While North America received the all-new Chevrolet Colorado last year, the previous generation of the mid-size truck remains available in South America, known as the Chevrolet S10, which has undergone a significant facelift for the 2025 model year. The vehicle features a redesigned front end, a renewed interior, and various improvements.
Starting with the exterior, the standout feature is the completely redesigned front end, which aligns the old S10 with Chevrolet's current design language. The smaller LED headlights bear a striking resemblance to those on the latest U.S. specification Colorado, despite the grille and air intakes being distinct from the Brazilian model. Additionally, the new face showcases body-colored touches on the base LTZ model, black touches on the Z71 model, and chrome details on the High Country model.
The profile is immediately recognizable, although the front fenders are more sculpted than before. At the rear, Chevrolet has added a new pair of LED lights and a redesigned tailgate. The pickup is displayed in a double cab configuration, although single cab versions will follow shortly.
The interior represents a significant update compared to the previous model in terms of appearance and technology. The 8-inch digital instrument cluster and the 11-inch infotainment screen closely match the setup found in the U.S. specification Colorado. The S10 also benefits from wider and softer seats and a steering wheel from the Silverado. Finally, the new ADAS system includes rear cross-traffic alert and blind-spot monitoring.
The truck is available with an upgraded version of the 2.8-liter Duramax turbo-diesel four-cylinder engine. It is said to be “managed by artificial intelligence.” Chevrolet did not delve into details, and the new engine produces 204 horsepower and 510 Nm of torque, slightly improved compared to its predecessor.
The updated engine is exclusively paired with a new 8-speed automatic transmission sourced from the current U.S. specification Colorado, which has been specially updated for the S10. Chevrolet indicates that the improvements have helped reduce fuel consumption by 13 percent while allowing acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h in 9.4 seconds.
Reservations for the updated Chevrolet S10 have already begun in Brazil. The improved S10 is produced at General Motors' facility in São José dos Campos, Brazil.
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