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2012 Chevrolet Colorado Trim Levels & Specs

2012 Chevrolet Colorado Specifications

Compare important 2012 Chevrolet Colorado technical specifications like exterior dimensions, ground clearance, wheelbase, interior space volume, engine's power as measured by horsepower and torque output, weight of the vehicle, towing & payload capacity or gas tank size to know the estimated mpg.
Trims Work Truck 4x2 Regular Cab 6 ft. box 111.3 in. WB, Engine: LT 4x2 Regular Cab 6 ft. box 111.3 in. WB, Engine: 1LT 4x2 Extended Cab 6 ft. box 126 in. WB, Engine: Work Truck 4x2 Extended Cab 6 ft. box 126 in. WB, Engine: 2LT 4x2 Extended Cab 6 ft. box 126 in. WB, Engine: 3LT 4x2 Extended Cab 6 ft. box 126 in. WB, Engine: 1LT 4x2 Crew Cab 5 ft. box 126 in. WB, Engine: 2LT 4x2 Crew Cab 5 ft. box 126 in. WB, Engine: 3LT 4x2 Crew Cab 5 ft. box 126 in. WB, Engine: LT 4x4 Regular Cab 6 ft. box 111.3 in. WB, Engine: Work Truck 4x4 Regular Cab 6 ft. box 111.3 in. WB, Engine: 1LT 4x4 Extended Cab 6 ft. box 126 in. WB, Engine: Work Truck 4x4 Extended Cab 6 ft. box 126 in. WB, Engine: 2LT 4x4 Extended Cab 6 ft. box 126 in. WB, Engine: 1LT 4x4 Crew Cab 5 ft. box 126 in. WB, Engine: 2LT 4x4 Crew Cab 5 ft. box 126 in. WB, Engine:
Exterior length 192.40 192.40 207.10 207.10 207.10 207.10 207.10 207.10 207.10 192.40 192.40 207.10 207.10 207.10 207.10 207.10
Exterior body width 67.60 67.60 67.60 67.60 67.60 67.60 67.60 67.60 67.60 68.60 68.60 68.60 68.60 68.60 68.60 68.60
Exterior height 64.90 64.90 64.90 64.90 66.70 63.80 65.20 66.70 63.80 67.60 67.60 67.60 67.60 66.70 67.90 66.70
Horsepower 185 185 185 185 242 300 185 242 300 185 185 185 185 242 242 242
Torque 190 190 190 190 242 320 190 242 320 190 190 190 190 242 242 242
Fuel economy - city 18 18 18 18 17 14 18 17 14 17 18 17 18 17 16 16
Fuel economy - highway 25 25 25 25 23 20 25 23 20 23 24 23 24 23 21 21
0-60mph / 0-100kmh (s) 7.80 8.30 8.70 8.20 7.50 6.70 9.00 7.60 6.90 8.30 9.00 8.70 9.40 6.60 7.00 7.00
1/4 mile time 16.10 16.10 16.40 16.40 15.50 14.80 16.50 15.60 15.00 16.00 16.90 16.30 17.20 14.80 15.00 15.00
1/4 mile speed 88 87 86 87 94 96 85 92 95 85 84 83 82 91 91 91
Lateral acceleration (g) 0.80 0.80 0.80 0.80 0.80 0.80 0.80 0.80 0.90 0.80 0.80 0.80 0.80 0.80 0.80 0.80
Slalom speed 60 60 59 59 60 61 59 60 61 59 59 59 59 60 59 59
Bore-and-Stroke 3.76/4.00 " 3.76/4.00 " 3.76/4.00 " 3.76/4.00 " 3.76/4.00 " 3.78/3.62 " 3.76/4.00 " 3.76/4.00 " 3.78/3.62 " 3.76/4.00 " 3.76/4.00 " 3.76/4.00 " 3.76/4.00 " 3.76/4.00 " 3.76/4.00 " 3.76/4.00 "
Curb weight 3366.00 3399.00 3590.00 3559.00 3649.00 3889.00 3728.00 3782.00 4013.00 3718.00 3684.00 3911.00 3878.00 3972.00 4070.00 4218.00
Gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) 4850.00 4850.00 5000.00 5000.00 5300.00 5000.00 5000.00 5300.00 5000.00 5150.00 5150.00 5300.00 5300.00 5300.00 5300.00 5300.00
Front gross axle weight rating (GAWR) 2633.00 2633.00 2633.00 2633.00 2633.00 2633.00 2633.00 2633.00 2633.00 2850.00 2850.00 2850.00 2850.00 2850.00 2850.00 2850.00
Rear gross axle weight rating (GAWR) 2896.00 2896.00 2896.00 2896.00 2896.00 2896.00 2896.00 2896.00 2896.00 2896.00 2896.00 2896.00 2896.00 2896.00 2896.00 2896.00
Maximum Trailer Weight 2400.00 3400.00 3200.00 2200.00 5500.00 4000.00 3000.00 5500.00 3800.00 3100.00 2100.00 2900.00 1900.00 5500.00 5500.00 5500.00
Wheelbase 111.30 111.30 126.00 126.00 126.00 126.00 126.00 126.00 126.00 111.30 111.30 126.00 126.00 126.00 126.00 126.00
Front track 57.50 57.50 57.50 57.50 57.50 57.50 57.50 57.50 57.50 59.60 59.60 59.60 59.60 59.60 59.60 59.60
Rear track 57.50 57.50 57.50 57.50 57.50 57.50 57.50 57.50 57.50 57.50 57.50 57.50 57.50 57.50 57.50 57.50
Turning radius 19.70 19.70 22.10 22.10 22.10 22.10 22.10 22.10 22.10 20.40 20.40 22.10 22.10 22.10 22.10 22.10
Ground clearance 7.70 7.70 7.70 7.70 11.40 6.40 7.70 11.40 7.70 10.20 10.20 10.40 10.40 11.40 10.40 11.40
Front legroom 44.00 44.00 42.20 42.20 42.20 42.20 42.20 42.20 42.20 44.00 44.00 42.20 42.20 42.20 42.20 42.20
Front headroom 39.60 39.60 39.60 39.60 39.60 39.60 39.30 39.30 39.30 39.60 39.60 39.60 39.60 39.60 39.30 39.30
Front hip room 53.30 53.30 53.30 53.30 53.30 53.30 53.30 53.30 53.30 53.30 53.30 53.30 53.30 53.30 53.30 53.30
Front shoulder room 57.10 57.10 57.10 57.10 57.10 57.10 57.10 57.10 57.10 57.10 57.10 57.10 57.10 57.10 57.10 57.10
Fuel tank 19.60 19.60 19.60 19.60 19.60 19.60 19.60 19.60 19.60 19.60 19.60 19.60 19.60 19.60 19.60 19.60
Payload 1440 1440 1397 1397 1397 1397 1228 1228 1228 1421 1421 1378 1378 1378 1186 1186
Maximum GCWR 6000.00 7000.00 7000.00 6000.00 9500.00 10400.00 7000.00 9500.00 10400.00 7000.00 6000.00 7000.00 6000.00 9800.00 9800.00 9800.00
Exterior box length 72.80 72.80 72.80 72.80 72.80 72.80 61.10 61.10 61.10 72.80 72.80 72.80 72.80 72.80 61.10 61.10
Pickup box minimum width 42.60 42.60 42.60 42.60 42.60 42.60 42.60 42.60 42.60 42.60 42.60 42.60 42.60 42.60 42.60 42.60
Pickup box depth 18.60 18.60 18.60 18.60 18.60 18.60 18.60 18.60 18.60 18.60 18.60 18.60 18.60 18.60 18.60 18.60
Rear legroom N/A N/A 23.10 23.10 23.10 23.10 34.80 34.80 34.80 N/A N/A 23.10 23.10 23.10 34.80 34.80
Rear headroom N/A N/A 37.90 37.90 37.90 37.90 38.30 38.30 38.30 N/A N/A 37.90 37.90 37.90 38.30 38.30
Rear hip room N/A N/A 57.60 57.60 57.60 57.60 52.90 52.90 52.90 N/A N/A 57.60 57.60 57.60 52.90 52.90
Rear shoulder room N/A N/A 57.20 57.20 57.20 57.20 57.10 57.10 57.10 N/A N/A 57.20 57.20 57.20 57.10 57.10

