Chevrolet Colorado 0–60 Times
The Chevrolet Colorado 0–60 times and quarter-mile times below are from 35 verified production tests sourced from reputable automotive resources such as Car and Driver, Motor Trend and MotorWeek and more.
The fastest tested production 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 production 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.
Across the 35 verified production tests of the Chevrolet Colorado, the average 0–60 mph time is 7.47 seconds. The average quarter-mile time is 15.70 seconds at 87.83 mph.
Fastest 0–60 6.00sec 2023 LT Crew Cab (5'2" Bed) · stock
Average 0–60 7.47sec Across 35 production runs
Avg ¼ Mile 15.70sec @ 87.8 mph trap
Slowest 0–60 9.70sec 2018 ZR2 Duramex
Across 35 verified production runs, the Chevrolet Colorado ranges from 6.00 to 9.70 seconds 0–60, with a 7.47-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 | Production 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 production 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 production 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 production 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 production 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 production 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 production 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
35 production tests · 12 years ▾
2026 Chevrolet Colorado
2 production runs Avg 0–60 7.30 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 15.55 sec
Production Tests 2
#12
2026 Chevrolet Colorado Trail Boss Midnight Edition (5'1.7" Bed)
7.00sec 0–60
15.30s ¼ mi @ 88.9 mph
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- 0–60 mph
- 7.00 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 15.30 sec
- Trap Speed
- 88.9 mph
- Engine
- 2.7L Turbo I-4
- Drivetrain
- 4WD
- Transmission
- 8A
- Horsepower
- 310 hp
- Torque
- 430 lb-ft
- MPG EPA
- 17 C / 22 H
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Pickup
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Motor Trend
- Overall Rank
- #12 of 35 production runs
#25
2026 Chevrolet Colorado ZR2 Bison AEW Crew Cab (5'1.7" Bed)
7.60sec 0–60
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
- MotorWeek
- Overall Rank
- #25 of 35 production runs
How we verify Chevrolet Colorado performance data
Records and averages on this page cover verified production runs only; modified and prototype results are listed by year but never folded into them. 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 fasterEach dot is a verified production test run
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Fastest Recorded run Slowest
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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
MotorWeek
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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