How much does the 2016 Chevrolet Colorado cost?

The 2016 Chevrolet Colorado has a starting MSRP of $20,100, ranging up to $35,300 for the top trim. Trim pricing includes Base from $20,100; Work Truck from $22,435; LT from $25,980; Z71 from $28,515.

What is the fuel economy of the 2016 Chevrolet Colorado?

The 2016 Chevrolet Colorado achieves up to 22 MPG combined (EPA estimate), depending on trim and configuration.

How much can the 2016 Chevrolet Colorado tow?

The 2016 Chevrolet Colorado has a maximum towing capacity of up to 7,000 pounds, depending on trim and equipment.

Is the 2016 Chevrolet Colorado safe?

The 2016 Chevrolet Colorado earned an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars in NHTSA crash testing.

How many trims does the 2016 Chevrolet Colorado come in?

The 2016 Chevrolet Colorado is available in 4 trims (19 total configurations) across Truck (Extended Cab) and Truck (Crew Cab) body styles with rear wheel drive, four wheel drive.

2016 Chevrolet Colorado

4 trims · 19 configurations · Truck (Extended Cab), Truck (Crew Cab)

Starting MSRP

$20,100 – $35,300

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NHTSA safety

★★★★☆

4 / 5 overall

Frontal (driver)★★★★★

Frontal (passenger)★★★★☆

Side (driver)★★★★★

Side (passenger)★★★★★

Rollover★★★☆☆

Source: NHTSA

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Pricing

How much should you pay for the Chevrolet Colorado? Select a trim to update purchase and lease estimates.

MSRP by trim

Select a trim to update the payment estimates. MSRP is for each trim's base configuration and excludes destination, taxes, and options.

Purchase information

Based on Base

Total price (Base MSRP)

$20,100

Typical monthly

$398/mo

Avg. APR

7.00%

60-month loan estimate for good credit (rates as of 2026-07-11). Not a credit offer; actual APR varies by lender, credit, and dealer.

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Compare 2016 Chevrolet Colorado trims

Base
MSRP
$20,100
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
19/26
Horsepower
200 hp
Torque
191 lb-ft
Engine
2.5L I4 gas
Seating
2
Drivetrain
RWD
Cargo (cu ft)
—
Max towing
—
Work Truck
6 configurations
MSRP
$22,435 – $30,665
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
19/26
Horsepower
200 hp
Torque
191 lb-ft
Engine
2.5L I4 gas
Seating
4
Drivetrain
RWD
Cargo (cu ft)
—
Max towing
7,000 lbs
LT
6 configurations
MSRP
$25,980 – $33,195
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
20/27
Horsepower
200 hp
Torque
191 lb-ft
Engine
2.5L I4 gas
Seating
4
Drivetrain
RWD
Cargo (cu ft)
—
Max towing
7,000 lbs
Z71
6 configurations
MSRP
$28,515 – $35,300
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
20/27
Horsepower
200 hp
Torque
191 lb-ft
Engine
2.5L I4 gas
Seating
4
Drivetrain
RWD
Cargo (cu ft)
—
Max towing
7,000 lbs

Compare 2016 Chevrolet Colorado trim specifications
Spec	Base	Work Truck6 configurations	LT6 configurations	Z716 configurations
MSRP	$20,100	$22,435 – $30,665	$25,980 – $33,195	$28,515 – $35,300
Fuel economy (city/hwy)	19/26	19/26	20/27	20/27
Horsepower	200 hp	200 hp	200 hp	200 hp
Torque	191 lb-ft	191 lb-ft	191 lb-ft	191 lb-ft
Engine	2.5L I4 gas	2.5L I4 gas	2.5L I4 gas	2.5L I4 gas
Seating	2	4	4	4
Drivetrain	RWD	RWD	RWD	RWD
Cargo (cu ft)	—	—	—	—
Max towing	—	7,000 lbs	7,000 lbs	7,000 lbs

Specifications shown for each trim’s base configuration; drivetrain, cab, and box options vary within a trim, and MSRP shows the full range. MSRP excludes destination fees, taxes, and dealer-installed options.

