The 2025 Chevrolet Colorado simplifies its engine lineup to a single choice: the 2.7-liter TurboMax four-cylinder, making 310 hp and 430 lb-ft in every trim. That one engine now spans a $33,495 work truck and a $62,895 ZR2 Bison. Here is what the TurboMax delivers and how the trims split.
The TurboMax engine
| Spec | 2025 Colorado (all trims) |
|---|---|
| Engine | 2.7-liter TurboMax turbo inline-4 |
| Output | 310 hp / 430 lb-ft |
| Transmission | 8-speed automatic |
| Max towing | up to 7,700 lb |
| Body | crew cab, 61.7-inch bed |
Earlier third-generation Colorados offered two lower-output tunes of the same 2.7-liter engine. For 2025 Chevy dropped them and made the top tune standard. The 430 lb-ft figure is the story: that is more torque than many V8s of a decade ago, delivered low in the rev range, which is why this four-cylinder tows 7,700 lb — class-leading territory for midsize trucks. It is a big engine for a four-cylinder, and like most modern turbos it makes its best numbers on premium; our octane guide explains why.
Trims and pricing
The LT trim is gone for 2025, leaving a tighter lineup (prices include destination):
| Trim | Starting price | Character |
|---|---|---|
| WT | $33,495 | work truck; 4WD optional |
| Trail Boss | $41,495 | lifted look, 4WD standard |
| Z71 | $45,395 | off-road package, more equipment |
| ZR2 | $51,295 | Multimatic DSSV dampers, front and rear lockers |
| ZR2 Bison | $62,895 | AEV armor, 35-inch tires |
Which trim makes sense
Because the engine no longer differs, the choice is purely about chassis and equipment. The Trail Boss is the value pick for most buyers: 4WD and the lifted stance without the ZR2’s cost. The ZR2 earns its price only if you use it — its spool-valve dampers and dual lockers are genuine off-road engineering, and its fuel economy (about 17 mpg) reflects it. Lifting a lower trim yourself is possible, but much larger tires effectively make the gearing taller, so budget for re-gearing the axles if you go well beyond stock size.
Cross-shoppers should also look at the smaller Ford Maverick Tremor for light trail use, or step up to a full-size F-150 if towing matters more than size.
Specifications and pricing per Chevrolet’s 2025 Colorado lineup as reported by GM Authority and Kelley Blue Book, September 2026. Photos: MercurySable99 / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0.
