The 2019 Toyota Tacoma vs 2019 Chevrolet Colorado

Comparing the 2019 Toyota Tacoma and the 2019 Chevrolet Colorado

For those of you seeking a new automobile, you might find yourself facing tough decisions. Perhaps you’ve narrowed down your search to the 2019 Toyota Tacoma and the 2019 Chevrolet Colorado, but you just can’t seem to pull the plug on either one. That’s okay. Sometimes the car-search takes time.

At Don Moore Toyota, we’re here to help you every step of the way. We want you to find the vehicle of your dreams, so we’ve pulled out all the stops to ensure you’ll find the exact automobile you want. When it comes to trucks, the challenge can be even more difficult due to the numerous cab configurations, bed lengths, trim levels, and more.

So, in order to help you decide which truck to purchase, we’ve taken a closer look at both the 2019 Tacoma and the 2019 Colorado below. Keep reading to learn more about these two popular trucks!

The 2019 Toyota Tacoma

The 2019 Toyota Tacoma is available in six separate trim levels: SR, SR5, TRD Sport, TRD Off-Road, Limited, and TRD Pro. When it comes to engine options, the base SR comes with a 2.7-liter four-cylinder engine that puts out 159 hp and 180 lb-ft of torque. This engine comes paired with a six-speed automatic transmission. The TRD Sport gets you a 3.5-liter V6 engine that delivers 278 hp and 265 lb-ft of torque.

The base SR trim offers Siri Eyes Free voice control, lane departure alert, a backup camera, forward collision warning, a privacy glass, 16-inch wheels, automatic emergency braking, adaptive cruise control, automatic high beams, a tilt-and-telescoping steering wheel, and more. The SR5 gains keyless entry, an enhanced Entune audio system, a leather-wrapped steering wheel, and 16-inch alloy wheels.

The TRD Sport comes with a 120-volt power outlet in the bed, turn signals in the mirror housings, a 7-inch touchscreen, a hood scoop, and a wireless smartphone charging pad. The TRD Off-Road provides multiple terrain settings, Bilstein monotube shocks, crawl control, a lockable rear differential, extra skid plates, and more.

Drivers who choose the Limited will receive a body-colored rear bumper and 18-inch wheels while drivers who choose the TRD Pro will get a black grille, all-terrain tires, and Fox internal bypass shocks.

The 2019 Chevrolet Colorado

The 2019 Chevrolet Colorado is offered in five unique trim levels: Base, Work Truck, LT, Z71, and ZR2. As far as the engine is concerned, the Base comes with a 2.5-liter inline four-cylinder engine that generates 200 hp and 191 lb-ft of torque. This engine comes paired to a six-speed manual transmission. The remaining trims are eligible for two different engines. First, there’s a 3.6-liter V6 that produces 308 hp and 275 lb-ft of torque. This engine is paired to an eight-speed automatic transmission. Next, there’s a 2.8-liter turbocharged four-cylinder diesel that puts out 181 hp and 369 lb-ft of torque. This engine is paired to a six-speed automatic.

The Base offers front bucket seats, vinyl upholstery and floor covering, power windows, Apple CarPlay, a six-speaker sound system, a four-way power driver’s seat, 16-inch steel wheels, air conditioning, USB ports, Android Auto, and more while the WT adds cloth upholstery, fold-up rear jump seats, floor mats, and carpeting.

The LT gets you 17-inch alloy wheels, an 8-inch touchscreen, satellite radio, OnStar, a leather-wrapped steering wheel, and additional USB ports. The Z71 provides all-terrain tires, an off-road oriented suspension, hill descent control, cloth and simulated leather upholstery, a locking rear differential, and more. The top trim, the ZR2, gains a spray-in bed liner, fender glares, a raised suspension, an electronically locking rear differential, and other features.

How Can You Choose?

As you can see, both the 2019 Tacoma and the 2019 Colorado offer a wealth of features. The Tacoma stands out because many of the enjoyable features come standard, whereas with the Colorado, it's a different story. In fact, you might find it difficult getting all the features you want with the Colorado since you’ll more than likely have to add various optional features. This is why we recommend the 2019 Toyota Tacoma here.

Find the 2019 Toyota Tacoma at Don Moore Toyota

Visit Don Moore Toyota to take the Tacoma for a test drive! Once you arrive, our friendly and knowledgeable team members will be more than happy to sit down with you to go over your options and fill you in on our specials. Our deals don’t last forever, so come see us soon! Our dealership is conveniently located at 4216 Frederica Street, Owensboro, KY 42301, which means residents of Bloomington are just a short drive away.