2012 Chevrolet Colorado Interior Features

One of the most notable features of the Colorado, however, is its roomy interior. The 2012 Chevrolet Colorado comes with a variety of specs on the inside. You can find out more about these features in the chart below.
Trims Work Truck 4x2 Regular Cab 6 ft. box 111.3 in. WB, Engine: LT 4x2 Regular Cab 6 ft. box 111.3 in. WB, Engine: 1LT 4x2 Extended Cab 6 ft. box 126 in. WB, Engine: Work Truck 4x2 Extended Cab 6 ft. box 126 in. WB, Engine: 2LT 4x2 Extended Cab 6 ft. box 126 in. WB, Engine: 3LT 4x2 Extended Cab 6 ft. box 126 in. WB, Engine: 1LT 4x2 Crew Cab 5 ft. box 126 in. WB, Engine: 2LT 4x2 Crew Cab 5 ft. box 126 in. WB, Engine: 3LT 4x2 Crew Cab 5 ft. box 126 in. WB, Engine: LT 4x4 Regular Cab 6 ft. box 111.3 in. WB, Engine: Work Truck 4x4 Regular Cab 6 ft. box 111.3 in. WB, Engine: 1LT 4x4 Extended Cab 6 ft. box 126 in. WB, Engine: Work Truck 4x4 Extended Cab 6 ft. box 126 in. WB, Engine: 2LT 4x4 Extended Cab 6 ft. box 126 in. WB, Engine: 1LT 4x4 Crew Cab 5 ft. box 126 in. WB, Engine: 2LT 4x4 Crew Cab 5 ft. box 126 in. WB, Engine:
12V DC power outlet 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2
Seatback storage pockets N/A N/A 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 N/A N/A 1 1 1 1 1

2012 Chevrolet Colorado Exterior Features

Would you like to grasp the idea which 2012 Chevrolet Colorado trim level is better equipped with such little cool exterior features like fog lights, spoiler, mud flaps, sunroof, roof racks, running boards, etc? Check out the full list of these additional features below.
Trims Work Truck 4x2 Regular Cab 6 ft. box 111.3 in. WB, Engine: LT 4x2 Regular Cab 6 ft. box 111.3 in. WB, Engine: 1LT 4x2 Extended Cab 6 ft. box 126 in. WB, Engine: Work Truck 4x2 Extended Cab 6 ft. box 126 in. WB, Engine: 2LT 4x2 Extended Cab 6 ft. box 126 in. WB, Engine: 3LT 4x2 Extended Cab 6 ft. box 126 in. WB, Engine: 1LT 4x2 Crew Cab 5 ft. box 126 in. WB, Engine: 2LT 4x2 Crew Cab 5 ft. box 126 in. WB, Engine: 3LT 4x2 Crew Cab 5 ft. box 126 in. WB, Engine: LT 4x4 Regular Cab 6 ft. box 111.3 in. WB, Engine: Work Truck 4x4 Regular Cab 6 ft. box 111.3 in. WB, Engine: 1LT 4x4 Extended Cab 6 ft. box 126 in. WB, Engine: Work Truck 4x4 Extended Cab 6 ft. box 126 in. WB, Engine: 2LT 4x4 Extended Cab 6 ft. box 126 in. WB, Engine: 1LT 4x4 Crew Cab 5 ft. box 126 in. WB, Engine: 2LT 4x4 Crew Cab 5 ft. box 126 in. WB, Engine:
Door count 2 2 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 2 2 4 4 4 4 4
Front tires P215/70SR16.0 BSW AS P215/70SR16.0 BSW AS P215/70SR16.0 BSW AS P215/70SR16.0 BSW AS P265/70SR17.0 BSW AT P235/50SR18.0 BSW AS P215/70SR16.0 BSW AS P265/70SR17.0 BSW AT P235/50SR18.0 BSW AS P235/75SR16.0 BSW AS P235/75SR16.0 BSW AS P235/75SR16.0 BSW AS P235/75SR16.0 BSW AS P265/70SR17.0 BSW AT P235/75SR16.0 BSW AS P265/70SR17.0 BSW AT
Wheels 16" argent steel 16" silver aluminum 16" silver aluminum 16" argent steel 17" aluminum 18" silver aluminum 16" silver aluminum 17" aluminum 18" silver aluminum 16" silver aluminum 16" argent steel 16" silver aluminum 16" argent steel 17" aluminum 16" silver aluminum 17" aluminum

