Concept combo pairs custom Colorado crew cab with Nautique boat, trailer
Chevrolet demonstrated the versatility and capability of the all-new
Colorado
midsize pickup at the SEMA Show, pairing it with the Super Air Nautique
210 – one of the industry’s most iconic wakeboard boats, which can
generate a wake strong enough for wakeboarding at lower speeds.
The concept
Colorado
crew cab, Nautique boat and its trailer share the same custom orange
metallic flake paint scheme, while the truck and trailer wear matching
18-inch Chevrolet accessory wheels. With a dry weight of 4,200 pounds
for the 21-foot boat and an estimated trailer weight of 1,000 pounds,
the combination is well within the capability of
Colorado’s segment-leading 7,000-pound maximum trailering rating.
“You
can’t own a lifestyle product like the Super Air Nautique without the
assurance of a strong, confidence-inspiring truck to haul it to your
favorite lake,” said John Fitzpatrick, senior marketing manager,
Chevrolet trucks. “The
Colorado
rewrites the book for midsize trucks, delivering unprecedented
performance and capability for people who need the versatility of a
truck in a smaller package than a full-size pickup.”
Completely
redesigned, the Super Air Nautique 210 incorporates new technology and
design features resulting in the look and performance customers expect
from Nautique. The sleek and powerful Super Air Nautique 210 is powered
by the ZR 450 by Pleasurecraft Marine Engine Group.
Colorado
trailering capability is enabled by the segment’s most powerful and
efficient engine: an available 3.6L V-6 rated at 305 horsepower and 269
lb.-ft. of torque – and 26 mpg on the highway (2WD models), according to
EPA estimates. In fact, the V-6-equipped
Colorado
produces 14 percent more horsepower than Nissan Frontier’s V-6 (262
horsepower), while delivering 15 percent greater efficiency than its
EPA-estimated 22 mpg. It also produces nearly 23 percent more power than
Toyota Tacoma’s V-6 (236 horsepower) and nearly 20 percent greater
highway efficiency (21 mpg).
A 2.5L engine is standard on the
Colorado
and it supports a 3,500-pound trailering rating, while delivering a
segment-leading EPA-estimated 27 mpg on the highway (2WD models).
Along with genuine Chevy truck capability, the all-new
Colorado
delivers distinctive design cues and a quiet, comfortable interior that
offers amenities that car and crossover drivers appreciate. It also
features innovative technology such as Chevy MyLink with a built-in 4G
LTE Wi-Fi hotspot, Lane Departure Warning and Forward Collision Alert.
Traditional
truck features such as four-wheel drive and a highly flexible bed with
Chevy’s GearOn™ cargo management system are available, enhancing
capability. The GearOn™ system is designed to fit within the bed, for
significant storage and hauling flexibility. It is upgradable, with
modular cargo dividers and tiered storage to accommodate 4-by8 sheets of
plywood above the wheelhouses. It also uses the box’s four permanent
and 13 moveable tie-down provisions to allow for a variety of secure and
convenient cargo stowage options.
The
Colorado
has a short turning radius of 41.3 feet (12.6 meters), enabling easier
turning in tight areas such as city streets or when backing a trailer.
Additional features include:
- Four-wheel
disc brakes with Duralife™ brake rotors that offer up to double the
service life, which can save money on maintenance.
- Available
G80 automatic locking rear differential delivers a traction advantage
when needed and quieter, more comfortable driving when it’s not
- Standard CornerStep rear bumper design pioneered on the 2014 Silverado
- Available
EZ Lift-and-Lower tailgate that uses an internal torsion bar to make
raising the tailgate easier with one hand, and a damper for
more-controlled lowering
- Standard
two-tier loading that allows a platform to effectively split the bed
into upper and lower sections, making it easier to haul, store and
conceal items
- Thirteen standard tie-down locations throughout the bed for use with available, movable cargo tie-down rings
- Available factory-installed spray-in bed liner
- Available
safety package includes segment-first Forward Collision Alert and Lane
Departure Warning, using camera-based technology to warn driver of
potential crash threats.
