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2012 Chevrolet Colorado review

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Mileage (EPA estimate)

14 city, 19 highway, 16 combined

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Customer ratings

3.9 out of 5

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The 2012 Chevrolet Colorado earns praise for its ride quality, styling, and maintenance cost. However, complaints include cramped cabin space, limited tech features, and seat comfort. Customers appreciate its fuel economy and towing ability but mention cabin noise and outdated technology as drawbacks. Reliability sentiment is mixed.

RepairPal reliability rating

4
Above Average

RepairPal gave the Chevrolet Colorado an overall reliability rating of 4 out of 5 stars, which RepairPal describes as Above Average. This rating ranks Chevrolet Colorado 6th out of 8 among Midsize Trucks.

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Chevrolet Colorado features and specs

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Work Truck 2D Regular Cab 2WD

Standard Features

  • ABS Brakes
  • Air Conditioning
  • Cloth Seats
  • Cruise Control
  • Overhead Airbags
  • Side Airbags
  • Traction Control
  • Bed Liner
  • Manual Transmission
  • Automatic Transmission
  • CD Audio
  • Bluetooth Technology
  • AM/FM Stereo

Optional Features

  • Power Locks
  • Power Mirrors
  • Power Windows
  • Alloy Wheels
  • Bed Cover
  • Bed Liner
  • Running Boards
  • Tow Hitch
  • Manual Transmission
  • Auxiliary Audio Input
  • Bluetooth Technology
  • CD Audio
  • Satellite Radio Ready

Drive Wheels

2WD

Engine size

2.9L

Horsepower

185

Torque (ft-lbs)

190

Engine type

Gas

Fuel capacity

19

Wheelbase

111.3"

Overall length

192.4"

Width

67.6"

Height

64.9"

Leg room

F 44"

Head room

F 39.3"

Front tires

P215/70R16

Rear tires

P215/70R16

Seating capacity

3

Max towing capacity

360/2400 lbs.

Transmission

Automatic

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