2015 Chevy Colorado 2.5L Extended Cab 2WD Pickup First Drive Review: I-4 or V-6?
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- ( www.TFLtruck.com ) The 2015 Chevy Colorado 2.5L Extended two-wheel-drive Cab pickup is the new entry level and least expensive new Colorado truck that you can buy. Starting at about $22K this work truck is the value and MPG leader of the GM Colorado and Canyon twins. In another TFLtruck first drive review Nathan and Roman take the least expensive GM mid-sized pickup for a drive to see what you get (and don't get) when you opt for the I-4 instead of the V-6.
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I prefer reviews with entry level vehicles like this one or mid-range instead of the most expensive ones which most reviewers treat themselves to. I realise that if you guys had had access to the most expensive colorado that is the one you probably would have reviewed (like the rest). This was very helpful to me because its closer to what I would buy, Thanks guys.
Okay, so I ended up purchasing a 2016 GMC Canyon 2.5 in extended cab configuration. Pretty much the same kind of truck seen in this video. I have to say this has to be one of the best kept secrets on the truck market. I know that most buyers will automatically opt for the V6 under the perception that the V6 is the must have engine choice. I would say that for some buyers that is absolutely the case. However, I think for a lot of people the 2.5 motor is easily more than enough for what is needed. It has no problem moving the heft of this truck around or keeping up with traffic on the highways or interstates and currently I'm averaging 23 miles per gallon, on a motor that isn't even broken in yet. It is definitely not as quick as the V6 but I personally did not buy the truck for it's quick acceleration. I encourage would be buyers of these trucks to consider test driving the 2.5 before making a final decision. I was genuinely surprised and I am very happy with my truck.
sounds cool man. I'll take your advice and give it a shot and drive one. Is yours a 4x4?
Red Horse I bought the 2.5 Colorado LS. No regrets. Great truck.
soundgardenman, mine is a two wheel drive. DanaH I agree, I have had this truck just over a month now and I have absolutely no regrets. The only thing I would change is getting the truck in crew cab with the 4 cylinder engine. Other than that it is a fantastic truck.
Red Horse j
You still love it?
I just bought a 2018 Chevy Colorado extended cab work truck with the standard 6-speed transmission with appearance and convenience package, and so far it's been an outstanding truck. Everybody that gets in it can't believe it's a work truck. I don't even like driving my full-size truck anymore because the Colorado was so easy to maneuver.
These "small trucks" look to be about the size of full-size trucks from a few years ago.
Thank you guys of TFL truck, most auto journalists when it comes to reviewing trucks; they pick always the top line, forgetting that trucks are mostly working vehicles! And that's why there's so less info on the entry level models
Nice looking truck and with the 4 cyl it looks like a real winner.
I love the all new Colorado Chevy did a great job!
i have the 2016 model and absolutely love it
With the 4cylinder? Any problems?
@@imnotimpressedbyourperform2460 none whatsoever
@@jacobsiegfried1498 the 4 cylinder?
@@imnotimpressedbyourperform2460 yes the 4 cylinder
the V6s have had MASSIVE problems with both the engine and transmission while these have not, so if you want something to last longer than a car review you should get the 4cyl
I just got a 2017 Colorado V6 Z71 model and I absolutely love it
I got.the v6 crew cab.still get 20mpg.27 mpg highway. And way more power. And 8speed trans.love it
could you imagine the base truck , slammed with a turbo on it and six speed manual
I wonder how the I-4 would feel towing 1,000-1,200 lbs (jet ski + trailer) compared to the V6. It's below the I-4's max rating of 3500 but I'm curious how it would perform going up hills and getting onto freeway onramps. I was originally interested in only the V6 model but willing to at least consider the I-4 as a possibility now since I wouldn't be towing anything heavier. Getting over 20mpg's while towing would be awesome.
7:03 "You get the 4 door if you want to put humans in the back" lol
As soon as they release the diesel version, I'm all over this thing!
LooKs nice n fresh the Colorado 4 cil. And manual tranny
I wish they had 4x4 and get rid of the engine start delay
Need the 4x4 manual for the camping days and fast engine start in case of big foot chase me
No Bigfoot would take the truck instead of you😝
Another great review. Will you guys be driving the 2015 F150 this week?
i recently bought a used 1 owner 2.5l v4, on the 30th day of owning it a code popped up. p06de which can be either a sensor or debri in the oil pump. i called several locations and spoke with the technicians. i also have an odb2 reader. after getting some running specs on the vehicle i decided to clear the code 1 time and perform the tests. well after 500 miles later the error has yet to appear and psi and temps on point. still monitoring the situation. but all is good. code popped apparently for no real reason. also i have been monitoring the oil for any shiny particles with a bright light and thats good too.
