2026 Chevrolet Colorado WT: Monroe Buyers Guide

Work Truck, but not a bare one

The name sounds like vinyl floors and a basic radio. In practice the WT shares most of the Colorado's technology with the trims above it: the big touchscreen with Google built-in, the digital gauge cluster, and the forward collision alert, automatic emergency braking and lane keep assist that make up Chevy Safety Assist. What you give up is cosmetic. The wheels are steel instead of aluminum, the tailgate lacks the EZ Lift and Lower assist, and remote start isn't in the package. Skipping those saves $1,145 against Custom and $3,600 against LT, and plenty of buyers in Monroe who use a truck mostly for jobs and weekends won't miss any of them.

Two-wheel or four-wheel drive in Snohomish County

The WT is one of only three Colorado trims that let you choose. West of the Cascades most of the year is wet pavement, not snow, so a 2WD truck gets through the majority of weeks without trouble. It gets more complicated when the plan includes gravel forest roads off US 2, a boat ramp slick with algae, or a winter run toward Stevens Pass, and for those uses driving all four wheels earns its roughly $3,300. The EPA numbers split the same way: 19 mpg city, 24 highway and 21 combined for 2WD, versus 17, 22 and 19 for 4WD on standard tires. Fuel is regular unleaded either way.

The trailering box matters more than the trim

Everybody quotes a 7,700-lb tow rating for the Colorado, but on a WT that figure comes only with the Advanced Trailering Package, a $945 option. Without it the truck is rated for 3,500 lbs, which handles a pair of jet skis or a small utility trailer and stops well short of a typical bass boat. If a trailer is part of your plan, look for the package on the build you're considering before you fall for a price or a color.

Who should look at the WT first

Small contractors who want a Crew Cab that carries a crew, first-time truck owners comparing monthly budgets, and anyone who wants the powertrain and the safety tech without paying for styling. If black wheels appeal, the Custom guide covers the next step up, and the pricing and leasing guide shows what Washington's tax adds to a WT.

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2026 Colorado WT come with four-wheel drive?

Two-wheel drive is standard and four-wheel drive is an add of roughly $3,300 before destination. WT, Custom and LT are the only trims with a choice, while Trail Boss, Z71 and ZR2 come with 4WD only.

What does a Colorado WT get for fuel economy?

The EPA rates the 2WD version at 19 city, 24 highway and 21 combined, and the 4WD version on standard tires at 17, 22 and 19. The engine uses regular gasoline.

Are the WT wheels aluminum?

No, they're 17-inch steel wheels. Aluminum starts one step up, with the black 18-inch wheels on the Custom.

How much can a Colorado WT tow?

Up to 7,700 lbs with the $945 Advanced Trailering Package, and 3,500 lbs without it. Confirm the exact rating for any truck you're considering with the sales team.

Is the WT a smart choice for a small business?

It's the lowest-priced Colorado and seats five, so it can move a crew as well as tools. Speedway Chevrolet's finance team handles business purchases, and the store's financing page is the place to begin.

The bottom line

The WT gets you the Colorado's engine, transmission and safety technology at the lowest price in the lineup. Two choices decide the final truck: whether you want 4WD, and whether it needs the trailering package. Browse new Colorado inventory at Speedway Chevrolet in Monroe to see which builds are available.