Towing With My New 2023 Chevy Colorado Blew My Expectations Out of the Water!
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- Опубликовано: 6 сен 2024
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I enjoyed how casual this video was. Made me feel like Andre was my dad telling me how to set up a trailer properly without yelling at me every 5 minutes
The Andre videos are relaxing to watch
Facts! “Shine the light here!” Lol
Indeed, I much prefer Tommy riding shotgun over The drunk Uncle. Great video, men the Colorado performed very well. It's too bad we didn't get The Gauntlet, perhaps when she's got a couple hundred more miles of break in time.
Andre seems like a cool dude.
This is a performance. Ask his kids how it really is. lol On camera and to those not in the family things are different. 😉 When he is talking down to women and kids, it comes off differently. Different than you perceive here. He is on his best behavior after all. lol
I think these new generation of “small” trucks will do anything 95% of truck buyers need them to do and everything in this class looks way better than any of the current full size trucks too.
Considering they grew to the size of full size trucks from 20-30 years ago along with the price they better do the job.
I own a full size Boss and Ive been debating on switching as this would meet all my needs with a huge improvement on gas mileage while not towing
@@LedZepp86 fuel economy is still awful. Maybe 1 mpg better than a full size or same as im getting with my Superduty. Shouldn't expect to compromise for fuel economy. Truck for truck things, economy car for good fuel mileage
@@vr4787 ain't that the truth!
@@cooverbennett4383 Mobility is also a huge plus for mid size trucks. I was driving a full size before I got a mid size, navigating narrow streets, finding parking, navigating narrow trails, navigating parking garages, all that is an absolute head ache with a bigger truck. Some people don't care about that, but I definitely do. I prefer smaller vehicles and I am willing to sacrifice mpg for that. Not to mention, full size prices are outrageous.
Im so stoked for Andre having this Colorado. You can just see how excited he is to have it 😁
My 2011 Sierra has a backup camera, so when I am hooking up my trailer, I use it to line the hitch up. My father-in-law always gets out and tries to direct me, but I ignore him and use the camera. I tell him every time I am using the camera, but he insists on guiding me, so now I just act like I am listening, lol.
We have the surround cameras, and my wife drives me crazy turning around and worrying. I tell her, “those cameras are actually showing what’s what, you can’t see what’s back there”. 🤣
I'm not a Chevy guy at all but you've got a nice truck Andre. I'd like to have one just like it. I think your MPG will only get better with more miles put on, but overall I'm highly impressed with the truck in looks & performance.
no cruise control! Thats insane!
Chevys are for women and posers.
@@freedomisnotnegotiable chip shortage fallout
Agree, but no cruise control?!? Hopefully there’s a practical way to add cruise to this truck.
@@markhavelka4924 It's only because he got a really weird combination of tech packages when he placed his order. Most of these sent to dealers will either have traditional cruise on the lower end and adaptive cruise on the higher end.
12:48 Had to scroll back as I was doing other things while listening to videos audio.
No tension or competing forces in the air .
Love this video Tommy .
Ppl don't want to view tension .
Humans just want to view content like this in peace.
The bug getting into the trailer was so satisfying
Great video. Honestly, 5K lbs is probably more than most will ever tow so good to hear how it handles. Love to see how the rear camera stayed on while towing, handy feature. I know you don't have it but does the front camera function that way as well?
It does
@1:43 Andre: "But it has no engine."
Tommy: "But it does have cruise control."
Andre: "I'm going home now."
Andre is bringing the dad energy with the tucked in t shirt, sunglasses on his head, and new balances.
😂 papa Andre lmao. He's the best host of TFL hands down
Waiting to see him pack the family in there. That alone is worth a video.
New Balances 😂 the Dad shoes…
@@tannerwalker2444 I also like Nathan too
I like Andrey’s truck! If it had cruise it would be close to perfect! 😊 The colour is not for me, but at least it’s a “colour”!! Not grey white or black. Some brands in mid to in more base modes are frustrating, no reds or blues.
The 2.7 gets a better grumble with aftermarket exhaust upgrades. Depends on which you chose. It can sound good for a 4 cylinder truck due to the displacement.