It isn’t a V4.
@@GH-oi2jf get educated on facts. This model truck comes in V4,V6,V8. Once u learn come talk to me
wild watching this now because I cant find a single Colorado for less than they sold for new in my area
i like the dude in the passenger seat and what he has to say - he's on point - he did a Mustang Bullitt review that was good too.
Nice entry level truck! For that price especially.
I really dont understand America, why they are not into diesel yet, this truck in my country has a 2.8 duramax diesel with 200 hp and 500nm of torque. gets 30+ mpg and its euro IV certified.
because diesel cost more if gas is $3.50 the diesel cost around $4.50 our more so we save money by using gas
smokingspazz Unless you live in a backass state such as california, diesel is nowhere near $4.50. It shouldn't cost anymore than gas because diesel is just the leftover of manufactured gasoline. The main reason why america hasn't moved into diesel in cars because since they get way better gas mileage, people don't need to fill-up that often so it starves the government of the ridiculous gasoline tax. It's more for corporate greed.
damn diesel sure costs more in there.
Cake Face ya where do you live cause i never saw diesel the same price as gas
smokingspazz
By shouldn't I mean it actually shouldn't be, but diesel tax remains very high across the country so you'd better make sure your diesel gets at least 30mpg+ to make up for the high prices. But unfortunately, it's way more than gas. Here in Nevada once gas gets back up to $3.98 diesel would be $4.14
Ok guys but that's not a base model! That is an LT, it's got fog lights with OnStar, with the 8" Touch Screen and alloy wheels! When I went to buy mine, I drove a 4 cyl 4x4, Ext Cab, just to see how it was. I was pleasantly surprised at the power and getup and go. But thought the engine to be loud. Plus we planned on towing so when I tried the V6 I was sold! But in the Ext Cab you can get a Z71,4x4, with the 4 cyl! That comes loaded in the Z71! But that truck your testing is not a base! The base has no chrome trim, alloy wheels, fog lights and the 8" touch screen with OnStar! At the dealer I bought mine at, Quirk Chevrolet, I got a 5k discount! They actually had the base 6 spd manual truck on the lot ready to go for 17.5K!! A nice two wheel LT like the one you are testing ran for 21.5k! Loaded with every option you can get, it just had the 4 cyl! That by the way is only available in the Ext Cab!! But for some reason 4x4 is about $5,000 more!!! Mine was $30,500 out the door with the discount! That was for an ext Cab Z71,4x4, V6, with the 8" touch screen OnStar with Nav/Bose and the factory Tow Package! In all black! We love it had it for a year and 14,000 miles without any problems! We get 18 city and 28 hyw at the speed limits with cruise control! Towing our travel trailer, that's 4,000 lbs. full of water and food/supply's we get an average of 14 mpg! That's at 9,870 CGVW off a Cat Scale!! On a trip from Massachusetts to Key West down the east coast of Fla. Up the west coast of Fla to the Smoky Mountains of Gatlinburg to Pigeon Forge back home up rt 81 through Va and PA to Mass. that's with the trailer and all our stuff for three weeks and my 560 lbs. 1200 Sportster in the bed! That the truck handled very well! Plenty of power in the hills! More than my cousin in his new Tacoma! Plus better fuel mileage at within 200 lbs LESS weight than us!! Towing a very similar trailer as ours! Only it was a toy hauler, cause he could not put his Sportster in his bed! Cause it's too short! By the end of the year I will be trading it in for a ZR2 diesel!! I know I probably won't be able to carry the motorcycle and tow my trailer, due to the lower weight and towing capacity! I will however try towing my cousins trailer loaded with his bike, just to see how it does it that way. Cause you really need to be able to take the bike with us!! Anyway sorry for the long tale. But have fun and stay safe👍
Chevrolet has really improved the Colorado. It's a beautiful truck although the instrument panel is a bit freaky. My main concern is how it rides.
Man this was 6 years ago? Time flies.....
Take it to the max. Horsepower: 200 hp (149 kW) @ 6300 rpm*
Torque: 191 lb-ft (259 Nm) @ 4400 rpm* I want to hear it scream at 6300 RPM.
I have the 2016 with that engine and manual transmission. On a 4000 mile trip around the west, I averaged 28 mpg for the whole trip.
