2026 Chevy Colorado
Looking for the best midsize truck money can buy? That would be the 2026 Chevy Colorado – not only does it boast the best maximum towing capability in its class, but it is also incredibly powerful, full of features, and highly customizable, whether you’re looking for a family vehicle, work vehicle, or recreational vehicle. The Chevy brand is known for producing hard-working trucks, but the 2026 Chevy Colorado is much more than that—it does work hard, of course, but it can also play hard—some of the trim levels are geared toward off-roading for the crowd that loves to do mudding, camping, and other outdoor activities.
The Chevy Colorado is a popular option for many drivers because it’s maneuverable and versatile, but always delivers on performance, safety, and comfort. If you’re looking for a truck that can handle your small business, family trips, and hauling home DIY project tools and materials, you can’t do better than the latest Chevy Colorado model. Want to learn a little more about what makes the 2026 Colorado the best yet? Explore the inner workings to see what makes it so powerful, see how much it can tow, and then take a look at the interior and cabin—envision yourself enjoying your truck to the fullest, because that’s the experience you’ll get with the 2026 Chevy Colorado.
MSRP: $32,400 [a]
Torque: 430 lb-ft
Towing: 7,700 lbs
Ground Clearance: 12.2 in
Power & Performance
The latest Colorado comes equipped with a powerful TurboMax engine, capable of giving you 310 hp and 430 lb-ft of torque. You’ll have all the power you need to get where you’re going with all of your equipment or recreational accessories, no matter where you’re going. The Colorado might be a midsize truck, but it hauls and tows like a larger vehicle, so if you’re looking for a truck that’s easy to drive but can still pack a punch, you’ll want to get a closer look at the Chevy Colorado and see what it can do for you.
The Colorado TurboMax engine is a turbocharged 2.7L four-cylinder engine, which might seem wild when compared to trucks of the past that came with six and eight-cylinder engines. With the latest technologies, however, it isn’t necessary to have that many cylinders – you can utilize an engine that is more efficient, thereby saving you fuel and keeping the air cleaner, a win-win situation. Depending on which trim you get, there’s a work truck model that can haul and tow all your necessities from job site to job site, and there’s also an off-road version that can take you on the less-traveled paths you’ve been wanting to explore.
Hauling & Towing
Chevy’s Colorado is no stranger to powerful hauling and towing. With the 2026 model, you’ll get the highest towing capacity of any midsize truck on the market today, up to 7,700 lbs when properly equipped, depending on the trim level that you go with. What can you tow with almost 8,000 lbs of towing power? Your fifth wheel camper, utility trailer, toy trailer, boat, and other recreational vehicles should be covered. You’ll also find the Chevy Colorado capable of towing work equipment, such as tools, light machinery, and supplies. If you’re working for yourself or working on a construction site, you’ll want the Colorado on hand to help you with all the heavy lifting.
Whether you’re looking at the Colorado for a work truck or recreational truck, you’ll have the space and power you need to haul and tow large items, trailers, campers, boats, bicycles, motorcycles, and the like. You’ll also be able to haul up to 1,684 lbs in the payload bed, depending on the trim level, so there’s always room for whatever you need. You’ll love how easy it is to utilize the towing equipment and the safety features that you can get with the Colorado to ensure that you are towing responsibly. Speaking of safety, just what is included in the 2026 Chevy Colorado’s safety and driver-assist package?
Safety & Driver-Assist Features
Even the lowest trim levels of the 2026 Chevy Colorado come packed with driver and safety-assist features like an HD Rear Vision Camera, LED Reflective Windshield Collision Alert, Rear Park Assist, Rear Cross Traffic Braking, Lane Keep Assist with Lane Departure Warning, Automatic Emergency Braking, Blind Zone Steering Assist, Hitch View, and Front Pedestrian and Bicyclist Braking. These are just some of the standard features you’ll get when you drive the 2026 Chevy Colorado. Many drivers especially appreciate the Rear Park Assist and HD Rear Vision Camera, which make it much easier to park in tighter spaces or back up into narrower spots.
