The aging midsize pickup marches on in the Brazilian market after receiving a series of exterior, interior, and mechanical updates<br /><br />Brazil’s Chevrolet S10 midsize pickup is based on the last-gen Colorado.<br /><br />Overhauled interior with a new digital cockpit and softer seats.<br />The 2.8-liter turbodiesel now combined with a new 8-speed automatic transmission.<br /><br />While North America welcomed an all-new Chevrolet Colorado last year, the previous generation of the midsize truck continues to live on in South America. Known as the Chevrolet S10 in Brazil, it has undergone a significant facelift for the 2025 model year, boasting a redesigned front fascia, overhauled interior, and various enhancements beneath the surface.<br /><br />Beginning with the exterior, the standout feature is the entirely redesigned front fascia, which brings the aging S10 in line with Chevrolet’s current design language. The smaller LED headlights bear a striking resemblance to those found on the newer US-spec Colorado, though the grille and intakes are distinct to the Brazilian model. Additionally, the new face showcases body-colored trim on the base-spec LTZ, black accents on the Z71, and chrome detailing on the High Country trim.<br /><br />The profile looks instantly recognizable, even though the front fenders are more sculpted than before. At the back, Chevrolet added a new pair of LEDs and a redesigned tailgate. The pickup was shown in the double-cab configuration, although single-cab and chassis-cab versions will follow soon.<br /><br />The interior represents a significant upgrade over the outgoing model both in terms of looks and technology. An 8-inch digital instrument cluster and an 11-inch infotainment display closely match the setup found in the US-spec Colorado. The S10 also benefits from wider and softer seats and a Silverado-sourced steering wheel. Finally, new ADAS includes rear cross-traffic alert and blind spot alert.<br /><br />Under the hood lies a revised version of the four-cylinder 2.8-liter Duramax turbodiesel which is said to be “managed by artificial intelligence”. Chevrolet doesn’t go into specifics but this is likely a fancy way of advertising new ECU software. In any case, the mill produces 204 hp (152 kW / 207 PS) and 510 Nm (376 lb-ft) of torque, figures slightly improved compared to its predecessor.<br /><br />The updated engine is exclusively mated to a new 8-speed automatic transmission sourced from the current US-spec Colorado, and specifically calibrated for the S10. Chevrolet suggests that the improvements helped reduce fuel consumption by 13 percent while allowing a quicker 0-100 km/h (0-62 mph) sprint in 9.4 seconds (-1 second).<br /><br />The ladder-frame chassis might be based on the Colorado / S10 that debuted back in 2011 but received a series of updates for 2025. <br /><br />Source: https://www.carscoops.com/2024/04/2025-chevrolet-s10-facelift-revealed-in-brazil-breathing-new-life-into-some-old-bones/
