Chevrolet Colorado
Completely redesigned inside and out for 2017, the Colorado will have a curvier, more sleek appearance than previous models giving it a refreshing contemporary look. Regarding appearance and performance, look to Australia Holden Colorado for clues.
Holden, a GM subsidiary, has brought out its new Colorado, and it is a handsome mid-sized truck with a whole new front fascia, angular daylight running lights, rounded wheel arches, and slight buttresses connecting the cab to the truck’s bed. Inside the dash appears more contemporary and the Australian model comes with Chevy’s MyLink Infotainment system that supports Android Auto and Apple CarPlay telematics. Even better, if you’re looking for cheap pickup trucks, this one is definitely a contender.
Honda Ridgeline
The Ridgeline is back! First introduced in 2005 the sports utility truck with the unique design and unibody construction was discontinued in 2014 due to lagging sales. In a sense, the original Ridgeline was one of the first crossovers thanks to its unibody construction rather than body on frame. It was slick looking and drove like a car.
Honda is going to give the pickup another shot this time using the light-truck platform that underpins the Acura MDX and the new Honda Pilot. Also borrowed from the Pilot is the same direct-injected 3.5-liter V-6 and six-speed automatic, as well as its four-wheel-drive system. The V-6 should generate close to 300 hp and a cylinder deactivation feature should greatly enhance its EPA rating over the 2014 model. Expect to pay about $30,000 for this resurrected truck.
Ram 2500 Power Wagon
This one is totally speculative because nobody is talking officially about the Ram 2500 for 2017. However, there have been multiple sightings of Ram 2500 trucks with high clearance suspensions and impressive front and rear axles. The distinctive hood scoop is causing a stir, too.
Rumor has it Ram is going to dump the 6.2L Supercharged Hemi Hellcat engine under that scoop giving the Ram truck an engine that will pour out 707 hp and 650 lb-ft of torque. Now that might be a bit of overkill for most. But if the suspension can be tuned to accommodate it, the Ram Hellcat would make an awesome high performance offroad ride. It will definitely give the Ford F-150 Raptor a run for its money. See how the two fare in a side-by-side comparison of the 2017 Ford Raptor vs 2017 Ram Power Wagon.
That’s a brief list of new pickup trucks on the 2017 horizon. It certainly isn’t all inclusive. And you can bet that the 2017 truck season will be a real exercise in comparative shopping. If you are a pickup lover this will be a great year for you.
