2026 Chevrolet Colorado: Douglaston Buyers Guide
Quick Answer: The 2026 Chevrolet Colorado at a Glance
The 2026 Colorado runs six trims — WT from $32,400 MSRP, Custom from $33,545, LT from $36,000, Trail Boss from $40,500, Z71 from $44,600, and ZR2 from $50,700 — plus a $2,095 destination charge that rose $400 over last year. Every trim shares the same engine, Chevrolet's 2.7L turbocharged TurboMax four-cylinder making 310 horsepower and 430 lb-ft of torque, paired with an 8-speed automatic. WT, Custom, and LT come 2WD standard with 4WD available; Trail Boss, Z71, and ZR2 are 4WD only. Every 2026 Colorado is a Crew Cab with a 5-foot bed — no other body configuration is offered. East Hills Chevrolet of Douglaston, on Northern Boulevard, carries new Colorado inventory alongside its CarBravo certified used stock.
One truck, one engine, six different personalities
Unlike the full-size Silverado 1500's multi-engine spread, every 2026 Colorado — WT through ZR2 — runs the same 2.7L turbocharged TurboMax four-cylinder: 310 horsepower, 430 lb-ft of torque, an 8-speed automatic, no V6, V8, or diesel option, and no hybrid or EV version. What changes trim to trim is everything wrapped around that engine. WT and Custom are the work-and-value end of the lineup, LT adds daily-driver comfort, and Trail Boss, Z71, and ZR2 build outward into increasingly serious off-road hardware. Same drivetrain underneath; six different jobs on top.
East Hills Chevrolet of Douglaston sits at 240-02 Northern Boulevard, serving Douglaston, Little Neck, and the rest of Queens and Long Island. The dealership is a CARFAX Top-Rated Dealer for five years running, and its team emphasizes that its staff live and work locally — which matters for a Colorado shopper who's going to be back for service on the same Northern Boulevard corridor.
The trim-versus-price ladder, in order this time
Unlike some GM trucks where an off-road trim can price above the luxury-badged one, the 2026 Colorado's six trims climb in a straight line: WT, Custom, LT, Trail Boss, Z71, ZR2, each one pricier than the last. The bigger thing worth knowing before you shop is that Trail Boss, Z71, and ZR2 are 4WD only — there's no cheaper 2WD version of any off-road trim to cross-shop against. If 2WD matters to the budget, that decision has to be made by LT at the latest.
Pick your 2026 Colorado
WT
from $32,400 MSRP
The work-truck foundation — 17-inch steel wheels, 2WD standard, 4WD available.
Custom
from $33,545 MSRP
18-inch black aluminum wheels and blacked-out badging over WT, for about $1,145 more.
LT
from $36,000 MSRP
Remote start, keyless access, and the EZ Lift and Lower tailgate — the daily-driver trim.
Trail Boss
from $40,500 MSRP
A 2-inch factory lift and 32-inch all-terrain tires — standard, not optional.
Z71
from $44,600 MSRP
LED lighting, four drive modes, and a Jet Black interior with Adrenaline Red accents.
ZR2
from $50,700 MSRP
A 3-inch lift, Multimatic dampers, and 33-inch mud-terrain tires — standard, not a package.
What buyers say about the store
East Hills Chevrolet of Douglaston carries a 4.49-star average across roughly 2,700 Google reviews, and the Colorado shows up in them again and again — buyers naming the exact person who helped them, not just the store. One recent buyer had his new truck delivered right to his door: "Went to East Hills Chevy for the first time. I gotta say that they were absolutely great. EP made me feel comfortable... he was knowledgeable and great to work with. He even delivered my Colorado right to my house." Another buyer, picking up his 2026 truck in January: "My man Saheed was easy to work with and helped me have smooth time getting the new 2026 Colorado."
The pattern holds across purchases going back years, not just this model year. One repeat customer on a recent deal: "We've bought multiple vehicles from East Hills Chevrolet and we keep going back as they make the entire process relaxed and easy. The sales staff is helpful and collaborative, and never pushy. My most recent purchase working with Gary was smooth and I couldn't be happier with my new Colorado."
Owning one in Douglaston and around Queens
The Colorado service & repair guide covers the maintenance rhythm, the tire-dependent fuel economy numbers, New York's inspection requirements, and what winters and pothole season around Northern Boulevard do to a mid-size truck. Money questions — New York City's combined sales tax, this year's higher destination charge, and lease-versus-buy — are in the pricing & leasing guide.
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2026 Chevrolet Colorado a redesign?
No — this is a running-change year on the current generation, which launched for model-year 2023. The most consequential change is the destination charge, up $400 from $1,695 to $2,095, plus new colors (White Sands joins the palette; Harvest Bronze Metallic exits) and a new 20-inch wheel option on Trail Boss and Z71.
What's the difference between the Colorado and the GMC Canyon?
Both share GM's mid-size truck platform and the identical 2.7L TurboMax engine, but trim structure, standard equipment, and styling differ by brand — the Colorado's WT-through-ZR2 ladder and Trail Boss/ZR2 off-road positioning are Chevrolet-specific. Compare configured builds directly on each brand's site before assuming they're identical trucks with different badges.
Does the Colorado come with a V8 or diesel option?
No — every 2026 Colorado trim, WT through ZR2, runs the same 2.7L turbocharged TurboMax four-cylinder (310 hp, 430 lb-ft). There's no V6, V8, diesel, hybrid, or EV version on this generation, unlike the larger Silverado 1500.
How much does a 2026 Chevrolet Colorado cost?
MSRPs run $32,400 to $50,700 by trim, before the $2,095 destination charge, New York City's combined sales tax, registration, and DMV fees. Current Chevrolet and dealer offers live on East Hills Chevrolet's site, and the pricing guide itemizes the rest.
Where can I test drive one in Douglaston?
At East Hills Chevrolet of Douglaston on Northern Boulevard. Trade-in valuation and financing pre-qualification can both start online before you come in.
Six trims, one lot to compare them on
The trim guides below go deep on standard versus available equipment, but the fastest way to settle a Trail-Boss-versus-Z71 debate is still sitting in both. East Hills Chevrolet keeps new Colorado inventory alongside its CarBravo certified used stock, so a side-by-side comparison is a short walk, not a second trip across Queens.
MSRP figures exclude the $2,095 destination charge plus taxes, title, registration, and dealer-installed options; the dealer sets the actual selling price. Fuel-economy and towing figures are Chevrolet/EPA estimates that vary by trim, drivetrain, and tire package; consult your Owner's Manual or East Hills Chevrolet for vehicle-specific ratings. Equipment, packages, and availability can shift with production timing; confirm current specs and pricing with East Hills Chevrolet. Customer quotes are excerpts from public Google reviews of East Hills Chevrolet of Douglaston.