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2026 Chevrolet Colorado keeps the engine decision simple and puts the real choices elsewhere. Every trim gets the same TurboMax power, while suspension height, tires, transfer-case hardware, skid protection, and trail equipment change as you move through the lineup. For Folsom, CA, shoppers, that means choosing among WT, Custom, LT, Trail Boss, Z71, and ZR2 is less about chasing more engine output and more about deciding what work and terrain the truck needs to handle.
One Engine, 430 lbs. ft. of Torque
Every 2026 Colorado uses a 2.7L TurboMax 4-cylinder producing 310 hp and 430 lbs. ft. of torque, paired with an 8-speed automatic transmission. Chevrolet identifies that output as best-in-class standard torque in the midsize segment. The engine runs on regular unleaded gasoline with a minimum 87-octane rating, so moving into the more specialized off-road trims does not require premium fuel or a different powertrain.
Six Trims Separate Work from Trail Hardware
WT provides the basic Colorado package with the TurboMax engine, an 11.3-inch diagonal center touchscreen with Google built-in, Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ compatibility, and Chevy Safety Assist. Custom, LT, Trail Boss, Z71, and ZR2 build from there, with LT adding equipment including remote start and an EZ Lift and Lower tailgate with built-in StowFlex storage, plus available wireless phone charging. Trail Boss and Z71 move toward trail duty with all-terrain tires, selectable drive modes, and lifted suspension configurations. ZR2 goes furthest with a 3-inch factory-installed lift, Multimatic DSSV dampers, 33-inch mud-terrain tires, and 5 drive modes.
The Colorado Can Pull 7,700 lbs.
Properly configured, the 2026 Chevrolet Colorado offers up to 7,700 lbs. of towing capacity. That gives buyers room for trailers and recreational equipment without moving immediately into a full-size pickup. An available trailering app can help support towing duties, while up to 10 available camera views provide additional perspectives around the truck. Buyers planning to tow should pay close attention to configuration because maximum ratings depend on having the appropriate equipment.
Trail Boss and ZR2 Earn Their Names with Hardware
Trail Boss starts with a 2-inch factory lift, 2-speed transfer case, and 4 selectable drive modes: Normal, Off-Road, Terrain, and Tow/Haul. ZR2 adds the 3-inch lift, Multimatic DSSV dampers, full skid plates, rocker protection, and segment-first underbody cameras. For more specialized terrain, the Colorado ZR2 Bison was developed with American Expedition Vehicles and brings 35-inch tires, 12.2 inches of ground clearance, and 5 Boron steel skid plates. These are mechanical changes that affect where the truck can go, not an appearance package dressed up with aggressive badges.
Cabin Technology Comes Standard
The 11.3-inch diagonal center touchscreen with Google built-in is standard across the lineup, accompanied by an 11-inch digital Driver Information Center. Chevy Safety Assist also comes standard, combining Forward Collision Alert, Automatic Emergency Braking, Front Pedestrian Braking, Lane Keep Assist with Lane Departure Warning, Following Distance Indicator, and IntelliBeam Auto High Beams. Available wireless phone charging and additional camera technology expand the equipment depending on configuration.
Choose Your Colorado by the Work It Needs to Do
Folsom Chevrolet gives Folsom, CA, truck shoppers the opportunity to compare the 2026 Colorado lineup from its work-oriented configurations through the heavily equipped ZR2. Explore the dealership's new Chevrolet inventory, compare the suspension and trail hardware that separates each trim, or
schedule a test drive online once you have identified the Colorado configuration that matches the job.
