway fuel economy: 18/26 mpg (2WD), 17/24 mpg (4WD)2.8-liter turbodiesel inline-4181 horsepower @ 3,400 rpm369 lb-ft of torque @ 2,000 rpmEPA city/highway fuel economy: NA

A base 2016 Chevy Colorado has a Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) just under $ 21,000 including the $ 895 destination charge. However, most buyers will skip that, and the $ 23,000 Work Truck model, and instead start at the LT model level, about $ 26,500 for an extended-cab and long-bed 2WD version. Go nuts, and a 4WD long-bed Z71 Crew Cab Colorado with the Duramax diesel can top out well over $ 45,000. Still, you can get the diesel for right around $ 30,000 if you're careful, and that's a pretty good deal. Prices are right in line with the Nissan Frontier and Toyota Tacoma – save for the diesel, which adds about $ 3,700 over the price of a V6. Check out the Fair Purchase Price to see what others are paying in your area. The Colorado ekes out a resale advantage next to the Frontier, but both get whomped by the Tacoma.

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