One of the most common reasons why a car costs more money is power. Think about it, Ford Rangers aren’t the same price as a car, right? Now, imagine you could buy the base 2023 Chevrolet Colorado but get the same horsepower as the 2023 Chevrolet Colorado. Fortunately we don’t have to imagine. This is a real thing that you can get for just $395 more. Real acronyms are actually rare, and we’ve got a good one right here. Hallelujah!
What is the best 2023 Chevrolet Colorado?
It is common for basic trims to get the least powerful engine. This keeps prices low, and offers an economy version for most car and truck models. However, in the world of trucks and SUVs, offering a regular truck or SUV with a hot engine makes a lot of sense. Who wants with leather interiors and luxury appointments? According to MotorTrend, Chevy has come up with a great solution to this problem.
The fun part about this whole thing is that Chevy allows Colorado owners with the L3B Turbo Plus engine to get a dealer tune-up that makes the same 310 horsepower and 430 lb-ft of torque as the ZR2’s Turbo High-Output engine. The WT will have to be purchased with the L3B engine, which is only $1185 surcharge. For just $395, the dealer will hit it with a hot tune. According to MotorTrend, for just $1,580 more, you can drive home a simpler, steel-wheel-covered 2023 Chevy Colorado with ZR2-level power output for under $32,000.
Why can’t Chevy tune the L2R engine?
Motortrend notes that while we might be tempted to go for the lower engine, the Colorado ZR2’s tune is lacking. The two engines are pretty much the same, but the L2R’s engine is missing key parts like piston oil squirters (along with sound/vibration dampers). MT also states that while this reduces oil consumption and some cost, it limits the amount of power the engine can safely make. The L2R also comes with a different transmission that has a different gear ratio.
The good news is that you can get a simple WT pickup truck with a hot engine. This is the best off-road platform without spending stupid money on off-road tracks of 2023. Hurry up now; There will be a line at the Chevy Store.