Great video, enjoyed it! Now to read the hateful, condescending comments…
The more I drive my Sierra with the HO 2.7 I am liking the engine and 8 speed more. I saw a increase of about 1 mpg once hit 5000 miles. I think Andre will love how smooth this engine is.
Nothing against the 2.7 but I can’t believe they put a 4 cylinder in a full size truck. How is on power? My 2017 Silverado with the 5.3 is starting to get old. Going to need to replace her someday.
@@jeffreydurham5012 Power is really good. I have a 3023 GMC with the 5.3 and the 2.7 is quicker and has more power. We tow a 9000 lb trailer with the 2.7 and it works great, better than my 5.3 except the 2.7 des not have as much engine braking on a hill.
@@jeffreydurham5012
Coming from a 2010 Chevy Silverado 1500 LT Z71 5.3/6sp my 2023 Chevy Silverado Custom Trail Boss 2.7HO/8sp sand dune metallic 18” rims is night-day better. I’m so happy with my truck.
Andre looks cramped in that truck
I can't believe a truck with that level of trim and options didn't come standard with cruise control. I personally would have denied it with out cruise. But great video! I just purchased a 23 ranger so far loving it!
Hey andre! I helped build your truck, and i gotta admit its kinda kool seeing these things out on the road now especially from a RUclipsr i watch frequently.
Seeing Andre’s excitement got me wanting to buy a Colorado.
That’s a pretty stiffly sprung trailer.
Not surprising you are getting feedback from it.
I towed my Toyota trail truck a LOT with my last gen Colorado diesel.
Have a 4” drop axle 7k trailer, and the feedback was far less than with the 14k unit I have for the larger truck.
Everything needs to be properly matched particularly when towing with a small truck.
I honestly think Chevy/gmc knocked it out of the park with their mid size trucks. It seems like they definitely listened to their customer, and I applaud them for that. Also, believe it or not, no cruise wouldn’t be a deal breaker for me. I don’t use it enough to really be bothered by it.
Wish I had a friend like Andre... Totally chill kinda guy. 😎👍
You mention often that you didn't get cruise control. I'll bet you might have the only Colorado in the country without that. Sucks that you don't have it but it is now a rare truck.
I've been very interested in the long term reliability of GM's 2.7. Great looking truck, and really looking forward to future videos.
Meanwhile, the Silverado 2.7 can tow more, gets better MPG and is cheaper than the new Colorado with the crazy Silverado 2.7 discounts these days.
The Silverado is ugly though
Being a Trail Boss probably isn’t apples to apples if comparing to a lower spec Silverado without offroad goodies and ground clearance.
It also doesn’t fit down most trails
I’m waiting for the new Tacoma but very interested in the Colorado so far
I think all the next gen mid sizes look pretty sweet. My least favorite will be the Nissan. I have a ‘21 Ranger now and I got to say this Colorado looks pretty sweet and the price isn’t too bad either. I’m looking forward to seeing the new ranger and taco.
Same. As I’m waiting on the new Tacoma, I think the Colorado Trail Boss might be the contender for my next ride, especially if they throw a considerable mark-up on the Taco.
No cruise and no LED headlamps/taillamps is just ridiculous for the price of this truck. All truck manufacturers seem to be doing this though to push people into higher trims... I think Andre could buy a cruise control switch for the steering wheel and pop it in and have the dealer activate it. At least, that worked for me on an F-150 XL.
This engine has cylinder deactivation with zero gas mileage improvement. It’s a 4 cylinder and GM still needs to have 2 of them deactivated while driving?
Tow/haul mode is the reason you weren't in 8th gear on the highway with a load behind you. Common guys you should know this!!!!!
MPG gets better once the miles get on it. I love the color and the truck.
Great video guys! I am truly impressed with that truck. You did good Andre!! Can't wait to see some off roading.
Great demonstration you both guys, certainly this Trailboss gets the job done, thanks for sharing !!
I’ve thought about buying one of these or the new Tacoma. I want to convert a 7x12 enclosed trailer to a small camper. I would love to see how they handle a trailer like that.
Keep 'em coming. Love your content.
