5 Good/Bad Things for the 2023 Chevy Colorado
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- Опубліковано 13 лют 2023
- Publisher Tim Esterdahl gets his first look on the 2023 Chevy Colorado and he details his 5 good and bad things on the midsize truck. Are these deal breakers for the midsize truck? You decide.
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I just got home from the Chicago auto show where I was able to sit in ALL the midsize trucks(Colorado, Canyon, Tacoma, Ranger and frontier) The only ones I didn't sit in were the Jeep gladiator and the Honda Ridgeline, I consider those to be in different categories. The rear leg room in these GM twins are better than the Tacoma and Nissan and about the same as the Ranger, that's me sitting behind me (I'm 5'9"). After looking at these trucks all in the same day I can honestly say GM has nailed these trucks!! It is shocking how it makes the other trucks feel absolutely DATED!! Especially the Ranger 😲 Now if GM could build us a Bronco- Wrangler competitor off this platform that would be epic!! Return of the REAL Blazer and Jimmy 🙂
I was there too and I’ll also add the front seat room in the Colorado was better than all I sat in. The rear seat room is good enough and I agree felt better than the other trucks. I will say both the Z71 and TrailBoss have a very high step in, higher than my Silverado. The newest truck there was the Frontier and although it looks ok it has smaller cab and it’s very easy to bang your head getting in. GM has a winner on its hands
Tacoma?????
I thought the new Ranger was supposed to have the beefed up front end? Like in the UK for example. And also they were going to have a Ranger Raptor? There are videos of these on YT and those look great, and have much beefier engines than this 2.7 turbo. Not as much a fan of the interior on those though as this Canyon. My thoughts were since they have them in other countries they would be bringing those to america for 2023 models. I guess that isnt the case then if you saw one and it was just same old ranger.
Shitty scratchy black plastic with fake chrome plastic accents is ‘modern’?
@@Bdub4202005 the redesigned Ranger wasn’t there, all they had was a current model XLT
Anything that’s a feature that affects safety needs to have a separate physical control period. Mirrors, cruise control, steering, shifter, seat controls, TCS
Pretty much every GM pickup in the last 15 years have had auto on/off headlights when it gets dark/light, you rarely need that dial, I own a 2021 Silverado and only need it if I'm hiding in the dark.
@@baracktrump1410 Doesn't really matter how often one uses the dial or not. One of the basic learned principles of life is to make sure critical features are accessible even in the worst case scenario. All it takes is a burned/broken touchscreen now you're SOL.
@@baracktrump1410 agree just leave it on auto... Done.
@@ginicholas4322 physical switches go bad too.
@GI Nicholas there are two ways to access it on the screen. One is at the top and is just as fast as having the knives to the left. Not a big deal. At some point, complaining just to complain.
Critical functions like headlights need hard controls. Having them controlled by the center screen is an instant deal killer for me.
I can't remember the last time I've touched my headlight controls other than high/low beam. After they're set to auto, what's the need for an analog control?
Eh. GM headlights default to automatic every start up. There's very rarely a need to manually turn them on.
Haven't touched a headlight conrtol since before my 1998 Monte Carlo.
There are times when I want headlights on when the auto setting hasn't turned them on. (example: dense cloud cover with light drizzle). Also how do you flash your lights to warn oncoming drivers of speed traps - yes some of us still do that. I've also flashed my lights to communicate with other drivers (i.e. yes semi truck driver I see your blinker to move over and i'm making way)
@@cgatito3528 In the state of FL it is illegal to flash your lights to warn another driver.
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Lack of LED headlights, fog lights, heated seats and steering wheel options are all deal breakers on the TrailBoss. Luckily they are available on the GMC AT4, but at a more premium price point.
Yeah maybe they are keeping that combo for the GMC, or will release an LT Trail Boss later like they have for the Silverado.
Those are why I like the Trail Boss. Don't care or need those and it keeps the cost down. If i want to add led aftermarket, that's the one thing I'd add from that list.
@@elche1976 that’s why I said options, not standard equipment. If not selected, cost won’t go up.
Yeah don't forget the centre of which I've been waiting for
Yea heated wheels and seats are a must for me. Don't even think an option on the TB. Standard on the frontier tho...
Logged 5k miles on my 2023 Colorado ZR2. LOVE this truck, engine & tranny. Smooth, powerful with excellent fit/finish. Satisfaction is on par with my Audi A6 in every respect save for top end speed lol. Wouldn't change a thing at this point.
