Chevrolet presents Colorado Show Truck in Bangkok

Unveiled last Monday, ahead of its debut at the Bangkok International Auto Show, is this – the Chevrolet Colorado Show Truck. Although officially a concept, the Show Truck serves as a precursor for the production Colorado Chevrolet aim to release later this year.

Why Bangkok? According to Chevrolet ‘Thailand is the world’s largest market for mid-size pickups’ making it the ‘perfect location’ to unveil the Show Truck. Notable features include heavy use of LED lighting, with the LED imposing tailamp spanning the entire width of the Colorado’s rear end.

The mechanicals, however, are arguably more impressive as the Show Truck employs a 2.8-litre turbo-diesel to provide what Chevy describes as ‘excellent cargo and towing ability.’ Whilst there is no firm commitment of power, torque or even cylinder configuration, the use of diesel in such a prominent concept vehicle shows Chevrolet to be aware of ever-increasing oil prices and economy demands.

Prices have yet to be announced for the Colorado, and the production truck is likely to lose the flashier features of the Show Truck; with the three-dimensional dials, 20-inch wheels and body-colour tonneau colour looking particularly vulnerable to the transition from concept to production model.

However, the Show Truck; with its AWD chassis, extended cab body and prominent Chevrolet family grille is likely to be highly indicative of what can be expected from the production Colorado. The Chevrolet Colorado goes on sale in Thailand in late 2011, with no word yet on whether the model will be offered in other markets.