Toyota Tacoma vs Chevy Colorado

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On the hunt for a pickup to keep up with your fast-paced drives near Leesburg, The Villages, Apopka, Mt Dora, and Clermont? With rugged off-road systems, the Toyota Tacoma and Chevy Colorado are two desirable options. But which one is better suited for you?

To help you answer this question, Phillips Toyota put together this comparison of the Toyota Tacoma vs. Chevy Colorado.

Read on to see which of these trucks offers the technology and safety systems you desire and contact a member of our sales team if you have any questions. 

Built for Extreme Adventures

You work hard throughout the week and deserve to have a thrilling weekend getaway. With an available TRD Pro skid plate and Desert Air intake in the Toyota Tacoma and similar features in the Chevy Colorado, your engine will be protected when you’re tearing it up on the open trails.

You may have an easier time sailing over ground obstacles in the Tacoma, though since it takes a stance 9.4 inches off the ground. On the other hand, the Colorado is lower with a maximum ground clearance of 8.9 inches.

The Tacoma then simplifies tackling unpredictable terrain with available Crawl Control. This advanced system automatically modulates the throttle and brakes so you can devote your full attention to trekking over rocks or through mud. Your off-road performance may not be as graceful in the Colorado though, since this system isn’t available.

Advanced Tech Comparison

Even when you’ve strayed far from civilization, you’ll still have an enjoyable ride with available 8-inch infotainment systems in the Toyota Tacoma and Chevy Colorado. In addition to providing you with clear turn-by-turn directions to help you arrive to your next exciting destination on time, they allow you to pair your compatible smartphone device for access to your music library as well.

Despite their similarities when it comes to infotainment, the Tacoma and Colorado feature vastly different tech. The Tacoma, for example, comes with a Panoramic View Monitor to display a panoramic view of your surroundings, helping you navigate tight parking spaces or hook up your trailer. Unfortunately, this helpful feature is not available on the Colorado.

Explore with Confidence

When taking to the open road, it’s crucial you stay safe so you can continue to have an enjoyable road trip. Therefore, the Toyota Tacoma comes standard with Toyota Safety Sense™ P (TSS-P), which includes the following systems:

• Pre-Collision System with Pedestrian Detection (PCS w/ PD)
• Lane Departure Alert (LDA)
• Automatic High Beams
• Dynamic Radar Cruise Control (DRCC)

The Chevy Colorado has comparable technologies for the Pre-Collision System and Lane Departure Alert, but they aren’t baseline amenities. You might not get the same sense of confidence and security in the Colorado as you will in the Tacoma.

Toyota Tacoma vs Chevy Colorado: Which Truck is Best for You?

Now that you’ve seen how the Toyota Tacoma and Chevy Colorado match up, you may be interested in getting behind the wheel of the Tacoma.

If so, visit the showroom at Phillips Toyota to schedule a test drive. We look forward to meeting with our neighbors near Leesburg, The Villages, Apopka, Mt Dora, and Clermont.