-- A solid body structure as stiff as any in the global midsize sedan market, allowing for precise tuning and dynamic vehicle
control — A premium steering gear that ensures smooth, precise responsiveness and on - center feel — Proven and continuously refined MacPherson strut front and mutli - link rear suspensions — Large, ventilated front disc and solid rear disc brakes, clamped on by dual - piston front and single - piston rear aluminum calipers, which are expected to deliver best - in - class stopping distance — An isolated engine cradle for tuned, refined feedback, without noise or
vibration — Fuel - saving electric power rack - and - pinion variable - effort power steering, resulting in effortless low - speed maneuvers and a higher degree of steering feel at higher speeds —
Chassis control technologies include four - channel anti-lock brakes, full - function traction
control, four - corner electronic stability
control, electronic brake force distribution, brake assist system, corner brake
control, hydraulic brake fade assist and drag torque
control.
Features included with or exclusive to Colorado diesel models: Smart diesel exhaust brake system that enhances vehicle
control and reduces brake wear on steep grades Standard Hydra - Matic 6L50 six - speed automatic transmission matched with a Centrifugal Pendulum
Vibration Absorber (CPVA) in the torque converter, which reduces powertrain noise and vibration The Z82 trailering package is standard and includes a hitch receiver and seven - pin connector An all - new integrated trailer brake controller is standard and exclusive on diesel models The G80 automatic locking rear differential is standard A 3.42 rear axle ratio is standard A new, electronically controlled two - speed transfer case is included on 4WD models Maximum trailering rating of 7,700 pounds (3,492 kg) for 2WD models and 7,600 pounds (3,447 kg) for 4WD GVWRs of 6,000 pounds (2,721 kg) for 2WD and 6,200 pounds (2,812 kg) for 4WD «A diesel engine was part of the Colorado's portfolio plan from the very beginning, meaning the chassis, suspension and other elements of its architecture were engineered to support its capability,» said Scott Yackley, assistant chief
Vibration Absorber (CPVA) in the torque converter, which reduces powertrain noise and
vibration The Z82 trailering package is standard and includes a hitch receiver and seven - pin connector An all - new integrated trailer brake controller is standard and exclusive on diesel models The G80 automatic locking rear differential is standard A 3.42 rear axle ratio is standard A new, electronically controlled two - speed transfer case is included on 4WD models Maximum trailering rating of 7,700 pounds (3,492 kg) for 2WD models and 7,600 pounds (3,447 kg) for 4WD GVWRs of 6,000 pounds (2,721 kg) for 2WD and 6,200 pounds (2,812 kg) for 4WD «A diesel engine was part of the Colorado's portfolio plan from the very beginning, meaning the chassis, suspension and other elements of its architecture were engineered to support its capability,» said Scott Yackley, assistant chief
vibration The Z82 trailering package is standard and includes a hitch receiver and seven - pin connector An all - new integrated trailer brake controller is standard and exclusive on diesel models The G80 automatic locking rear differential is standard A 3.42 rear axle ratio is standard A new, electronically
controlled two - speed transfer case is included on 4WD models Maximum trailering rating of 7,700 pounds (3,492 kg) for 2WD models and 7,600 pounds (3,447 kg) for 4WD GVWRs of 6,000 pounds (2,721 kg) for 2WD and 6,200 pounds (2,812 kg) for 4WD «A diesel engine was part of the Colorado's portfolio plan from the very beginning, meaning the
chassis, suspension and other elements of its architecture were engineered to support its capability,» said Scott Yackley, assistant chief engineer.