Chevrolet has officially introduced the 2025 Colorado, and with this update comes a reduction in engine options. This new version is a more streamlined model compared to its predecessor, the second-generation pickup. The extended cab, once known for its practicality, has been replaced with a sole double cab configuration and a single body style. Initially, the new generation was available with three 2.7-liter four-cylinder engine choices, but the 2025 lineup now offers only one.
Previously, Chevrolet had already discontinued the mid-range “Turbo Plus” engine. Now, the less powerful 2.7-liter engine has also been dropped, leaving the most robust four-cylinder as the sole option for the 2025 model. However, this change might not be as unfavorable as it seems.
2025 Chevrolet Colorado Engine Specifications
As mentioned earlier, the 2025 Chevrolet Colorado comes with just one engine choice: a high-performing four-cylinder engine that generates 310 horsepower and 583 Newton meters of torque. This powerful setup allows both the Chevrolet Colorado and its more upscale sibling, the GMC Canyon, to tow a maximum of 3,493 kilograms (7,700 pounds) and handle a payload of up to 776 kilograms (1,710 pounds) in the truck bed.
In contrast, the previously available lower-performance engine offered 237 horsepower and 351 Newton meters of torque. It had a considerably reduced towing capacity of 1,479 kilograms (3,500 pounds) and could carry a load of 676 kilograms (1,490 pounds) in the bed.
2025 Chevrolet Colorado Pickup
Chevrolet has yet to officially explain its decision to make these engine adjustments. However, the more powerful engine was priced at only $1,285 more than the base model’s engine in 2024, suggesting that it might have been the preferred choice for many customers. Additionally, this is the standard engine in GMC’s top-tier version of the truck, so discontinuing the less powerful option could simplify production processes.
For reference, both the Chevrolet Colorado and the GMC Canyon are assembled on the same production line.
The move could be driven by profit maximization. It’s worth noting that the latest Colorado resembles a significant overhaul of an older model rather than an entirely new design. With this strategy, GM seems to be maximizing profit margins on internal combustion vehicles, particularly in the truck and SUV segments, to offset the lower profitability of its electric vehicle lineup.
