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id: what-can-the-2026-chevrolet-colorado-tow-and-what-drive-modes-does-it-have
title: "What can the 2026 Chevrolet Colorado tow, and what drive modes does it have?"
category: faq
subtopic: colorado-performance
page_type: faq
source_url: "https://www.markquartmotors.com/new-inventory/chevrolet/colorado.htm"
tags: ["chevrolet", "colorado", "performance", "towing", "off-road"]
questions:
  - "How much can a 2026 Colorado tow?"
  - "What are the drive modes on a Colorado?"
  - "Does the Colorado have off-road capability?"
  - "What transmission does the Colorado have?"
related: [colorado-overview]
dealer: Markquart Motors
---

The 2026 Chevrolet Colorado delivers impressive towing capacity of up to 7,700 lbs thanks to its standard 2.7L TurboMax engine (310 hp, 430 lb-ft torque). It pairs with an 8-speed automatic transmission and five selectable drive modes-including Off-Road and Terrain modes-so you can optimize traction and control for any condition.

Special trims like the ZR2 and Trail Boss offer enhanced off-road capability, with optional factory lifts of 2 or 3 inches, Multimatic dampers for superior suspension, and a 2-speed transfer case on select trims. Features like regenerative braking, Tow/Haul mode for heavy loads, and up to 33-inch mud-terrain tires on ZR2 round out the Colorado's rugged toolbox.

Interested in test-driving one? Contact Markquart Motors at (715) 833-0444 or stop by in Chippewa Falls to experience the Colorado's performance firsthand.