2026 Chevrolet Colorado: Roslyn Buyers Guide
Quick Answer: The 2026 Chevrolet Colorado at a Glance
Six trims, one engine: WT starts at $32,400, Custom at $33,545, LT at $36,000, Trail Boss at $40,500, Z71 at $44,600, and ZR2 at $50,700, every figure before the $2,095 destination charge. Every trim runs the same 2.7L TurboMax turbocharged four-cylinder — 310 hp, 430 lb-ft, an 8-speed automatic, regular unleaded gas — so the decision across the lineup is about ride height, tires, and equipment, not engine choice. WT, Custom, and LT come 2WD standard with 4WD available for roughly $3,300 more; Trail Boss, Z71, and ZR2 are 4WD only. East Hills Chevrolet of Roslyn, family owned on Northern Boulevard since 1975, sits at 4.76 stars across 962 Google reviews for this location specifically.
One engine for all six trims — here's what that actually means
There's no V6 option, no V8, no diesel, and for 2026 no hybrid either. Every Colorado, WT through ZR2, runs the same 2.7L TurboMax turbocharged four-cylinder making 310 hp and 430 lb-ft, paired to the same 8-speed automatic. That's unusual for a truck this size — a lot of midsize competitors still offer an engine ladder — but it simplifies the decision considerably: nobody's choosing a Colorado trim because a bigger engine lives further up the lineup. What changes trim to trim is ride height, tires, and how much of that torque actually reaches the ground off-road, not how much torque exists in the first place. And despite the turbo, it drinks regular unleaded across every trim; nothing on this truck asks for premium at the pump.
Drivetrain splits the lineup into two groups. WT, Custom, and LT come 2WD standard, with 4WD available for roughly $3,300 more — a 4WD LT runs $39,300 against the 2WD LT's $36,000, for reference. Trail Boss, Z71, and ZR2 skip 2WD entirely; all three are 4WD only, which tracks with what they're actually built for. If towing is part of the plan, know going in that the commonly quoted 7,700-lb max tow figure requires the Advanced Trailering Package — standard on Trail Boss and Z71, a $945 option on WT and LT — and without it those same trims are rated at 3,500 lbs. That's a meaningful gap to miss.
Pick your trim
Colorado WT
from $32,400 MSRP
The base Work Truck. 2WD standard, 4WD available, and the full 310-hp engine with nothing subtracted.
Colorado Custom
from $33,545 MSRP
18-inch black aluminum wheels and black badging over WT, for about $1,145 more.
Colorado LT
from $36,000 MSRP
Adds a power tailgate, remote start, keyless access, and available wireless charging.
Colorado Trail Boss
from $40,500 MSRP
4WD only. A 2-inch factory lift, 32-inch all-terrain tires, and an off-road display.
Colorado Z71
from $44,600 MSRP
4WD only. LED exterior lighting, four drive modes, and a Jet Black interior with red accents.
Colorado ZR2
from $50,700 MSRP
4WD only. A 3-inch lift on Multimatic dampers, 33-inch mud-terrain tires standard, and Baja Mode.
What's new for 2026, and what actually didn't change
This is a running-change year on the current generation, which launched for the 2023 model year — not a redesign, so don't expect a different-looking truck. White Sands joins the color palette and Harvest Bronze Metallic is gone; Trail Boss and Z71 pick up a new 20-inch wheel option; and a previously standard engine cover was quietly deleted on upper trims, which is a production detail rather than anything a driver notices. The one number worth knowing before cross-shopping an older Colorado: the destination charge climbed to $2,095 for 2026, up $400 from 2025's $1,695. A full side-by-side of this year against last is on the dealership's own 2026 vs. 2025 Colorado comparison, worth a look if a leftover 2025 is also on the table.
What Roslyn Colorado buyers are actually saying
962 Google reviews for this specific location, averaging 4.76 stars, and the Colorado shows up by name often enough to be one of the more talked-about trucks on the lot. Vincenzo Vitale's review captures the sentiment as directly as any: "For anyone that wants a nice truck with great quality and affordable pricing do yourself a favor and go to East Hills Chevy in Roslyn. Then while you are there, ask for Mike G. He is the go to guy... 11/10 experience loving my new Colorado." Ryan Thompson had a similar experience working the numbers with the sales team: "Working with Andy was a pleasure from first call to delivery of the Colorado truck we purchased. Jason also was welcoming and transparent in this process." Different buyers, different salespeople, same throughline — nobody in either review mentions feeling rushed or pressured, which tends to be the thing people actually remember about a truck purchase months later.