Andre you are just the best !!!! Great video as usual !!!😊
Brake controllers should be treated like emergency equipment and easily accessible visually and manually
Mid size truck w/ 4 cylinder = Man card revoked
I had a 5 speed 4cyl short bed single cab 2wd s10 ,,, I definitely towed more than 5000 pounds with it a few times .. truck was truly a beast
I'm a Ford guy that likes full sized trucks, but I've gotta say these gm midsized really have me impressed. I am sold on interior and exterior.
When that beetle was coming in hot and heavy all I could think was brake failure lol. I was scared for you Andre hahaha.
Towing at 70-75 mph ? 😮
Not a safe thing to do. 😮
Watch out for the Fuzzz😂
Andre, now that you have your 1sr tow with the Colorado how does it compare to the Ford Ranger for towing ?
Andre has his foot in it before the trailer made the turn....... trying to run her like a Duramax!
Living in NY, I'm not a fan of yellow vehicles because they remind me of NYC taxi. But I like the yellow on that Colorado.
Useful range with that small 21 gallon tank will be limited to around 150 miles. But that's probably enough miles between bathroom brakes.
At 13mpg, should be able to go 250+ comfortably.
Bathroom brakes? For when you just can't stop gotng?
Thank you for testing out the towing on these new Colorado's! it's great to see this engine work hard and perform beyond peoples expectations. I was curious, if you were to guess how heavy was the total tow weight you were towing (unless you know the exact weigh, lol)? trailer + vehicle on trailer.
Nice to see real world test with your truck and neat to see his Bug too!
Wow ! Nothing Should take your eyes off the road!
Andre got a very nice truck. But I think he will miss the big cab from the f150
Good question, however I went from a HD 3/4 ton to my 2021 Colorado ZR2 and haven’t looked back since.
@@krisw8597 I have a 2020 ford ranger for my dayli and I really love it, but I live in mexico and some times we travel up a long way in the usa, and I feel like for traveling with family I need a bigger cab, so I,m waiting to afford an F150 and keep the ranger too
I love this series but I can’t help but think that Andre going from the hybrid f150 to Colorado is a downgrade in almost every conceivable way except for off-roading. 😢and how often is he really going to take it off road ?
How much trailer squat did you have. Great video!
Are you able to take it back to the dealer for a cruise control retrofit? Might be worth it.
i think hes shit out of luck on that , i feel bad for the guy
In-line 4 getting v8 mpg someone explain why this is a thing please cause I don’t get it
Couldn't afford it.... should of had a V8 😂
How is it possible to get a Trail Boss without cruise control? It’s like manual windows; is that even a thing anymore?
That’s a big trailer hooked up to that ZJ!
Must say you look somewhat cramped when in the Colorado. Maybe it's the camera angle but it seems small. How would you compare it to your F150? Having trouble deciding between a $50,000 F150 4x4 crew and a $50,000 Colorado ZR2. Specifically, I'm afraid of the lack of interior space when compared to the F150 crew, especially for the same $$$. But man I love the look of the ZR2.
andrey is always delivering by buying truck to test for us
MAC's Custom Tie-Downs can set you up with what you need. Made in ID.
Yup good quality ratchets straps and hooks
Not a truck guy, but aside from living in a city or off-roading why would you get a midsize truck when the full size (ram 1500, f150, Silverado) hybrids return the same or better mpg, tow a lot better, cost about the same, and have a larger cabin?
I like that Peugeot 404 you have behind the trailers. This is another legendary car.
I've never been a fan of the 2.7 I-4. Sure it's got a lot of technology, but I would rather GM added two cylinders to their LTG 2.0L, and made a 3.0L turbo I-6. Or to match displacement, destroke the I-6 to 2.7L. Building a 4-cylinder leads to NVH problems which can be solved, but at the cost of balance shafts that reduce efficiency. I think it comes down to manufacturing cost, and a DOHC I-4 is cheaper to make than a DOHC I-6.
I really wish the trailering app could have been "retrofit" to the previous generation infotainment systems.
Gear Junkie RUclips channel "we jumped it" video posted a day ago ... 9:26 Andre in the background gray shirt green pants 😂😂waiting for that Colorado video
Andre looks like a giant in that truck lol
Younger man: Let's hook up.
