The Chevy Colorado pickup provides everyday practicality and vast capabilities, and it boasts three different engines, which Car and Driver refer to as an amazingly fast V6 and a stump-pulling diesel four-cylinder. Even in an age where this type of fuel is becoming increasingly unpopular, diesel cars still have much to offer drivers.

While the Colorado remains a popular pickup, its lack of modern drivers assists and its average interior quality reduce its desirability. The ZR2 trim is one of the most outstanding versions of the Colorado. But be warned, it is the most expensive trim level. It is priced at $43,975. That is because it comes with a host of exclusive equipment that includes spool-valve shocks, electronic locking diffs on both axles, and most people will probably remember this pickup in years to come for its crazy front end.

The Work Truck, LT, and Z71 trims are priced at $26,395, $28,895, and $35,995, respectively. Neither trim comes with the vast array of equipment that the ZR2 does, but at least they are cheaper and still have much to offer drivers.

There are many reasons why the diesel engine is the Colorado's best feature, so let us find out why.

RELATED: Here's How Much A 2019 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 Costs Today

Here's Why The 2021 Chevy Colorado Has An Incredible Diesel Engine

Chevy Colorado.v1 (1)
Chevy Colorado

Propelling the pickup are three engine choices: an entry-level 2.5-liter four-cylinder rated at 200 hp and 191 lb-ft of torque, a 3.6-liter V6 that delivers 308 hp and 275 lb-ft of torque, and a turbocharged 181 hp 2.8-liter diesel four-cylinder.

At first, it may seem like the diesel cannot compete with the other engines on offer regarding horsepower, yet it more than compensates for that with an incredible torque figure of 369 lb-ft, providing it with what Forbes refers to as a best-in-class 7,700 lbs tow rating.

The rear-drive diesel is the segment's most efficient powertrain, with estimates of 20 mpg and 30 for the highway.

RELATED: 2023 Corvette Z06: Chevrolet Releases First Images Showing Off Exterior

What Other Interesting Features Does The 2021 Chevy Colorado Have (Good And Bad)

Chevy Colorado.v1 (2)
Chevy Colorado

The Chevrolet Colorado is a conventional full-frame pickup, and it also offers more variety than most of its competitors, with two cab styles, including an extended cab with a 6.2-foot long bed or a crew cab with either the long bed or a 5.2-foot short bed. Regardless of the trim drivers opt for, they can all be configured with rear-wheel or four-wheel drive. Not bad.

Those who normally enjoy full-size trucks will feel comfortable in the Colorado, which boasts a spacious cockpit. Placing more than two people in the available crew cab's back seat will be tight, though, and its interior materials make you feel like you have been transported back to the 1990s. Or in other words, the materials are cheap.

That may not be a bad thing for some people, but it depends on readers' tastes. There is a deep center-console bin and a huge compartment under the crew cab's rear seat that provides a decent amount of cabin storage.

There is a WiFi hotspot, two intuitive touchscreens, and the distinguished Chevrolet Infotainment 3 Premium system, which all help position the model right at the top of the segment in terms of infotainment features, and that may sway many people who are buying a pickup in the future. The base truck offers a 7-inch touchscreen with Bluetooth audio streaming for two devices and Apple CarPlay and Android Auto; all other vehicles have an 8-inch display, featuring amazing menus and responsive touch functions.

Furthermore, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) gave it a four-star rating, so at least people know they are driving a safe model.

If the diesel engine isn't enough to make anyone reading this article crazy about the Colorado, then hopefully, the information about its other features could be. With numerous trims on offer, this Chevy model has much to entertain drivers.