On
Extended Cab models large rear - access doors are capable of opening a full 170 degrees and include windows that fully lower into the doors.
Not exact matches
Spy shots indicate that the new truck will have an imposing front end with a
large grille, and both
extended -
cab and crew -
cab models should be available.
Chevrolet claims that California is the
largest midsize pickup market in USA and thus, trying to appeal the Californian potential customers, offering the Shoreline package on the Chevrolet Colarado
extended cab models in LT trim (2WD / 4WD).
Rear doors on crew
cabs are
larger, for easier entry and exit, and rear doors on
extended cab models are now hinged at the front for easier access, especially in tight spots.
Functionally, there are
large «grab - style» door handles (for ease of operation while wearing work gloves), doors
extend over the rocker panels and, on
Extended Cab models, the rear doors open 170 degrees.
The Lariat starts at nearly $ 42,000, which sounds like a bigger price jump than it actually is, because every
model above the XLT comes as a SuperCab (
extended cab) or
larger, while the XL and XLT prices are for regular
cabs.
Also,
larger engine and transmission mounts, coupled with a 125 - percent - stiffer front frame structure, provide greater vibration control, while hydraulic body mounts are incorporated under the
cab section on
extended and crew
cab models for a more isolated feel inside.
The
extended -
cab test - drive
model came as a 4x4 and with the
larger engine.
Entry to the rear seat / storage area of
Extended Cab models is eased thanks to
large rear access doors that open 170 degrees, and power - operated rear side windows lower completely into the access doors.