@@marcofemto9417 what about Tommy?! That guy's got some f*cking issues! I jus want his dad 2 slap th shit out of him most of th time & say " shut up boy!"😅 luv Andre though, totally, gr8 guy & funny!
Another great review! I bought my 2018 ZR2 3 years and 50k miles ago based on a review you did with TFL. I was considering a Tacoma TRD Pro but had dismissed it after reading and watching reviews and comparisons favoring the ZR2. I want to thank you for your honest reviews and not favoring badges. Car guys enjoy vehicles for the way they perform and handle what is thrown at them, not because of what company makes it. I have made so many lifelong memories with my friends and family with this truck. It has never gotten stuck, has pulled several stuck vehicles (snow), towed over max capacity, hauled way over max payload, and has never let me down. It's been off roaded and jumped several times and has handled everything I have thrown at it with ease and grace. It hasn't been perfect, it had 2 shocks, 4wd shift actuator, and a/c blend actuator replaced under warranty. These things were replaced while it was in for oil changes, so I've never been inconvenienced. During a recent snow storm in PA, I helped fellow motorists get unstuck. I locked both diffs and had full confidence in pulling anything. There's no other vehicle I would have rather been in. I hope to make many more memories with my ZR2. Sorry for the book. It's the long way of saying: My family and I thank you for the recommendation and honest reviews!
Y’all are consistently hitting home runs with these truck reviews!! Honestly the best on RU-vid, even compared to your former colleagues in Boulder. KEEP IT GOING!! 🚚👍🏻
I picked up my 2020 ZR2 in Kinetic Blue just a few months ago for a decent price since these 2021 models were inbound. Paid US$37K plus tax/tag and am really enjoying it. It's not my daily driver so it's kinda my weekend toy. I just wished it had brighter head lamps - the stock ones are just horridly dim. Enjoy this channel so keep up the fine work.
I just picked mine last Friday....not even 200 miles on it yet. I have wanted one since the ZR2 in the old 1980s S-10s. Got the premier Red Cherry paint. Looks so good. Great video here!
When I read "not even 200 miles on it yet" I expected to read that CEL came on already...sorry! Enjoy your new truck! It's an amazing (underrated) vehicle!
@@wipatriot510 Perhaps I should have been more clear...I have wanted one since I first saw the package. I owned two S-10s. A 1985 with 2.5ltr Iron Duke and a 1989 2.8ltr. The 85 was my first ever vehicle on my own. 2 months after I graduated HS. The old 89 had the engine removed and replaced with a 327-350 with a Ford 9inch rear end. My father in-law had an auto salvage yard and was a playground for me. The ZR2 was, well, is still one of my favorite looking and performing packages for me. 700 miles on it now, and I take out back on the 90+ acreage here in Maine. No regrets.
@@mattiecreates I drive 5 miles to work. I work at a local Naval Yard, on VA class subs. I cannot give a real world mileage I think. I am currently at 16mpg. We took it on the highway for a 50 mile trip and I was getting 20mpg. Off road, it is so much fun. It has a front and rear locker which helps in some spots. It is made for off road. if you go off road camping or just hit trails, you will not be disappointed I feel.
I bought the Trail Boss because I need the payload/towing but MAN I am fascinated by these ZR2s. I wish I could get away with a mid-size. That being said, I love my Trail Boss!
As a car salesman at a GM dealer, these videos help me out a ton with product knowledge. I can take vehicles for test drives on the highway and city, but you guys do the off-road stuff. It really helps me out with what to tell people when they ask about off-roading. Love the videos
I recently towed a 2019 ZR (diesel) with my 2013 Tacoma. The ZR has great towing capacity as per advertised. It had a crapped out transmission and towed quite easily
Again I really have no need for a off road truck or a pickup but this looks like fun and I like this thing lot,oh did I mention I have no need for a pickup, very nice review you and your Dad great team!!!
I hate fake vents and fake hood scoops. You really don't need poser crap on a truck when you could either improve visibility or add something functional. They never learn.
Haul my 2 100lb propane tanks to and from the hardware store strapped to the light bar and lower tie downs. No issues other than rub marks on the light bar.
OMG how could he lie about the interior they did so much to customize the interior like they put zr2 logos on the front headrest lol jk. Love the video, your video from back in the day was one of the big reasons I bought my zr2. Keep up the good work!
Thank you for going fast off-road! So many videos either just ride around on the pavement and talk about off-roading, or they are snail paced rock crawling. I am looking to see how this thing handles at speed and it looks to do a great job.
Anyway you could review a regular Colorado z71? Not as many good reviews on it. It can tow more and can still do some off roading! Especially with the duramax and air dam removed. It's just not as flashy
I am glad you mentioned the lack of towing mirrors. In the 80s, I remember that some 1/2 ton trucks had large rectangular towing mirrors and I still love the look of rectangular mirrors. It is annoying that these automotive manufacturers are bragging about how much their trucks can tow but do not offer a trailer mirror as an option. If you want a trailer mirror you have to buy an aftermarket mirror and install it yourself. If the towing package doesn't come with factory towing mirrors and a trailer brake controller then when you receive your truck it isn't set up to tow safely and more importantly legally then what is the point of the Towing Package? I know you guys have said before that the trailer brake controller should be standard equipment on a truck with the towing package, but the lack of towing mirrors is also a big oversight by the manufacturer. I have towed trailers in city traffic, and without trailer mirrors, you can't see the outside edge of the trailer fenders, and it makes navigation in tight spaces dangerous. If you can't see the outside edge of your trailer or load, you don't know how close your trailer is to other vehicles and could cause an accident if you misjudge the amount of clearance.
