2012 Chevrolet Colorado Details on Prices, Features, Specs, and Safety information

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Dealer Price:
$17,475 - $30,320

Original MSRP:
$16,776 - $28,804

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2012 Chevrolet Colorado Review

The 2012 Chevrolet Colorado Regular Cab 2WD is a 2-door, 3-passenger new compact truck that has been carried over from 2012. The 2012 Chevrolet Colorado Regular Cab 2WD is offered in two models - the Work Truck and the 1LT. The 2012 Chevrolet Colorado Regular Cab 2WD models have a 2.9 liter, I4, 185hp engine and a 5-speed manual transmission. The 2012 Chevrolet Colorado Regular Cab 2WD carries a 36,000/36 month basic warranty and averages over 10 MPG in the city and 25mpg on the highway.

The 2012 Chevrolet Colorado Regular Cab 2WD 1LT comes with the following standard features: vehicle/radio anti-theft, locking tail gate, traction control and stability control, ABS brakes, roadside assistance warranty, OnStar® hands-free telephone, a CD player, MP3 player, Bluetooth® wireless access, radio data display, daytime running lights, halogen headlights, fog lights, rear bumper step-up, front air dam, regular cab, manual air conditioning, cruise, digital clock, voice activated controls, trip computer, tire pressure monitor, leather steering wheel, cloth bench seat, tilt steering column, tinted glass and folding exterior mirrors. *All listed features may not come standard on the 2012 Chevrolet Colorado Regular Cab 2WD Work Truck.

Some optional upgrades for the 2012 Chevrolet Models include - power exterior mirrors, 4-speed automatic transmission, a towing package, a protection package, a preferred equipment group package, a power convenience package, side steps, a front license plate bracket, full-size spare tire and an engine block heater.

The 2012 Chevrolet Colorado Regular Cab 2WD is a new car under $20,000 that has a starting price of $18,205.

Warranty Information

Basic:	3 Years/36,000 Miles

Recalls Issued

US NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID	11V552000
Mfg's Report Date	NOV 17, 2011
Component	SEAT BELTS:FRONT
Number of Units Affected	5,220
Summary	GENERAL MOTORS (GM) IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012 CHEVROLET COLORADO AND GMC CANYON VEHICLES, MANUFACTURED FROM SEPTEMBER 9, 2011, THROUGH OCTOBER 19, 2011, FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NUMBER 208, "OCCUPANT CRASH PROTECTION." THESE VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN PRODUCED WITH DRIVER SAFETY BELT BUCKLE ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR TERMINALS THAT DO NOT FIT SNUGLY WITH THE CONNECTOR PINS, CAUSING THE CONNECTION TO BE INTERMITTENT.
Consequence	THE LOOSE CONNECTIONS MAY CAUSE THE DRIVER TO NOT RECEIVE A VISUAL OR AUDIBLE WARNING THAT THE DRIVER SEAT BELT IS NOT FASTENED, THEREBY INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH.
Remedy	GM WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SEAT BELT BUCKLE ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR TERMINALS FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR BEFORE NOVEMBER 30, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438 AND GMC AT 1-866-996-9463.
Notes	GM'S SAFETY RECALL CAMPAIGN NUMBER IS 11322. OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV .

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2012 Chevrolet Colorado Models & Prices

2012 Chevrolet Colorado Work Truck

	Dealer Price	Dealer Invoice Pricing	Estimated Payments
2WD Reg Cab Work Truck	$17,475	$16,776	$274 / Month*
2WD Reg Chassis Cab Work Truck	$19,670	$18,883	$308 / Month*
2WD Ext Cab Work Truck	$19,730	$18,941	$309 / Month*
4WD Reg Cab Work Truck	$20,980	$20,141	$329 / Month*
4WD Ext Cab Work Truck	$23,030	$22,109	$361 / Month*
4WD Reg Chassis Cab Work Truck	$23,125	$22,200	$362 / Month*
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2012 Chevrolet Colorado LT w/1LT

	Dealer Price	Dealer Invoice Pricing	Estimated Payments
2WD Reg Cab LT w/1LT	$20,370	$19,352	$316 / Month*
2WD Ext Cab LT w/1LT	$22,955	$21,807	$356 / Month*
2WD Crew Cab LT w/1LT	$24,285	$23,071	$376 / Month*
4WD Reg Cab LT w/1LT	$24,440	$23,218	$379 / Month*
4WD Ext Cab LT w/1LT	$26,620	$25,289	$412 / Month*
4WD Crew Cab LT w/1LT	$28,460	$27,037	$441 / Month*
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2012 Chevrolet Colorado LT w/2LT

	Dealer Price	Dealer Invoice Pricing	Estimated Payments
2WD Ext Cab LT w/2LT	$26,160	$24,852	$405 / Month*
2WD Crew Cab LT w/2LT	$27,490	$26,116	$426 / Month*
4WD Ext Cab LT w/2LT	$29,480	$28,006	$457 / Month*
4WD Crew Cab LT w/2LT	$30,320	$28,804	$470 / Month*
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2012 Chevrolet Colorado LT w/3LT

	Dealer Price	Dealer Invoice Pricing	Estimated Payments
2WD Ext Cab LT w/3LT	$27,010	$25,660	$418 / Month*
2WD Crew Cab LT w/3LT	$28,340	$26,923	$439 / Month*
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2012 Chevrolet Colorado Features and Standard Equipment

