Chevrolet Colorado Horsepower & Torque (2004 - 2025): Your Comprehensive Guide

The Chevrolet Colorado, introduced in 2004, is a versatile pickup truck that transitioned from compact to mid-size, replacing the Chevrolet S-10 and GMC Sonoma while maintaining its reputation for capability and performance.

Over its production run, the Colorado's powertrain options have evolved significantly, starting with a 175-hp 2.8L DOHC engine in 2006 and culminating in the 2025 TurboMax configuration, which delivers 310 horsepower and 430 lb-ft of torque.

Engine choices have ranged from inline-4 and inline-5 options to V6 and turbocharged variants, paired with transmissions like 5-speed manuals, 6-speed automatics, and the latest 8-speed automatic.

The 2025 TurboMax model highlights the Colorado's peak performance with its advanced turbocharged engine and 4WD capability.

Scroll down to explore detailed horsepower and torque data for each model year.

Check out the Horsepower And Torque specifications for other makes and models.

Second Generation: 2011-2025

2025 Chevrolet Colorado Horsepower

The Chevrolet Colorado 2025 is equipped with a TurboMax engine, producing a consistent horsepower output of 310 hp and torque of 430 lb-ft across configurations.

It is available with both 4WD and RWD drivetrain options, paired with an 8-speed automatic transmission.

2024 Chevrolet Colorado Horsepower

The 2024 Chevrolet Colorado features a horsepower range from 237 hp with the 2.7L engine in RWD configuration to 310 hp with the TurboMax engine in 4WD configuration.

Torque output varies from 260 lb-ft with the 2.7L engine in RWD to 430 lb-ft with the TurboMax engine in 4WD.

Both engine configurations are paired with an 8-speed automatic transmission.

2023 Chevrolet Colorado Horsepower

The 2023 Chevrolet Colorado features a 2.7L engine with a horsepower range of 237 hp in the base configuration to 310 hp in the high-output variant.

Torque output varies from 260 lb-ft to 430 lb-ft, depending on the engine type, with drivetrain options including both 2WD and 4WD configurations, paired with an 8-speed automatic transmission.

2022 Chevrolet Colorado Horsepower

The Chevrolet Colorado offers a horsepower range from 200 hp with the 2.5L DI DOHC VVT engine to 308 hp with the 3.6L DI DOHC VVT engine.

Torque output varies from 191 lb-ft with the 2.5L engine to 275 lb-ft with the 3.6L engine.

Available drivetrains include 2WD and 4WD, paired with either a 6-speed automatic or an 8-speed automatic transmission.

2021 Chevrolet Colorado Horsepower

The Chevrolet Colorado offers a horsepower range from 181 hp with the 2.8L DURAMAX DI engine to 308 hp with the 3.6L DI DOHC VVT engine.

Torque output varies from 191 lb-ft with the 2.5L DI DOHC VVT engine to 369 lb-ft with the 2.8L DURAMAX DI engine.

Available engine configurations include 2.5L, 2.8L, and 3.6L, with drivetrain options of 2WD and 4WD.

2020 Chevrolet Colorado Horsepower

The Chevrolet Colorado offers a horsepower range from 200 hp with the 2.5L DI DOHC VVT engine in 2WD configuration to 308 hp with the 3.6L DI DOHC VVT engine in 2WD configuration.

Torque output varies from 191 lb-ft with the 2.5L engine to 275 lb-ft with the 3.6L engine, both available in 2WD and 4WD drivetrains.

The vehicle is equipped with an 8-speed automatic transmission across all configurations.

2019 Chevrolet Colorado Horsepower

The Chevrolet Colorado offers a horsepower range from 200 hp with a 2.5L DI DOHC VVT engine to 308 hp with a 3.6L DI DOHC VVT engine.

Torque output varies from 191 lb-ft with the 2.5L engine to 275 lb-ft with the 3.6L engine.

Available drivetrains include 2WD and 4WD, paired with either a 6-speed automatic or an 8-speed automatic transmission.

2018 Chevrolet Colorado Horsepower

The Chevrolet Colorado offers a horsepower range from 200 hp with the 2.5L DI DOHC VVT engine in 2WD configuration to 308 hp with the 3.6L DI DOHC VVT engine in 4WD configuration.

Torque output varies from 191 lb-ft with the 2.5L engine to 275 lb-ft with the 3.6L engine.

The vehicle is available with both 2WD and 4WD drivetrains and features a 6-speed automatic transmission with the 2.5L engine and an 8-speed automatic transmission with the 3.6L engine.

2017 Chevrolet Colorado Horsepower

The Chevrolet Colorado offers a horsepower range from 200 hp with the 2.5L DI DOHC VVT engine in 2WD configuration to 308 hp with the 3.6L DI DOHC VVT engine in 4WD configuration.

Torque output varies from 191 lb-ft with the 2.5L engine to 275 lb-ft with the 3.6L engine.

The vehicle is available with both 2WD and 4WD drivetrains and features a 6-speed automatic transmission with the 2.5L engine and an 8-speed automatic transmission with the 3.6L engine.

2016 Chevrolet Colorado Horsepower

The Chevrolet Colorado offers a horsepower range from 200 hp with the 2.5L DI DOHC VVT engine in 2WD configuration to 305 hp with the 3.6L SIDI DOHC VVT engine in 4WD configuration.

Torque output varies from 191 lb-ft with the 2.5L engine in 2WD to 269 lb-ft with the 3.6L engine in 4WD.

The vehicle is equipped with a 6-speed automatic transmission across all configurations.

2015 Chevrolet Colorado Horsepower

The Chevrolet Colorado offers a horsepower range from 200 hp with the 2.5L DI DOHC VVT engine in 2WD configuration to 305 hp with the 3.6L SIDI DOHC VVT engine in 4WD configuration.

Torque output varies from 191 lb-ft with the 2.5L engine in 2WD to 269 lb-ft with the 3.6L engine in 4WD.

Transmission options include a 6-speed automatic, and the vehicle is available in both 2WD and 4WD drivetrains.

2012 Chevrolet Colorado Horsepower

The Chevrolet Colorado offers a horsepower range from 185 hp with the 2.9L DOHC 5-cylinder SFI engine to 300 hp with the 5.3L V8 SFI engine.

Torque output varies from 190 lb-ft with the 2.9L engine to 320 lb-ft with the 5.3L engine.

The vehicle is available with both manual and electronically controlled automatic transmissions, and features a rear-wheel drive configuration.

2011 Chevrolet Colorado Horsepower

The Chevrolet Colorado offers a horsepower range from 185 hp with the 2.9L DOHC 5-cylinder SFI engine to 300 hp with the 5.3L V8 SFI engine.

Torque output varies from 190 lb-ft with the 2.9L engine to 320 lb-ft with the 5.3L engine.

The vehicle is equipped with either a 5-speed manual transmission or a 4-speed automatic transmission, both configured for rear-wheel drive.