The Front Pedestrian and Bicyclist Braking feature is extremely helpful when navigating neighborhoods and city traffic—whether you’re running your daily errands, commuting to work, or picking the kids up for or from a school event. Many vehicles do not offer this feature at all, much less as a standard feature across trim levels. If you’ll be driving your truck anywhere around the neighborhood, in city construction zones, or similar places, you’ll want to utilize this feature to ensure that everyone outside your vehicle stays just as safe as you will inside the truck.
Comfort & Convenience
There are some differences between trim levels, of course, and most of those differences appear when comparing comfort and convenience features. Are you looking for a pared-down, work truck version of the 2026 Chevy Colorado? You’ll still get features like a six-speaker stereo system, an 11? diagonal color driver information center, front USB ports, wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay compatibility, and remote keyless entry, which is plenty for most drivers; you just won’t have every single feature that’s available. Some drivers prefer to have fewer features, so if that sounds like what you’re looking for, it might be a good idea to stick with the lowest two trim levels so you don’t have a lot of extra features that you don’t need.
If, however, you’re the sort of driver who wants as many standard features as possible, it’s worth exploring the higher trim levels. Depending on which one you go with, you’ll get features like front and rear carpeted floor mats, the Advanced Trailering Package, a rear center armrest, rear USB ports, perforated leather-appointed seat trim, and wireless phone charging. On longer trips, you might want the extra USB ports and Advanced Trailering Package at the very least, so it’s worth thinking about when you take a look at the latest Chevy Colorado models.
Trim Levels
The 2026 Chevy Colorado is available in five trim levels, from basic work truck to off-roader to ultimate luxury. The first trim, the Work Truck, comes in both RWD and FWD. They provide the basic features you’ve come to know and appreciate from Chevrolet. That being said, the 2026 Colorado work trucks are far from plain. They come equipped with plenty of safety and driver-assist features, as well as some comfort and convenience features that will ensure a comfortable ride all day long.
The next trim in the lineup is the LT, which has more features than the lower trim levels, but is still budget-friendly and comes in either 2WD or 4WD. If you want something that can go off-road, there are the Trail Boss, Z71, and Z72 trim levels that you can choose between. These are offered only in 4WD and come equipped with off-road features such as lockable front and rear differentials, all-terrain tires, and higher ground clearance. The ZR2 Bison Edition is a package you can get on the ZR2 that really highlights the premium features in the cabin alongside additional rugged off-road features on the outside.
The 2026 Chevy Colorado ZR2 Bison comes with 35? tires along with hydraulic bump stops in the front and rear to make it easier to climb, jump, and navigate rougher terrain, as well as to soften the landings for driver and passengers alike. The ultimate premium off-roader, the ZR2 Bison is ready to join you on your wildest adventures while also giving you the luxury and comfort you’ve been looking for. It’s time to try one out for yourself and see how far you can go. Are you thinking about adding more features? There are plenty of additional features available for you to add to your new 2026 Chevy Colorado.
Available Features
If you’re thinking about building your 2026 Chevy Colorado from the ground up via a custom order, you might want to add at least a few of the available features so that you’re prepared for any situation, whether you’re using the Colorado as a work truck or a recreational vehicle. Some of the available features you could add include an accessory switch kit, all-weather floor mats, ventilated driver and front passenger seats, a Bose premium sound system, an advanced trailering package, and a keyless entry keypad. Drivers particularly like the ventilated front seats and the Bose premium sound system.
If you’re planning on doing off-road and trailering activities, you’ll probably want to add the Advanced Trailering Package as well as the all-weather floor mats to keep everything simple and easy. There are many more available features as well, so it’s worth taking a look at the available features list to see what else you might want to add to your highly personalized Chevy Colorado. Since there are so many options, you’re guaranteed to find a build that works for you, and you’ll love driving something you helped put together because it’s a perfect fit.
Get the 2026 Chevy Colorado Today!
The Chevy Colorado has long been a popular model among truck drivers because of its maneuverable size, multiple capabilities, and its spacious, comfortable interior. There are other midsize trucks you could be driving, but when you can drive the best, why would you drive anything else? If you’ve not yet experienced the latest Chevy Colorado for yourself, it’s time to try one out and take it for a test drive. You’ll be impressed with all the newest high-tech features, and you’ll start dreaming of all the projects and trips you could pursue if you got yourself one of the latest Chevy Colorado models. Don’t wait. Get your 2026 Chevy Colorado today!