Leveling Up: The 2025 Chevy Colorado

The Chevy Colorado has proved that a truck is not a one-size-fits-all vehicle. As many know, the Colorado is the midsize counterpart to Chevy’s fan-favorite full-size Silverado. As these two trucks have grown and developed alongside each other, the difference more and more presents itself as being about far more than simply body size. While both trucks offer impressive trim lineups that cover all the different needs that come with trucking––utility, towing, and off-roading––the Colorado’s dominant market position is as a spunky, athletic off-roader. Its midsize body lends itself well to outdoor exploring. Over the course of its life, the Colorado has evolved into a fan-favorite of its own as it has adopted many of the features and trim packages that have been popular on the Silverado. As the 2025 model year comes to full fruition, it’s exciting to see the new models on the road and entering the scene. But, before you get too excited and say, “Time to find a Chevy dealer near me to get my own Colorado,” you want to understand your options for the 2025 model year to make the best decision possible. When it comes to tracking the progress of fan-favorite trucks, it’s important to take it model year by model year. In some years, the changes may be subtle and hardly noticeable, while in other years, the changes may be drastic and vital to the vehicle’s future. With that in mind, let’s take a look at the 2025 Colorado and see what drivers can expect and how to navigate this model year. We think there’s some great stuff in store, and we can’t wait to show you the 2025 Colorado! 

A Potent Powertrain

The Chevy Colorado has made some fundamental changes for the 2025 model year. Chief among them, perhaps, is the discontinuation of the previously standard 2.7-liter turbocharged engine. Up until the 2025 model year, drivers were able to choose between this 2.7-liter turbocharged engine and the available 2.7-liter TurboMax engine. For the 2025 model year, the 2.7-liter TurboMax engine is standard across all trims. While some people may be sad that there is no longer a choice between two engines, the good news is that the Colorado has chosen the higher path as the TurboMax engine is the better performer.

While the previous turbocharged engine achieved up to 237 hp and 260 pounds-feet of torque, the TurboMax engine delivers 310 hp and 430 pounds-feet of torque. So, as nice as it is to have options, we don’t suspect anybody will be missing the turbocharged engine and instead will be glad that all Colorado trims are gifted with a higher level of power and capability. It’s a significant increase in both horsepower and torque, which will be felt by all drivers, whether you’re racing, towing, or off-roading. 

The powertrain is the foundation of a truck. It doesn’t matter how fierce the outside looks or how many fancy gadgets it has; the powertrain is what makes or breaks a truck. This decision to make the TurboMax standard is actually a significant decision for the Colorado as it sets its standard higher from the foundation up. While all drivers will have a higher (and consistent) level of power for 2025, we are very curious to see if the 2026 model year brings yet another option that takes the Colorado even higher than the TurboMax. 

Claims to Fame

The 2025 Colorado has a couple of special claims to its name with some best-in-class features. Specifically, the 2025 Colorado is offering best-in-class ground clearance and best-in-class bed and tailgate functionality. While the two need to be addressed separately by nature of their separate functionalities, the similarity between the two is that they are both best-in-class features which make the Colorado a more competitive truck; they’re not nice-to-have cosmetic or technology features, but rather are a product of the Colorado’s strong commitment to making itself as functional as possible for what trucks do best. 

The 2025 Colorado offers up to a 4.5-inch lift, which enables it to offer this best-in-class ground clearance. As we previously stated, the Colorado positions itself as an adventurous off-roader, and this best-in-class statistic proves that the Colorado follows through on that promise––it’s not a marketing tactic; it’s the vehicle’s very nature! There’s a lot that goes into making a functional and successful off-roading vehicle, but ground clearance is a significant part of that. Sure, you can add a skid plate and some cool cosmetic features to make an “off-road” trim, but a 4.5-inch lift means that the Colorado is ready for clearing serious obstacles and professional-level off-roading. With ground clearance of up to 12.2 inches in total, the Colorado can confidently tackle the trails and all the challenging terrain that comes its way.

As far as the bed goes, this is the feature that makes a truck and separates it from other vehicle types. Without a truck bed, a pickup is not going to be very useful for you in getting your jobs done. But, with a durable and functional pickup bed, the Colorado changes the name of the game. As you take a look into the Colorado’s bed, you’ll see that the tailgate serves as far more than just an access point. With a mid-position structure capable of supporting up to 500 pounds, the tailgate can be an active part of the job at hand. Bringing back the 2024 model’s segment-first StowFlex tailgate, drivers continue to have the luxury of a tailgate storage compartment in addition to the bed storage space. The tailgate also features a built-in measurement tool to help you achieve precision with everything you do. With a built-in 120-volt power outlet and lighting in the cargo bed, you’ll be well-equipped to set up and be productive for as long as you need to be. 

The 2025 Colorado offers best-in-class features that make it a trucker’s truck. Whether you’re looking for thrills on the trails, to put in a good day of work, or both, the Colorado is ready to help you meet the task with confidence and capability. 

Level Up With the 2025 Chevy Colorado

2025 is a pivotal year for the Colorado. While eliminating one of its powertrain options in favor of offering a higher level of standard capability is a big move in itself, the subtler movement beneath that change (as well as the best-in-class specs) is that the Colorado is moving its way up the food chain. While it’s always been a popular and capable truck, the Colorado is becoming a more serious contender to rival its full-size counterparts. With a highly-capable powertrain, best-in-class ground clearance for off-roading, and best-in-class bed and tailgate functionality, the Colorado is a truck that’s made for both work and play on a serious level. While 2025 may not be a year of epic, mind-blowing changes, it’s a year that marks the Colorado’s place as a top contender in the industry. Many people prefer full-size trucks to midsize trucks due to the capability, but the Colorado is quickly becoming a midsize option that offers all the capability benefits of a full-size truck with the size and convenience of a midsize body. As the 2025 Colorado hits the roads, we’re very curious to see what the future holds for this fan-favorite.