2016 Chevrolet Colorado Z71

The 2016 Colorado is Chevrolet's midsize pickup, slotting below the Silverado and competing with the Toyota Tacoma and Nissan Frontier. The Colorado drives more like a car than a truck, with composed handling and a smooth ride that makes daily commuting genuinely pleasant. The cabin is impressively quiet at highway speeds, and the available MyLink touchscreen with smartphone integration is easy to use. Some owners have reported air conditioning failures and radio glitches, though many others report trouble-free miles. Stepping up to the Z71 from the LT adds an off-road suspension, automatic locking rear differential, and front recovery hooks for genuine trail capability. The 3.6L I6 makes 305 horsepower and pairs with a six-speed automatic and four-wheel drive, giving you confident power for towing or climbing at 20 mpg combined.