EXTERIOR Features

	Work Truck	LT w/1LT	LT w/2LT	LT w/3LT
Air dam, Ebony	•	•	•	•
Bedliner	•	•	•	•
Bumpers front body-color upper with Dark Gray lower, rear step-style body-color with a Dark Smoke Gray pad	•	•
Bumpers, front body-color upper and lower rear body-color and a Dark Smoke Gray pad on the rear step-style bumper				•
Bumpers, front chrome upper with Dark Gray lower, rear chrome with a Dark Smoke Gray pad.			•
Fog lamps, front, halogen	•	•	•	•
Glass, Solar-Ray deep-tinted (all windows except light-tinted glass on windshield, driver-and front passenger-side glass)		•	•	•
Glass, Solar-Ray deep-tinted (all windows except light-tinted glass on windshield, driver-and front passenger-side glass) (Not available with (Y5D) Crew Cab Value Option Package)		•
Grille, color-keyed bar and grille surround	•	•
Grille, color-keyed bar with color-keyed and chrome-trimmed grille surround				•
Grille, color-keyed surround with chrome bar			•
Mirrors, outside manual, manual-folding	•
Mirrors, outside power-adjustable, manual-folding, body-color		•	•	•
Moldings, color-keyed bodyside		•	•	•
Tailgate, 2-position	•	•	•	•
Tire, compact spare	•	•
Tire, spare P215/70R16 all-season, blackwall				•
Tire, spare P235/75R16 all-season, blackwall			•
Tires, P215/70R16 all-season, blackwall (2WD models only.)	•	•
Tires, P235/50R18 all-season, blackwall				•
Tires, P235/75R16 all-season, blackwall (4x4 models only. Requires (ZCY) compact spare tire or (ZNF) P235/75R16 on-/off-road blackwall spare tire.)		•
Tires, P235/75R16 all-season, blackwall (4x4 models only.)	•	•
Tires, P265/70R17 on-/off-road, blackwall (Upgradeable to (QXN) P265/65R18-112S on-/off-road, blackwall tires, when (P31) 18 x 7.5 (45.7cm x 19.1 cm) chrome aluminum wheels are ordered.)			•
Wheel flares, front and rear, large, body-color			•
Wheels, 4 - 17" x 7" (43.2 cm x 17.8 cm) chrome clad (Upgradeable to (P31) Wheels, 18 x 7.5 chrome aluminum.)			•
Wheels, 4 -18" x 8" (45.7 cm x 20.3 cm) Midnight Silver				•
Wheels, 4-16" x 6" (40.6 cm x 15.2 cm) aluminum (2WD models only)		•
Wheels, 4-16" x 6" (40.6 cm x 15.2 cm) aluminum (4x4 models only)		•
Wheels, 4-16" x 6" (40.6 cm x 15.2 cm) steel (2WD models only)	•
Wheels, 4-16" x 6" (40.6 cm x 15.2 cm) steel (4x4 models only)	•
Window, rear-sliding			•	•
Wipers, front intermittent with washers	•	•	•	•

INTERIOR Features

	Work Truck	LT w/1LT	LT w/2LT	LT w/3LT
Accents, interior Titanium Nova Silver-colored air outlets and center control stack with chrome door handle bezels, uplevel instrument cluster bezel, front upper door speaker bezel and air vent sliders	•	•	•	•
Air conditioning, single-zone manual	•	•	•	•
Assist handle, front passenger	•	•	•	•
Assist handles, front passenger and rear outboard		•	•	•
Coat hook, passenger-side rear	•	•
Coat hooks, driver- and passenger-side rear	•	•	•	•
Cruise control	•	•	•	•
Door locks, manual	•
Door trim integral armrests and driver- and front passenger-side map pockets with cloth inserts	•	•	•	•
Floor covering, Ebony carpeting	•	•	•	•
Floor mats, rubberized-vinyl front		•	•	•
Floor mats, rubberized-vinyl front (Requires (B30) Ebony carpeted floor covering)	•
Floor mats, rubberized-vinyl rear (Requires (B30) Ebony carpeted floor covering.)	•	•	•	•
Instrumentation, analog with speedometer, odometer with trip odometer, fuel level, engine temperature, tachometer and Driver Information Center	•	•	•	•
Mirror, inside rearview auto-dimming with compass and outside temperature display		•	•	•
Mirror, inside rearview manual day/night	•
OnStar Turn-by-Turn Navigation (Deleted when (UE0) OnStar delete is ordered.)	•	•	•	•
Power outlets, 2 auxiliary with covers, 12-volt	•	•	•	•
Seats, driver- and passenger-side, forward-facing, flat-folding rear includes rear seat storage compartment		•	•	•
Seats, driver- and passenger-side, forward-facing, flat-folding rear includes rear seat storage compartment (Removed by (B38) full-width rubberized-vinyl floor covering.)	•
Seats, front 60/40 split-bench	•	•
Seats, front bucket with adjustable (up/down) outboard head restraints and map pockets on seatbacks			•	•
Seats, second row 60/40 split-bench, flat-folding		•	•	•
Steering column, Tilt-Wheel	•	•	•	•
Steering wheel, leather-wrapped	•	•	•	•
Stolen Vehicle Assistance (Deleted when (UE0) OnStar delete is ordered.)	•	•	•	•
Theft-deterrent system, vehicle, PASSlock	•	•	•	•
Visors, driver and front passenger, padded with cloth includes front passenger vanity mirror	•	•	•	•
Warning tones headlamp on, key-in-ignition, driver safety belt unfasten and turn signal on	•	•	•	•
Windows, manual driver and front passenger	•

