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The 2023 Chevrolet Colorado grows in size with a completely new and wider exterior design and a vastly improved interior. Chevy has added a Trail Boss trim level for the 2023 Colorado, but the mid-size pickup’s previously offered V-6 and Duramax diesel powertrains get the boot, replaced by the Silverado 1500’s turbocharged 2.7-liter inline-four with output varying from 231 to 310 horsepower with 430 pound-feet of torque.Chevy says its third-generation Colorado will begin production in the first half of 2023 at GM’s Wentzville, Missouri, assembly plant where the current Colorado and GMC Canyon are built.If it were possible to use an Easy-Bake Oven to cook up the perfect mid-size pickup, we’d hope the recipe would include the following fixings: the fun factor from the Jeep Gladiator, the ride and bed-storage tub of the Honda Ridgeline, the distracting good looks of the Toyota Tacoma, and the friendly starting price of the Ford Ranger. A dash of garlic salt wouldn’t hurt, either. The new 2023 Chevy Colorado is striving to be something like that. This all-new third-gen pickup, which goes into production in the first half of next year, fights to have all the best ingredients, starting with a turbocharged four-cylinder engine that has as much horsepower as the V-6 in Nissan’s new Frontier.

Missouri’s First MegalodonChevy has streamlined the bulk of its configurability for the 2023 Colorado based on the popularity of the previous-generation truck, offering this new unit exclusively as a four-door crew cab with the shorter five-foot-two-inch box. From base Work Truck (WT) trim up to the dust-busting ZR2 off-roader, Chevy has opted to offer what most people want, even if that means giving some people more than they need by dropping short-cab and long-bed options.

L-R: 2023 Chevrolet Colorado LT, Colorado Trail Boss, and Colorado ZR2 with the optional Desert Boss off-road package.
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Proportionally, the new Colorado is 2.3 inches wider than the previous pickup. The new Colorado also uses a 3.1-inch-longer wheelbase across all trims, and a shorter front overhang to help improve approach angles. The new ZR2’s 38.3-degree approach is more than an upgrade from the last truck’s 31.8-degree angle; it’s also better than the current Tacoma TRD Pro’s 35.0 degree approach. In this segment, the Gladiator wins this metric with a gnarly 43.6 degrees of approach angle. Colorado wheels now use the full-size Silverado 1500’s 6.0-by-5.5-inch bolt pattern, which opens up aluminum wheel options from as early as 1999. With bigger hubs come larger brakes. The four-wheel discs on the 2023 Colorado are now over an inch larger up front, and nearly an inch bigger on the solid rear axle. It’s grown 200 to 300 pounds heavier in 4WD configuration, but the biggest increase is for ZR2 models. The last crew-cab ZR2 we tested had the soon-lost 3.6-liter V-6 and weighed 4749 pounds, but the new ZR2 is up in pant size to 5298 pounds, the largest increase we noticed from the specs provided. Goodbye Glow PlugsThe old Colorado and GMC Canyon were once two of just three mid-size pickups to offer a diesel powertrain, but not anymore. The 2023 Colorado will be powered exclusively by Chevy’s turbocharged 2.7-liter inline-four engine bolted to an updated eight-speed automatic transmission. Power varies between trim levels.
Base WT and LT trims come standard with 237 horsepower with 259 pound-feet of torque. This powertrain’s max towing capacity is 3500 pounds. The midlevel Z71 and new-for-2023 Trail Boss trim come with a 310 horsepower and 390 pound-feet of torque with 7700 pounds of max towing. That’s the highest in the segment. This powertrain is also available for WT and LT levels. Finally, the big-daddy ZR2 has the same horsepower as Z71 and Trail Boss, but with 430 pound-feet of torque at 3000 rpm. That’s a 121 horsepower and 61-pound-foot improvement over the outgoing diesel engine. Chevy says any trim can upgrade to the high-output engine through their Limited Production Option (LPO) preorder offer.Fuel economy ratings of the 2.7-liter have yet to be published by the EPA, but Chevy told us it’s roughly the same as the last-gen 2.5-liter pickup’s 19 city and 25 highway EPA rating. The turbocharged 2.7-liter engines are equipped with stop/start technology and active cylinder management that will drop combustion to just two cylinders when appropriate to save fuel.Trail Boss This, Hoss!Previously offered as a package for LT and Z71 models, Trail Boss is now its own trim level. It uses the same wide front as the ZR2 model, but with a smaller 2.0-inch factory lift for 9.4-inches of ground clearance and 32-inch Goodyear Territory AT tires wrapped around 18-inch wheels. The Z71 uses this same wheel and tire setup, but with a more premium-feeling interior versus the Trail Boss’ rugged cabin. Stepping up to the ZR2 model, things get even more serious.