They nailed the design. Gotta say, I’m a Toyota guy. I used to be a Chevy die hard dude growing up. These are hot…. Kinda brings back old feelings
Brings back feelings when the GM dealer had my car for over a month, memories of my Chevy venture that stuff kept breaking.
@@dougsmith7195 indeed. I’ll never go back. Just really really think it’s a hot truck.
@@JayTdub13 I have owned 10 Toyota’s between my wife and I and they never maid me angry. Our GM, Ford and Jeep experiences went very good.
Both your and Dan’s reviews of the Honda Ridgeline has me getting ready to buy one. The Edmunds Death Valley test is a must watch video. Keep on truckin’!
No 6' bed option is the killer for me
Every function they move to the touch screen FORCES you to take your eyes off the road to make adjustments, FORCES you to be a distracted driver. Unnecessary and dangerous.
No LED’s and no fog lights on the trail boss. That’s disappointing this day in age.
They’re optional, not standard
@@elliottmanning4116 Not on the Trailboss.
I have fog lights on my 2021 GMC Canyon Denali and I have not used them one time in 16 months. As for LED’s the lack of I totally agree 100 percent with you. Swapped out my standard head light bulbs for some high efficiency ones made a huge difference but they should have LED’s to begin with. Thanks and have a great weekend coming up
@@elliottmanning4116 I should’ve clarified, the trail boss cannot get LED’s or fog lights from factory. It isn’t optional.
@@Cody_Austin They’re saved just for the LT and Z71. Didn’t know that.
I haven't ever touched my lights dial in my 2019 Colorado.
My wife's vehicle has auto headlights and we also rarely touch the light switch; only when we want to turn them off if idling someplace we don't want the lights shining or if driving in the dark and want to alert another driver that their lights are not on (quick turn off and on our lights to signal). On my pickup, I turn them off and on a lot more. When I'm in the back hard hooking up trailers or loading, I turn headlights off as to not shine lights onto neighbors house. At the trailheads (hiking, biking, snowmobile, ATV) we also turn off the lights as to no blind others in the parking lot.
I don't know how well those screens work with gloved hands. It is often 0F to -20F here (was -2F this morning) and hands are gloved. Do the touch screens response well with heavy gloves on? I'm not taking my gloves off to change parameters, so all main controls need dedicated buttons and not access only on a screen.
Counter question on the lack of light buttons, if a vehicle has auto lights how often do people really find themselves ever using the button anymore? And lack of features on the trail boss. That's the whole point of it, lots of the offfoad ability, without the price of the zr2
Frankly, I think it is a California thing. Several areas require headlights on during the day.
My wife's vehicle has auto headlights and we also rarely touch the light switch; only when we want to turn them off if idling someplace we don't want the lights shining or if driving in the dark and want to alert another driver that their lights are not on (quick turn off and on our lights to signal). On my pickup, I turn them off and on a lot more. When I'm in the back hard hooking up trailers or loading, I turn headlights off as to not shine lights onto neighbors house. At the trailheads (hiking, biking, snowmobile, ATV) we also turn off the lights as to no blind others in the parking lot.
I don't know how well those screens work with gloved hands. It is often 0F to -20F here (was -2F this morning) and hands are gloved. Do the touch screens response well with heavy gloves on? I'm not taking my gloves off to change parameters, so all main controls need dedicated buttons and not access only on a screen.
I like this truck a lot, but I can't shake the feeling that a V6 or a V8 should have been an option.
This would be the only thing missing for me. $70k CDN for a for 4 cylinder is absolutely insane
It’s nice how some things here are standard such as the massive screens. But the fact that the legroom in the back was decreased compared to the last generation kinda sucks. Also why wouldn’t GM just make LEDs standard? Probably my main gripes with the truck.
I never knew that halogen lights were responsible for massive numbers of crashes. Because they are not. Shrewd marketing has convinced you that you need $2,000 lights, which you don’t.
They really stepped up their game in a big way! They look awesome! I don't guess that the headlight switch isn't necessary but I've always liked redundant, physical controls. That being said, you rarely ever interact with a headlight switch. They did make it easy to find in the infotainment. Switches are nice but they have to pass through the CANBUS anyway so it's not like they'll more or less reliable.
