2023 Chevy Colorado ZR2 Is a BEAST! I Raced It from Vegas to Reno - ALL OFF-ROAD! 

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😆😄 Not bad but I still say Tacoma wins!!😉🌮🌮🌮 Great video looks so fun!! Those rims are sharp!

Tacoma killer? Lol no. As a simple test, check after 100k, 200k, and 300k miles. One 500 mile test is nothing.

@@MaryandTheJeepCycle why?

@@truthseeker8123and what data do you have to show this inline 4 will not last to 300k and 400k miles? Toyota had already proven that they can’t be reliable with brand new power plants.

I had to replay it 5 times to make sure I heard it right. 😂😂dven turned the captions on but it didn't show the sh!te part.

Earmuffs!

Language!!!

An u would be right to reconsider those broncos are junk bro

Yep I love the Bronco but the Black Diamond comes to almost 60k with the options I want. This is a better deal and you get a pick up bed.

​@@lukemyers1432 junk in what way

I just sold my bronco and ordered a zr2. The bronco was overpriced and overhyped.

Dude either get this or a Jeep. Broncos are over-hyped soccer mom tough girl cars.

Probably because they killed the v6 and wanted to try to sell the 4 banger.

Ranger raptor will dick slap this thing 😂

It's junk!!! Keep throwing your $$$ away. 😂😂😂

They may have stepped it up with the press releases but the dealer I work at has yet to see one on the lot yet. My ZR2 order TPW gets pushed back every week as well. I would call it a horrible release.

​@@CDechnik12889I work at the factory they just started shipping in March starting with work trucks and then other trim levels. We only built a couple of ZR2's but a bunch of AT4's, not sure what the reason is why maybe parts. I do know a few reason why the launch is bad is because GM wanted to make sure the truck is completely perfect do to the issues with last gen then we also have part shortages and a lot of new tooling has been added... And well you know adding automation to everything just leads to more headaches, also hope you get your ZR2 soon and you like it.

It is a beautiful little big truck.

@@G-Rated very true

Just know, there is a daily high price to pay, not just in gas. I loved driving my 2018 zr2.

Ikr I was rolling

This was Cole behind the camera. Amazing work!

Yes excellent point!!!

I agree, Still 2 knotches below Tacoma.

It would be 2 notches lower since both ford and Ram both use trucks that start 2 notches above this to start with.

But yes, definitely a dream job.

How exactly did you calculated the notches?

@@axios76 Easy, Reliability 1 notch Resale 1 notch Looks 1 notch It's 3 notches better than Colorado

My Trail boss was bought for $39k! So much more affordable than the GMC

Exactly ! Like who is dropping 60 grand on these mid size trucks. Like even if you can afford it at that point you can just get a full size. It no longer makes any sense.

@@RICHYSUNCLE it only comes in a 2.7l turbo 4 cylinder.

@@RICHYSUNCLEit’s a Colorado not a Silverado.

​@@RICHYSUNCLEhasn't had a v8 since 2012. But here's to wishful thinking.

I guess GM managed to trick at least one person into thinking it was a V8.

That's why all these companies are piping in fake exhaust noise thru the speakers. So lame.

That talented Ruskie 🇷🇺

I drove a Taco for a few days. I honestly preferred my Maverick because of driving position, interior space, and the extra 500 lbs payload. I'm looking forward to seeing the new Taco but the Colorado os definitely on my list

same

I like the GMC too. It seems like you get a little bit more for the money with the GMC.

I’d still buy a taco over the zr2. Reliability is key. Cool user name. My dad was 101st in Vietnam. He was a ch47 door gunner/crew chief. 👍🏼

Toyota has the most overhyped reputation for reliability of any car company. Read about all the transmission issues people are complaining about across both the Tacoma and Camry line. Toyota has plenty of problems.

​@@holdenc3082 If you live in a climate where winter exists pretty much all Toyota frames crumble to rust-colored dust within 10 years. It's been an issue since the 1990s and persists to this day. They'll issue recalls but are either unable or unwilling to fix whatever the heck the underlying issue has been for the past three decades.

Thank you for the feedback! Our route was mainly graded, because BITD must grade the route after each annual race. It was easier than on race day, but still difficult.

I bet more than half that are the wheels. Beadlock wheels are not cheap. Throw in the bull bar and bed setup, that sounds about right.

Except this doesnt break

@@Garkin58 lol I always love the guys who bring up reliability. So every Raptor breaks ? 🤣🤣 sometimes as humans we just hate and have no reason why.

​@@9663mu Ford cope

I will sell you my 2923 colorado trail boss in velocity blue color. Has it 1 full year and only has 12k mileage on it. I want to upgrade to a zr2 or zr2 bison to get the front locking differential/ bigger tires/ full underbelly bison skid plates/ better off road suspension so I can go go diving on rougher off road trails like hurricane creek located in Madison county,he by hot springs,nd and other rougher trails all over East tennessee,eastern jentucky,West virginia,southwestern va,western nc and northern Georgia mountains. In East Tennessee I can also go to hardcore 4 wheeling place located in Oliver springs,tn that has several hard core black diamond trails that Broncos and jeeps drive on. Show them how good the zr2 bison can go on them aggressive trails.

I’m not a Chevy fan but theirs a big off-road following with these trucks and I’ve seen some being abused for sure and they survive

Thank you.

Don’t buy a Chevy they are completely junk wait till you have 40,000 miles then it falls apart

I’m going to try and say the same thing. Good job men.

We cannot wait!

