The only downside to the taller stance that I noted is
a tall cargo bed that's difficult to load (perhaps that integrated tailgate step isn't such a bad idea).
Not exact matches
Both
beds feature
tall sidewalls, for deeper storage, which give the Colorado best - in - class
cargo volume.
Standing 74.4 - inches
tall, with a 140.5 wheelbase, and a 98.3 - inch
cargo area
bed width, this vehicle sets the standard for pickup trucks.
Those who use the
bed regularly will be met by
bed rails that are 1.5 - inches
taller than before, which help fuel efficiency but also make it more difficult to fling
cargo over the truck's side and into the
bed.
If you are on the fence between a half - ton and a 3 / 4 - ton truck, it's worth noting that the load - in height (distance from the ground to the top of the
cargo bed floor) is over five inches
taller with the HD version, which makes loading heavy items significantly more strenuous.