2018 Chevrolet Colorado Work Truck

The 2018 Colorado is Chevrolet's mid-size pickup, slotting between the Silverado and the now-discontinued S-10. It competes with the Toyota Tacoma, Nissan Frontier, and Honda Ridgeline in the mid-size truck segment. The Colorado drives more like a car than a truck, with a smooth ride and responsive steering. The cabin is quiet and well-built, with available MyLink infotainment and a user-friendly touchscreen. Crew cab models offer generous interior space but a shorter bed, a trade-off buyers should weigh. The Work Truck is the Colorado with the basics missing, so you skip the Z71's upgraded suspension and climate control to keep the price down. Its diesel 2.8L I4 makes 308 horsepower and 275 lb-ft of torque, paired with the eight-speed automatic and four-wheel drive for serious low-end grunt on or off the pavement, though it returns just 19 mpg combined. Expect a snug vinyl floor and manual windows as standard, with available air conditioning as one of the few comfort upgrades worth choosing.