[16WhiteColly]

Not fond of it, looks too much like the old Avalanche.

 

[Jessica Smith]

2019 will not bring any meaningful design changes for the Colorado. I checked with sources before buying my 2018.

I'm still considering waiting, just because there's so much truck refresh happening in 2019 (return of the ranger, silverado and ram updates, etc) that I'm thinking we may see some great pricing deals or perhaps get up-optioned "free" upgrades on lower trim Colorados, as they kind of already did on the 2018s with the bigger screen and android auto even on the base. Or, worst case scenario, a deal on "leftover" 2018s once the 2019s start hitting dealers.

 

[pltctycanyon]

I'm still considering waiting, just because there's so much truck refresh happening in 2019 (return of the ranger, silverado and ram updates, etc) that I'm thinking we may see some great pricing deals or perhaps get up-optioned "free" upgrades on lower trim Colorados, as they kind of already did on the 2018s with the bigger screen and android auto even on the base. Or, worst case scenario, a deal on "leftover" 2018s once the 2019s start hitting dealers.

that happens every year and a couple times a year. but usually gm runs bigger discounts on the big trucks usually with higher trim levels. IMO i wouldnt let free bigger screen and android auto factor my decision to buy.

the ranger may help gm to offer more rebates but who knows.

locally some dealers had $6k off all colorados 2 months ago. others had lower discounts i'm assuming they kept the $$ for themselves instead
but hey its a big purchase and only you know what you want

 

[BigMick23]

I was planning on getting a 2019 but several factors changed my mind and made me get a 2018.....
I just got $6260 off MSRP on 2018 ZR2 fresh built in June 2018.........couldn't be happier with that deal.

*Discounts are big on the 2018s and getting a 2019 is not going to garner the big discounts until much later after release
*Little change in the 2019s
*All the tariff wars going on scares me on what will happened with prices in the near future.......a lot of these parts come from other countries and will do nothing but jack up the price of the vehicle.

 

[sohccammer427]

One of the things I don't like about that design is that it, like the 2019 full size trucks, is going back to a rounded fender well. The squared off look is what set GMC/Chevy apart from all other trucks. And that look really grew on me.

But I believe the twins are not going to see that new design until 2022? Anyhow I'm very happy with my 2017.

 

[Zillon]

I'm still considering waiting, just because there's so much truck refresh happening in 2019 (return of the ranger, silverado and ram updates, etc) that I'm thinking we may see some great pricing deals or perhaps get up-optioned "free" upgrades on lower trim Colorados, as they kind of already did on the 2018s with the bigger screen and android auto even on the base. Or, worst case scenario, a deal on "leftover" 2018s once the 2019s start hitting dealers.

The biggest change I've heard of thus far is to the infotainment.

Meh. The 2018 Mylink setup is quite good, and I use Carplay almost exclusively. I also got over 17% off of MSRP on my 2018 due to a stroke of luck.

 

[KMPrengerMO]

This is not the US spec 2019 Colorado. This is the Colorado for the overseas market and the exterior, interior, powertrains, and I believe even frame designs are not shared with the U.S. version, although not all is vastly different either.


The 2019 Colorado is getting minor updates, which include a 6 way power seat and infotainment upgrades. Not really worth waiting on a 2019 if you want a truck now and have found a good deal on a 2018. (although, if that 6 way seat includes a power base by chance, that would be a nicely wanted upgrade)


Based on what I've seen, and also based on the typical time span a generation of vehicle lasts these days, I'd expect a new generation of GM mid-size trucks around 2022 or 2023 time frame. But I would also expect a refresh before then, to come next year for 2020 or 21 at the latest. I'd be shocked if GM kept the same front and rear end on these trucks up through the next generation....but I guess anything is possible.

 

[Jessica Smith]

*All the tariff wars going on scares me on what will happened with prices in the near future.......a lot of these parts come from other countries and will do nothing but jack up the price of the vehicle.

AFAIK, tariffs only affect import of pre-assembled vehicles. Shouldn't have any issue on a domestic production Colorado, as they make those puppies in Missourah.

 

[BigMick23]

AFAIK, tariffs only affect import of pre-assembled vehicles. Shouldn't have any issue on a domestic production Colorado, as they make those puppies in Missourah.

Just one of many articles on the subject.....
Hard to believe it would not affect the whole auto industry among others.....American assembled or not.


https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/2018/07/03/car-prices-trump-auto-tariffs/745342002/

Prices of new cars and trucks could jump by several thousand dollars in the U.S. if President Donald Trump follows through on his threat to raise tariffs on imports.

The same likely would hold true even if a particular car is made in the U.S. because analysts believe automakers would spread the cost of tariffs among many different vehicles to avoid putting at a disadvantage any of their models made in foreign markets.

Automakers, including U.S. companies, are trembling at the prospect of increased tariffs on imported vehicles, which could range up to 25 percent based on the president's threats.

"If you put that kind of a tariff on a vehicle or an industry, prices are definitely going to go up on average," said Jeff Schuster, senior vice president of forecasting at LMC Automotive, which tracks vehicle manufacturing. "There’s no way around that."