Really enjoyed this video, I like how you 2 were very reasonable with it being a low end model, also don't mind the cheesy bikini stuff.
Beating other reviewers off to get the review is the kind of dedication that this industry truly demands
Oh, with sticks and knives, check
3,500 lb is minivan towing territory
Thanks for doing the the review on this Chevrolet Colorado with the 2.5 I'm looking to get a 2022 2wd crew cab with the 2.5 LT model & I can't believe how many reviews or lack of that scoff the 2.5 at 200 HP that's a 4 cylinder putting out 200 HP with out a Turbo that's pretty dam good in my world & it will be a replacement for the wife's 07 Trailblazer 4wd 4.2 & the Colorado is only slightly smaller but I like the fact that it's RWD & the wife said she doesn't need 4wd anymore & I like to work on my own vehicles & the only other vehicle close is a Tahoe & that's to big & it's got be a Bowtie . Again thanks for doing a review on this engine & truck .
I have the 2.5 and I love it!
how is the reliability?
Z. Ihnat It was good. I now have a 2020 Colorado v6. Already put 4500 miles since January.
I got rid of the 2.5 because it had a manual transmission and I was sick of it. Not because of anything wrong with the truck.
@@alexanderestkin the market for a truck right now thinking I can snag a deal with all the covid stuff. want 4x4, don't necessarily need v6 power so going back and forth between engines, trucks (like vs. the frontier) etc.
Z. Ihnat I had a 2017 Tacoma and it was horrible. Definitely didn’t live up to old school Toyota fame. The frontier is tried and true but the Colorado has so much more to offer. Better tech, better turn radius, better engine and trans etc. Only pro is the price of the frontier.
@@alexanderestk I ran around in '15 and '16 colorados for the water company last summer and all the workers complained of transmission problems. chances that stuff has been fixed? (I know they run them hard n shit Lol)
I want more video of the 2016 Chevy Colorado lt 4 cylinder engine . You guys said that you were gonna take it to Colorado tested out more
Awesome Review Guys! The Fast Lane Truck The Fast Lane Car ,
2.5 done came along way since the Iron Duke! ! Lol
The 2.5 is a very solid engine. The 3.6 has fuel system issues at about 60,000 miles.
How did you manage to make so many proper videos with so little time? I love these trucks but I'm concerned that there is no manual 4WD with a 4-cylinder.
FrancineRA1970 Yeah, that does suck! Some of us live in states where it snows!
And the manual isn't even offered with the limited slip diff, which would do fine in the snow mated to a good set of tires. But with traction/stability control these days, the manual with the open diff might do ok. I had a friend who bought a Tundra right after they went to a true full size pickup, 2wd, up in Northern Vermont, and he had a button on the dash that engaged traction control and (not completely sure about this) I think locked the diff, and with winter tires, it was absolutely fantastic in the snow.
FrancineRA1970 but truthfully the automatic you get is much better than the standard! That you can get with the auto locking diff!
Just gave $25k for the 2019 I 4 Colorado 4X4 new!
Looking forward to the diesel.
"Children are not human beings, they belong back here." HAHAHA
How come no one ever reviews the manual transmission versions?
Because sadly, most Americans are lazy and don't know how to operate a manual gearbox. These guys do, but because most don't they aren't going to "waste" ther time reviewing a vehicle with a proper gearbox.
@@iDrive4fun93 I do
John Mcclane you are one of the very small percentage of Americans who can drive a manual. My first car was a manual and I have loved and driven them regularly ever since, for just about 10 years.
@@iDrive4fun93 well yeah but I'm not an American I'm Mexican going back to Mexico before December anyways you're right
@@iDrive4fun93 yeah nowdays is all automatic so texting and driving cause more accident
I'd love to get this truck with the ls or lt trim and 4x4. Nothing else. Even the 4 cylinder would be ok, it has decent power, and can tow a small trailer.
Great video. Love your style and format. It's different than most on youtube, fun, entertaining and informative. These people whining about you saying the word bikini need to remove the stick from their backsides. Since when is it a crime to have some fun while doing your work? Anyway, keep it up. Nathan is hilarious. Kids are not human beings so they go in the back. LOL
Love the review guys keep up the good work !!!
You guys should get a hold of the 2016 I-4 Turbo Diesel Chevy Colorado, as of this week they can be special ordered from Thailand into the US. They should be out this Fall. I would like to know you opinion on that vs this video. thanks!
Thank you for the info on child seat, and towing capacity
Remember children are not human beings he said😵
focus on the truck Nathan!!! hahahah! great work guys as always..