Towing, service, and what it actually costs
How much tow capacity a specific Colorado configuration is really rated for — and where the Advanced Trailering Package changes that number — gets its own detailed breakdown on the dealership's towing capacity guide. Maintenance intervals, the New York annual inspection, and what Nassau County winters do to a truck are on the service & repair guide. What a Colorado actually costs to drive home, Nassau's 8.625% tax included, is on the pricing & leasing guide.
Frequently asked questions
Is Chevy making a 2026 Colorado?
Yes. The 2026 Colorado continues the current generation that launched for 2023, with six trims — WT, Custom, LT, Trail Boss, Z71, and ZR2 — all sharing the same 2.7L TurboMax engine and 8-speed automatic. It's a running-change year rather than a redesign: new colors and a couple of wheel options, not a mechanically different truck.
How reliable is the 2026 Chevy Colorado?
There's no widespread mechanical issue publicly reported for this generation or the 2026 model year specifically. The current Colorado platform has been in production since 2023, which means it's had a few model years to work through the usual early-production kinks. As with any vehicle, checking NHTSA's complaint and recall database for the specific configuration under consideration, and asking East Hills Chevrolet of Roslyn's service department directly, beats relying on general reputation alone.
Is a Chevy Colorado a good buy?
For a midsize truck buyer who doesn't need the size (or the price) of a full-size Silverado, yes — 310 hp and 430 lb-ft across every trim is genuinely strong for the class, and the WT-through-ZR2 spread means there's a real off-road-capable option (ZR2) and a real work-focused option (WT) under one nameplate. The honest test is sitting in a few trims back to back at East Hills Chevrolet of Roslyn, since the difference between, say, LT and Trail Boss is bigger in person than it reads on a spec sheet.
Is a Tacoma or Colorado better?
Different strengths, and reasonable buyers land on both sides. The Colorado's single 310-hp turbo-four beats the Tacoma's base engine on paper, and ZR2's factory suspension is a legitimate off-road package straight from the factory. Toyota's reputation for resale value and long-term reliability is the other side of that comparison, and it's a real consideration, not marketing spin. Test-driving a Colorado trim that matches the intended use — Trail Boss or ZR2 for off-road, WT or Custom for work — is a more useful exercise than picking a winner off a spec sheet.
Which is better, Chevy Colorado or GMC Canyon?
They're mechanically the same truck underneath — same generation, same 2.7L TurboMax engine, same 8-speed automatic, even the same $2,095 destination charge — built on shared GM architecture with different trim ladders and styling. Canyon runs Elevation, AT4, AT4X, and Denali instead of Colorado's six-trim spread. The real difference is which badge and trim structure fits the buyer's taste and budget, not which truck is mechanically superior.
What are the cons of a Chevy Colorado?
No V6 or V8 option if a bigger engine matters to a specific buyer — it's the 2.7L turbo-four across the board. Payload figures vary meaningfully by trim and configuration and are worth confirming against the specific build's window sticker rather than a number quoted online, since aggregated third-party figures on this generation don't always agree with each other. And the widely quoted 7,700-lb tow rating requires the Advanced Trailering Package on WT, LT, Trail Boss, and Z71 — skip that package and the number drops to 3,500 lbs, which catches buyers who didn't know to ask.
Where can I see all six trims in person?
East Hills Chevrolet of Roslyn's new inventory, 1036 Northern Boulevard. Stock shifts week to week across six trims and two drivetrains, so a quick call ahead is worth it if a specific trim or color is the priority.
A dealership Roslyn's known since 1975
East Hills Chevrolet of Roslyn has been family owned and operated on Northern Boulevard for five decades, and every purchase — new or used — comes with the East Hills EDGE program: complimentary annual New York State inspections, loaner cars with service, and a Referral Rewards program on top of the standard sales relationship. The current Colorado inventory sits alongside the dealership's used and CarBravo-certified stock, and trade-in conversations happen the same visit as a test drive.
MSRP figures exclude the $2,095 destination charge, taxes, title, registration, and dealer-installed options; figures reflect the manufacturer's published pricing as of this writing and can move during the model year — confirm current pricing with East Hills Chevrolet of Roslyn. Fuel-economy and towing figures are manufacturer- and EPA-published estimates; real-world results vary by configuration, tires, and driving conditions. Towing figures require the Advanced Trailering Package where noted. Equipment and availability can shift with production timing. Customer quotes are excerpts from public Google reviews of East Hills Chevrolet of Roslyn.