I use my switch all the time
@@walkworthy I'm sure some people do... I never use it in the wife's Durango because the wipers turn them on and when it gets dark. A well designed system doesn't need it IMO
For 45-ish thousand, halogen headlights are a huge negative. C'mon man, its 2023.
The Trailboss should have a selectable rear locker standard, not the G80. Other than that’s, the truck is bad ass!
Yeah, it's laughable that GM is still using the G80.
I really love the new styling of both exterior and interior of the truck. The one thing that would keep me from trading in my present Colorado, and it's something I really love about mine, is the lack of a long bed option on any of the new trucks. That short bed might be great for off-roading but for people like me that rarely take their vehicles off road and use it as an every day pick up truck taking that option away will have me looking at other truck options. That was one of the big reasons why I bought the Colorado over other mid sized trucks. I hope they will add that option sometime in the future but until they do it's a no go for me.
The Frontier has a 6’ bed option on the SV crew cab
@@chuckm5923 Which is why it is mind boggling GM dropped it. Before the new Frontier came out the only 6 ' bed options with a crew cab were Toyota Tacoma, Chevy Colorado, and GMC Canyon. Now if you want a mid size crew cab 6' bed your only choices are Toyota Tacoma and Nissan Frontier.
I own a 2021 Silverado Trail Boss and I've touched the headlight dial maybe 3 or 4 times in 2 years, pretty much every GM pickup in the last 15 years have had auto on/off headlights when it gets dark/light. My 2003, 2005, 2008, 2016. 2020 and 2021 GM trucks have all had it.
We ran into the issue of California laws requiring us to turn on the headlights in certain sections at times which is why this topic really came up.
@@Pickuptrucktalkwait what laws? I live in Cali and don’t know about this my car doesn’t even have auto lights
@@Pickuptrucktalksome roads in the northeast here have signs that tell you to turn on your headlights as well, even during the day. Usually 55mph+ two lane mini highways
@@Pickuptrucktalkin “auto” the DRLs come on, which I think satisfies the requirements in the headlight safety zones, right?
@@matthewprather7386 nope. DRLs don’t equal headlights per the way the law was written.
It's so dumb that the Trail Boss doesn't have a selectable rear locker.
Tim, I think you are nit picking, but maybe thats what you are suppose to do? Small mirrors, more aerodynamic? Shiny bumper, cleans better than plastic. No toggle switches, bfd. Light controls in the dash thingy, Its there, use it. Some day all your functions will be in a ipad that attaches to the dash. Something goes wrong fix the ipad. Just reflect back a few weeks to the concept ram you did with rams ceo. Thats just around the corner. Think Jetsons from years ago.
I'm in love with that simple interior! To be able to get an work/offroad play rig that is super simple inside is definitely ideal IMO.
Also, other than my climate controls nobs, and volume control, I love having non drive related functions on the screen. Especially with voice control, now. I hate a mess of dials and buttons scattered everywhere lol, like some 1995 luxury sedan. So I'm happy with the lights set to auto, or using the screen to change something. However, I can see why others might not like this.
Quick! Turn the headlights on and off real fast.
I bet GM didn’t change their undercoating/frame coating process a single bit so expect these to start rusting after 2 years…
Any numbers on the MPG?
Biggest concern is the 8 speed transmission that’s supposed to be “updated” People are still having issues with them in new Silverados. Why wouldn’t gm update it in all vehicles if they actually fixed it.
I have 5k miles on my 2023 Colorado ZR2, and the tranny is smooth as butter; on par with my Audi A6.
Biggest downside imo is the lack of different cab/bed configurations. Be nice to have at least two options (like the ranger) or even 3 (like tacoma and frontier)
Looks like a really competitive offering. Like the 2.7T, and especially that it comes in various states of tune for the different models.
Back to the ‘60’s with those A/C vents. Back room was one reason I stayed with a full size
They have upfitter module and lights on the exterior part of the configurator
What about the power or performance of the 2.7 motor ?
That info is embargo'd until Friday so he can't release any videos discussing handling, power or other items until then.
I can learn to live without a physical light switch and don't really need a back sea - but I do need a 6 foot bed. So, if an extended cab model with a 6 foot bed becomes available, GM will have me as customer. By the way, my current truck is a Toyota.
HALOGEN Head lights is so 1970s... COME ON GM!!!!
Z71 and up is led
you need a light switch not on the touch screen. Here in WI we have had -50 windchills and my touch screen doesn't like to work in those temps on my 2015 Colorado.
