After revealing the 2021 Colorado on its domestic market last month, Chevrolet proceeded to unveil its South American twin called the S10. This is the second update the model gets in eight years, so let’s have a closer look at the changes.
Overall, the scope of the update is identical to the Colorado with some exceptions, like the differently styled radiator grille and the front bumper with its silvery details. The top spec, High Country, received its own front end design and black accents, as well as a grille reminiscent of the Colorado ZR2. The new bumper with its raised headlights increases the approach angle from 27 to 29 degrees.
The 8” infotainment system also received a makeover and now boasts an Internet access point with signal strength 12 times more than that of a typical smartphone, Chevrolet reports. Android Auto and Apple CarPlay now work in wireless mode, updates can be installed over the air, and the car will even drop you a WhatsApp message asking to visit a service station if it needs maintenance.
The engine range still includes the same old 2.5-liter non-turbo rated at 197 hp (gasoline) and 206 hp (ethanol), but the 2.8-liter turbo diesel isn’t the same. While its maximum power stays unchanged at 200 hp, a new turbine charger enables it to deliver considerably more thrust during initial acceleration and overtaking. Furthermore, fuel consumption goes down 10%, and you get much more torque at lower RPM counts. Partnered with a six-speed automatic transmission, the reworked diesel takes the truck from standstill to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 10.1 seconds (previously 10.3 s). Customers may still opt for manual gearbox, as well as choose between RWD and part-time AWD.
The base spec now includes six airbags, and you can opt for pedestrian- and vehicle-aware emergency braking system that works until 80 km/h (50 mph).
The 2021 Chevrolet S10 range starts from the equivalent of U.S. $24,300 in Brazil; the High Country trim will set you back $41,300 or more.