Motor Trend names Chevy Colorado 2015 Truck of the Year

Motor Trend named the Chevrolet Colorado its 2015 Truck of the Year, edging out both the Ford Transit van and the 2015 Ford F-150, according to the Detroit Free Press.

"After days of testing, hundreds of miles on the road and our most rigorous truck testing program to date, our editors unanimously selected the Chevy Colorado as our 2015 Truck of the Year," said Edward Loh, the magazine's editor-in-chief. "Colorado is a smart, capable and refreshingly honest truck that makes a strong value and efficiency statement."

Other trucks evaluated included the Chevrolet Silverado 3500 HD, the Ford F-150 with tje 2.7-liter and 3.5-liter EcoBoost engines, the Ford F-450, the Ford Transit 350 HR and 150 MR, the GMC Canyon SLT and GMC Sierra Denali 2500 HD.

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