Behind the Wheel of the New Chevy Colorado - Field and Stream
Back in the early 1980s, Chevrolet met the challenge of small, popular imported pickup trucks by introducing the S10. Given that these trucks were conceived in a world of bench seats and AM radios, the first versions were pretty Spartan affairs. Nevertheless, they appealed to those customers who wanted improved fuel economy and could live without an 8-foot bed. But by the end of the 20th century, the designs of many compacts were tired, and to be honest, a compact pickup, unless you got an extended cab, was a tight squeeze for most hunters and fishermen. But given the business difficulties of the parent company during The Great Recession, which limited Chevy’s ability to update the truck to compete with Toyota, sales of the vehicle dwindled. I had an opportunity to drive the 2015 Colorado in British Columbia recently while on a trout fishing trip with guide Clint Goyette near Squamish (as part of a Chevy event designed to showcase the truck’s outdoor capabilities). After a couple of days in the truck I can say that if you’re looking for a truly compact truck, this isn’t it. The midsize configuration means an overall length that’s about two feet longer than the old S10. Source: www.fieldandstream.com