MECHANICAL Features

	Work Truck	LT w/1LT	LT w/2LT	LT w/3LT
Alternator, 125 amps	•	•	•
Alternator, 145 amps				•
Battery, heavy-duty 590 cold-cranking amps, maintenance-free with rundown protection	•	•	•	•
Brakes, 4-wheel antilock, front disc/rear drum	•	•	•	•
Differential, automatic locking rear			•	•
Differential, automatic locking rear (Included on 4x4 models.)		•
Engine, 2.9L DOHC 4-cylinder SFI (185 hp [137.9 kW] @ 5600 rpm), 190 lb-ft [263.2 Nm] @ 2800 rpm) (2WD models only. Refer to the Engine and Axle section for compatibility requirements. Must specify.)		•
Engine, 2.9L DOHC 4-cylinder SFI (185 hp [137.9 kW] @ 5600 rpm), 190 lb-ft [263.2 Nm] @ 2800 rpm) (Refer to the Engine and Axle section for compatibility requirements. Must specify.)	•	•
Engine, 3.7L DOHC 5-cylinder SFI (242 hp [180.4 kW] @ 5600 rpm), 242 lb-ft [326.7 N-m] @ 4600 rpm)			•
Engine, 3.7L DOHC 5-cylinder SFI (242 hp [180.4 kW] @ 5600 rpm), 242 lb-ft [326.7 N-m] @ 4600 rpm) (Refer to the Engine and Axle section for compatibility requirements. Must specify.)			•
Engine, 3.7L DOHC 5-cylinder SFI (242 hp [180.4 kW] @ 5600 rpm), 242 lb-ft [326.7 N-m] @ 4600 rpm) (Standard on 4x4 models. Refer to the Engine and Axle section for compatibility requirements. Must specify.)		•
Engine, 5.3L V8 SFI (300 hp [223.7 kW] @ 5200 rpm, 320 lb-ft of torque [432.0 Nm] @ 3600 rpm) (Refer to the Engine and Axle section for compatibility requirements. Must specify.)				•
Four wheel drive	•	•	•
Front underbody shield (4x4 models only)	•	•
Front underbody shield (Included and only available on 2WD models with (LH9) 5.3L V8 SFI engine. Standard on 4x4 models.)			•
GVWR, 4850 lbs. (2200 kg) (2WD models only. Refer to the Engine and Axle section for compatibility requirements. Must specify)	•	•
GVWR, 5000 lbs. (2268 kg)				•
GVWR, 5000 lbs. (2268 kg) (2WD models only. Refer to the Engine and Axle section for compatibility requirements. Must specify.)	•	•
GVWR, 5150 lbs. (2336 kg) (4x4 models only. Refer to the Engine and Axle section for compatibility requirements. Must specify)	•	•
GVWR, 5300 lbs. (2404 kg)			•
GVWR, 5300 lbs. (2404 kg) (4x4 models only. Refer to the Engine and Axle section for compatibility requirements. Must specify)	•	•
Pickup box, Fleetside, all-welded steel with double wall construction and corrosion protection with 4 cargo tie-downs	•	•	•	•
Rear axle, 3.42 ratio				•
Rear axle, 3.73 ratio (Refer to the Engine and Axle section for compatibility requirements. Must specify.)	•	•	•
Rear wheel drive	•	•	•	•
Recovery hooks, 2 front, frame-mounted			•
Recovery hooks, 2 front, frame-mounted (4x4 models only)	•	•
Steering, power, rack-and-pinion	•	•	•	•
Suspension Package, Heavy-Duty	•	•
Suspension Package, Off-Road			•
Suspension Package, Sport				•
Suspension, front independent coil springs				•
Suspension, front independent coil springs (2WD models only)	•	•
Suspension, front, torsion bar and stabilizer bar			•
Suspension, front, torsion bar and stabilizer bar (4X4 models only)	•	•
Suspension, rear semi-floating axle with 2-stage multi-leaf springs	•	•	•	•
Trailer hitch, weight distribution platform (Included and only available with (Z82) Trailering equipment. Included on 4x4 models.)		•	•
Trailer wiring, 7-pin sealed connector (Included and only available with (Z82) Trailering equipment. Included on 4x4 models.)		•	•
Trailering equipment includes (VR4) trailer hitch (with weight distributing platform) and (UY7) 7-pin sealed trailer wiring connector (Included on 4x4 models.)		•	•
Transfer case, Insta-Trac, electronic shift with dash-mounted controls (4x4 models only.)	•	•	•
Transmission, 4-speed automatic, electronically controlled with overdrive (Refer to the Engine and Axle section for compatibility requirements. Must specify.)		•	•	•
Transmission, 5-speed manual with overdrive (Not available with (LLR) 3.7L DOHC 5-cylinder SFI engine. Refer to the Engine and Axle section for compatibility requirements. Must specify.)	•

PACKAGE Features

	Work Truck	LT w/1LT	LT w/2LT	LT w/3LT
Power Convenience Package with power windows, power door locks with lockout protection, Remote Keyless Entry, (DE6) outside power-adjustable, manual-folding mirrors and (DF5) inside rearview auto-dimming mirror with compass and temperature display		•	•	•

SAFETY Features

	Work Truck	LT w/1LT	LT w/2LT	LT w/3LT
Air bags, frontal, driver and right-front passenger with Passenger Sensing System (A note about child safety: Always use safety belts and the correct child restraint for your child's age and size. Even with air bags and the Passenger Sensing System, children are safer when properly secured in a rear seat in the appropriate infant, child or booster seat. Never place a rear-facing infant restraint in the front seat of any vehicle equipped with an active frontal air bag. See your vehicle Owner's Handbook for more information.)	•	•	•	•
Air bags, head curtain side-impact, driver and right-front passenger, first and second row outboard passengers (Head Curtain Side Air Bags are designed to help reduce the risk of head and neck injuries to front and rear seat occupants on the near side of certain side-impact collisions. Always use safety belts and the correct child restraint for your child's age and size, even with air bags. Children are safer when properly secured in a rear seat in the appropriate infant, child or booster seat. See the Owner's Manual for more safety information.)	•	•	•	•
Automatic Crash Response (Deleted when (UE0) OnStar delete is ordered.)	•	•	•	•
Daytime Running Lamps with automatic exterior lamp control	•	•	•	•
Door locks, child security rear		•	•	•
LATCH system (Lower Anchors and Top tethers for CHildren), for child safety seats		•	•	•
LATCH system (Lower Anchors and Top tethers for CHildren), for child safety seats (Included and only available with (AJ2) driver- and passenger-side, forward-facing, flat-folding rear seats.)	•
OnStar, 6 months of Directions and Connections plan includes Automatic Crash Response, Emergency Services, Crisis Assist, Stolen Vehicle Assistance, Remote Door Unlock, Turn-by-Turn Navigation with OnStar eNav (where available), OnStar Vehicle Diagnostics, Roadside Assistance, Remote Horn and Lights, and Hands Free Calling (Visit onstar.com for details and system limitations.)	•	•	•	•
Safety belts, 3-point, driver and right-front passenger, adjustable (center front position lap belt with bench seat only)	•	•	•	•
Safety belts, 3-point, rear, all seating positions		•	•	•
Safety belts, 3-point, rear, all seating positions (Included and only available with (AJ2) driver- and passenger-side, forward-facing, flat-folding rear seat.)	•
StabiliTrak, stability control system with Traction Control	•	•	•	•
Tire Pressure Monitor	•	•	•	•

