Sitting atop an AWD chassis, the double-cab Chevrolet Colorado Rally Concept, first revealed at the Buenos Aires International Auto Show, conveys strength through every square centimetre of its bodywork. It aims to deliver maximum authenticity and was designed with a rally raid category in mind.
With its wide, confident posture, 18-inch aluminium wheels with mud terrain tyres, a height-adjustable (up to 50 mm) suspension system and Fox Racing Shox shocks (travel distance: 140 mm), the second show version of the Colorado midsize pickup truck communicates durability and performance. The first Colorado show truck was unveiled at the Bangkok Motor Show in April this year.
"Chevrolet has built trucks right from the start and they are an essential part of our brand. Through its purposeful design, refinement and uncompromising capability, the Colorado Rally Concept creatively reinterprets our proud heritage," said Wayne Brannon, President and Managing Director of Chevrolet Europe.Large headlamps with LED lighting elements, Chevrolet's signature dual-port grille, a carefully sculpted hood and muscular fibreglass fenders define the Colorado's front appearance. Two additional lights let into the front edge of the roof and into the side mirrors, acrylic rally-car windows with air inlets and front and rear tow hooks underscore the car's off-road credentials. The Colorado Rally Concept is powered by a 2.8-litre turbo-diesel engine and sports two 5.5 hp winches that have been incorporated into its front and rear bumpers.While the Colorado's bodywork is painted with a triple coat of pearl white and sprinkles of 'golden' particles, its roof and bumpers, the stylised roll-bar as well as the inside of its load bay, which carries a spare tyre and tool boxes, are made of charcoal-colored plastic. The decklid has two large openings for improved aerodynamic performance and a better rear view. Other fine details include the exposed fuel cap and, of course, the Chevy bowtie that is proudly emblazoned on the front and the decklid.