2012 Chevrolet Colorado Seats

The seats are one of the most important aspects of any car, and each 2012 Chevrolet Colorado trim level may have different seating options, so be sure to carefully compare the specifications. Some trims have leather upholstery, "memory", armrest, heated seats, and some have them only for the front passengers, while other provide them for the rear seats two.
Trims Work Truck 4x2 Regular Cab 6 ft. box 111.3 in. WB, Engine: LT 4x2 Regular Cab 6 ft. box 111.3 in. WB, Engine: 1LT 4x2 Extended Cab 6 ft. box 126 in. WB, Engine: Work Truck 4x2 Extended Cab 6 ft. box 126 in. WB, Engine: 2LT 4x2 Extended Cab 6 ft. box 126 in. WB, Engine: 3LT 4x2 Extended Cab 6 ft. box 126 in. WB, Engine: 1LT 4x2 Crew Cab 5 ft. box 126 in. WB, Engine: 2LT 4x2 Crew Cab 5 ft. box 126 in. WB, Engine: 3LT 4x2 Crew Cab 5 ft. box 126 in. WB, Engine: LT 4x4 Regular Cab 6 ft. box 111.3 in. WB, Engine: Work Truck 4x4 Regular Cab 6 ft. box 111.3 in. WB, Engine: 1LT 4x4 Extended Cab 6 ft. box 126 in. WB, Engine: Work Truck 4x4 Extended Cab 6 ft. box 126 in. WB, Engine: 2LT 4x4 Extended Cab 6 ft. box 126 in. WB, Engine: 1LT 4x4 Crew Cab 5 ft. box 126 in. WB, Engine: 2LT 4x4 Crew Cab 5 ft. box 126 in. WB, Engine:
Standard seating 3 3 5 5 4 4 6 5 5 3 3 5 5 4 6 5

2012 Chevrolet Colorado Entertainment System

Some 2012 Chevrolet Colorado trim levels have a built-in DVD player, voice recognition, while others have a touch screen display, bluetooth compatibility, navigation system. There are also a variety of different audio options, so be sure to compare the trim levels carefully to find the one that best suits your needs.
Trims Work Truck 4x2 Regular Cab 6 ft. box 111.3 in. WB, Engine: LT 4x2 Regular Cab 6 ft. box 111.3 in. WB, Engine: 1LT 4x2 Extended Cab 6 ft. box 126 in. WB, Engine: Work Truck 4x2 Extended Cab 6 ft. box 126 in. WB, Engine: 2LT 4x2 Extended Cab 6 ft. box 126 in. WB, Engine: 3LT 4x2 Extended Cab 6 ft. box 126 in. WB, Engine: 1LT 4x2 Crew Cab 5 ft. box 126 in. WB, Engine: 2LT 4x2 Crew Cab 5 ft. box 126 in. WB, Engine: 3LT 4x2 Crew Cab 5 ft. box 126 in. WB, Engine: LT 4x4 Regular Cab 6 ft. box 111.3 in. WB, Engine: Work Truck 4x4 Regular Cab 6 ft. box 111.3 in. WB, Engine: 1LT 4x4 Extended Cab 6 ft. box 126 in. WB, Engine: Work Truck 4x4 Extended Cab 6 ft. box 126 in. WB, Engine: 2LT 4x4 Extended Cab 6 ft. box 126 in. WB, Engine: 1LT 4x4 Crew Cab 5 ft. box 126 in. WB, Engine: 2LT 4x4 Crew Cab 5 ft. box 126 in. WB, Engine:
Speakers 2 4 6 4 6 6 6 6 6 4 2 6 4 6 6 6

2012 Chevrolet Colorado Safety and Security Features

Each 2012 Chevrolet Colorado trim comes with a variety of safety and security features that will keep you and your family safe while on the road. Some of these features include airbags, traction control, stability control, side impact, panic alarm, blind spot sensors, parking assist, and more.
Trims Work Truck 4x2 Regular Cab 6 ft. box 111.3 in. WB, Engine: LT 4x2 Regular Cab 6 ft. box 111.3 in. WB, Engine: 1LT 4x2 Extended Cab 6 ft. box 126 in. WB, Engine: Work Truck 4x2 Extended Cab 6 ft. box 126 in. WB, Engine: 2LT 4x2 Extended Cab 6 ft. box 126 in. WB, Engine: 3LT 4x2 Extended Cab 6 ft. box 126 in. WB, Engine: 1LT 4x2 Crew Cab 5 ft. box 126 in. WB, Engine: 2LT 4x2 Crew Cab 5 ft. box 126 in. WB, Engine: 3LT 4x2 Crew Cab 5 ft. box 126 in. WB, Engine: LT 4x4 Regular Cab 6 ft. box 111.3 in. WB, Engine: Work Truck 4x4 Regular Cab 6 ft. box 111.3 in. WB, Engine: 1LT 4x4 Extended Cab 6 ft. box 126 in. WB, Engine: Work Truck 4x4 Extended Cab 6 ft. box 126 in. WB, Engine: 2LT 4x4 Extended Cab 6 ft. box 126 in. WB, Engine: 1LT 4x4 Crew Cab 5 ft. box 126 in. WB, Engine: 2LT 4x4 Crew Cab 5 ft. box 126 in. WB, Engine:
                                 
