First Look: Next-Generation Chevrolet Colorado Show Truck

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GM takes the covers off the Chevrolet Colorado Show Truck at the Bangkok International Auto Show in Thailand, and the rugged concept previews the next-generation Colorado midsize pickup that officially goes on sale in Thailand later this year — and eventually will arrive in North America, our sources say.

The Colorado Show Truck is a body-on-frame, all-wheel-drive extended cab that sports sleeker styling than the current 2004-2011 Colorado sold in the U.S., Asia and Australia (as the Holden Colorado). The stout front end shares a strong family resemblance with other recent bowtie-badged vehicles, like the Chevrolet Equinox and the upcoming Orlando. There’s a two-tier grille with wraparound headlights, LED running lamps and small heat extractors on the sides of the hood. An aerodynamic "cab collar" ties the cab and bed together. Integrated steps in the cargo box make accessing the business end of the truck easy, and for security and improved fuel economy there’s a hard tonneau cover. Twenty-inch aluminum wheels are paired with Cooper 285/50R20 Zeon LTZ all-terrain tires to give the Colorado a tough-looking stance.

Inside, the Colorado Show Truck's twin cockpit design is more stylish and sculpted than the Colorado’s current basic cabin. The instrument panel and dash flow into the doors, and motorcycle-inspired three-dimensional gauges use ice blue lighting for sporty effect. Dark wood trim with chrome highlights provides an upscale feel with plenty of soft-touch surfaces instead of hard plastic. There’s also plenty of storage space and cubbies inside to keep items secure at night on the street or while bouncing around off-road. High-tech features include a 7-inch flat-screen display for audio, navigation, hands-free phone and web access. There’s also a dual-zone climate control system to keep the driver and front passenger comfortable.

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[Source: PickupTrucks.com]




Looks kinda like Daddy's truck... er.. car

 

[NMRam]

MEH, Ridgeline with a Malibu nose on it.........doesn't do anything for me.

 

[CJ Hungus]

That is fawking hideous.

 

[Shanks12]

That is fawking hideous.

Agreed.... The only thing I kinda like is the wheels..

 

[mr_bots]

I actually kinda like it (if they remove the ridgeline topper). Doesn't really matter though cause I diooubt it gets sold in the US. They (and Ford) aren't willing to put money into the segment to beat the Tacoma here. They're going after the cheaper Asian and South American markets.

 

[buRRp]

 

[vansdonk]

ICK!!!!

 

[agjake11]

Some bad body lines but the front isn't too bad

 

[Nick The Great]

MEH, Ridgeline with a Malibu nose on it.........doesn't do anything for me.

THIS is what went through my mind.

 

[Zembonez]

Equinox-camino!

I've seen worse - a lot worse.

I don't see anything about it that resembles a Ridgeline. It has s separate bed and cab. It looks to be a regular pickup BOF construction in the pics.