The Colorado ZR2 comes fully loaded with 10.7 inches of ground clearance, the biggest tires, and the most LED lighting. Standard equipment includes Chevy’s Flow Tie front emblem, spray-on bedliner, 17-inch wheels with 33-inch mud-terrain tires, front and rear electronic locking differentials, a 3.42 rear axle, and extra body armor underneath to prevent the inevitable. It gets those pretty gold and blue Multimatic Dynamic Suspension Spool Valve (DSSV) dampers too. This time, the rear dampers are mounted outboard of the frame, rather than inside, which Chevy said was necessary for the new truck’s size and architecture. The Desert Boss, which is specifically the boss of deserts not trails, adds even more off-road flamboyance to the ZR2 as an additional equipment package. It adds 17-inch beadlock-capable wheels, a special bash-bar front bumper, a roof-mounted light bar, an underbody camera, and decals that show everyone who the Desert Boss really is. It’s unclear yet what happens when two bosses meet in the wild. Maybe they expense lunch.

Standard for the ZR2, and available on other models, is a new tailgate storage system that provides a lockable space 45 inches wide by 4.0 inches deep to store tools, drinks, or your pet rock collection. This tailgate can also lock itself in the midway position, similar to what the Ford Maverick compact pickup does, to help flat-load items (up to 500 pounds) such as sheets of wood or drywall into the bed.Much Better InteriorThe redesigned interior is another major improvement over the outgoing pickup. Every Colorado comes with a large 11.3-inch infotainment screen with wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay connectivity. This is the biggest screen in the smaller truck segment—at least until the upcoming 2023 Ranger goes on sale later this year with an available 12.1-inch screen.

From left to right: 2023 Colorado Z71 and 2022 Colorado interior.
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The gear shifter now favors the passenger side of the cab, and the cupholders are located directly low and in front of the center console instead of tucked opposite the gear selector. A new gauge cluster and steering wheel complete the updated design. Dual-zone climate control with rear-seat climate is also available. Chevy will even sell you red or yellow seatbelts for Z71 or ZR2 models, should you need extra interior flair. This is also the first time a sunroof has been offered for the Colorado.The new Colorado also gets an Off-Road Performance Display. The app delivers information about vehicle tire pressure, pitch, roll, g-force, GPS, and altitude depending on drive mode. While the Colorado won’t have a Sport mode, its Tow/Haul, Off-Road, Terrain, and Baja options are tailored for situations where specific throttle control and shifting are required. Among the camera views—there are up to 10 of them—the Colorado’s Hitch Guidance software, now standard, exists to help you line up the hitch on the first try. An additional Hitch View takes that camera a step further, with a zoomed-in view.Pricing should be announced later this year, and before then we expect to get behind the wheel of one. It will continue to be built by the folks at GM’s Wentzille, Missouri, assembly plant, with the start of production sometime in the first half of 2023.
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Airstream and sporting-goods retailer REI have collaborated on a special edition Basecamp trailer that’s been designed for adventure-seeking campers.Sustainable materials, including fabric made from recycled materials, are used throughout the interior design.Pricing for the REI Co-op Special Edition Basecamp starts at $55,600 and one lucky REI Co-op member will win one through a sweepstakes that ends on September 5.Outdoor specialty retailer REI and Airstream have revealed a distinctively equipped version of the RV manufacturer’s 16-foot Basecamp trailer, complete with enhancements intended to allow users to spend more time off the grid. The REI Co-Op Special Edition Basecamp model follows a familiar formula for Airstream, by partnering with a luxury retail brand to customize a travel trailer to appeal to that brand’s target customers. Airstream has collaborated with Pottery Barn in the past, as well as clothier Tommy Bahama, and the REI collaboration seems like another natural fit.
A focus on environmental friendliness is evident in the REI Basecamp’s design. The interior’s stain-resistant fabrics are made from post-consumer recycled materials and the trailer’s exposed birch-ply cabinetry is constructed from lightweight, sustainably-sourced wood. REI’s signature New Spruce Green color is used inside and out to give the camper an attractive and, ahem, “on-brand” appearance.