Bugs the crap out of me that no one does regular cab mini trucks any more.
Amen.
I bet GM put the headlight controls on the touchscreen because, like auto stop/start, they will default to auto anytime you turn the truck on. It annoys me at how many people drive cars with auto headlights and the headlights aren’t on at night. So this is a fix for oblivious drivers. I know Ford’s new headlights switch defaults to auto mode anytime you turn the car on.
I think the Trail Boss looks really good but I think they had an offer it into flavors like they did the full size truck. You could have the bare-bones trail boss with very few amenities and then you could have the LT version that has the amenities.
Maybe the '24 model will have those choices.
agreed... seems like GM priced themselves out of having another trim level on the trailboss. Its only a couple grand cheaper then the z71. If it started 5-6 grand less then the z71 they really could do this
GM seriously needs to hire you for product development!
I really like the trail boss, but the plastic in the front is killing me. It looks like the work truck, plastic just fades over time.
I can totally live with the 5 things you don't like.
Tried to order one and I can’t get the 360 camera. It’s part of the technology package and it’s not able to be ordered at this time.
Nice articulation
What are the mpg ratings on the models?
Definitely looks better than the previous one, more of a muscular American truck look instead of a curvy Chinese look.
I hate having to go into the infotainment system to turn the lights on but at least I won't hit the light dial with my knee as on my 2019.
I wish they still offered the diesel and the long bed but I like the look and the stock 32" tires on the trail boss that I had to get aftermarket after lifting it.
That screen is going to crap out at some point; so the question is, "do you need a switch for feature X" depends on whether you need feature X on a day to day basis. Headlights, hvac, 4x4 toggles, gear selectors, all of that absolutely requires physical buttons IMHO.
Physical switches break as well. Ppl have allergy to change lol
@@docholliday6285 When the truck is 10 to 20 years old and IF the switch breaks you pay 10 bucks at a wrecker and pop it in. Good luck doing that with a screen.
i gree why did they have to reinvent turning on and off lights.for me that might be a deal breaker.love to hear there reason/excuse.
Here me out, but removing dials and other functions and pushing them to the main screen decreases the cost of production. It's part of the reason Telsa's are cheaper to produce than their competitors. Less wiring, dials, and other complications to deal with...
20 steps to turn on your lights...come on Give me the freaking dial!
just leave it in Auto...and the GM thinks for you. haha
Some people just like to bitch and complain, probably still wishing for his old flip phone
@@nookbandit My wife's vehicle has auto headlights and we also rarely touch the light switch; only when we want to turn them off if idling someplace we don't want the lights shining or if driving in the dark and want to alert another driver that their lights are not on (quick turn off and on our lights to signal). On my pickup, I turn them off and on a lot more. When I'm in the back hard hooking up trailers or loading, I turn headlights off as to not shine lights onto neighbors house. At the trailheads (hiking, biking, snowmobile, ATV) we also turn off the lights as to no blind others in the parking lot.
I don't know how well those screens work with gloved hands. It is often 0F to -20F here (was -2F this morning) and hands are gloved. Do the touch screens response well with heavy gloves on? I'm not taking my gloves off to change parameters, so all main controls need dedicated buttons and not access only on a screen.
I noticed how much headroom 6' 2" model Dan had without the sunroof. Good news.
That tray on top of the dash is for the Bullet Point mounting systems hardware😊
Man that's a great looking truck
It sure is.
5:55 Pickup truck Plus, how does rear seat legroom compare to the 2024 Ranger and Tacoma, now that you have reviewed them? As well as overall usable interior space?
About the same.
I have had a maverick for over a year now. It is my inbetween vehicle and when it is paid off it will be time to give it to my son for his first vehicle. This will be at the top of my list in a few years when hopefully those interest rates go down.
Not having a dial for headlights should be illegal, imo.
I have mix feelings about the headlight control. Much rather have a simple dial control. Never know when or if the LCD display dies and the headlights wasn't set to auto. Otherwise I do like the truck.
Not having a snow/rain mode seems kinda weird. I guess that would be considered off-road mode?
I guess. Seems weird.
Why are they still using reflector beam halogen headlights? Looks great overall though. Good job GM.
Not everyone wants LED lights FYI.
