Chevrolet Colorado is Chevrolet's new moniker for its midsize pickup, replacing the S10. It's more, however, than just substituting an outdoorsy name for a nondescript alphanumeric designation. It is slightly larger than the S10 it replaces. It gains in passenger space and loses a minor amount of cargo space. It comes with a completely new five-cylinder engine option instead of a V6 and its towing rating decreases. The new Colorado is designed to offer favor comfort over towing and hauling capability that is seldom tested by most mid-size truck owners. It is designed for the owner who wants the utility of a pickup at hand, but doesn't regularly tow or haul heavy loads. Roominess and comfort are more important to the Colorado driver.

2004 Chevrolet Colorado offers the most front-seat legroom in the segment and features an innovative locking tailgate that can be set at two positions: 52 degrees and 89 degrees. ZQ8 Sport Suspension, low-profile tires, specific monotube shocks and front and rear stabilizer bars add street rod attitude. Its cargo box, the deepest in the segment, is over 1849 mm (6 ft.) long and allows for a maximum payload of up to 750 kg (1654 lb.). And inside, rear forward-facing jump seats can be folded flat to add even more cargo space. It is big on a lot of things. Front bucket seats are standard. There's room for 6 to sit comfortably. The pickup box is over 5 ft. long, with 1039 L 36.7 cu.ft. Of cargo volume. And trailering capacity reaches 1814 kg 4000 lb. when properly equipped.

Compare this Colorado with the new 2004 Explorer Sport Trac.

2004 Explorer Sport Trac

Explorer Sport Trac's analog instrumentation includes speedometer, trip odometer, tachometer, fuel, oil pressure, coolant temperature and voltmeter, while for the convenience features included in the interior are floor console includes 2 front cupholders, 2 rear cupholders, padded armrest, removable soft pack storage bag, and convenience clip. It has an optional leather-seating package, which includes features low-back bucket seats with leather seating surfaces and 4-way adjustable head restraints, 6-way power driver's seat and passenger seat with power lumbar support. Two way adjustable head restraints included in available leather seating surfaces for front seats are standard on the Sport Trac XLT Premium. A versatile truck, the 2004 Ford Explorer Sport Trac review proclaims this is a good buy this year and next.

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