A special recirculating water heater is said to reduce water usage. The system warms the water up before dispensing any from the kitchen faucet or the shower-head, rather than than discharging wasted cold water for a few seconds before the water heats up to temperature. Also onboard is a UV-LED water purification system and Airstream will also swap the trailer’s flush toilet for an optional composting one should you want one.
According to Airstream, the Basecamp trailer is the most aerodynamic model in their lineup, which the company claims helps reduce tow-vehicle fuel consumption on the way to the campsite. The REI Basecamp can be set up with one of two optional Solar packages to provide electricity if that campsite happens to one that’s off the grid. The first Solar package the same 200W bundle that’s available on the regular Basecamp trailer for $2100, but the other is a more robust 360W solar system for $5500 that also includes a 200Ah lithium battery bank to store electricity for use when boondocking. A host of gear-organizing features have been integrated into the Basecamp’s interior, including a modular floor-track system for securing larger items such as bikes during travel. A 25-piece REI product kit comes with each trailer and includes popular camping items such as camp chairs, a picnic table cover, kitchen utensils, and more. Rather than the traditional laminate found in other Basecamp models, Airstream has swapped in slip-resistant raised-coin style flooring.
Otherwise, the REI Basecamp offers a layout that is similar to the regular 16-foot Basecamp model. A rear-positioned dinette converts to a large bed that can accommodate two adults and a set of wraparound front windows provides a panoramic view of the surrounding scenery. A kitchenette is positioned at the front of the trailer and features a sink with running water as well as a two-burner stove. The REI Basecamp does come standard with the Basecamp’s X package, which normally costs an extra $2700. The package gives the trailer more ground clearance thanks to a three-inch suspension lift, and also includes rock guards, solar window guards, and all-terrain tires.
The base price for the REI Basecamp is set at $55,600 including destination fees (a $6900 premium over the regular Basecamp 16), and the special edition model is available for order now through Airstream dealers. Deliveries are expected to start within the next few weeks, but if you’re an REI Co-op member you’ll also have a chance to win one. Entries for the sweepstakes will be open from August 8 to September 5. If you’re not a member of REI’s co-op program, you’ll need to join before entering to win the trailer, the cost of which is a one-time $30 fee.
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• This 1987 Porsche 928S4 is currently up for sale on the Bring a Trailer website, reminding us of when the grand touring coupe broke the 300-hp barrier.• With approximately 68,000 miles on its odometer and a recent timing belt replacement, this 928S4 ought to have no trouble reliably scratching your grand touring itch.• Bidding closes on Tuesday, August 2.

What better way is there to celebrate Shark Week than to ogle a clean example of Porsche’s affectionately named “land shark,” the 928? Well, technically, this 1987 model year iteration of the German automaker’s V-8 sports car bears the name 928S4. Between now and Tuesday, August 2, you can bid on it at Bring a Trailer—which, like Car and Driver, is part of Hearst Autos.

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Porsche added the S suffix to the front-engine model’s name in 1983 to mark the switchover from a 219-hp 4.5-liter V-8 to a larger 234-hp 4.6-liter unit. An even larger, 288-hp 5.0-liter V-8 replaced the 4.6-liter for 1985, marking the third major powertrain update to the model, which still bore the 928S designation. Two model years later, the 928 underwent its biggest change yet, which brought a myriad of exterior updates and a revised 5.0-liter engine with 316 horsepower. To denote this major update—the fourth for the 928—Porsche affixed a “4” to the four-seat sports coupe’s model designation; henceforth the 928S became the 928S4 for 1987. Besides being the most powerful iteration of the 928 (well, at least until the arrival of the 928GTS in the early 1990s), the 928S4 was also the most aerodynamic. With a coefficient of drag of 0.34, the 928S4 significantly improved on the 0.42 Cd of the original 1978 928. Credit the likes of the car’s updated bodywork and the addition of a massive rear wing, which replaced the small lip spoiler that spanned the rear hatch and quarter panels of prior 928s.

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Yes, the 928S4’s design alterations lose some of the earlier 1978–1986 models’ character, but the newer car’s technical advantages arguably more than makeup for this loss. This is part of the reason why this ’87 928S4 is so appealing to us. Though we wish this Cassis Red Metallic Porsche were equipped with a five-speed manual and the original radio faceplate, we’re willing to settle on a 928S4 with the available four-speed automatic gearbox (the car’s Kenwood faceplate, however, is something we’d ditch immediately in favor of an OE unit). Credit the 5.0-liter engine’s 317 pound-feet of torque that’s available at 3000 rpm. With so much low-end grunt, the 928S4’s V-8 pairs surprisingly well with the slushbox. A three-pedal 928S4 may prove the more engaging tool on twisting tarmac, but we wager this grand tourer is an amenable tool for bombing down the interstate at barely legal speeds regardless of its gearbox.

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This specific 928S4 ought to have no trouble engaging in such exploits, as its timing belt and various key cooling bits were serviced in April of last year. That’s not the only documented work done to this approximately 68,000-mile Porsche, as the seller includes the original window sticker and service records that date back to December 1987. With bidding closing on August 2, there’s plenty of time to put in a bid on this no-reserve land shark. We can’t think of a better way to celebrate Shark Week.
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