2021 Chevy Colorado's New Face Roars Fiercely onto Autobuzz.com Blog Feature

The perfect sized and spec'd out truck for the pleasantly warm days of summer is enough to brighten anyone's day: even if it is time to go to the cubicle instead of the lake, you're in for a solid yet very smooth ride. It was last October when Chevy lifted the veil off the 2021 Colorado face-lift, and at that time it was only the ZR2 version that was shown to the public. This past week on the ultra-cool Carbuzz.com blog, there are some more newly released photos of the LT and Z71 trims featuring the updated styling.

 

At first glance, they look a bit less extreme than the hardcore ZR2 off-road variant that everyone loves, but still a bit more aggressive than the 2019 model thanks to the larger vents and bolder grille stance. The Chevy bow-tie emblem has seen some tweaking, and the tailgate has embossed “Chevrolet” lettering now in place of the previous model's bow-tie, which is identical to what is found on the rear of the Silverado. The air dam under the bumper has also been adjusted to improve overall dynamics, as the center part rises upward to improve the approach angle and the whole air dam can be removed if you need to.

Like the 2020 model, the 2021 Colorado is offered with a 2.5-liter 4-cylinder that produces 200 hp and 191 lb-ft of torque, a 3.6-liter V6 rated at 308 hp and 275 lb-ft of torque, and a hefty 2.8-liter Duramax 4-cylinder diesel that cranks out 181 hp and 369 lb-ft of torque. We hope you come down to visit us here at West Chevy of Knoxville and check out the three new colors, new wheel designs, and a one-inch lift kit that has all been added to the 2021 Colorado options list.

The Extended Work Truck trim is where the pricing tier begins on the low end, and the Base Extended Cab Version is expected to be discontinued. Production of this 2021 model will begin at the end of June, and we expect popularity to skyrocket as this is the avid and hearty truck owner's dream come true: stiff competition in the form of Jeep Gladiator and Ford Ranger have recently emerged, and this is why the ZR2's looks were toughened up a bit for this year's release.

One of the most exciting things to happen over the last few years was the new partnership with the experts at AEV to join forces and create the ZR2 Bison: with front and rear differentials locked and multiple forms of armor to protect the undercarriage, it can conquer any jagged rock or otherwise hurdle-infested trail. What some say was the raw inspiration itself for Jeep to scramble hard and create its Gladiator, this expertly equipped off-road machine inspired many to stand up and conquer the many tricky trails in their area!