Small mirrors are ok , good fit for truck size . No light switch big negative . I drive a lot and signaling passing truckers by turning off the low beams is now a production instead of a quick switch flip ( plus distracting
Excellent info & video quality Tim! Helpful as I am seriously considering buying one
Great looking truck but the box is too short to be of any use and no extended cab option.
Tim, how's the 4 banger holing up in the full size truck? I just wish the interior was slightly larger.
Light on/off only in screen. Big fail.
No power rear window. Big fail.
I'm only hearing good things about the 4 cylinder. Granted still just a few model years of the engine are out.
@ J W I haven't touched the lights in ages in my current truck. Auto is awesome. No issue.
No power rear window? Meh. First world problem. If someone is in Jr back they can open it. If not, I've never needed to use it. Other windows down have helped me manage to survive.
@@elche1976 I guess I'm old school. I want physical controls for anything that can be a physical control. When that screen craps out in 10 years I'll do without Nav but I want to be able to control lights. On Ram with 12 inch screen radio, hvac, are all in screen. I dont want to be fumbling around screen menus. Notice GM and Ford still have physical controls for radio, hvac, cameras, etc. even with large screens.
@J W oh, I get you. That's why I want to get the Trail Boss. Yes, it does have the fancy new screen and no physical on/off headlight selection... but it's pretty bare inside by itself. Manual seats. Simple. Give me the factory warranty lift and I can add bed spray liner. I'm good. Don't need heated leather seats. Let me use the truck for capabilities not fluff accessories.
Tow-haul basically is a sport mode though: hold gears when up and down shifting, stronger shifts, some offer different torque management, modulates throttle input, doesn't [or rarely] skip gears. That's basically sport mode a la truck/SUV
I thought about that and tried that mode. It didn't really do much to help with performance off the line.
@@Pickuptrucktalk sport mode should just be the TCM like Tow mode, and no ECM adjustments that would increase power in anyway. And I'm not aware of any truck that has an over boost festure that would potentially offer a dump off the line. Best to hope for is brake torque in 4A with traction control off, find a good dig rpm that limits wheel spin but enough to build a bit of boost.
Edit: congrats on your 90k!
@@andrewsbbq should vs reality are two different things. I certainly didn't notice any improvement to performance with tow haul mode.
@@Pickuptrucktalk you might get reduced torque management on an F150 in sport mode, where as GM and Toyota has historically played it safe. It's why people that tune a naturally aspirated GM or Tundra say it "woke the truck up" the tune likely didn't increase an discernable power at idle/launch, but it did adjust throttle control and TCM TM. Similar with people that get a Pedal Master module plugged into the OBDII
@@andrewsbbq I have a banks pedal monster at my house. When I get this as a week long loaner, I’m going to see if it works with the truck. Just has a bit of dead pedal for me and I want more out of it.
Is there a trailer brake controller
So far best mid size truck for 2023
Exactly. Of course you can nitpick but this is a really great mid size truck
I like the truck, and as a member of the military I have to turn off my headlights when going on base…. Not having a switch or dial would be a pain in the butt…
A 4 banger that will last 75k miles and cost $60 k? No thanks
Wow! @5:56, as I am also 6'2" and am 95% of the time the biggest person in my truck, the fact that another person my height can fit in the rear seat is a HUGE PLUS! No matter how tight the fit might be. You have to be at least a skinny 6 inches shorter than me at least to fit behind me in a Tacoma.
I don't often drive with a tall drive partner, but this time it was really useful.
Touch screen glitches and now you can't turn your lights on. That's a no
Does the owners manual still state that slide in campers will void the warranty?
Thanks Tim, does it need knob/buttons for the lights? Well, that depends. Does it have auto headlights that come on when sun goes down? If it does not, than it needs separate knob for the lights. Reason for this is, that screen is not guaranteed to work 100% of the time. It is electronic. What kind of life is that screen going to have? Will it still work 10-15 years down the road? A knob sure will. Something as important as lights, if they do not work, can disable a vehicle in darkness. I'm not a fan of relying on a screen for something as important as lighting.
Isn’t the switch electronic? Never had a window,lock,power seat switch go out?
@@nookbandit no, never had a switch go out. Switches are mechanical, nothing electronic about them. Only thing is they provide a short or a open to the computer and the computer does the "work". Which do you think has chance for a longer life, switches or a touchscreen that is in extreme cold/ heat/bounced around from potholes/etc. Any safety device should have a backup method of being activated if the primary method is a touchscreen. Might take a few years and lawsuits for the manufacturer's to wake up.
