1. The 2023 Chevrolet Colorado has undergone a substantial redesign, improving its position in the mid-size truck market.
2. Despite its improvements, Chevrolet continues to trail Toyota's Tacoma in annual sales, especially in the California market.
3. The 2023 Chevrolet Colorado was launched in San Diego, aiming to challenge the Tacoma, as well as the Ford Ranger and Nissan Frontier.
4. The new Colorado is available in five trims: Work Truck (WT), LT, Z71, Trail Boss, and the range-topping ZR2.
5. The entry-level WT trim features a new turbocharged 2.7-liter four-cylinder engine producing 237 horsepower and 259 pounds-feet of torque.
6. Even the basic WT trim impresses with a tight, controlled feel and excellent feedback in steering.
7. The WT trim's interior, though basic, includes a standard 8-inch digital gauge cluster and an 11.3-inch touchscreen running Google Built-In.
8. The LT trim, predicted to be the most popular, offers a wide range of options and packages, starting at around $33,000 and reaching over $46,000.
9. Owners are advised to park their vehicles outside and away from buildings.
10. The Trail Boss trim, new to the Colorado lineup, provides off-road abilities with a 2-inch suspension lift, standard 4WD, and the Turbo Plus engine.