ENTERTAINMENT Features

	Work Truck	LT w/1LT	LT w/2LT	LT w/3LT
Audio system feature, uplevel speaker system	•	•	•	•
Audio system, AM/FM stereo with CD/MP3 player, seek-and-scan, digital clock, auto-tone control, Radio Data System (RDS), automatic volume and TheftLock		•	•	•
Audio system, AM/FM stereo with CD/MP3 player, seek-and-scan, digital clock, auto-tone control, Radio Data System (RDS), automatic volume and TheftLock (Not available with (Y5D) Crew Cab Value Option Package.)		•
Audio system, AM/FM stereo with seek-and-scan and digital clock (Included and only available with (Y5D) Crew Cab Value Option Package)	•
Bluetooth for Phone, personal cell phone connectivity to vehicle audio system (Deleted when (UE0) OnStar delete is ordered.)	•	•	•	•
SiriusXM Satellite Radio is standard on nearly all 2012 GM models. Enjoy a 3-month trial to the 'XM Select' package, with over 170 channels including commercial-free music, all your favorite sports, exclusive talk and entertainment. And now add premium channels to your trial at no-cost. Welcome to the world of satellite radio. (Not available with (Y5D) Crew Cab Value Option Package. Requires a subscription sold separately by SiriusXM after the trial period. If you decide to continue your service at the end of your subscription, service will automatically renew and bill, at the rates in effect at the time of renewal, until you call SiriusXM at 1-866-635-2349 to cancel. See our Customer Agreement for complete terms at www.siriusxm.com. Available only to those at least 18 and older in the 48 contiguous USA and D.C.)		•
SiriusXM Satellite Radio is standard on nearly all 2012 GM models. Enjoy a 3-month trial to the 'XM Select' package, with over 170 channels including commercial-free music, all your favorite sports, exclusive talk and entertainment. And now add premium channels to your trial at no-cost. Welcome to the world of satellite radio. (Requires a subscription sold separately by SiriusXM after the trial period. If you decide to continue your service at the end of your subscription, service will automatically renew and bill, at the rates in effect at the time of renewal, until you call SiriusXM at 1-866-635-2349 to cancel. See our Customer Agreement for complete terms at www.siriusxm.com. Available only to those at least 18 and older in the 48 contiguous USA and D.C.)		•	•	•

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2012 Chevrolet Colorado Options and Addition Equipment

ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENT Options

	Work Truck	LT w/1LT	LT w/2LT	LT w/3LT
(ZQ6) POWER CONVENIENCE PACKAGE, DELETE. (Must specify (R7L) (ZQ6) Power Convenience Package delete or (ZQ6) Power Convenience Package.) No Longer Factory Orderable, See Dealer for Current Availability	•	•
ALTERNATOR, 145 AMPS (Included and only available with (LH9) 5.3L V8 SFI engine)			•
BED RAIL PROTECTORS (Included and only available with (PDM) Bodyguard Package)	•	•	•
BODYGUARD PACKAGE includes (T4V) Bed rail protectors and (VQK) Molded splash guards, LPO. (Available on Retail orders only.)	•	•	•
DIFFERENTIAL, AUTOMATIC LOCKING REAR		•
DIFFERENTIAL, AUTOMATIC LOCKING REAR (Requires (M30) 4-speed automatic transmission.)	•
ENGINE BLOCK HEATER (Required in the "Ship to" states Alaska, Minnesota, Montana, North Dakota and South Dakota)	•	•	•	•
FLOOR COVERING, FULL-WIDTH RUBBERIZED-VINYL	•
FLOOR COVERING, FULL-WIDTH RUBBERIZED-VINYL (Removes (AJ2) driver- and passenger-side, forward-facing, flat-folding rear seat and (B30) Ebony carpeting floor covering.)	•
FRONT UNDERBODY SHIELD (Included and only available on 2WD models with (LH9) 5.3L V8 SFI engine. Standard on 4x4 models.)			•
GLASS, SOLAR-RAY DEEP-TINTED (all windows except light-tinted glass on windshield, driver-and front passenger-side glass)	•
ILLINOIS COST SURCHARGE	•	•	•	•
LICENSE PLATE BRACKET, FRONT (Will be forced on orders with ship-to states that require a front license plate.)	•	•	•	•
LPO, BRUSHED ALUMINUM TUBULAR ASSIST STEPS (Not available with (VXW) Molded assist steps, LPO or (VQG) Protection Package, LPO.)		•
LPO, CHROME ACCESSORY PACKAGE includes the following dealer-installed accessories: chrome fuel fill door and polished exhaust tip			•	•
LPO, CHROME ACCESSORY PACKAGE includes the following dealer-installed accessories: chrome fuel fill door and polished exhaust tip No Longer Factory Orderable, See Dealer for Current Availability	•	•
LPO, CHROME GRILLE AND INSERTS			•
LPO, CHROME STAINLESS STEEL TUBULAR ASSIST STEPS with Gray diamond step pad (Not available with (VXW) Molded assist steps, LPO or (VQG) Protection Package, LPO.)		•	•
LPO, MOLDED ASSIST STEPS (1 - Not available with (VXY) Brushed aluminum tubular assist steps, LPO or (VQG) Protection Package, LPO.)		•
LPO, MOLDED ASSIST STEPS (Not available with (E25) Chrome stainless steel tubular assist steps, LPO or (VQG) Protection Package, LPO.)		•	•
LPO, MOLDED SPLASH GUARDS	•
LPO, MOLDED SPLASH GUARDS (Included with (VQG) Protection Package and (PDM) Bodyguard Package.)		•	•
LPO, PERSONAL AUDIO LINK (No longer available to order for the 2012 model year. Requires (US8) AM/FM stereo with CD/MP3 player.) No Longer Factory Orderable, See Dealer for Current Availability	•	•	•	•
LPO, PERSONAL AUDIO LINK (No longer available to order for the 2012 model year.) No Longer Factory Orderable, See Dealer for Current Availability	•
LPO, PROTECTION PACKAGE includes the following dealer-installed accessories: (VXW) Molded assist steps, LPO, (VQK) Molded splash guards, LPO and (VPB) Soft tonneau cover, LPO (Not available with (VZZ) Stationary tool box, LPO or (E25) Chrome stainless steel tubular assist steps, LPO.)		•	•
LPO, PROTECTION PACKAGE includes the following dealer-installed accessories: (VXW) Molded assist steps, LPO, (VQK) Molded splash guards, LPO and (VPB) Soft tonneau cover, LPO (Not available with (VZZ) Stationary tool box, LPO or (VXY) Brushed aluminum tubular assist steps, LPO)		•
LPO, SOFT TONNEAU COVER (Not available with (VQG) Protection Package, LPO or (VZZ) Stationary tool box, LPO.)		•	•
LPO, SOFT TONNEAU COVER (Not available with (VZZ) Stationary tool box, LPO.)				•
LPO, STATIONARY TOOL BOX, FULL-WIDTH, METAL, DIAMOND-PATTERN, ALUMINUM TOOL BOX with stainless steel hinge and foam-filled lid.	•
LPO, STATIONARY TOOL BOX, FULL-WIDTH, METAL, DIAMOND-PATTERN, ALUMINUM TOOL BOX with stainless steel hinge and foam-filled lid. (Not available with (VPB) Soft tonneau cover, LPO or (VQG) Protection Package, LPO.)		•	•	•
MIRRORS, OUTSIDE POWER-ADJUSTABLE, MANUAL-FOLDING, BODY-COLOR		•
NEW JERSEY COST SURCHARGE Required on all vehicles ordered by New Jersey dealers	•	•	•	•
SIRIUSXM SATELLITE RADIO is standard on nearly all 2012 GM models. Enjoy a 3-month trial to the 'XM Select' package, with over 170 channels including commercial-free music, all your favorite sports, exclusive talk and entertainment. And now add premium channels to your trial at no-cost. Welcome to the world of satellite radio. (Requires (US8) AM/FM stereo with CD/MP3 player. Requires a subscription sold separately by SiriusXM after the trial period. If you decide to continue your service at the end of your subscription, service will automatically renew and bill, at the rates in effect at the time of renewal, until you call SiriusXM at 1-866-635-2349 to cancel. See our Customer Agreement for complete terms at www.siriusxm.com. Available only to those at least 18 and older in the 48 contiguous USA and D.C.)	•
STREET PAK II APPEARANCE PACKAGE includes (AR9) front bucket seats, (P67) 18" Midnight Silver wheels with (QDG) P235/50R18 all-season blackwall tires, front grille with screen mesh, chrome surround and color-keyed bar, painted front and rear fascia, tailgate body-color cap, chrome exterior door handles, and White instrument panel cluster (2WD models only. Not available with (48U) Deep Navy.)		•
TRAILER HITCH, WEIGHT DISTRIBUTION PLATFORM (Included and only available with (Z82) Trailering equipment. Included on 4x4 models.)		•	•
TRAILER HITCH, WEIGHT DISTRIBUTION PLATFORM (Included and only available with (Z82) Trailering equipment.)	•
TRAILER WIRING, 7-PIN SEALED CONNECTOR (Included and only available with (Z82) Trailering equipment)	•
TRAILER WIRING, 7-PIN SEALED CONNECTOR (Included and only available with (Z82) Trailering equipment. Included on 4x4 models.)		•	•
TRAILERING EQUIPMENT includes (VR4) trailer hitch (with weight distributing platform) and (UY7) 7-pin sealed trailer wiring connector	•
TRAILERING EQUIPMENT includes (VR4) trailer hitch (with weight distributing platform) and (UY7) 7-pin sealed trailer wiring connector (Included on 4x4 models.)		•	•
WINDOW, REAR-SLIDING		•

AXLE Options

	Work Truck	LT w/1LT	LT w/2LT	LT w/3LT
REAR AXLE, 3.42 RATIO				•
REAR AXLE, 3.73 RATIO (Refer to the Engine and Axle section for compatibility requirements. Must specify.)	•	•	•
REAR AXLE, 4.10 RATIO (4x4 models only. Included and only available with (LH9) 5.3L V8 SFI engine. Refer to the Engine and Axle section for compatibility requirements. Must specify.)			•

EMISSIONS Options

	Work Truck	LT w/1LT	LT w/2LT	LT w/3LT
EMISSIONS OVERRIDE, CALIFORNIA (allows a dealer in states that require California emissions - Arizona, California, Connecticut, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island or Washington - to order Federal emissions for a vehicle that will be registered in a state that has Federal emission requirements). Do not use for vehicles that will be registered in Arizona, California, Connecticut, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island or Washington. (Requires (FE9) Federal emissions requirements. Not available in Maine or Vermont)	•	•	•	•
EMISSIONS OVERRIDE, FEDERAL (for vehicles ordered by dealers in Federal emission states with (YF5) or (NE1) emissions - Not required for vehicles being shipped to Arizona, California, Connecticut, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont or Washington) (Requires (YF5) California state emissions requirements or (NE1) Arizona, Connecticut, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont or Washington state emissions requirements.)	•	•	•	•
EMISSIONS OVERRIDE, STATE-SPECIFIC (for dealers ordering vehicles in (YF5) or (NE1) emission states - Arizona, California, Connecticut, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont and Washington) (Allows a California dealer (YF5 emissions) to order (NE1) emissions with (NB9) emissions override code for registration in (NE1) states; or, an Arizona, Connecticut, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont and Washington dealer (NE1 emissions) to order (YF5) emissions with (NB9) emissions override code for registration in California.)	•	•	•	•
EMISSIONS, ARIZONA, CONNECTICUT, MAINE, MARYLAND, MASSACHUSETTS, NEW JERSEY, NEW YORK, OREGON, PENNSYLVANIA, RHODE ISLAND, VERMONT AND WASHINGTON STATE REQUIREMENTS	•	•	•	•
EMISSIONS, CALIFORNIA STATE REQUIREMENTS	•	•	•	•
EMISSIONS, FEDERAL REQUIREMENTS	•	•	•	•

