2024 Chevrolet Colorado Specs & Performance

With one glance at the 2024 Chevrolet Colorado specs, you can tell that this truck is all about performance. After all, you don’t become MotorTrend’s Truck of the Year in 2024 without the raw capability to justify it! An accolade nearly any other truck owner in Prescott might envy.

In this guide, we’ll go over performance aspects like the Chevrolet Colorado specs, which Chevrolet Colorado engines are available, and talk about the kind of fuel efficiency you can expect. We’ll then wrap up with a look at the formidable Chevrolet Colorado ZR2 Bison Edition, the product of Chevrolet’s collaboration with AEV® to produce an off-roading beast! Let’s get started. 

2024 Chevrolet Colorado Specs: Chevrolet Colorado Engine

There are three Chevrolet Colorado engines available, though not all engines are compatible with each trim. If you have questions about that, contact us to speak with our Chevrolet experts! 

2.7L Turbo Engine w/ eight-speed automatic transmission 

• 237 hp and 260 lb-ft of torque
• Maximum trailering capacity of 3,500 pounds
• Maximum payload capacity of 1,602 pounds (2WD)
• Maximum payload capacity of 1,802 pounds (4WD)

TurboMax™ Engine w/ eight-speed automatic transmission

• 310 hp and 430 lb-ft of torque
• Maximum trailering capacity of 7,700 pounds
• Maximum payload capacity of 1,725 pounds

2.7L Turbo High-Output DOHC (standard on ZR2 Bison Edition)

• 310 hp and 430 lb-ft of torque
• Maximum trailering capacity of 7,700 pounds (6,000 pounds max on ZR2)
• Maximum payload capacity of 1,423 pounds

2024 Chevrolet Colorado MPG

Here’s a breakdown of the Chevrolet Colorado mpg rating across the different engines:

2.7L Turbo Engine w/ eight-speed automatic transmission 

• EPA-estimated 20 city / 25 highway mpg (2WD)
• EPA-estimated 19 city / 23 highway mpg (4WD)
• Approximate Fuel Tank Capacity: 21.4 gallons

TurboMax™ Engine w/ eight-speed automatic transmission

• EPA-estimated 17 city / 21 highway mpg
• Approximate Fuel Tank Capacity: 21.4 gallons

2.7L Turbo High-Output DOHC (standard on ZR2 Bison Edition)

• EPA-estimated mpg: Currently TBD
• Approximate Fuel Tank Capacity: 21.4 gallons

2024 Chevrolet Colorado ZR2 Bison Edition

We may have already said this elsewhere, but the Chevrolet Colorado ZR2 Bison steals the show, even when compared to the already excellent Chevrolet Colorado trims! 

Not convinced? Take a look at all of the features that you get when you upgrade your ZR2 to the Bison Edition. Not only do you get some slick exterior features that’ll look awesome while driving through Zumbrota, but we think you’ll be happily surprised by the performance-related features too:

ZR2 Bison Edition (May require additional optional equipment)

• AEV® stamped steel front skid plate
• AEV® transfer case skid plate
• AEV® rear differential skid plate
• AEV® fuel tank skid plate
• AEV® rear stamped steel bumper with heavy-duty cast recovery points
• AEV® stamped steel front bumper
• 17-inch LT315/70R17 blackwall 35-inch OD MT tires
• 17-inch Beadlock capable carbon flash metallic wheels with AEV® center cap
• AEV® wheel flares
• Multimatic Jounce Control Dampers
• 17-inch Beadlock capable carbon flash metallic spare wheel
• Bed-Mounted Vertical Spare Tire Carrier
• 17-inch LT315/70R17 blackwall 35-inch OD MT spare tire
• All-weather floor liner, with AEV® logo
• AEV® branded front head restraints
• Bison exterior Black badging
• ZR2 Bison Pick-up bed side decal
• Black-painted door handles

And in case that wasn’t enough, check out some of these accolades the Chevrolet Colorado ZR2 Bison received:

• Best-in-Class underbody protection with Boron steel skid plates and rocker protection
• Best-in-Class Ground Clearance of 12.2 inches
• Best-in-Class approach/departure/break-over angles of 38.2 degrees/26.0 degrees/26.9 degrees

Test Drive a 2024 Chevrolet Colorado with Red Wing Chevrolet in Red Wing, MN! 

We hope you found this guide on the Chevrolet Colorado specs helpful, though the only way to get a grasp on how the Chevrolet Colorado performs is by test-driving one! So if you’re ready to take the plunge, consider driving down to Red Wing to visit us! We’re always ready to assist our customers in the Cannon Falls area, so don’t hesitate! We hope to see you soon.