2017 Chevrolet Colorado LTX is the new addition to the pickup’s lineup

MANILA: After introducing the LTX variant of 2017 Trailblazer, the American automaker has now introduced the LTX version in the 2017 Colorado. The LTX variant not only features some significant styling difference but, it also possess improved capability. The 2017 Colorado LTX is mechanically unchanged and powered by a 2.8-litre Duramax 4-cylinder turbo diesel engine which delivers 200 hp maximum power and 500 Nm peak torque. Just like its other league members, the Colorado LTX is capable of carrying 1-ton on its bed, can tow 3.5 tons and breach 800 mm water with ease.

With several improvements made on the exterior front, the 2017 Colorado LTX now reflects robustness. In order to protect the door sills and lower panel from any object, the pickup is fitted with 30-inch steel tube step-up assist. This also improves the ingress and egress of passengers in and out of the mighty Colorado LTX. The sporty appearance of the pickup is ensured by a long flowing window line, and B-pillars finished in matte black.

 

In the cabin, the leather seats covered in jet-black color with gray stitching boast the sporty appeal of the pickup. The comfort quotient is ensured by perforated seat cushions, and backrests wrapped in warm leather. The overall theme of the cabin is well complemented by the gear knob and center console, both are laminated with cubic print. Storage options include discreet pockets on the driver’s and passenger’s seats and bottle holders on all the four gates.

 

Some of the highlighting features of the pickup include chromatic rear view that darkens or lightens the mirror according to the light conditions, HD in-dash camera that records looping video through a 32GB memory card, front facing dash camera that provides information about road along with a reversing camera and rear park assist with visual and audible warnings. The 2017 Colorado LTX is also backed with Chevrolet Complete Care Program that ensures complete worry-free consumer ownership. It also comes with a special 5-year warranty coverage which includes 3-year bumper to bumper warranty, 2-year warranty on the engine or 100,000 kilometres (whichever comes first). Every Chevy owner is also enrolled in the 24/7 Chevrolet Emergency Roadside Support for 3 years, with an option of opting the 4th year ownership. There is also a 24/7 Customer Care Hotline that guarantees one-hour express service for selected services and non-stop services in selected service centers. The 2017 Colorado LTX is available at your nearest Chevrolet dealership at a price tag of Php 1,387,888. Let’s see how the LTX variant manages to compete against the segment leader, Toyota Hilux.

The pricing of other variants of 2017 Chevrolet Colorado is as follow: -