@@Boobtube. so if they’re mechanical please explain how the lights work thru the screen? Also why would a switch need to be powered?
@@nookbandit you obviously do not understand electronics/electricity. The lights work thru the screen the same way as thru a switch. The computer "see's" the high or the low signal and operates whatever is tied to that input on the computer. May I suggest you take a few classes in electronics to educate yourself on this subject. I'm finished with this conversation as I have no time to teach you.
In most places use of cell phones while driving is illegal. They say it distracts a driver from driving. Why is it almost all newer vehicles have that big touch screen and this one to adjust lights?? How does that not distract a driver? What's up with that? Stripped Colorado $30,000. We bet this one is $50,000. Good review Tim.
The integrated touch screen won’t display text messages to read. Won’t let you write text messages either. Won’t play movies (or Snap Chats or TikToks) while moving. It’s not that cell phones have screens, it’s what people use them for that’s distracting. And, it’s why the Apple CarPlay apps are pretty limited.
@@matthewprather7386 It is still a distraction texts or no texts. Setting up headlights, Apple car play ect. at 70 mph. IMO the screens look out of place in all the new vehicles.
I had a 16 Cayon Dmax. Absolutely loved that truck. Currently in a 22 refresh Sierra AT4 Dmax because I needed the extra room for two car seats. Once the kids are out of those, I'd definitely consider this platform again. I hate to see they did away with the 2.8 diesel but that 2.7t definitely won't lack for power in this midsize.
As for the room front-to-rear for a 6'2" adult... well, it's a midsize. It is what it is.
Upfitter switches. GM has an aux fuse box and aux upfitter switch as an accessory option on these trucks. The lack of sport mode is odd as the Silverado 2.7s have it. Wakes up the shifting on the transmission. No light switch is stupid. GM had them for years, and lights should be of easy physical quick access at all times.
I put my lights on auto the day I bought it 3 years ago. Never touched it again. I don't need a dial I never touch.
No headlight dial or physical switch is a deal breaker for me.
I like these colorado's. But only thing stopping me is they do not come in 2 door or extended cab trim. These trucks are small enough, by having 4 big doors it only takes away from the bed space. Guess bed space is not as important to people as it used to be. If people want a people mover, buy a minivan. Leave the trucks to the people who want to use them for what they are supposed to be...... trucks.
Could you tell if the transmission issues were corrected.
Good vídeo!!! They Will arrive in Brazil
It is the best looking midsize for sure
all valid... except for sport mode. get a sporty car if thats what you want. truck ppl could not care less... and if you care, youre not a truck guy. hot take
Ya I have a 2022 Chevy Colorado WT it has the V6 it does have some get up and go it's only rear wheel drive ya it doesn't have all the bells and whistles that is fine with me less to go wrong
Why do people keep looking for a sport mode on a truck? Ever hear of Corvette or Camaro?
Must be a Media event since you had to pull over on the highway to get some video of it, while on a short "test drive". LOL.
Link to Dan's channel isn't in the description yet....
Fixed that.
@@Pickuptrucktalk Thanks! I will check out his channel.
I wanted to see the gauge cluster and setting options.
Sorry, not much time for that on these drive programs.
Light switch isn't a big deal for me. Instead of a physical button, there is a software button. it's not buried In a menu, so 🤷
Until the $2500 touch screen takes a dump
@@nottoday7495 wait I thought you stated the touchscreen was $5000?
Hi Tim I'm in the market for a new half ton pickup truck. I really value your opinion and was just wanting your input. I plan on keeping the truck for about 15 years. I have driven the Toyota Tundra Platinum. The F-150 lariat with the EcoBoost. The Chevrolet and GMC with both the 3 l diesel and the 6.2 l V8. They all seem nice to me. What would your pic be based on comfort and reliability?
Thanks for your time and great videos
Hmmm… decisions decisions.
Take a look at the Nissan Titan. Simplicity is your friend when you are looking for reliability and longevity. I own a 2020 Titan pro-4x and I couldn’t be happier.
I went with GMCs for my last 2 half ton pickups because they are a bit nicer and have the LED lights standard. I also think they look better than the CHevy. The high output 2.7 will outperform other mid sized trucks.
@@2011buddylee I was not comparing them to the Ranger Raptor. Raprtor is more of a specialty truck.The competing Rangers won't get the Raptor motor.
