The redesigned 2023 Chevrolet Colorado offers noticeable improvements throughout the truck. We share our first impressions of this midsized pickup truck, exploring its modern convenience features, off-road prowess, improved ride quality, and evaluating if the redesign truly paid off. Additionally, we debate regarding the impact of Toyota's renowned reliability on its overall greatness, and provide insights on combating excessive tire wear in EVs.
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SHOW NOTES
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00:00 – Introduction
00:15 – First Impressions: 2023 Chevrolet Colorado
02:01 – How it Drives
03:25 – The Size
07:17 – Safety Features
09:01 – Controls
10:24 – Small Trucks Demand
12:58 – Question #1:Do rear-wheel drive EVs require snow tires for winter driving, and are there EV models with reduced tire wear impact?
18:28 – Question #2: Would Toyotas still be as great without their stellar reliability?
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First Drive: Redesigned 2023 Chevrolet Colorado Is Improved Throughout
2023 Chevrolet Colorado
Face-Off: Chevrolet Colorado vs. Ford Ranger
SUV or Pickup: Which to Choose?
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Hi , question what do you do with your vehicles after testing, 1st year ?
Full size trucks have gotten too big. Unless you are a contractor or rancher that hauls regularly or tows a trailer they are way too big for daily driving.
The mid size trucks are the size of full size trucks from the 1990’s and 2000’s