ENGINE Options

	Work Truck	LT w/1LT	LT w/2LT	LT w/3LT
ENGINE, 2.9L DOHC 4-CYLINDER SFI (185 hp [137.9 kW] @ 5600 rpm), 190 lb-ft [263.2 Nm] @ 2800 rpm) (STD) (2WD models only. Refer to the Engine and Axle section for compatibility requirements. Must specify.)		•
ENGINE, 2.9L DOHC 4-CYLINDER SFI (185 hp [137.9 kW] @ 5600 rpm), 190 lb-ft [263.2 Nm] @ 2800 rpm) (STD) (Refer to the Engine and Axle section for compatibility requirements. Must specify.)	•	•
ENGINE, 3.7L DOHC 5-CYLINDER SFI (242 hp [180.4 kW] @ 5600 rpm), 242 lb-ft [326.7 N-m] @ 4600 rpm) (Not available with (MA5) 5-speed manual transmission. Refer to the Engine and Axle section for compatibility requirements. Must specify.) (Refer to the Engine and Axle section for compatibility requirements. Must specify.)	•
ENGINE, 3.7L DOHC 5-CYLINDER SFI (242 hp [180.4 kW] @ 5600 rpm), 242 lb-ft [326.7 N-m] @ 4600 rpm) (Refer to the Engine and Axle section for compatibility requirements. Must specify.)		•
ENGINE, 3.7L DOHC 5-CYLINDER SFI (242 hp [180.4 kW] @ 5600 rpm), 242 lb-ft [326.7 N-m] @ 4600 rpm) (Standard on 4x4 models. Refer to the Engine and Axle section for compatibility requirements. Must specify.)		•
ENGINE, 3.7L DOHC 5-CYLINDER SFI (242 hp [180.4 kW] @ 5600 rpm), 242 lb-ft [326.7 N-m] @ 4600 rpm) (STD)			•
ENGINE, 3.7L DOHC 5-CYLINDER SFI (242 hp [180.4 kW] @ 5600 rpm), 242 lb-ft [326.7 N-m] @ 4600 rpm) (STD) (Refer to the Engine and Axle section for compatibility requirements. Must specify.)			•
ENGINE, 3.7L DOHC 5-CYLINDER SFI (242 hp [180.4 kW] @ 5600 rpm), 242 lb-ft [326.7 N-m] @ 4600 rpm) (STD) (Standard on 4x4 models. Refer to the Engine and Axle section for compatibility requirements. Must specify.)		•
ENGINE, 5.3L V8 SFI (300 hp [223.7 kW] @ 5200 rpm, 320 lb-ft of torque [432.0 Nm] @ 3600 rpm) (Refer to the Engine and Axle section for compatibility requirements. Must specify.)			•
ENGINE, 5.3L V8 SFI (300 hp [223.7 kW] @ 5200 rpm, 320 lb-ft of torque [432.0 Nm] @ 3600 rpm) (STD) (Refer to the Engine and Axle section for compatibility requirements. Must specify.)				•

GVWR Options

	Work Truck	LT w/1LT	LT w/2LT	LT w/3LT
GVWR, 5300 LBS. (2404 KG)			•
GVWR, 5500 LBS. (2495 KG) (Included and only available with (LH9) 5.3L V8 SFI engine. Refer to the Engine and Axle section for compatibility requirements. Must specify.)			•

PAINT Options

	Work Truck	LT w/1LT	LT w/2LT	LT w/3LT
AQUA BLUE METALLIC	•	•	•	•
BLACK	•	•	•	•
DARK GRAY METALLIC (Not available on 3LT or (CBN) Street Pak II Appearance Package.)	•	•	•
DEEP NAVY (Not available on with 3LT or (CBN) Street Pak II Appearance Package.)	•	•	•
INFERNO ORANGE METALLIC (Not available on 3LT or (CBN) Street Pak II Appearance Package.)	•	•	•
SHEER SILVER METALLIC	•	•	•	•
SUMMIT WHITE	•	•	•	•
VICTORY RED	•	•	•	•

PAINT SCHEME Options

	Work Truck	LT w/1LT	LT w/2LT	LT w/3LT
SOLID PAINT	•	•	•	•

PREFERRED EQUIPMENT GROUP Options

	Work Truck	LT w/1LT	LT w/2LT	LT w/3LT
LT PREFERRED EQUIPMENT GROUP Includes Standard Equipment		•	•	•
WORK TRUCK PREFERRED EQUIPMENT GROUP Includes Standard Equipment	•

RADIO Options

	Work Truck	LT w/1LT	LT w/2LT	LT w/3LT
AUDIO SYSTEM, AM/FM STEREO with CD/MP3 player, seek-and-scan, digital clock, auto-tone control, Radio Data System (RDS), automatic volume and TheftLock	•
AUDIO SYSTEM, AM/FM STEREO with CD/MP3 player, seek-and-scan, digital clock, auto-tone control, Radio Data System (RDS), automatic volume and TheftLock (STD)		•	•	•
AUDIO SYSTEM, AM/FM STEREO with CD/MP3 player, seek-and-scan, digital clock, auto-tone control, Radio Data System (RDS), automatic volume and TheftLock (STD) (Not available with (Y5D) Crew Cab Value Option Package.)		•
AUDIO SYSTEM, AM/FM STEREO with seek-and-scan and digital clock (STD) (Included and only available with (Y5D) Crew Cab Value Option Package)	•

