Verified Performance Tests Updated May 2026 · 34 recorded runs

Chevrolet Colorado 0–60 Times

The Chevrolet Colorado 0–60 times and quarter-mile times below are from 34 recorded performance tests sourced from reputable automotive resources such as Car and Driver, Motor Trend and Motor Week and more.

The fastest tested Chevrolet Colorado is the 2023 Chevrolet Colorado LT Crew Cab (5'2" Bed), which went from 0 to 60 mph in 6.00 seconds, reaching the ¼ mile in 14.50 seconds at 93.6 mph, according to Motor Trend.

The slowest tested Chevrolet Colorado is the 2018 Chevrolet Colorado ZR2 Duramex Crew Cab (5.1 ft. Bed), which took 9.70 seconds to reach 60 mph, running the ¼ mile in 17.20 seconds at 78.4 mph, according to Motor Trend.

Out of all the Chevrolet Colorado tests in our database, the average 0–60 mph time is 7.48 seconds. The average quarter-mile time is 15.71 seconds at 87.79 mph.

Fastest 0–60 6.00sec 2023 LT Crew Cab (5'2" Bed) · stock

Average 0–60 7.48sec Across 34 runs

Avg ¼ Mile 15.71sec @ 87.8 mph trap

Slowest 0–60 9.70sec 2018 ZR2 Duramex

Across 34 verified runs, the Chevrolet Colorado ranges from 6.00 to 9.70 seconds 0–60, with a 7.48-second average.

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Chevrolet Colorado Performance Overview

Chevrolet’s midsize pickup has been tracked across 34 verified tests spanning 2004 to 2026, showing a steady shift from straightforward naturally aspirated gasoline power to a broader mix of V6, V8, diesel, and modern turbo-four setups. In first-generation form (2004–2012), output ranged from 220 to 300 hp, and the early benchmark moved from the 2004 LS Z71 Crew Cab’s 8.7-second 0-60 run to the 2009 LT V8 Crew Cab (5.1 ft. Bed) at 6.7 seconds, defining that era’s peak pace.

The second generation (2015–2022) widened the powertrain spread, covering 181–308 hp and adding diesel alongside gasoline engines. That period produced the long-running production best when the 2017 LT V6 Crew Cab (5.1 ft. Bed) reached 0-60 in 6.1 seconds, matched closely by the 2019 Z71 Crew Cab (5'2" Bed). It also delivered the slowest result in the dataset, with the 2018 ZR2 Duramax Crew Cab (5.1 ft. Bed) taking 9.7 seconds.

Today’s third generation (2023–present) is exclusively turbocharged gasoline, with 237–310 hp from the L2R and L3B four-cylinders. It sets the model’s current high-water mark at 6.0 seconds to 60 and a 14.5-second quarter-mile in the 2023 LT Crew Cab (5'2" Bed), which remains the quickest Colorado in the test history so far.

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Chevrolet Colorado 0–60 Times by Generation: First Generation to Third Generation

3 generations

Generation	Years	Avg 0–60	Fastest 0–60	Tests	Notes
Third Generation	2023–present	6.96s	6.00s — 2023 LT Crew Cab (5'2" Bed)	12	The Third Generation generation (2023–present) averaged 6.96 seconds to 60 mph across 12 tests, led by the 2023 LT Crew Cab (5'2" Bed) at 6.00 seconds. Output ranged from 237 to 310 hp across 2.7L Turbo I-4 configurations.
Second Generation	2015–2022	7.77s	6.10s — 2019 Z71 Crew Cab (5'2" Bed)	18	The Second Generation generation (2015–2022) averaged 7.77 seconds to 60 mph across 18 tests, led by the 2019 Z71 Crew Cab (5'2" Bed) at 6.10 seconds. Output ranged from 181 to 308 hp across 2.5L I-4, 2.8L Turbo Diesel I-4, 3.6L V6 configurations.
First Generation	2004–2012	7.75s	6.70s — 2009 LT V8 Crew Cab (5.1 ft. Bed)	4	The First Generation generation (2004–2012) averaged 7.75 seconds to 60 mph across 4 tests, led by the 2009 LT V8 Crew Cab (5.1 ft. Bed) at 6.70 seconds. Output ranged from 220 to 300 hp across 3.5L I-5, 5.3L V8 configurations.

Third Generation 2023–present

Avg 0–60 6.96s

Fastest 6.00s

Tests 12

2023 LT Crew Cab (5'2" Bed)

The Third Generation generation (2023–present) averaged 6.96 seconds to 60 mph across 12 tests, led by the 2023 LT Crew Cab (5'2" Bed) at 6.00 seconds. Output ranged from 237 to 310 hp across 2.7L Turbo I-4 configurations.

Second Generation 2015–2022

Avg 0–60 7.77s

Fastest 6.10s

Tests 18

2019 Z71 Crew Cab (5'2" Bed)

The Second Generation generation (2015–2022) averaged 7.77 seconds to 60 mph across 18 tests, led by the 2019 Z71 Crew Cab (5'2" Bed) at 6.10 seconds. Output ranged from 181 to 308 hp across 2.5L I-4, 2.8L Turbo Diesel I-4, 3.6L V6 configurations.

