Exciting news … the all-new 2015 Chevy Colorado has been named Motor Trend Truck of the Year.

DETROIT -- Motor Trend named the 2015 Chevrolet Colorado pickup its Truck of the Year.

"The editors were particularly impressed with Colorado’s handsome, clean-sheet design, 'right-sized' package, excellent handling, and overall capability," the magazine said in a statement announcing the award.

Motor Trend editors tested seven truck nameplates and three variants of those competitors, for a total of 10 entries. They rated each on design, engineering excellence, efficiency, safety, value and "performance of intended function."

“Colorado is a smart, capable, and refreshingly honest truck that makes a strong value and efficiency statement," Motor Trend editor-in-chief Edward Loh said in a statement. "It’s perfectly sized and suited for the needs of many of today’s truck users.”

The magazine also praised the Colorado's "potent yet efficient powertrains," which include a 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine and a 3.6-liter V-6.