2009 Chevrolet Colorado V8 - Short Take Road Test - Car and Driver
Ever since the S-10 was introduced in 1981, Chevrolet enthusiasts have been forced to drop their own V-8s into Chevy’s compact pickups—the bow-tie division didn’t see fit to offer eight-pot power in its pint-size trucks. Big power in a light truck can make for some startling acceleration times. The Chevrolet Colorado is available for 2009 with an optional 5. 3-liter V-8. The question is whether a small-block V-8 can spice up what is, frankly, a pretty lackluster vehicle. In its latest comparison test appearance, the Colorado finished last out of five trucks and was flayed for its rental-car interior, unrefined engine, and upright rear backrest. At minimum, the new V-8 is a good remedy for the thrashy 242-horse, 3. 7-liter inline five-cylinder engine currently found in lesser Colorados (and GMC Canyons, which also receive the V-8 option for ’09). The throaty 5. 3-liter (only available on... (The five was upgraded in 2007 with more power, so the difference in times would be less today. The rear of the crew cab offers a good amount of legroom, but the seatback is still too upright. Source: www.caranddriver.com
