Author: Lidia Todorova

It is the same car, it is the same company, it is the same show. This time the SEMA-bound Colorado Concept is called Natique and it is a joint product of Chevrolet and Super Air Nautique 210 that is one of the industry’s best wakeboard boats. In contrast to the previously presented Colorado, the exterior of this is decided in two-color paint scheme – a custom orange metallic flake and black paint. Complementing the darker side of the truck are the 18-inch Chevrolet accessory wheels.

As you can see, the model was entirely redesigned via styling and performance features. First, it is powered by the 3.6L V-6 rated at 305 horsepower (224 kW) and 365 Nm (269 lb.-ft.) Along with this range of power, this modified pickup offers a comfortable interior. It features innovative technology such as Chevy MyLink with a built-in 4G LTE Wi-Fi hotspot, Lane Departure Warning and Forward Collision Alert.

Chevrolet has included in this concept traditional truck features such as four-wheel drive and a highly flexible bed with Chevy’s GearOn™ cargo management system. Some of the exclusive additional features in this concept include four-wheel disc brakes with Duralife™ brake rotors, G80 automatic locking rear differential, Standard CornerStep rear bumper and EZ Lift-and-Lower tailgate.

Furthermore, the standard two-tier loading allows a platform to effectively split the bed into upper and lower sections, thus making it easier to haul, store and conceal items There are thirteen standard tie-down locations throughout the bed for utilization. The aforementioned Forward Collision Alert and Lane Departure Warning come as part of the safety package includes. Both systems use camera-based technology to warn driver of potential accidents.

Source: Chevrolet 

Since SEMA show started today the automotive world is furiously witnessing the birth of special one-off vehicles. An example for this is the 2014 Chevrolet Colorado Performance Concept which was developed by the American auto-builder and the motocross legend Ricky Carmichael. The midsized pickup truck is all about supporting this lifestyle. The vehicle features a cargo bed that is large enough to haul a motocross bike and a mountain bike. In addition, this Colorado has the power to confidently take them anywhere.

Precisely, crew cab’s 6’ 2” cargo bed allows hauling of items up to eight feet long (when the tailgate down). To secure the bikes, the concept has a tailgate extender. In addition, company’s GearOn™ system has been also included in order to hold larger items such as bikes, boards and kayaks above the bed. In this way it leaves enough room for smaller gear.

Carmichael’s Colorado boasts unique exterior and interior and racer’s competitive spirit. The body is painted in the famous nowadays matte gray (my not-so-favourite, so I consider it as a disadvantage), which was highlighted with high-gloss silver and yellow accents, and a graphic of Carmichael’s signature.

The 17-inch Z71 aluminum wheels, wrapped in Goodyear Duratec off-road tires, feature the same yellow accents. They are also to be seen inside, where racer’s racing number 4 is embroidered into the front seat headrests.

Furthermore, this concept version, just like the production, stays connected via Chevy MyLink with a built-in 4G LTE Wi-Fi hotspot. There’s also a standard rearview camera system. When it comes to the power the Colorado is driven by the 3.6L V-6 engine. The unit produces 305 horsepower (224 kW) and 365 Nm (269 lb-ft), and is equipped with a 2WD and a concept performance exhaust system.

At last, the Colorado is famous for its trailering capacity, which is rated at 7,000-pound at its maximum, when equipped with heavy-duty trailering package. The maximum payload capacity is of 1,590 pounds.

Source: Chevrolet