What are the odds you could get the four door/crew cab with a four cylinder and the manual transmission? My guess is probably not...but that's what I'm interested in.
Hmm LT is mid trim 😉 own two extended cabs which are a 2018 v6 8spd LT trim and a 2015 I4 6spd manual Work trim. The mileage is only a gallon differance in combine driving which is 20 vs 21. Enjoy both of them, as for price the v6 was around 36k and I4 was 23k.
i wonder if these guys ever mix up "the fast lane truck" with "the fast lane car" vice-versa
canyons > 2016 tacomas which look odd now
Great review!
Nice truck.
so thats a a new truck for chevy cruze money, damn, i'm impressed. i have a bad feeling that gm is gonna put another really poorly designed skidplate on it though. they really make us lube techs work. apparently they cant put a hole under the drain plug or filter...
Great video guys!
Exactly who is going to fit on a bench seat between you two??
Gordon Willoughby it’s to receive road head easier sir.
Hey guys, Im considering going down to Chevy and look at one of these in a Crew Cab 4 cylinder and I'm wondering if you can tell me how the truck does on the highway / interstate. Does it have any trouble keeping up with traffic, with passing and with merging. I had a 4 cylinder Tacoma regular cab back in the 1990's and it was great around town but pathetically anemic on the highway. Don't want to make that mistake again. Thanks, and yes I would love to see more videos of entry level vehicles instead of always seeing the top of the line high end model.
Hopefully this make Dodge and Ford revive the Dakota and the Ranger, maybe even make a whole new small/midsize truck
and 5 years later, you were right with Ford!!!!
@@TomTomTom87 America:
So is this truck going to be recalled since it is a GMC product?
Bad engine
Unless I have overlooked it I haven't seen any other videos of this truck. Would like to see some other testing, am interested in this model.
what a great review!!! thanks so much!!
Hello folks, just wondering if any of you have towed with the 4 cylinder truck, it says that it can handle no more than 3500 lbs but has any of you done it?
That’s a nice little work truck, for construction or yard work
Not so little, actually. It is the size regular pickups used to be, not so long ago.
Id take long box extended/double cab than a crew with a short box.
No manual offered with the 4x4 or V-6? Sorry, I'll take the Tacoma because I can set it up the way I want.
I wouldn't go from my Silverado to a Colorado. Looks like a good first truck for your daughter maybe.
Looking back ur price estimates are about 4500 on the low side.
Its been a few years now it 2019 when im writing this and im seeing rebates of $7500 . I have a f150 and a car for mpg and am now looking at the 4cyl 4x4 Colorado. I yhink iy may get good enough mpg and be capable enough so i could just have one car and savr alot on insurance and reg costs . I may go look at one . Also the package havr changed some where you can get a cheep appearance package on the work truck so it looks even better.
thats the only one vidéo the i can see the roller rocker bearing on head of the engine
What was the whole point of discontinuing the regular cab on both the chevy and gmc and I heard the tacoma lost it too for 2015?? Anybody have a reason???
I here the 2.5 motor is pretty reliable. But why don't they put the 2.7 big truck motor in the Z71 with a six speed manual.
The 3rd gen Colorado, due in 2023, will likely get the 2.7 turbo 4-cylinder.
looks like I'm going to keep 05 tundra regular cab 2wd long bed 4.0L v6 6spd manual trans for a long time. Sure, I would like the extra mpg a new rig offers but I don't want a truck that's more like a sedan in disguise.
You don't know what your missing. Crew cab is nice.and the truck is up to date and solid. Mine can tow 7,000 lbs. Tundra is old and not as nice
Got the price down for the base model 2014 extended cab brand new had 5 miles on it , 15,000 cash in hand, it is possible to get the price down... I thought 22,000 sticker was an absolute joke, and a rip off for the base model, just my opinion .
uhh they didn't make this model in 2014.
QuickScopes2009 was released in November of 2014 where I live in Texas, it is a 2015 model truck
Jay Thomas
Ahh i see
I was hoping Chevy, Toyota, Nissan, Ford etc etc... would come up with a "small" trucks. These colorados and tacomas look almost like normal trucks.
+The Fast Lane Truck do a review on a base model F150 4x4 with the FX4 Off Road Package
Can you get the four-cylinder engine in a four-door cab?
CJ VN the four cylinder is available on the crew cab, MPG’s stay the same in the city, but it drops to 26 mpg on hwy.
