Shopping for that new truck this year and hung up on the overload of information that is out there? Well stress not because here we have the word on what to expect from both the 2023 Ford Ranger and the 2023 Chevy Colorado. To jump right in are a few highlights from both of these trucks to give a quick overview on what’s what this year.
Key Takeaways:
- The Chevy Colorado offers up to 7,700 lb of trailering capacity
- 8 different colors for the Chevy Colorado
- The Chevy Colorado has an 8 speed automatic transmission paired with 2.7 L Turbo engine that outputs 430 lb ft max of torque.
- Up to 5 drive modes are available with Off Road Performance Display on the Colorado
- The Colorado has 237 HP and the Ranger has 270 HP
- The Ranger offers up to 7500 lbs of trailering capacity with its 2.3L Ecoboost engine
- 8 in touchscreen and available Co-Pilot 360 on the Ranger
- 9 vibrant colors available for exterior paint for the Ford Ranger
- The Ford Ranger has adaptive cruise control along with Ford Lane Keeping system
While these takeaways only highlight a few of the main features on both the 2023 Ford Ranger and 2023 Chevy Colorado, they are by no means the only features available. Just a quick read to get in the saddle of what’s coming in hot this year!
What about size and pricing on the 2023 Ford Ranger and 2023 Chevy Colorado?
Of course, it is always important to consider what is budget friendly and what suits your needs best. Since both of these trucks tow almost the same weight as one another, there are plenty of ways to use your truck for work or for fun and can tow a good amount during either activity. Want to know which truck will fit in a tight spot? The following are the dimensions for both. For the 2023 Chevy Colorado, the overall length is 213 in, the height is 78.8 in, and the width without mirrors is 74.9 in. As for the 2023 Ford Ranger, the dimensions are 210.8 in for overall length, 73.3 in for width without mirrors and 70.7 in for height. These dimensions are pretty close to one another and it seems as if the Ford Ranger and the Chevy Colorado stay neck in neck in the race so far!
As for pricing, for the standard model on the 2023 Ford Ranger it will begin at $27,400 while the Chevy Colorado’s standard model for 2023 is starting at $33,995. Now that is a huge jump in pricing when both have very similar options thus far. And of course with the additional trims and packages that could be purchased, this pricing can very easily go up. The standard models also come with a good stack of safety features that seem to be extremely close to one another so both will have you feeling secure and safe. With features for the 2023 Ford Ranger in safety coming in with Adaptive Cruise Control, Blind-Spot Information System, Lane-keeping assist, pre-collision assist and high beam headlights with a rear view camera. The 2023 Chevy Colorado comes with Forward Collision Alert, Automatic Emergency Braking, Front Pedestrian Braking, Lane Assist, Following Distance Indicator and Intellibeam Auto High Beams, your loved ones will be safe no matter what route you go.
Summary:
In summary to which is better, the 2023 Ford Ranger or the 2023 Chevy Colorado, the Ranger comes out on top due to all the features it has to offer in the standard model and at a much lower price! Why spend $5,000 more when both trucks have so many similarities? It seems like a waste and instead save that money or use it to add on some additional features that will make you fall even more in love with your 2023 Ford Ranger!