Full specifications

Shown for each trim's base configuration. Drivetrain, cab, and box options within a trim can change dimensions, capacities, and fuel economy.

Engine & drivetrain

Engine type: Basegas
Work Truckgas
LTgas
Z71gas
Fuel type: Baseregular unleaded
Work Truckregular unleaded
LTregular unleaded
Z71regular unleaded
Cylinders: BaseI4
Work TruckI4
LTI4
Z71I4
Displacement: Base2.5 L
Work Truck2.5 L
LT2.5 L
Z712.5 L
Horsepower: Base200 hp
Work Truck200 hp
LT200 hp
Z71200 hp
Torque: Base191 lb-ft
Work Truck191 lb-ft
LT191 lb-ft
Z71191 lb-ft
Transmission: Base6-speed manual
Work Truck6-speed manual
LT6-speed shiftable automatic
Z716-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain: Baserear wheel drive
Work Truckrear wheel drive
LTrear wheel drive
Z71rear wheel drive

Dimensions

Body type: BaseTruck (Extended Cab)
Work TruckTruck (Extended Cab)
LTTruck (Extended Cab)
Z71Truck (Extended Cab)
Doors: Base4
Work Truck4
LT4
Z714
Seating: Base2
Work Truck4
LT4
Z714
Length: Base212.7 in
Work Truck212.7 in
LT212.7 in
Z71212.7 in
Width: Base74.3 in
Work Truck74.3 in
LT74.3 in
Z7174.3 in
Height: Base70.4 in
Work Truck70.4 in
LT70.4 in
Z7170.4 in
Wheelbase: Base128.3 in
Work Truck128.3 in
LT128.3 in
Z71128.3 in
Ground clearance: Base8.4 in
Work Truck8.4 in
LT8.4 in
Z718.4 in

Capacity & weight

Max towing: Base—
Work Truck7,000 lbs
LT7,000 lbs
Z717,000 lbs
Max payload: Base1,410 lbs
Work Truck1,410 lbs
LT1,440 lbs
Z711,370 lbs
Curb weight: Base3,960 lbs
Work Truck3,960 lbs
LT3,930 lbs
Z714,000 lbs
Fuel tank: Base21 gal
Work Truck21 gal
LT21 gal
Z7121 gal

Fuel economy & EV

Combined MPG: Base22
Work Truck22
LT22
Z7122
City MPG: Base19
Work Truck19
LT20
Z7120
Highway MPG: Base26
Work Truck26
LT27
Z7127

Full specifications by trim
Spec	Base	Work Truck	LT	Z71
Engine & drivetrain
Engine type	gas	gas	gas	gas
Fuel type	regular unleaded	regular unleaded	regular unleaded	regular unleaded
Cylinders	I4	I4	I4	I4
Displacement	2.5 L	2.5 L	2.5 L	2.5 L
Horsepower	200 hp	200 hp	200 hp	200 hp
Torque	191 lb-ft	191 lb-ft	191 lb-ft	191 lb-ft
Transmission	6-speed manual	6-speed manual	6-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	rear wheel drive	rear wheel drive	rear wheel drive	rear wheel drive
Dimensions
Body type	Truck (Extended Cab)	Truck (Extended Cab)	Truck (Extended Cab)	Truck (Extended Cab)
Doors	4	4	4	4
Seating	2	4	4	4
Length	212.7 in	212.7 in	212.7 in	212.7 in
Width	74.3 in	74.3 in	74.3 in	74.3 in
Height	70.4 in	70.4 in	70.4 in	70.4 in
Wheelbase	128.3 in	128.3 in	128.3 in	128.3 in
Ground clearance	8.4 in	8.4 in	8.4 in	8.4 in
Capacity & weight
Max towing	—	7,000 lbs	7,000 lbs	7,000 lbs
Max payload	1,410 lbs	1,410 lbs	1,440 lbs	1,370 lbs
Curb weight	3,960 lbs	3,960 lbs	3,930 lbs	4,000 lbs
Fuel tank	21 gal	21 gal	21 gal	21 gal
Fuel economy & EV
Combined MPG	22	22	22	22
City MPG	19	19	20	20
Highway MPG	26	26	27	27