2026 Chevrolet Colorado Trail Boss
The Colorado is Chevy’s smallest pickup truck and the Trail Boss will take you off-road (in style).
Friend of the site Connie Peters drives the 2026 Chevrolet Colorado Trail Boss.
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Connie Peters tests the Chevrolet Colorado, specifically the Trail Boss trim, a midlevel, off-road-focused version of Chevrolet’s smallest pickup.
Key highlights:
- Performance: Powered by a 2.7-liter turbo engine producing 310 horsepower and 430 lb-ft of torque, paired with an eight-speed automatic and four-wheel drive.
- Capability: Can tow up to 7,700 lbs with the trailering package.
- Off-road features: Includes a 2-inch lift, all-terrain tires, off-road suspension, and a rear locking differential.
- Exterior: Notable for its Reef Blue color, black badging, 20-inch wheels, and practical features like a spray-in bedliner, tonneau cover, step access, and tailgate ruler.
- Interior & tech: Offers a digital driver display, Google built-in infotainment, wireless Apple CarPlay, heated seats/steering wheel, dual-zone climate control, and a 360-degree camera. Interior materials are mostly basic/plastic.
- Space & comfort: Rear seating is functional but minimal, with limited storage and amenities.
Overall impression:
The reviewer enjoys the truck’s size, drivability, and rugged styling, noting it competes with midsize rivals like the Ford Ranger and Toyota Tacoma.
Pricing:
- Starts around $34K
- Tested Trail Boss model: $47K
Conclusion:
A solid midsize truck offering good value, strong performance, and off-road capability, though with a fairly basic interior.
Connie Peters is an automotive video creator and journalist covering all types of cars and trucks for the past ten years in suburban Vancouver.
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