[MOOSTOPHA]

this was posted this morning. thought you guys would like to know about this.


Colorado

COLORADO V8 AVAILABILITY RE-TIMED. . .Dealers and the field organization were previously advised the Colorado with V8 would be available in Q1 2008. The 5.3L V8 scheduled for interim 2008MY has been re-timed for 2009MY SORP. Additionally, 16" and 17" chrome-clad wheel availability for interim 2008MY has also been re-timed for 2009MY SORP.

TRUCK MONTH BONUS CASH EXTENDED!. . .The $1,000 "Truck Month" Bonus Cash has been extended through 11/19/2007. Here is your chance to extend this great offer to customers who may have thought they missed out on October's offer! Combine the Bonus Cash with existing cash offers for up to $2,000 on '07s, or up to $1,500 on '08s.

(20U) Pace Blue exterior paint will now be available for the balance of 2008MY.

There are no constraints this week.

 

[drew630]

Re: updated colorado v8 info

So a V8 Colorado won't be produced until 2009??

 

[MOOSTOPHA]

Re: updated colorado v8 info

correct. this was released in gm messenger this morning. it had been a topic of conversation here many times. so, i thought i'd let everyone know.

 

[drew630]

Re: updated colorado v8 info

correct. this was released in gm messenger this morning. it had been a topic of conversation here many times. so, i thought i'd let everyone know.

Thanks....Is 2009 slated for a redesign or something? Other then that I don't see why they would wait.

 

[shadams]

Re: updated colorado v8 info

AHHHHH! Son of a motherless goat!! Thats it, I give up.....

Oh, wait a second.....Does that apply to the Canyon as well??? The sales brochure and the website say Feb 08 for GMC, but no mention of it for the Colorado on the Chevy site...

Alright, its official, no V8 for canyon either until 09, I just found it on the GMC hotsheet

 

[ctaylorzl1]

Re: updated colorado v8 info

^^^Surely the Canyon wont get the V8 mid 08, while the Colorado has to wait for 09MY. That wouldnt make any sence??

 

[shadams]

Re: updated colorado v8 info

^^^Surely the Canyon wont get the V8 mid 08, while the Colorado has to wait for 09MY. That wouldnt make any sence??

I know, I was just grasping at straws. Oh well.

 

[skylark68]

I'm guessing the V8 is getting saved for a heavy refresh or a complete redesign. Just an idea...

 

[slowinthefastlane]

I would get a Colorado Crew in a heartbeat if they replaced the fugly front clip and gave the interior an overhaul. It doesn't have to be a huge upgrade, but something between the current Colorado interior and the Silverado's interior would be nice. I would love to have a pickup for weekend jobs, but I don't want have to drive something as large as the Silverado every day. For me, it's not a matter of cost - it's the packaging. There are a lot of tiny parking spaces where I live.

 

[AndrewGS]

They need to MCE the 355 twins immediately. I don't think they can hold-out until 2011 (or whenever they will be replaced) as-is. The 5.3L delay is a dissapoinment, but I don't think they will be selling many anyways.

 

[breaker104]

That's sucky, but since I own a 2007 I won't be kicking myself in the arse for not waiting for the 2008. I would like to see standard 16 and 17 inch wheels for non zq8 versions in the next year or so.

 

[Orbit Orange]

Anyone know the weight of the 5.3 V8 vs. the 3.7 I5? Reg. cab 2wd I5 lists a weight at 3400 lbs. A 320-325 HP 3400 to 3500 lb Colorado could be a little pocket rocket truck.

 

[Supernoma]

They need to MCE the 355 twins immediately. I don't think they can hold-out until 2011 (or whenever they will be replaced) as-is. The 5.3L delay is a dissapoinment, but I don't think they will be selling many anyways.

Long in the tooth is an understatement for these trucks. Interior from the mid-90s and engines that were outpaced even after being upgraded. Scary thing is I doubt GM will be sinking money into mid-size trucks anymore.

Yet another segment surrendered

 

[Ultimate1]

If they cant get em for the 08 MY which would have been late already... then dont bring em at all its pretty much useless.

The V8 should have been released from the start.

 

[stevecmh]

they keep pushing that off

 

[1969CamaroSS350]

Hopefully the new motors will come with an extensive MCE. Although it's probably wishful thinking to think that's why they waited.

 

[big swede]

Anyone know the weight of the 5.3 V8 vs. the 3.7 I5? Reg. cab 2wd I5 lists a weight at 3400 lbs. A 320-325 HP 3400 to 3500 lb Colorado could be a little pocket rocket truck.

There's no plans to ever put the 5.3 in the regular cab.

 

[Z28x]

So really it is only pushed back 6 months. 2009's will come out Aug 2008

 

[JoeliusZ28]

way to go GM

 

[MrMax]

Unless they get a major MCE in 2009, I don't see the point. At all.