The all-new 2004 Chevrolet Colorado is a compact pickup
truck designed for today's buyer. What does it mean to be
fitted for the needs of modern man? It means that a compact
pickup must be bigger, more capable, more diverse and more
versatile than ever before. That was the goal Chevy struggled
to reach with the Colorado, and that is what they feel they
have achieved.
Larger than most compact pickup trucks on the road, the
new Chevy Colorado rolls in with a rugged body-on-frame
design. It is offered in regular cab, extended cab and crew
cab configurations. Two new engines are offered, as well
as numerous different options packages.
Available Models
Chevy Colorado LS models come in a standard model, or with
the following packages: an elevated-ground-clearance Z71
off-road suspension model, a ZQ8 sport-suspension model,
a 1SC group, a 1SJ group and a 1SF group. Colorado base
models are covered separately.
Interior Features
Colorado's crew cab offers a 60/40-split folding rear seat
capable of accommodating three adults. The extended cab
model comes standard with four doors. The regular cab features
60/40 bench seats, in cloth or vinyl, with bucket seats
available.
Crew cab Chevy Colorado LS models with the 1SC group receive
a nice amount of standard features. They have power mirrors,
windows and door locks, remote keyless entry, an automatic
day/night rearview mirror, air conditioning and more.
The options for the 2004 Chevy Colorado LS include the
OnStar safety system, a remote locking system, heated leather
seats, XM Satellite Radio (continental U.S. only) and a
driver information system.
Exterior Features
2004 Colorado crew cabs get a 5-ft cargo bed, while other
models have a 6-ft bed. With the 2WD ZX8 lowered suspension
package, 17-inch wheels replace 15-inch wheels.
Performance
Like base Colorado models, the standard engine with the
2004 Chevy Colorado LS model is a 2.8-liter, inline 4-cylinder
engine. It can produce 175 horsepower at 5600 rpm and 185
lb-ft of torque at 2800 rpm.
Standard with some LS models and optional with others is
a 3.5-liter inline 5-cylinder engine. It delivers 220 horsepower
at 5600 rpm and 225 lb-ft of torque at 2800 rpm. 5-speed
manual and 4-speed automatic transmission can both be had.
To no one's surprise, two-wheel drive and four-wheel drive
configurations are both available with the 2004 Colorado.
Safety and Security
The 2004 Chevy Colorado LS model has dual front airbags,
antilock 4-wheel disc brakes and fog lights. Curtain side
airbags and traction control for two-wheel drive models
are available.
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