Andre: not you and I. 😂 😂
GM really did awesome with this truck. It's my favorite in the class be cause I need the towing and payload. Taco and Ranger are too low. Great pick Andre.
Andre definitely downgraded from his powerboost to being folded into this thing
He seems happy calm down
I’m not a mid size truck guy right now, but I really like Andre’s Colorado, these screens though that are in everything are dangerous, my wife’s Pacifica screen drives me crazy, the outside temp is ridiculously small and to adjust heat you gotta be in the screen, as dangerous as as a cell phone in hand if you ask me.
They are absolutely ridiculous beyond belief.
Nice truck, Andre! If I were in the market, I'd purchase one. I would order cruise, though. Keep on trucking!😊
If Chevy made an SUV on this chassis it would be VERY tempting.
Great truck. I love the color and wheel/tire combo.
Wait, no cruise control on that truck?? What? How is that possible on a new 2023 truck🤯
Andre fumbling with the strap “OK cut” 😂. I love it, been there before. Those ratchet straps can be frustrating. Doesn’t matter how many times you use them.
Make sure to replace the fuel lines, they can crack and cause a fire. Ask my brother how I know.
“Well Andre, let’s hook up”.
I like how the body shop is someone’s house in the middle of a farm town.
I really can't believe cruise control isn't standard, especially at that price.
Thank You for the trailering video guys, I’m waiting for my Z-71 to arrive. I have a large utility trailer and this makes me feel better about towing with my new Colorado.😅
At time stamp 21:50 how is Andre determining what gear he is in? Is he manually changing gears while towing? That sounds like a horrible idea so maybe he's pressing something on the shifter to display the gear it's in?
Good review but the trailer brake controller NEEDS to be on the left to keep your SHIFTING hand free when needed at the same time
Is love that color. I think it towed 25:13 really well. I have a six liter o three g m c two wheel drive and it gets about ten Towing a large trailer at fifty miles an hour on flat 😊 ground at five hundred feet seven hundred feet above sea level no turbo.
Tommy : alright andrey let’s hook up
Andre: not you and I
Me: 👁️👄👁️ whattttt 😂😂
5:40 an old jeep hooked up to a $100k+ camping trailer- Welcome to Colorado
Love the '71 Beetle but I think that's not a '71 engine lid. '71 had two sets of louvers, not four. Maybe someone swapped it out at some point for better cooling? Hopefully buying a Canyon At4 when they are a little more available. Love all the content!
Really great looking trucks. I’ve always liked the way chevys looked. But sheesh $41k!? Crazy. I’m just living in the past I guess.
Everything is expensive now. Have you been living under a rock the last 2 yrs?😂
Thank you for hooking chains under not over
If it's in tow/haul it wont go into 8th gear. My 2022 silverado 2.7 does the same.
I would have rented a tow dolly to move a little car like that. That trailer looks very heavy.
Andre is the man.... I like the view count. Hmmm none EV vehicle getting views...shocked.
Best TFL duo... such a natural flow.
The Tacoma guys in the forums like to clown on the colorados but this new Colorado way better then the trd pro that 3.5 has no power at all
Great Video. That is a pretty heavy trailer. Nice to see how the 2.7L engine is performing. Looking forward to future Colorado videos since I have one on order myself.
Any help on the tow hitch kit part number? My truck came with no accessories and I am having trouble finding anything for the 23 Colorado!
How can GM not have cruise control at this price range? Our minivan has it for Christ sake!
I would like to see the Ike done with 7,000 lbs of trailer.
Tommy has got to follow up with his Bug. My first car was a 71 SuperBeetle!😂
Same mpg as my Fj Cruiser without trailer..Not bad 🙂
Can you do the same test y’all did ford maverick with this truck .
he bought a 40K baby truck and forgot to add cruise control lol
Did I hear that correctly. The truck does not come with cruise control?
Love it to see yellow back on the Colorado.
I'm an idiot at 29 working part time retail at grocery store as I drive a 2006 Canyon SLE/SLT.
Absolutely love this truck