The Chevrolet Colorado 2WD was first introduced for the 2004 model year as a compact pickup truck, replacing the Chevy S10. The configurations available for the Colorado included a crew, extended or regular cab. The crew cab is only an available option for the Chevrolet Colorado 2WD- those who need 4WD utility can still choose from either extended or regular cabs. Available engines for the all new Colorado included two brand new in-line engines, the Vortec 2800 four cylinder and the Vortec 3500 five cylinder. Both engines were powerful enough to easily command the Colorado configured with optional 4 wheel drive and provide impressive and essential performance in the Colorado 2WD model. These engines were an excellent fit for the Chevrolet Colorado, providing all the towing capabilities and performance that would be essential to the purchaser of this small frame yet hard working pick up truck.

Although some compact pick up trucks produced by other manufacturers offer V8 engines, and therefore are capable of towing more weight, the Chevrolet Colorado is fuel efficient and was intended to attract a different class of buyers than those who would need to purchase trucks that are larger and more powerful. The Chevrolet Colorado 2WD and 4WD were intended to attract those who need the utility of a truck, but not for primary use to tow or move hefty cargo on a regular basis. The Colorado is a roomy, comfortable compact pick up truck that provides ample utility yet does not burden the owner with oversized initial purchase price or towing capacity and is intended to appeal to a younger set of drivers with an occasional need for work truck utility and an every day need for comfort, convenience and recreational use.

There have been no significant changes to the Chevrolet Colorado throughout the 2007 model year. The Chevrolet Colorado 2WD and 4WD have exceeded customer expectations and satisfied critics by living true to their promise to deliver a compact pick up truck that offers excellent performance, decent payload capacity for occasional use and many of the comfort and convenience features typically found in a sedan-all for a relatively low sticker price.