When I saw the thumbnail for this video include the phrase “Tacoma Killer” I thought of the new Tacoma iforce max which makes 326hp & 465ft/lbs tq

This is a good goddamn question. That stuff looks good for 9 seconds after the vehicle prep technician pulls off the factory coating - then, scratched and dusty for 200,000 miles. When will these dopey manufacturers figure this out?

😂🤣 a “Jeep” tell me you never left the cheese coast with out telling me you never left the cheese coast

Bump!

The Ranger Raptor will be a low volume specialty truck with a stupid price tag selling above MSRP. It’s not even a competitor to the Colorado ZR2.

The zr2, purpose wise, sits between the Mojave and Rubicon jeep trims. The Mojave is the more desert runner, high speed off road trim. The Rubicon is the rock crawling trim. The Mojave only has a rear locker, though, and is not even in the same league as the zr2 for what the Mojave was designed to do. The only edge the Rubicon would have over the zr2 is in very low speed and aggressive rock crawling, which the Rubicon is very good at with its excellent crawl ratio. So the zr2 will do everything better than the Mojave and will do everything better than the Rubicon in everything but rock crawling. The ranger raptor will also sit in the exact same spot vs either jeep trim.

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@@TFLoffroad made me want to go west to drive in the desert!

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Did it start production?

@@larrysimth9077 Not sure, My TPW went from April 24 then was pushed to May 15, now is pushed to week of May 22 . . .

@Napom's Rides oh ok, I asked cause I work at the plant and have yet to build a production version of one yet on my shift. I do know this week production has drastically ramped up and that Gm is offering OT for us which is good signs that full production is near.

@@Napomsfreedom hey i thought you would be happy to know that we just started building ZR2's today so hopefully you will get to enjoy yours soon

@@larrysimth9077 Thanks for the Intel!!! I am so stoked to get my new truck!!

The Bison looks to be coming with 35's.

You can order now I believe

@@mikemissouri5152 I can, I just need to graduate college first (2 more weeks) I've been searching for a job but no luck yet

@@samerkia good luck. I bought a new 17 ZR2 and it’s been great. Look forward to the new one. The Bison is going to be amazing

New offroad trucks are made to perform on tough terrain but with driver and passenger and a case of beer that’s all. Payload is a non issue for lifestylists

Buy a good 76"wide by 12' long trailer is you want to haul things around. I will buy this zr2 so I can go diving all over the southern Appalachian mountain logging and forestry roads in it. My colorado trail boss does a good job but I will be trading it in on a 2024 zr2 bison edition truck to gain the front electronic locking differential with the full underbelly bison steel skid plates and the 315/75r17 35 inch tires and better suspension,.

@@harolddenton6031low payload ratings still impact how much you can haul on a trailer.

The ZR2 Bison will have 35s

@@bahamatodd it is different. ZR2 Bison will cost an extra ~10K with many enhancements not necessary for non-extreme offroaders like us, but with just changing the tires, 1K extra will gain what we need. Selling OEM 33" tires will save a few hundred dollars further.

@@2011buddylee I hadn't realized they released specifics of the new Tacoma. I'd only seen a few teaser images. Where did you learn about the power output of the new motor? I'd like to read more about it. Thanks.

@@2011buddylee I'm not talking about speculation, which until now, is all there is. Do you have a specific source you can site from Toyota?

Cite

@@2011buddylee You've posted this same thing a couple time, seems like you have a chip on your shoulder regarding Toyota. What's the deal?

@@2011buddylee Fair enough, thanks. I need to make a decision on one of these mid-sizes later this year, the raptor ranger is also going to be interesting but I haven't written off the new Tacoma yet. I also would like to see the Bison version of the colorado, supposed to be revealed May 31.

You can buy nice full suspension upgrade, skid plates, winch, lighting, etc for $10k. You will never get the the best value for your money buying it via a trim level upgrade from the manufacturer who is making a healthy profit on it. Also, 95% or more of people will NEVER use a truck off road and simply throw money away on off road trims to make themselves feel better while cruising around town and to the mall.

@@carbonking53 You still wouldn't have a truck as capable as this. The ZR2 is a factory built desert racer like the Raptor. That's one of the few cases where buying the factory truck is the better value, because building a what is essentially a entry prerunner isn't gonna be cheap.

I believe in a previous Video Andre stated it's just the measurement, not automatic. The truck will honk once you have reached your desired tire pressure.

No, the front anti-sway bar cannot be disconnected.

Yeah stinks he missed taking the $900 package with Cruise Control

So for $10k more he could’ve had it all? I’m sure TFL has the pull with GM to seamlessly get Andre out of his Trailboss and into a ZR2 if he wants that 😎

This is Andre. The ZR2 has the cool Baja mode with Performance transmission shift. That’s one tiny regret. Other than that - I will stay with my Trail Boss. The Boss has a higher towing rating and a lot more payload.

@@TFLoffroad Great points Andre! forgot you have that 6000lb boat you need to tow (7700lb capacity👍). Hoping in the refresh years they offer a custom Trailboss (similar to your truck) and an LT Trailboss with more of the Z71 amenities obviously at a slightly higher price point 🤔.

@@TFLoffroad Awesome, thanks for the response. Basically mirrors my thoughts on the ZR2. Off road trims with low payload are the norm, and it makes me sad. One big advantage of the Tremor packages, as far as I'm concerned (and why I bought one).

Yeah, the V6 is appealing.

And the Frontier has proven reliability. GM and Colorado...not so much.

@@nismo370z4 Well when Nissan basically made the same truck since the Bush administration, one would hope they could at least make it work correctly.

That is coming up soon.

TrailBoss not even close to a ZR2