SEAT TRIM Options

	Work Truck	LT w/1LT	LT w/2LT	LT w/3LT
EBONY, DELUXE CLOTH includes manual recliners with integral outboard head restraints	•	•	•	•
EBONY, LEATHER-APPOINTED SEATS includes 8-way power driver seat adjuster, 6-way power front passenger seat adjuster, heated driver and front passenger seats with power lumbar control and adjustable outboard head restraints (Available on Crew Cab models only. Includes heated front seats.)		•	•	•
EBONY/LIGHT CASHMERE, DELUXE CLOTH includes manual recliners with integral outboard head restraints		•	•	•
EBONY/LIGHT CASHMERE, LEATHER-APPOINTED SEATS includes 8-way power driver seat adjuster, 6-way power front passenger seat adjuster, heated driver and front passenger seats with power lumbar control and adjustable outboard head restraints (Available on Crew Cab models only. Includes heated front seats.)		•	•	•
MEDIUM PEWTER, VINYL includes integral outboard head restraints and dual cup holders (Not available on Regular or Extended Cab 4x4 models. On retail orders requires (B38) full-width rubberized-vinyl floor covering, (MA5) 5-speed manual transmission and (UMR) AM/FM stereo.)	•

SEAT TYPE Options

	Work Truck	LT w/1LT	LT w/2LT	LT w/3LT
SEATS, FRONT 60/40 SPLIT-BENCH (STD)	•	•
SEATS, FRONT BUCKET with adjustable (up/down) outboard head restraints and map pockets on seatbacks		•
SEATS, FRONT BUCKET with adjustable (up/down) outboard head restraints and map pockets on seatbacks (Included and only available with (CBN) Street Pak II Appearance Package on 2WD model only.)		•
SEATS, FRONT BUCKET with adjustable (up/down) outboard head restraints and map pockets on seatbacks (STD)			•	•

SHIP THRU CODES Options

	Work Truck	LT w/1LT	LT w/2LT	LT w/3LT
SHIP THRU, PRODUCED IN SHREVEPORT ASSEMBLY AND SHIPPED TO ADRIAN STEEL, WENTZVILLE (MSRP = $615.00) Vehicle will be returned to Wentzville assembly for shipping to final destination,	•	•	•	•
SHIP THRU, PRODUCED IN SHREVEPORT ASSEMBLY AND SHIPPED TO DEALERS TRUCK EQUIPMENT FOR UPFIT (MSRP = $150.00) Available on Models C15403, C15603, C15653 and C15643. Vehicle will be returned to Shreveport assembly for shipping to final destination.	•	•	•	•
SHIP THRU, PRODUCED IN SHREVEPORT ASSEMBLY AND SHIPPED TO KNAPHEIDE TRUCK EQUIPMENT, READ OAK, TX (MSRP $385.00) Vehicle will be returned to Arlington assembly for shipping to final destination.	•	•	•	•
SHIP THRU, PRODUCED IN SHREVEPORT ASSEMBLY AND SHIPPED TO STEELWELD FOR UPFIT Available on Models C15403, C15603, C15653 and C15643. Vehicle will be returned to Shreveport assembly for shipping to final destination.	•	•	•	•
SHIP THRU, PRODUCED IN SHREVEPORT ASSEMBLY AND SHIPPED TO STEELWELD ST. CLAIR, MO (MSRP = $685.00) Vehicle will be returned to Wentzville assembly for shipping to final destination. PRICE TO FOLLOW	•	•	•	•

SPARE TIRE Options

	Work Truck	LT w/1LT
TIRE, COMPACT SPARE (STD)	•	•
TIRE, SPARE P215/70R16 ALL-SEASON, BLACKWALL (2WD models only. Requires (QRD) P215/70R16 all-season, blackwall tires or (QDG) P235/50R18 all-season, blackwall tires.)		•
TIRE, SPARE P235/75R16 ALL-SEASON, BLACKWALL (4x4 models only. Requires (QNF) P235/70R16 all-season, blackwall tires.)		•

TIRES Options

	Work Truck	LT w/1LT	LT w/2LT
TIRES, P215/70R16 ALL-SEASON, BLACKWALL (STD) (2WD models only.)		•
TIRES, P235/50R18 ALL-SEASON, BLACKWALL (2WD models only. Included and only available with (CBN) Street Pak II Appearance Package. Includes (ZRD) P215/70R16 all-season, blackwall spare tire.)		•
TIRES, P235/75R16 ALL-SEASON, BLACKWALL (STD) (4x4 models only. Requires (ZCY) compact spare tire or (ZNF) P235/75R16 on-/off-road blackwall spare tire.)		•
TIRES, P235/75R16 ALL-SEASON, BLACKWALL (STD) (4x4 models only.)	•	•
TIRES, P265/65R18-112S ON-/OFF-ROAD, BLACKWALL (Included and only available with (P31) Wheels, 18 x 7.5 (45.7cm x 19.1 cm) chrome aluminum.)			•
TIRES, P265/70R17 ON-/OFF-ROAD, BLACKWALL (STD) (Upgradeable to (QXN) P265/65R18-112S on-/off-road, blackwall tires, when (P31) 18 x 7.5 (45.7cm x 19.1 cm) chrome aluminum wheels are ordered.)			•

TRANSMISSION Options

	Work Truck	LT w/1LT	LT w/2LT	LT w/3LT
TRANSMISSION, 4-SPEED AUTOMATIC, ELECTRONICALLY CONTROLLED WITH OVERDRIVE (Refer to the Engine and Axle section for compatibility requirements. Must specify.)	•
TRANSMISSION, 4-SPEED AUTOMATIC, ELECTRONICALLY CONTROLLED WITH OVERDRIVE (STD) (Refer to the Engine and Axle section for compatibility requirements. Must specify.)		•	•	•
TRANSMISSION, 5-SPEED MANUAL WITH OVERDRIVE (STD) (Not available with (LLR) 3.7L DOHC 5-cylinder SFI engine. Refer to the Engine and Axle section for compatibility requirements. Must specify.)	•

