| The 2008 Chevrolet Colorado is a compact | | | | torque of 190 pound-feet with an optional |
| truck that combines affordability | | | | 3.7-liter inline five-cylinder with 242 hp |
| above-average fuel economy and capability. | | | | and 242 lb-ft of torque. Most four-cylinder |
| Its new features include distinctive rugged | | | | Colorados comes with five-speed manual |
| styling, efficient power, extended-cab and | | | | transmission while a four-speed automatic is |
| crew cab body configurations, a choice of | | | | standard on five-cylinder trucks. |
| two- or four-wheel-drive configurations and | | | | |
| off-road package. | | | | Standard antilock brakes, OnStar emergency |
| | | | communications, side impact airbags and |
| The '08 Colorado comes with two- or | | | | traction control provide safety and |
| four-wheel drive in three body-style | | | | convenience. The Colorado earned perfect |
| configurations namely regular cab, extended | | | | five-star rating in government frontal impact |
| cab with short reverse-opening doors or crew | | | | crash tests for the protection of the driver |
| cab with four regular forward-swinging doors | | | | and front passenger and a four-star rating |
| and a 5-foot cargo box. Meanwhile, you may | | | | for front occupant protection in side-impact |
| opt for three primary trim levels which | | | | testing. |
| include the base "Work Truck", midlevel LS | | | | |
| and high-quality LT. The "Work Truck" | | | | The interior design of the 2008 Colorado is |
| features air-conditioning and an AM/FM stereo | | | | simple with an organized layout of controls |
| while the LS offers upgraded seating and | | | | and gauges. Another great feature is the |
| trim. The LT comes standard with in-dash CD | | | | presence of a dual-position tailgate that |
| changer, larger five- cylinder engine, | | | | provides better support. However, rear |
| accessories and remote keyless entry. Other | | | | legroom is not as spacious as the room up |
| options include heated leather seats, a | | | | front and the rear door openings are also |
| six-disc CD changer, satellite radio, | | | | small. |
| sunroof, grille cards, bed extender and | | | | |
| 18-inch wheels. | | | | The 2008 Chevrolet Colorado has a reasonably |
| | | | smooth engine with softly tuned suspension |
| The Colorado's standard 2.9-liter | | | | that promises a comfortable ride at an |
| four-cylinder engine makes 185 horsepower and | | | | affordable price. |