This is whatever is left for most people on a budget after jeep killed the wrangler competitive prices.
Hi, I'm thinking 'bout buying that version, but with small box and extended cab. Same engine. Does that engine use gasoline or diesel?
Is it just me or does it seem a bit excessive for the 4x4 Canyon to command a $7,000 premium over the 4x2? I know it's a premium feature and all but it puts the 4x4 crew cab long bed Canyon at a base price of $35,000. Pretty insane for someone who just wants a smaller truck.
i wish the bulkhead was vertical
Wish you showed more video of the truck and less of you inside it.
Are there any reviews of the manual version?
They actually do have standard cabs available! The extended cabs start at about 26k, the regular cabs are the ones that are around 22k.
That is ford argument that killed the ranger. The cost to build the small truck is the same as a full size. The little dif in materials doesn't make a diff . The retirement plan ,health ins, factory overhead, gov taxes and energy costs stay the same.
+The Fast Lane Truck Do a review on the 2016 tacoma 2.7 2wd, it has a new rear diff ratio and a 6 speed automatic.
Ryan Williams that's thing gets crappy gas mileage . Better to go with a 6cyl tacoma
Now we just need the Ranger in the States
We need the Dakota back. It could tow the most and had the largest bed.
This is not a base model, it's an LT, which can be optioned up to a higher price than the Z71. This one is optioned with the Convenience Package, which includes foglamps. This is a lame review, imo. I mean, I'm glad they like it and all, but...
if only they can make GMC Syclone with Turbo 4.3 again.
Whats wrong with the resolution?
a lot of times the 360p will be released first since higher resolutions take longer to upload. you should check back later if your watching it on the big screen
So which is it 4 or 6 cylinder
The mpg is bs I have one and I only get ab 20-22 highway 17-18 city
I have the 2016 with manual transmission. I average 28 mpg on long trips with a mix of driving conditions.
I saw this event!! haha
Does anyone know if these 2015/16 Chevy Colorado are available in right hand drive?
I would love to stick that engine and transmission into a lighter car like a Vauxhall Victor or a Ford Consul, or Anglia. That would fly.
Where is a good diesel for that nice truck?!
Lol! I surf at that beach all the time...
What’s with you guys? You know better! That’s NOT a base truck! That’s actually an LT, with a 4 cyl! That is NOT THE BASE MODEL ROMAN! It has the 17” alloy wheels! It has what looks like the 8” Chevy MyLink System with OnStar and 4G LTE WIFI! THAT DOES NOT CONE IN A BASE TRUCK!! Oh yea power windows! There is actually a shorter list of the options it does not have! Like fog lights! Realistically Nathan you can buy a base model, a real base model for 18k in the Boston area! There are what is called a W/T Custom now that you can buy for 21k, that is just about like the one you guys have except no chrome trim under the side windows. Better luck next time guys.
How should you know whether to go v6 or v4. I'd like the v6 for the power, not sure whether I'd need it. However I don't want to be laughed at with a v4. Is a v4 truck worth getting at all?
I think the 4 cylinder is worth considering, in fact, I like it more than the V6. I don't pay any mind to what people think of me though, cause its my life, and I am gonna do and like as I please. If someone laughs at you, tell him its my truck, my choice, that you don't care what he thinks, and be on your way. It's neither here nor there what he thinks about you or your decision. He probably won't bother you, or anyone else for that matter, after that. I personally think that the 2.5 or the diesel are the better engines for this truck. In the end, do what you want, drive all 3, and if you like the V6, hey, that's perfect, its your truck, or if you opt for the either of the 4 cylinders, thats perfect too, its your choice, and whatever makes you happiest at the end of the day is most important.
+iDrive4fun93 amazing response! Thanks bud.
+phoreal22 thanks man, no problem. Having that mentality is very liberating, good luck with your truck shopping.
phoreal22 m
phoreal22 i own the inline 4 and its awesome i have the 2016 model i absolutely love this truck
And the exhaust sounds like a shop vac
Skip to 1:05
what beach was that? Lovely place.
Ok the bikini joke is getting a bit old in these gm truck videos, I guess i live on the gulf coast so it's really not a big deal.
These videos on the Colorado and Canyon were all shot at once. They were on the beach. What do you expect? They're neither blind nor dead!
anyone who actually drives a truck for physical labor wont want leather. a sweaty dirty guy doesn't want to stick to a leather seat. Also am I the only one that thinks that ford shouldn't have gotten rid of the ranger and force people to get the v6 150 as the only alternative.