New Chevrolet Colorado Pickup Confirmed For U.S.

Chevrolet confirmed on October 10 that a version of the all-new Colorado midsize pickup will be built and sold in the United States. The first version of the truck is launching this month in Thailand, to be followed by other regions around the globe.

"The new Chevrolet Colorado is generating a lot of excitement as we begin its launch in Thailand," said Chris Perry, Vice President, Global Marketing and Strategy for Chevrolet. "We think the design, capability, and fuel efficiency of the new Colorado will make it attractive to U.S. customers."

Product details, timing, pricing, and the production location will be announced later. The current-generation Colorado will be produced in Shreveport, La., through the 2012 model year.

In Thailand, the model lineup will include 2WD and 4WD regular, extended-cab, and crew cab variants. Gasoline and diesel engines will be available, including new 2.5L and 2.8L turbo diesel engines that produce broad torque bands engineered for excellent cargo and towing capability.

Engine availability for U.S. versions will be announced at a future date.

The new Colorado is based on an all-new midsize truck architecture developed by GM do Brasil within GM’s global product development organization. In major markets where the Colorado will be sold, engineers will tailor the truck to meet local needs.

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