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Rear child safety door locks N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A std std std N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A std std

2012 Chevrolet Colorado Mechanical Features

The 2012 Chevrolet Colorado will have different mechanical features depending on the trim level that you choose. Some of the other features that you may find in the higher-level trim levels include air suspension, brake assist, speed sensitive steering, an electronic limited slip differential, a performance exhaust system.
Trims Work Truck 4x2 Regular Cab 6 ft. box 111.3 in. WB, Engine: LT 4x2 Regular Cab 6 ft. box 111.3 in. WB, Engine: 1LT 4x2 Extended Cab 6 ft. box 126 in. WB, Engine: Work Truck 4x2 Extended Cab 6 ft. box 126 in. WB, Engine: 2LT 4x2 Extended Cab 6 ft. box 126 in. WB, Engine: 3LT 4x2 Extended Cab 6 ft. box 126 in. WB, Engine: 1LT 4x2 Crew Cab 5 ft. box 126 in. WB, Engine: 2LT 4x2 Crew Cab 5 ft. box 126 in. WB, Engine: 3LT 4x2 Crew Cab 5 ft. box 126 in. WB, Engine: LT 4x4 Regular Cab 6 ft. box 111.3 in. WB, Engine: Work Truck 4x4 Regular Cab 6 ft. box 111.3 in. WB, Engine: 1LT 4x4 Extended Cab 6 ft. box 126 in. WB, Engine: Work Truck 4x4 Extended Cab 6 ft. box 126 in. WB, Engine: 2LT 4x4 Extended Cab 6 ft. box 126 in. WB, Engine: 1LT 4x4 Crew Cab 5 ft. box 126 in. WB, Engine: 2LT 4x4 Crew Cab 5 ft. box 126 in. WB, Engine:
Axle ratio 3.73 3.73 3.73 3.73 3.73 3.42 3.73 3.73 3.42 3.73 3.73 3.73 3.73 3.73 3.73 3.73
Rear anti-roll bar N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 3620 N/A N/A 3620 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A

2012 Chevrolet Colorado Other Specs

In general, the 2012 Chevrolet Colorado lower-level trims will have fewer features. If you are looking for a vehicle that has all of the latest and greatest features, then you will want to choose one of the higher-level trim levels.
Trims Work Truck 4x2 Regular Cab 6 ft. box 111.3 in. WB, Engine: LT 4x2 Regular Cab 6 ft. box 111.3 in. WB, Engine: 1LT 4x2 Extended Cab 6 ft. box 126 in. WB, Engine: Work Truck 4x2 Extended Cab 6 ft. box 126 in. WB, Engine: 2LT 4x2 Extended Cab 6 ft. box 126 in. WB, Engine: 3LT 4x2 Extended Cab 6 ft. box 126 in. WB, Engine: 1LT 4x2 Crew Cab 5 ft. box 126 in. WB, Engine: 2LT 4x2 Crew Cab 5 ft. box 126 in. WB, Engine: 3LT 4x2 Crew Cab 5 ft. box 126 in. WB, Engine: LT 4x4 Regular Cab 6 ft. box 111.3 in. WB, Engine: Work Truck 4x4 Regular Cab 6 ft. box 111.3 in. WB, Engine: 1LT 4x4 Extended Cab 6 ft. box 126 in. WB, Engine: Work Truck 4x4 Extended Cab 6 ft. box 126 in. WB, Engine: 2LT 4x4 Extended Cab 6 ft. box 126 in. WB, Engine: 1LT 4x4 Crew Cab 5 ft. box 126 in. WB, Engine: 2LT 4x4 Crew Cab 5 ft. box 126 in. WB, Engine:
Maximum towing capacity 2400 3400 3200 2200 5500 4000 3000 5500 3800 3100 2100 2900 1900 5500 5500 5500

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2012 Chevrolet Colorado specs

Wheel Offset 18 - 30 mm
Lug Nut Size M12 x 1.5
Horsepower 185 - 300 hp
Dimensions ...
Lug Pattern PCD 6x139.7
Owner's Manual
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