All New Chevy Colorado Z71 vs. Trail Boss - The Ultimate Guide to Choosing Your Perfect Trim! 

its a trim on the 1500 too

That should totally be an option, cross brand intercombatibility,

Haha! Thanks! I'd love to hear your thoughts on the truck! Which trim did you buy?

Z71, 700 miles on it. I watched other tubers say to turn off updates for certain things due to dead battery. I did that , no problems. Couple of glitches with infotainment but they have cleared up. First 100-500 miles truck seemed to idle high at times but as time and break in occurs, truck is starting to really come into place. I got on it for the first time yesterday and she hauls , gonna do some light trails next week. I def would rather the 2.7 Turbo Plus in this rather than the 1500. Back seat is tight.

It's interesting because in the full size trucks, the Z71 was always a package. While in the previous generation, the Z71 is a trim. I think they're going to keep things like this moving forward with those things being trims, not packages.

Thanks for watching! Yeah I think GM did a good job with these. There are a few odd packaging decisions when it comes to which options are in what trim, but having owned a previous Colorado, I can confidently say that these are a great step up from the previous generation.

Looking back on this, I think you'd get used to it... But it is something that would take an adjustment.

The headlight switch is a non factor for 99% of people. You never touch it.

It’s because of the stance, 2inch lift, 3inch wider track and black wheels! I know a guy that bought a blue 2023 Z71 but wanted the TB instead but they are really hard to find, he paid over 50k I payed 41k and he was jealous over my truck with he cheaper interior cause he also likes the TB looks better!

That's what Canadians call the Z71 and ZR2 they'll have to explain why because I don't know why

Zed is Canadian for Z

I wouldn't look elsewhere because of the light switch, I just find it an interesting decision. I would have figured that you'd be looking elsewhere with the diesel no longer being available in the new models.

Hmmm... I'll have to take a second look at these to see if you're right. That could be... but still, they need to upgrade the lighting. These vehicles cost too much to not have price competitive lighting.

@@PeterLoweOneAt least their not 75 to 80k for a full-size a Silverado TB, I’ll have my Colorado TB payed off by December, and I won’t even have 2k miles on it!

Haha! I mean, you'd feel kind of stupid saying it, but it would be great if that worked. I'm assuming that it doesn't though. I'll have to try!

I believe you can. It's probably best to check your local Chevrolet website. Things may be different in Canada (where I film) and other places around the world.

I feel better about it seeing as they default to on. But it's definitely not intuitive. I always try to look at things like an owner and not a reviewer, because when a reviewer has a vehicle for a day or a week, they get caught complaining about things that an owner will adapt to, and I'm sure that's the case here, but it's still odd to me.

The headlights aren't a big deal. Honestly it's just as easy as the gen 2 but now you don't have to reach down by your knee. There's a button on the main screen. Ppl blowing the headlight thing out of proportion.

I don’t think he was saying you could upgrade the motor, it seemed like he was saying you could upgrade the tuning if that makes sense. The truck is shipped with slightly lower power numbers but the dealer could, for a fee, tune the motor fairly easily without upgrading the entire power train.

Hey, I don't make the rules, English was started long before I came along, and long before America came along. American's changed it to Zee, most of the English speaking world still says Z. I film in Canada, and these are Canadian Spec trucks, so these are Zed, not Zee.

The Trail Boss is an appearance package, so I'm not sure that I could answer every single specific thing, but at the end of the day, as I read between the lines of what you're asking, I think you're right, the Trail Boss is not a high spec vehicle, but it looks great in person!

I agree looks great. I just don’t need the off-road capability, but don’t want to pay 40k so was hoping the WT was similar to the trail boss

@@BryonCombs there would definitely be SOME similarities. I just don't have an exhaustive list.

The TB is not just lifted. The suspension is 2” taller and 3” wider giving much better performance. In the drive train you get the G80 locking rear differential. This not only gives better traction, but also a larger towing capacity. The TB also has 4WD low for better off road performance. You can add the better engine and locking rear diff, and 4WD lo to the WT for more money. But then just get the TB. Most of the higher price is in performance. It’s not an appearance package, but the flared wheel wells and wider and higher stance sure looks good. And knowing it’s because of performance is a cool feeling.

I live in Arizona, don’t even need them!

For the price I agree.

I agree. I just ordered a 2024 Z71. Wanted the TB but interior is to basic. I will be doing a 2" lift and negative offset wheels when it comes in.

