Colorado Outshines Silverado in Business Insider Reviews
Plush interior and impressive power in a smaller truck made the Colorado the preferred Chevy for one writer.
Business Insider‘s Matthew DeBord recently spent time reviewing the newest Chevrolet Silverado and the Colorado Z71 back-to-back and he came away preferring the smaller of the two trucks. In the review of the Colorado, DeBord points out all of the features that he enjoyed about the mid-sized pickup while pointing out why he found it to be the better of the two trucks for his needs, in a review format that includes an array of pictures with closely-related captions breaking up the average, mile-long text of a review.
There is less talk of specifications and figures, with this review focusing more on the personal aspect of driving the sporty Z71 variant of Chevy’s popular mid-sized pickup, making this a great piece for someone who isn’t hung up on having the most power or the higher towing capacity. In short, this is a review that is likely to appeal to the average driver more than an enthusiast, highlighting the features that most drivers are going to appreciate.
The Basic Introduction
This review of the Chevrolet Colorado Z71 begins with a quick rundown of the vehicle, what it does and who is included in the target audience. DeBord explains that these mid-sized trucks are ideal for those folks who only need the functionality from time to time, while avoiding the size and cost of the half-ton segment.
“Of all the pickups, big and small, on the road today, the Colorado arguably does the best job of serving the needs of most nonprofessional pickup owners. I’m talking about the weekend warriors who need to haul mountain bikes to trails, or home-improvement obsessives who have VIP status at Home Depot. These people need a truck bed and a back seat, but not the scale of a full-size truck.”
Review-in-Photos
DeBone provided a basic overview of the features of the truck before moving onto the pictorial section that has short comments accompanying nearly three-dozen pictures. This is the most interesting aspect of the review, as does a nice job of showing key features with simple text, making it easy for the reader to associate the comments with the pictures.
“As far as the “Midnight” package goes, Chevy isn’t messing around! The Colorado was all blacked out, with both the grille and the Chevy bowtie marque given the noir treatment. Not exactly chrometown.”
“The Z71 also boasts serious off-road cred …… with all-terrain tires and a proper four-wheel-drive system, complete with a locking differential and a hill-descent mode.”
“The Colorado Z71 is a pretty dashing pickup — not too big, not too small, and plenty aggressive.”
“This runner makes stepping into and out of the Colorado a breeze.”
“The black interior is nothing fancy. The seats are comfortable, but the synthetic upholstery and heavy-duty floor mats are intended to endure abuse. The seats are heated — a nice touch.”
The Detailed Summary
The review ends with a segment that is more like a traditional review, but it is abridged to exclude the comments that accompany the images. DeBone has all positive things to say about the Colorado compared to the rest of the segment, but he also prefers the smaller of the two Chevrolet pickups.
“Interestingly, I tested the Colorado Z71 right after sampling the all-new Silverado—and I liked the Colorado better!
The comparison isn’t fair, but for a lot of folks who favor the idea of a pickup yet balk at the idea of parking a big ol’ Silverado in the driveway, the Colorado is the ideal compromise. And unlike the small, basic starter trucks of the 1980s, the Colorado is properly midsize. It can handle outdoorsy weekend fun and home-improvement projects, and still haul around a family of four.“
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