WHEELS Options

	LT w/1LT	LT w/2LT
WHEELS, 18 X 7.5 (45.7CM X 19.1 CM) CHROME ALUMINUM		•
WHEELS, 4 - 17" X 7" (43.2 CM X 17.8 CM) CHROME CLAD (STD) (Upgradeable to (P31) Wheels, 18 x 7.5 chrome aluminum.)		•
WHEELS, 4 -18" X 8" (45.7 CM X 20.3 CM) MIDNIGHT SILVER (2WD models only. Included and only available with (CBN) Street Pak II Appearance Package.)	•
WHEELS, 4-16" X 6" (40.6 CM X 15.2 CM) ALUMINUM (STD) (2WD models only)	•
WHEELS, 4-16" X 6" (40.6 CM X 15.2 CM) ALUMINUM (STD) (4x4 models only)	•
WHEELS, 4-16" X 6.5" (38.1 CM X 16.5 CM) CHROME CLAD (2WD models only)	•
WHEELS, 4-16" X 6.5" (38.1 CM X 16.5 CM) CHROME CLAD (2WD models only. Requires (AR9) front bucket seats.)	•
WHEELS, 4-16" X 6.5" (38.1 CM X 16.5 CM) CHROME CLAD (4x4 models only)	•
WHEELS, 4-16" X 6.5" (38.1 CM X 16.5 CM) CHROME CLAD (4x4 models only. Requires (AR9) front bucket seats.)	•

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2012 Chevrolet Colorado Technical Specifications

Brakes

	Work Truck	LT w/1LT	LT w/2LT	LT w/3LT
Brake ABS System	4-Wheel	4-Wheel	4-Wheel	4-Wheel
Disc - Front (Yes or )	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)	11.2 x 1.6	11.2 x 1.6	11.2 x 1.6	11.2 x 1.6
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

Cargo Area Dimensions

	Work Truck	LT w/1LT	LT w/2LT	LT w/3LT
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in)	42.6	42.6	42.6	42.6

Engine

	Work Truck	LT w/1LT	LT w/2LT	LT w/3LT
Displacement	2.9L/177	2.9L/177	3.7L/226	5.3/323
Engine Type	Gas 4-Cyl	Gas 4-Cyl	Gas 5-Cyl	Gas V8
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM	185 @ 5600	185 @ 5600	242 @ 5600	300 @ 5200
SAE Net Torque @ RPM	190 @ 2800	190 @ 2800	242 @ 4600	320 @ 4000

Exterior Dimensions

	Work Truck	LT w/1LT	LT w/2LT	LT w/3LT
Height, Overall (in)	64.9	64.9	64.9	64.9
Wheelbase (in)	111.3	111.3	126.0	126.0
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)	67.6	67.6	67.6	67.6

Fuel Tank

	Work Truck	LT w/1LT	LT w/2LT	LT w/3LT
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)	19	19	19	19

Steering

	Work Truck	LT w/1LT	LT w/2LT	LT w/3LT
Steering Type	Pwr	Pwr	Pwr	Pwr
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)	39.4	39.4	44.3	44.3

Tires

	Work Truck	LT w/1LT	LT w/2LT	LT w/3LT
Front Tire Size	P215/70R16	P215/70R16	P265/65R18	P235/50R18
Rear Tire Size	P215/70R16	P215/70R16	P265/65R18	P235/50R18

Transmission

	Work Truck	LT w/1LT	LT w/2LT	LT w/3LT
Drivetrain	Rear Wheel Drive	Rear Wheel Drive	Rear Wheel Drive	Rear Wheel Drive
Trans Description Cont.	Automatic	Automatic	Automatic	Automatic
Trans Type	4	4	4	4

Vehicle

	Work Truck	LT w/1LT	LT w/2LT	LT w/3LT
Front Head Room (in)	39.3	39.3	39.3	39.3
Front Leg Room (in)	44.0	44.0	42.2	42.2
Front Shoulder Room (in)	57.1	57.1	57.1	57.1
Passenger Capacity	2	2	5	5
Second Head Room (in)	39.3	39.3	39.3	39.3
Second Leg Room (in)	23.1	23.1	23.1	23.1
Second Shoulder Room (in)	57.2	57.2	57.2	57.2

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2012 Chevrolet Colorado Safety Features

Safety Features

StabiliTrak, stability control system with Traction Control
Daytime Running Lamps with automatic exterior lamp control
Air bags, frontal, driver and right-front passenger with Passenger Sensing System (A note about child safety: Always use safety belts and the correct child restraint for your child's age and size. Even with air bags and the Passenger Sensing System, children are safer when properly secured in a rear seat in the appropriate infant, child or booster seat. Never place a rear-facing infant restraint in the front seat of any vehicle equipped with an active frontal air bag. See your vehicle Owner's Handbook for more information.)
Air bags, head curtain side-impact, driver and right-front passenger, first and second row outboard passengers (Head Curtain Side Air Bags are designed to help reduce the risk of head and neck injuries to front and rear seat occupants on the near side of certain side-impact collisions. Always use safety belts and the correct child restraint for your child's age and size, even with air bags. Children are safer when properly secured in a rear seat in the appropriate infant, child or booster seat. See the Owner's Manual for more safety information.)
Automatic Crash Response (Deleted when (UE0) OnStar delete is ordered.)
OnStar, 6 months of Directions and Connections plan includes Automatic Crash Response, Emergency Services, Crisis Assist, Stolen Vehicle Assistance, Remote Door Unlock, Turn-by-Turn Navigation with OnStar eNav (where available), OnStar Vehicle Diagnostics, Roadside Assistance, Remote Horn and Lights, and Hands Free Calling (Visit onstar.com for details and system limitations.)
Safety belts, 3-point, driver and right-front passenger, adjustable (center front position lap belt with bench seat only)
Tire Pressure Monitor
Safety belts, 3-point, rear, all seating positions (Included and only available with (AJ2) driver- and passenger-side, forward-facing, flat-folding rear seat.)
LATCH system (Lower Anchors and Top tethers for CHildren), for child safety seats (Included and only available with (AJ2) driver- and passenger-side, forward-facing, flat-folding rear seats.)
Safety belts, 3-point, rear, all seating positions
LATCH system (Lower Anchors and Top tethers for CHildren), for child safety seats
Door locks, child security rear

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NHTSA CRASH TEST RESULTS	N/A