Chevrolet 
has been beating the war drums of themidsize 
truck class ever since the new 2015 Chevrolet Colorado hit the market for 2015. Now almost a year into production, the Bowtie Boys have launched a massive campaign of special editions and “bespoke” features to the Colorado lineup. This one is called the Midnight Edition.
has been beating the war drums of themidsize truck class ever since the new 2015 Chevrolet Colorado hit the market for 2015. Now almost a year into production, the Bowtie Boys have launched a massive campaign of special editions and “bespoke” features to the Colorado lineup. This one is called the Midnight Edition.Obviously playing off its name, the Midnight Edition is a monotone, black-on-black truck with upgraded wheels, black badging and... that’s about it. Well, it does come with a spray-in bed liner (which is also black) and a folding soft tonneau cover (also black) and sill plates embossed with the Chevy logo. Beyond that, the truck has the same features as a standard Colorado.
Chevy also offers the 2015 Chevrolet Colorado Z71 Trail Boss 
edition, which is also new for 2016 and was launched alongside the Midnight Edition. The Trail Boss takes a more macho approach and comes with beefy tires, side steps, and a bed-mounted “sports bar” known in the south as a roll bar.
edition, which is also new for 2016 and was launched alongside the Midnight Edition. The Trail Boss takes a more macho approach and comes with beefy tires, side steps, and a bed-mounted “sports bar” known in the south as a roll bar.Both special editions are designed to attract buyers to the Colorado in the midst of the midsized truck revival. Now with the 2016 Toyota Tacoma on the scene, the Colorado has to up its game in order to win over a buyers’ hearts and pocketbooks.
on the scene, the Colorado has to up its game in order to win over a buyers’ hearts and pocketbooks.
Most of the changes for the Midnight Edition are found on the Colorado’s exterior. Obviously the only color choice is black. Matching the body color are blacked-out Chevy bowties front and back, along with glossy black 18-inch wheels. The headlights are treated to smoked lenses, lending a more sinister appearance to the truck’s face. Body-color side mirror caps, bumpers, and door handles finish off the look.
The truck sports an easy-open tailgate for quick, one-handed operation; rear bumper corner steps for easy access to the bed, and plenty of tie-downs in the bed for cargo.
Note: standard 2015 Chevrolet Colorado interior shown.
The cabin doesn’t change at all with the Midnight Edition. Nevertheless, the truck gives occupants plenty of functionality. Cubby spaces and USB ports abound, as do intuitive controls and quality materials.
Chevrolet offers its MyLink infotainment system on the in-dash touch screen. Features like navigation, 4G LTE Wi-Fi hotspot, SiriusXM radio with a rewind function, and OnStar are available in the truck.
Like with most any GM vehicle, the dealership network offers a slew of optional extras like floor mats, ashtrays, and other customizable items that can be rolled in with the vehicle’s financing and warranty.
vehicle, the dealership network offers a slew of optional extras like floor mats, ashtrays, and other customizable items that can be rolled in with the vehicle’s financing and warranty.
Under the hood the Colorado Midnight Edition offers all three engine options: the base 2.5-liter four-cylinder, the volume-leading 3.6-liter V-6, and the all-new 2.8-liter Duramax four-cylinder turbodiesel. Both the Duramax and V-6 come standard with a six-speed automatic transmission while the gasoline four-cylinder comes standard with a manual box.
The 2.5-liter is rated at 200 horsepower and 191 pound-feet of torque, while the 3.6-liter V-6 offers a more healthy 305 horsepower and 269 pound-feet of torque. For those wanting to tow or haul, the Duramax is the right choice, with its 181 horsepower and 369 pound-feet of torque. In fact, opting for the turbodiesel ups the Colorado’s towing capacity by 700 pounds to 7,700 pounds.
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