First Generation 2004–2012

Avg 0–60 7.75s

Fastest 6.70s

Tests 4

2009 LT V8 Crew Cab (5.1 ft. Bed)

The First Generation generation (2004–2012) averaged 7.75 seconds to 60 mph across 4 tests, led by the 2009 LT V8 Crew Cab (5.1 ft. Bed) at 6.70 seconds. Output ranged from 220 to 300 hp across 3.5L I-5, 5.3L V8 configurations.

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Chevrolet Colorado 0–60 Times by Year and Trim

34 tests · 12 years

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Model Year 12

2026 Chevrolet Colorado

1 verified run

Avg 0–60 7.60 sec

Avg ¼ Mile 15.80 sec

Recorded Tests 1

#24

2026 Chevrolet Colorado ZR2 Bison AEW Crew Cab (5'1.7" Bed)

7.60sec 0–60

0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph

15.80s ¼ mi @ 86.0 mph

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0–60 mph: 7.60 sec
¼ Mile ET: 15.80 sec
Trap Speed: 86.0 mph
Engine: 2.7L Turbo I-4
Drivetrain: 4WD
Transmission: 8A
Horsepower: 310 hp
Torque: 430 lb-ft
Curb Weight: 5,200 lbs
Power-to-Weight: 16.8 lbs/hp
MPG EPA: 16 C / 16 H / 16.2 Obs
Production Vehicle
Body Type: Pickup
Powertrain: Gasoline
Test Source: Motor Week
Overall Rank: #24 of 34

2026 Chevrolet Colorado ZR2 Bison AEW Crew Cab (5'1.7" Bed)

How we verify Chevrolet Colorado performance data

We include only independently published road-test results from automotive publications. Manufacturer-claimed 0–60 times are excluded unless clearly labeled. When multiple publications test the same Chevrolet Colorado trim, each run is listed separately — weather, tires, surface, rollout, and instrumentation all affect results.

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Chevrolet Colorado 0–60 and quarter-mile distribution

0–60 vs ¼ mile · lower-left is faster

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Chevrolet Colorado performance FAQs

10 questions

The 2026 Chevrolet Colorado ZR2 Bison AEW Crew Cab with the 5'1.7" bed reaches 60 mph in 7.6 seconds. That current-year test also recorded a 15.8-second quarter-mile at 86 mph. It uses a 310-hp, 430-lb-ft turbocharged 2.7-liter engine with 4WD.

The quickest Chevrolet Colorado on record is the 2023 LT Crew Cab with the 5'2" bed, which hits 60 mph in 6.0 seconds. It also owns the model’s quickest quarter-mile result at 14.5 seconds with a 93.6-mph trap speed.

The fastest stock Chevrolet Colorado is also the overall quickest one on record: the 2023 LT Crew Cab with the 5'2" bed at 6.0 seconds from 0-60 mph. All 34 Colorado tests are production vehicles, so there is no modified result faster than that.

Third-generation Chevrolet Colorado models, covering 2023 and newer trucks, average 6.96 seconds from 0-60 mph across 12 tests. The quickest third-generation result is 6.0 seconds, set by the 2023 LT Crew Cab with the 5'2" bed.

Second-generation Chevrolet Colorado models from 2015 to 2022 average 7.77 seconds to 60 mph across 18 tests. The fastest example is the 2019 Z71 Crew Cab with the 5'2" bed at 6.1 seconds, making it the quickest truck from that generation.

First-generation Chevrolet Colorado models from 2004 to 2012 average 7.75 seconds from 0-60 mph across 4 tests. The quickest first-generation truck is the 2009 LT V8 Crew Cab with the 5.1-foot bed, which recorded a 6.7-second 0-60 time.

The Chevrolet Colorado Trail Boss Crew Cab with the 5'2" bed has a best recorded 0-60 time of 6.1 seconds. Across 2 tests, the Trail Boss averages 6.55 seconds, which puts it among the quicker Colorado trims on record.

Colorado ZR2 acceleration varies by version. The ZR2 Crew Cab with the 5'2" bed has a best 0-60 time of 6.8 seconds and averages 6.95 seconds across 2 tests. The ZR2 Crew Cab with the 5'1.7" bed is slightly slower, averaging 7.25 seconds with a 7.2-second best.

The standard Colorado ZR2 is quicker in the recorded runs. The ZR2 Crew Cab with the 5'1.7" bed averages 7.25 seconds from 0-60 mph, while the ZR2 Bison Crew Cab with the 5'1.7" bed averages 7.4 seconds. Best runs are 7.2 seconds for the ZR2 and 7.3 seconds for the ZR2 Bison.

Across all 34 Chevrolet Colorado tests, the average quarter-mile time is 15.71 seconds at 87.8 mph. The quickest quarter-mile on record is 14.5 seconds at 93.6 mph, set by the 2023 LT Crew Cab with the 5'2" bed.

Sources

Car and Driver

Motor Trend

Motor Week

0–60 and quarter-mile times vary with driver, weather, tire temperature, and wear. We collect every verified run we can find — so you see the range of what a Chevrolet Colorado can do, not a single marketing claim.

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