Midsize trucks don’t always get the attention that their full-size counterparts receive, but they’re more capable than most people expect or need. The Chevrolet Colorado is a great example, bringing towing capability of up to 7,700 pounds, available four-wheel drive (4WD), and an off-road-ready ZR2 trim, new for 2024. The truck got a significant update in 2023 that improved its interior and brought new functionality.

What’s New for the 2024 Chevrolet Colorado

Chevy updated the Colorado for 2023 with a much-improved interior, better tech, and a new design, and lively performance. Even better, the new ZR2 trim makes off-roading a breeze, and its beefy styling keeps no secrets about its capability.

Design

Chevrolet redesigned the Colorado in 2023, giving it sharper styling and a look closer to its full-size counterpart, the Silverado 1500. Every truck comes in crew cab configuration with a 5-foot bed, and Chevy adds graphics packages to select trims. The ZR2 adds heavy-duty bumpers with front winch capability and exclusive 17-inch wheels with mud-terrain tires.

Powertrain

Chevy equips a turbocharged 2.7-liter four-cylinder engine for every trim, but output varies by trim. The base configuration has 237 horsepower, while the higher-end models get the same engine with 310 horsepower. Rear-wheel drive (RWD) comes standard and four-wheel drive (4WD) is available. The ZR2 model adds off-road suspension with Multimatic front and rear dampers. It also gets front and rear locking differentials, 12.2 inches of ground clearance, and boron steel skid plates underneath.

Interior

Chevrolet updated the Colorado’s interior just last year, making it more comfortable and stylish in the process. The center console is new, and a reshaped dash houses large display screens atop physical buttons. It also got a new steering wheel design, and the five-seat interior is spacious enough for adults to ride in both rows. Chevy retained the physical shift lever, and there are two Big Gulp-sized cupholders for front passengers.

Technology

Every 2024 Colorado comes with an 11.3-inch touchscreen with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Google Built-In is available for a subscription fee, bringing connected navigation, streaming music, and more. Chevrolet’s infotainment software is straightforward and easy to navigate while driving. It’s colorful and responsive, and menus are clearly labeled, making it less distracting than many rival systems.

Safety

The newest Colorados haven’t been crash-tested yet, and the last-generation trucks are too different to form any solid conclusions about current models. Even so, Chevy Safety Assist comes standard, bringing a generous list of equipment, including automatic emergency braking, forward collision warnings, automatic high beams, lane-keep assist, lane-departure warnings, following-distance indicators, and pedestrian/bicyclist detection.

Pricing

Pricing for the 2024 Colorado line starts at $30,695 for the base Work Truck (WT) trim with two-wheel drive. The LT trim starts at $33,095, and the 4WD-only Trail Boss starts at $38,495. The Z71 and ZR2 are also 4WD-only, and are priced at $41,395 and $48,295, respectively.