2019 Chevrolet Colorado Z71

The 2019 Colorado is Chevrolet's mid-size pickup, slotting between the full-size Silverado and the smaller, discontinued S10. It competes with the Toyota Tacoma, Ford Ranger, and Nissan Frontier, offering a more car-like ride than most. The V6 makes the Colorado feel quick for a truck, and the ride is smooth enough that it doesn't drive like a traditional pickup. The cabin is notably quiet, and crew cab models offer generous rear legroom, though the bed is shorter. Owner reviews from recent years mention few serious issues, with occasional battery or door seal problems. The Z71 gives you the off-road suspension and locking rear diff from the ZR2 but skips the wider track and Multimatic shocks, saving several thousand dollars. With the 3.6L V6 and eight-speed automatic, this Colorado pulls strongly from a stop and returns 17 mpg city city and 24 mpg highway highway. The Z71's heated seats and heated steering wheel are standard here, and the 4x4 Autotrac transfer case lets you leave it in Auto for slippery pavement.