2024 Chevrolet Colorado: Chevy’s Midsize Truck Powerhouse

The 2024 Chevrolet Colorado hits the market with only a few small changes to its equipment list. This midsize Chevy truck is useful on and off the road.

GM upgraded its midsize truck lineup in 2023, providing only one engine setup for all versions of the Colorado. Although every mode uses the same 2.7-liter 4-cylinder turbocharged engine, the five trims have two different power levels. The WT and LT models come standard with 237 horsepower and 260 lb-ft of torque. Moving up to the Trail Boss, Z71, and ZR2 models, the power output is increased to 310 horsepower and 430 lb-ft of torque.

What’s new for the 2024 Colorado?

The latest version of this Chevy midsize truck includes an upgraded off-road package called the ZR2 Bison Edition Package. This package is highlighted by additional off-road capability, giving this truck more off-road performance and features.

In addition to the Bison package, the Colorado has a new 11-inch digital instrument cluster for all trims. The more powerful Turbo Max engine is available as an option for the WT and LT trims.

Let’s take a look at the features included in each trim.

Colorado WT

If you’re looking at the 2024 Chevrolet Colorado as a work truck and not for play, you’ll want to stick to the WT trim. This model has just enough equipment for most drivers. The WT model can tow up to 3,500 pounds with the standard engine and 7,700 pounds when equipped with the Turbo Max engine.

Features you’ll find in this base version include:

• Forward collision warning
• Pedestrian and cyclist detection
• Automatic emergency braking
• Following distance indicator
• Lane-departure warning
• Lane-keeping assist
• Automatic high-beam headlights
• Rear seat reminder
• Teen Driver technology
• 17-inch steel wheels
• Rear bumper with corner step
• Rear privacy glass
• Remote keyless entry
• Power mirrors
• Cargo bed light
• HD rear vision camera
• Hitch View with Hitch Guidance
• 11-inch digital instrument cluster
• 11.3-inch infotainment touchscreen
• Push-button starting
• Tilt steering wheel
• 60/40 split-folding rear seat
• 6-speaker audio system
• SiriusXM satellite radio
• Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
• OnStar

The WT trim can be had with optional 4WD and several packages that add more to this midsize Chevy truck. Some of these packages are:

• WT Convenience Package
• Advanced Trailering Package
• Dark Essentials Package

In addition to the packages, the WT trim has many stand-alone items that you can add. This makes the WT trim the most configurable version of the 2024 Colorado.

Colorado LT Trim

The 2024 Chevrolet Colorado LT adds more comfort and convenience items over the base model. This higher trim includes:

• 17-inch alloy wheels
• Proximity keyless entry with push-button starting
• Rear air vents
• Rear USB port
• Remote locking tailgate
• Wrapped steering wheel
• Front center console

The LT trim has several options packages and can be had with 4WD and an optional sunroof. The options packages for the LT trim are:

• LT Convenience Package
• LT Convenience Package II
• LT Convenience Package III

Colorado Trail Boss

The Trail Boss trim sits in the middle of the Colorado lineup. This version comes with standard 4WD and the more powerful engine. It also has:

• 18-inch gloss-black wheels
• All-terrain tires
• Off-road suspension
• 2-inch lift
• Hill descent control
• Automatic locking rear differential
• Black recovery hooks
• Evotex seats
• Active noise cancellation
• Rear seat air vents
• Bright paint options
• 20 and 22-inch wheel upgrades

In addition to the equipment listed, the Trail Boss trim can be upgraded with a few option packages. These packages are:

• Dark Essentials Package
• Trail Boss Convenience Package
• Off-Road Lightning Package

Colorado Z71 Trim

Move up to the 2024 Chevrolet Colorado Z71, and you’ll find a truck that brings some off-road equipment while adding some on-road comfort. The Z71 removes the off-road suspension of the Trail Boss to make it more comfortable when driving on the roads.
Choose the Z71 trim, and you’ll also have:

• 120-volt power outlet in the bed
• Heated side mirrors
• Cruise control
• LED headlights
• Red recovery hooks

The Z71 doesn’t have any named packages, but this trim can be upgraded with:

• Red and black Evotex upholstery
• Perforated leather upholstery
• Driver’s seat memory settings
• Heated steering wheel
• Heated and ventilated front seats
• Power sunroof
• Bose and Kicker audio systems

Colorado ZR2 Trim

The ZR2 packs all the goodies of the other off-road trims into one great truck. It then adds more to the mix, including:

• ZR2 Off-Road Package
  • Multimatic suspension dampers
  • 3-inch lift
  • Off-road front fascia
  • Fender flares
  • Baja drive mode
• 17-inch Graphite and Oxide Gold wheels
• 33-inch mud-terrain tires
• Driver-selectable fully locking front and rear differentials
• 800-amp heavy-duty battery
• Off-road rocker panels
• Spray-in bedliner
• LED headlights
• StowFlex/EZ-Lift tailgate

The ZR2 can be upgraded with the Bison Edition Package developed in conjunction with American Expedition Vehicles.

Which 2024 Chevrolet Colorado trim is right for you?