2020 Chevrolet Colorado Specifications Overview

The 2020 Chevrolet Colorado is certified across 8 configurations with 2.8L Turbo-Diesel Engine, 2.5L 4-Cylinder Engine, 3.6L 6-Cylinder Engine powertrain options. Available drivetrain layouts include Rear-Wheel Drive, 4-Wheel Drive paired with Automatic 6-spd or Automatic 8-spd. EPA classified under the Small Pickup Trucks 2WD / Small Pickup Trucks 4WD size category.

Engine / Motors
3 Options
2.8L Turbo-Diesel Engine, 2.5L 4-Cylinder Engine...
Drivetrain Options
2 Drivetrains
Rear-Wheel Drive, 4-Wheel Drive
Transmissions
2 Options
Automatic 6-spd, Automatic 8-spd
Vehicle Classification
Small Pickup Trucks 2WD
Official EPA regulatory class

Certified Powertrain & Transmission Configurations (8)

Official laboratory certification specifications for each factory engine, transmission, and drivetrain permutation

Configuration / Model Engine & Displacement Cylinders Induction / Tech Transmission Drivetrain Fuel System
Colorado 2WD Small Pickup Trucks 2WD 2.8L Turbo-Diesel Engine 4 Naturally Aspirated Automatic 6-spd Rear-Wheel Drive Diesel
Colorado 2WD Small Pickup Trucks 2WD 2.5L 4-Cylinder Engine 4 Naturally Aspirated Automatic 6-spd Rear-Wheel Drive Regular
Colorado 4WD Small Pickup Trucks 4WD 2.8L Turbo-Diesel Engine 4 Naturally Aspirated Automatic 6-spd 4-Wheel Drive Diesel
Colorado 4WD Small Pickup Trucks 4WD 2.5L 4-Cylinder Engine 4 Naturally Aspirated Automatic 6-spd 4-Wheel Drive Regular
Colorado 2WD Small Pickup Trucks 2WD 3.6L 6-Cylinder Engine 6 Naturally Aspirated Automatic 8-spd Rear-Wheel Drive Regular
Colorado ZR2 4WD Small Pickup Trucks 4WD 2.8L Turbo-Diesel Engine 4 Naturally Aspirated Automatic 6-spd 4-Wheel Drive Diesel
Colorado 4WD Small Pickup Trucks 4WD 3.6L 6-Cylinder Engine 6 Naturally Aspirated Automatic 8-spd 4-Wheel Drive Regular
Colorado ZR2 4WD Small Pickup Trucks 4WD 3.6L 6-Cylinder Engine 6 Naturally Aspirated Automatic 8-spd 4-Wheel Drive Regular
EPA Certification Standards: Powertrain and transmission specifications represent official laboratory configuration records filed under 40 CFR Part 600. For detailed fuel economy ratings, electric range, and annual fuel costs, explore the 2020 Chevrolet Colorado MPG & Range Report.

Regulatory Classification & Safety Architecture

Federal classification standards and standard active driver assistance system capabilities

EPA Regulatory Size Class

  • Small Pickup Trucks 2WD
  • Small Pickup Trucks 4WD

NHTSA NCAP Body Formats

  • 2020 Chevrolet Colorado PU/CC 2WD
  • 2020 Chevrolet Colorado PU/EC 2WD
  • 2020 Chevrolet Colorado PU/CC 4WD
  • 2020 Chevrolet Colorado PU/EC 4WD

Active Safety Technology

Evaluated under federal safety compliance standards.

Official US Government Data Provenance

Powertrain, transmission, drivetrain, and regulatory classification specifications on this page are derived directly from the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) official laboratory certification registries.

Local Production Store Compiled: August 2026 • Deterministic Audited Dataset • Zero Dynamic External API Runtime Latency.