With current new-vehicle prices averaging about $32,000 after discounts are factored in, a 25 percent tariff likely would increase prices by about $4,000 to $5,000 per vehicle, Schuster said.


That estimate assumes automakers pass about half of the cost along to customers and absorb the rest.............

...Even the Kentucky-assembled Toyota Camry, which Cars.com named the most American-made vehicle in 2016, would face increased costs of $1,800, according to the Japanese automaker.....

 

[Jessica Smith]

The same likely would hold true even if a particular car is made in the U.S. because analysts believe automakers would spread the cost of tariffs among many different vehicles to avoid putting at a disadvantage any of their models made in foreign markets

Sounds like fear-mongering FUDD to me. Glad they are trying to reverse the trend of automakers abandoning the markets where they sell the majority of their cars for tax breaks from Mexico and Canada. Harder and harder to find cars made in the US every year, to the point I'd practically given up.

 

[BigMick23]

Sounds like fear-mongering FUDD to me. Glad they are trying to reverse the trend of automakers abandoning the markets where they sell the majority of their cars for tax breaks from Mexico and Canada. Harder and harder to find cars made in the US every year, to the point I'd practically given up.

Maybe....maybe not.
I wasn't going to wait to find out, I know the pricing now........no idea 6 - 12 months from now.

 

[Mike Bartlett]

Wow. That is fugly. Glad I got my "pre-ridgeline" 'Rado

 

[fondupot]

What a **** video. ******* fish eye lens, cant take any proportions in this video seriously.


Not to mention it's clearly not the US version of the colorado. This was unveiled back in March by GM Thailand.


Chevrolet Unveils 2019 Colorado High Country STORM with ?Orange Crush? Hero Color, ?Thunder? Accessory Packs, Advanced Safety Technology for More Models

 

[pltctycanyon]

apparently latest news is the exterior redesign canyon/colorado is 2023 model year with interior refresh 2020.
new models coming out until then

 

[CaryBosse]

apparently latest news is the exterior redesign canyon/colorado is 2023 model year with interior refresh 2020.
new models coming out until then

My opinion is that is way too long. They need updated power trains, better MPG and lots of new tech to compete. Granted the tech may be easy. As far as frame and exterior, I don't care as much as I do for mechanical improvements.

 

[18steelgreycolorado]

You want to see what the next Colorado is going to look like???

Check this out: www.chevrolet.com.br

Check out the Trailblazer too.

The 2nd gen Colorado was being built and sold long before we got it here in the US.

 

[Hunter62]

that link above shows the trailblazer as nothing new, a re badged GMC Arcadia which they, Chevy said it was going to be, but not what the buying public wanted.

 

[KMPrengerMO]

apparently latest news is the exterior redesign canyon/colorado is 2023 model year with interior refresh 2020.
new models coming out until then

2023 would/should mean the next generation...which sounds about right. I'd be pretty shocked if they don't do an exterior refresh until then, which would go against the norm now days, which typically happens after 3 - 4 years for all models. They might be able to pull something like that off with the Colorado, seeing as how it has its own look. The Canyon on the other hand, clearly was designed right in line with the family look of GMC models. By 2023 it will have the same look that GMC was running 7 - 8 years prior, while all other GMCs will have adopted the C shape lamps and front end design (heck...by then we may see a slight change in their design language)


An interior refresh would be welcome, as it already lags a bit behind the new Ranger, and will certainly lag behind the new midsize RAM pickup if its anything like the fullsize RAM.



I just really hope we see an exterior/interior refresh soon!

My opinion is that is way too long. They need updated power trains, better MPG and lots of new tech to compete. Granted the tech may be easy. As far as frame and exterior, I don't care as much as I do for mechanical improvements.

It is too long for a refresh...I agree (as I said above). As for powertrain and MPG....they aren't behind in that category at the moment, so honestly I think they could actually go on with the current I4/V6/Diesel and the 8 speed for a few more years at least. The power and mpg are as good as the competition. But if I were a betting man, I think we may see GM opt to put that new 2.7 I4 turbo in the midsize trucks, as a replacement for the V6. I love the V6 and I'd hate to see it go, but that 2.7 would be very tempting, as the TQ it makes would make for a lively engine in these mid size trucks. I'm not convinced the mpg would be much better, if at all, considering the current V6 can run on 4 cylinder mode and when under much of a load that turbo 2.7 would likely get fairly thirsty.

You want to see what the next Colorado is going to look like???

Check this out: www.chevrolet.com.br

Check out the Trailblazer too.

The 2nd gen Colorado was being built and sold long before we got it here in the US.

Sorry, but you are way off with this post. The Colorado we got was a significant change from the global Colorado at that time you are referring to. The U.S. spec Colorado ended up with a different frame, powertrain, and exterior just to name a few....and those alone are huge.


As for the Trailblazer....you must have missed the announcement of the U.S. Trailblazer...which is nothing like the Trailblazer listed on that website. Here...see for yourself