Why the Chevy Colorado Is the Perfect Midsize Truck for Families

Just because a vehicle is a truck, does that mean it’s not great for families? No, rarely has this ever been the case. Instead, trucks – especially the newer Chevy trucks for sale – are reliable go-tos for the type of driver and head of household who always finds time for the curveballs life throws their way and those who also agree variety is the spice of life. Now that we have that settled, are there any Chevy trucks that aren’t cut out for the family lifestyle? The honest answer: no, there’s not a valid reason as to why any of Chevy’s currently produced pickup trucks can’t be decent options for families.

There’s an exception to the rule: your family mustn’t exceed five people, and that’s because Chevy trucks don’t come with any more than two rows of seats. You likely already know this, so you aren’t in the market for a three-row midsize or full-size SUV. However, between the Colorado, Silverado, and Silverado HD, many wonder if the former of the three – Chevy’s most cost-effective pickup truck – is a good option for families. That’s what we’re here to discuss with you today, so let’s start with some of the Chevy Colorado’s most notable highlights that should help make it your next family vehicle.

A Spacious Cabin for All on Board

The first thing every family vehicle should have is a roomy interior. The Chevy Colorado’s interior space is great for a midsize truck. Of course, cargo will be placed in the truck bed – we’ll discuss this shortly. Let’s have a quick talk about head and legroom measurements, along with any other interior dimensions worth knowing if you’re looking for a family vehicle.

In the front row of the Colorado – using a 2023 model for reference – you have 40.3 inches of headroom and 45.2 inches of legroom. For yourself, this means the truck is tall and long enough to drive, and your spouse or partner in the seat next to you will also have this space on their side of the cabin. Trucks also have the advantage of a wide interior, which helps keep family members happy, especially during those long drives. In the front row, you’ll have 54.7 inches of hip room, and the shoulder room adds three more inches to that, at 57.4 inches.

You’re looking for a family vehicle, so the second-row interior measurements should be important because they can greatly affect how comfortable the truck is for your kids, relatives, or pets. In the second row, headroom measures 38.3 inches, legroom is 34.7 inches, shoulder room is 56.1 inches, and hiproom is 53.1 inches. The lower legroom measurements are still excellent within its class, and given the shoulder and hip room dimensions are similar to the front row, everyone – even most adults – should find riding in the back of the Colorado to be a pleasant time.

As for the bed measurements, older Colorado models used to come with two different bed options: a short and a long bed. Starting with the 2023 Colorado, the long bed has been discontinued, and the short bed has been slightly altered. With these newer Colorado models, your family will have 41.9 cu.ft. of space in the bed for cargo room, which, combined with some cable tie-downs, the family can put all their belongings in the truck bed when it’s time to hit the road, and you can ensure it’ll stay safe.

The Colorado can also be equipped with a StowFlex Tailgate, which is an extra cargo container built into the truck bed’s door. Drivers use the storage space for different things, but for families, you can put expensive belongings in there or crucial necessities like a First-Aid Kit – something you should always have if you’re going camping. Regarding the length of the bed, the Colorado’s bed is 5.2 ft long.

Family-Friendly Tech

The Chevy Colorado can be a great truck for families not only because of the things you can see but also because of the things you can’t. A perfect example of what we mean is the Chevy Colorado’s standard Chevy Safety Assist suite. Any vehicle with Chevy Safety Assist can be considered a better family vehicle than those without such features, as they make a world of difference in protecting your family whenever on the road.

The standard safety features for the 2023 Colorado include Automatic Emergency Braking and Front Pedestrian Braking, which both make heavy use of the Forward Collision Alert that also comes with your Colorado. You’ll also get a Following Distance Indicator to visualize the time between yourself and another driver. This time will display on the Colorado’s 11-inch Driver Information Center, influencing how Adaptive Cruise Control operates when activated. Your 2023 Colorado will also have Lane Keep Assist with Lane Departure Warning, neatly tying a bow on the safety package.

A safety feature that’s for nothing but parents is the Chevy Teen Driver safety feature, which will come standard with your Colorado. Chevy Teen Driver was created to give parents better control over their vehicles to protect them and their children from danger by adjusting limits on volume, speed, and more. The Teen Driver safety software informs parents through their cellphones how their child did on the road. There’s nothing like the Chevy Teen Driver on the market, and it’s one of the best reasons parents should consider a Chevy vehicle like the Colorado.

Your Colorado will utilize wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and you also don’t need a cable to charge your phone with the available wireless charging pad. This also means if someone in your family needs to charge their phone, you not only can place it on the wireless charging pad for them, but you’ll still have free USB ports to utilize, which, on a road trip, your children can plug their charging cables into the infotainment center and keep their tablets, laptops, or phones running. There are two USB ports in the front of the Colorado, even on the base model.

Check Out the Chevy Colorado Today

Something about Chevy we can’t help but always appreciate is how its brand has gone strong for generations, with the earliest Chevy drivers now living on through their successors who drive quality automobiles with the same legendary name and a logo that’s not too dissimilar from Chevy vehicles over 110 years ago. The Chevy Colorado isn’t the biggest, strongest, or longest pickup truck, but it works in its strengths to focus more on the core experience, and it’s an experience that should suit families of between three and five with ease.

The latest Colorado models do this best, but even some used models do too – as long as you buy Colorado, you’ve made the right choice for a family-oriented midsize pickup truck. Visit us here today at DePaula Chevrolet and we will be more than happy to show you everything the Colorado offers and how it can take your family’s driving experience to the next level. Who says a truck can’t be a family vehicle? Experience the Colorado at our dealership today.