@@2011buddyleecant compare ranger raptor, well less than 1% of trucks
The Canyon is reported to be a lot more expensive than the Colorado. I read $3k to $5k more depending on trim. Will get the highest tune of the engine in all Canyons but that is a large price jump. Maybe there will be enough upgrades to justify it
3:52 YES, we need a dial. There's times when I would want to flash the lights on and off. I suppose I can overcome that minor detail though.
I don't like the round HVAC vents. Those belong in a Jeep Wrangler, not a GM.
It's a gm global design camaro and blazer and I'm sure others all use them
@@ddeblaz1446 In reality, it's probably not a big deal not having a knob. The 2009 Silverado I bought new has the "auto" function. It's very rare that I ever touch the headlight knob. It stays on auto.
@@deltabravo1257 I was talking about the vents. The lights I agree is stupid people are complaining about. Once they came out with auto on barely anyone uses the buttons anymore
Love the color! The lights thing suck I would love a switch to much computer things
What color is that on trail bss you're reviewing
Nitro yellow metallic.
How about the non LED headlights or tilt steering wheel only?
Frankly, I think LEDs are debatable especially in northern climates when the LED headlights frost over and don't melt. Kind of a pain to get out during a winter road trip to clean off your headlights.
The steering wheel tilts and telescopes.
5:32 YEP, those mirrors are VERY small. They look smaller than the current gen Colorado/Canyon.
my 99 sonoma has a dial for the headlights (which are always on auto), I have never needed to touch them in 12 years. I see no problem with getting rid of the headlight dial. BUT why are the fog lights not a dedicated switch (they are also software). They should have changed the gauge illumination for a fog light switch. How often do you adjust the screen brightness? And since they removed the headlight dial......why didn't they put the trailer brake controller there so it's easier to reach?
I see that you can add a custom page on the infotainment center, does that mean you can add whatever buttons you want to that? Make quick access to headlights and other features you use most often?
Screen brightness is a setting for the big screen. Agreed on trailer brake controller location.
I didn't have time to really mess with the infotainment screen to see if I could add easy to access items.
My wife's vehicle has auto headlights and we also rarely touch the light switch; only when we want to turn them off if idling someplace we don't want the lights shining or if driving in the dark and want to alert another driver that their lights are not on (quick turn off and on our lights to signal). On my pickup, I turn them off and on a lot more. When I'm in the back hard hooking up trailers or loading, I turn headlights off as to not shine lights onto neighbors house. At the trailheads (hiking, biking, snowmobile, ATV) we also turn off the lights as to no blind others in the parking lot.
I don't know how well those screens work with gloved hands. It is often 0F to -20F here (was -2F this morning) and hands are gloved. Do the touch screens response well with heavy gloves on? I'm not taking my gloves off to change parameters, so all main controls need dedicated buttons and not access only on a screen.
Regarding the auxiliary switches, those are an option you can add, or at least you can on the ZR2. I haven't checked the other trims to confirm.
Right, this was specific to the Trailboss and Z71 trims. I haven't driven the ZR2 yet.
@@Pickuptrucktalk Got it. Good news for those that care. I checked the online configurator and you can add the auxiliary switches to any of the Colorado trims. $295. Not bad and saves some hassle down the line.
@@tyh6243 Naturally its an option. It should be standard if you do plan to actually do much off-road driving with this truck.
@@Pickuptrucktalk Which midsize trucks offer aux switches standard with their offroad variant, or even as an option? I agree they're helpful for offroaders.
@@tyh6243 my point is the killed all the other cab and bed configurations, created specific off-road trims and squarely aimed this at an off-road consumer. This is completely unlike other midsize trucks on the market.
I love the Trail Boss but I also love the interior and exterior extras on Z71,… so I’m ordering a Canyon AT4,.. it’s got it all !
I have a question for you Tim,in this video the light icon at the top of the infotainment screen does that come with all the light options on top by default or do you have to go into the settings menu and add it to the top of the infotainment screen?.Also do you think or guess it's going to be the same with the new GMC Canyon as well?.Thanks.
The icon is on by default and I didn’t see a way to program it. Yes, it will be the same on GMC Canyon IMO.
@@Pickuptrucktalk Hi Tim thanks for the info and update and a great job on the video 👍.
Electronically controlled headlights with the rash of complaints about having to pay a subscription fee for items to function is worrisome. Only $5.99 a month for high beams sound ok??