The whole thing is a deal breaker. It's a work truck with a lift for $40k+ lol

​@jeffm7669 your gunna love it. Actually I had leather seats on my 21 and my 24 has cloth and they are sooo comfortable.

Why? Auto headlights never was an issue before. Can't tell you the last time I touched the manual knob.

Fredericton, New Brunswick

It does seem odd.

So, my question would be, why do you want a trim to be named High Country? What features are you looking for in that trim? In general, automakers tweak what is in certain packages in order to give a good mix of features compared to the competition. Often packages can change, and it's very common for automakers to add a trim a year or two after the initial release of the vehicle. Keep in mind option packages have to offer value to a consumer, profit for the dealer and manufacturer, compete well on features and price with the competition, AND leave just enough out to entice people up the line to a more profitable trim or more profitable vehicle up the family tree. A lot of thought does go into these decisions, and they're not always customer focused.

Trail boss has a 2" lift

It probably can. I'll have to check!

Is someone going to tell him? ⬆️ 🤷‍♂️ 🤣

I get what they were thinking. Create a stripped down model that still looks great, but I'm 100% with you. The headlights should have been the same as the Z71 model.

I film in Canada where we say Zed like most of the rest of the English speaking world. I find it interesting that it bothers so many Americans when people from other countries pronounce words correctly for where they're from. I have yet to have an American explain to me why the rest of the world needs to speak like an American when Americans are the ones that changed the language. 😉

@@PeterLoweOne Thanks for the reply, I was quoting the movie "Pulp Fiction" :) Was pretty clear you were referring to what I know as a "Z" 71....If someone is genuinely upset about you saying "Zed", I wish I had their problems :) Great Video, super bummed the GM Mid Size does not offer 6 foot bed; but I really like both models, again, the side by side was a great idea for the video. Cheers and Happy New Year from CA; USA

Ok, so... now ask why you American's say Zee. Most of the English speaking world says Zed. So don't ask us why we never changed it, ask why you did.

@@PeterLoweOne We never changed it dip shit apparently i wasn't the only one asking either say the letter right the first time and nobody would question you how about that?

Is it though, or is that just our old way of thinking shining through? I used to think the same thing, but let's not kid ourselves, anyone pulling near max towing capacity of this truck on a regular basis isn't going to be buying this truck. This allows people to take that camper or boat on any vacation they want, but use the truck for light duty work the rest of the year. We also can't pretend like engine technology hasn't developed over the past decade or more. Any vehicle may develop problems, but this entire class has moved to 4 cylinder turbo engines, and while there may be engineering issues that pop up in the future, there's no good reason to blame it purely on being a 4 cylinder. A well designed modern 4 cylinder is more than enough. HUGE busses and motorhomes have been driving on 6 cylinders for a long time. Modern 4 cylinder engines can do the job if they're designed well.

@@PeterLoweOne they moved to the 2.7 cause the govt told them they had to. Every engine is being downsized except the HD trucks thanks to the epa

@@jonchase7752 I agree that they're doing it because they have to. Where I disagree is the the engines are too small. V8 engines are as much marketing as they are requirements... I stand by my position, but what I'm not saying is that you have to agree with me. I do believe that there is good evidence to support what I'm saying though.

I had a transmission issue with my 2018. But those problems are not related to this updated model. And if we're really honest, every single review that I do can have people commenting where someone has had a bad experience with the brand. Cars break. People know that. But again, your issues are with a completely different model truck.

My dad used to manage a "Chev" dealer in the 70's and into the 80's. That may not be something you're familiar with, but it was a thing. I'm sorry it offends you. 🤷‍♂️

Must be a Canadian thing. Never heard anyone abbreviate an abbreviation lol

Except I'd you're in Canada, like me, it's ZED 71.

@@PeterLoweOne I guess you get a pass because you’re Canadian. Great info. I’m looking at replacing my 22 with the new model.

Ah yes. An American. So I film in Canada, and like most of the English speaking world outside of the USA, we say zed, not zee. This is a Canadian truck, filmed in Canada, and the vehicle will sell to a Canadian. That means I'm speaking correctly about the vehicle, and correctly to the buyer.

No, Chevy doesn’t market it like it’s a high end trim. Not sure I’ve seen a single advertisement like it’s a ZR2 Bison-type truck…None of these trucks are all that expensive anyways. Suburban Dads will buy the Z71 or ZR2 and give it to their wife for Christmas, like I just did.

Uh, no. The Trail Boss is marketed as an off-road capable base model.

So it’s a joke to you, but it also makes sense ? You one goofy ass dude. 🤣