BIL has a 2020 Colorado extended cab 4x4. 305HP V6, vs my Silverado's 355 HP.
His truck gets ONE mile per gallon better fuel mileage than my truck, on the trip to hunting camp. His truck has virtually nothing in the way of weight in the bed. Mine has a bed full of tools, etc. Every day.
Had a new S-10 ZR2 4x4 almost 20 years ago and loved it. Went back to full sized trucks so I could tow bigger capacity trailers. I still like the little bit of extra room and that 355HP, Last time I hauled two plus cords of wood home from camp with the Silverado, got around 14 MPG and it pulls that with little effort.
I could drive a Colorado, it's a nice truck. But I'd miss the extra power for towing?