I think it's the frame+suspension on that model, unless they changed it , ZR2 are all short beds with softer shocks in the rear? Could have some cooling issues on the v6? I have not had any cooling issues in 60k miles I own 17 GMC Canyon with the 2.8 diesel. 4 door, long bed(6ft), rated towing @ 7,700. I do not see to many crew cabs with long bed
I bought a ZR2 two weeks ago after owning a 2WD Colorado LT. I love it. It’s awesome. Never going back. Go test drive one. And then buy it. You won’t regret it.
I'm always back and forth about the switchable front locker. If you're going straight, it's wonderful, but you can't really steer with it on. Then there's also the aspect of having to switch it on and off while trying to pay attention to what you're doing (usually with a rear locker you can turn it on and forget about it off road). I tend to prefer either an autolocker on the front, or a torsen. Just so that you can still steer modulating power, or when you inevitably get a wheel off the ground. I lean more towards a torsen as it is in fact a differential all the time and not either open diff or spool. You can tap the brake to get the torsen to lock up enough to get power to the grounded wheel. That being said, it at least has some sort of front differential device.
@@Dnh-Bear The G80 wouldn't be that great of an option in the front not because of the responsiveness, but because it might break your wrist and/or your inside CV axle when it locks up and you are full power half turned in. For all the racket they make, Detroits and Grizzlys at least have some give. G80s are a neat clock work, but the new Infinite variable hydraulic LSDs will end up being a more elegant option for that crowd. But those are all expensive, so most will still run a device that costs $800 or less. Lunchbox is also a good option for around $3-400. I do find it odd that they didn't put a front Torsen on the Ranger Tremor like they did with the Super Dutys. The Ranger is 100% dana, so it isn't for lack of an existing supplier.
I like the previous years models of zr2.. Im a Ford guy but until they redesign the Ranger I gotta say I would pick a colorado any day. I wish ford would design it more squarish front end like a mini f150 in the front. I hate the way the front end looks on the Ranger. I had a rental GMC 2020 acadia for example and the front end looked like the gmc sierra which i thought looks really good. The ranger looks like the ugly 1999-2003ish gen f150s with the rounded front end. Thats my personal taste though.
I can't imagine complaining about the reverse camera on my 2018, I've never had a rear camera before and I can put the ball under the trailer tongue first try every time.
I would love to see someone get their hands on a ZR2 with the long travel shocks and suspension, just to see what changes. GM oughta throw one together and send it out, the lack of ground clearance is the truck's achilles' heel and who knows, maybe they could move even more if more people knew they sold a long travel suspension kit for the truck.
I had a 18 rado z71. had transmission issues so I got rid of it for a taco. After driving the taco for 10 months, I miss the Colorado. Overall the Colorado is a better daily driver. The Colorado has a better 4x4 system with the E lockers and auto mode. I do think they screwed up on the Colorado refresh though. That front end looked better before.
I’ve had a Colorado and now a Tacoma. The Colorado is a better daily driver. The brakes alone make a huge difference in your driving experience and the Tacoma’s brakes are hideous! This is something a 15 minute test drive didn’t reveal to me. You get so much more in technology from the Colorado than the taco offers. The 4x4 system is one of those technologies. The electronic lockers are hands down the best thing about it’s 4x4 system. I’m not a huge fan of the Colorado refresh but will consider going back to one if they fix its transmission/torque converter issues.
@@shiftmotorsports9803 that’s good to hear! My 18 z71 had issues so I got rid of it thinking if it’s already having mechanical issues with under 5k miles I don’t want to be stuck with it for future issues. Went with the Tacoma because of all the good reliability reports however I’m not super impressed with it overall compared to the Colorado. It lacks in many areas for me.
@@pagodad2036 Can't blame you for ditching it if you're having problems. I would do the same. Unfortunately there doesn't seem to be a perfectly optioned, perfectly reliable, long lasting truck out there. Everything breaks. At the risk of sounding old, they really don't make things like they used to!
I had a 2017 ZR2 and it was great to drive off-road and on road. Too bad it stayed in the shop so many times, hopefully by now Chevy has tweaked it to not break down so much bc it really is a fun truck to own and drive.
It's a great truck. But I think you are selling it a little short. It's a good rock crawling truck too. Add some metal guards for the rear shocks and no problem. The diesel is perfect for overland trails too. I live on Vancouver Island and we have thousands of KM on back logging roads. The diesel shines there. I've put around 5000km on a diesel Z71 Colorado . I really enjoyed driving it. I would have bought one if it could tow my trailer. Ended up with a trail boss instead.
The Vancouver Island logging roads I have been on, near Cowichan Lake, are incredibly pot-holed. Can you make use of the truck's high speed capabilities?
Looks really cool, but it would have been more cool if they made the interior a tad bit more premium, instead of just one color, could have added some more color too it, and more modern features like keyless start.
I like your testing but I think you should tow at the max rated amount to compare apples to apples. i.e. if Ridgeline does 5000 then a 3000 lb tow is not a fair comparison to the ZR2 at 4000 when rated at 5000 as well. So either do at the rated weight or 20% less than the rated weight consistently. Yeah, scientific quality... LOL. Also, do the acceleration in all-wheel drive or it's equivalent - entering a highway equivalent. Despite all the whining, I think you do a great job of basic comparison for those of us shopping for something. Good opinion commantary.
DUDE" I'm setting my van up in the exact same way as the zr2,!!I have frontlimited slip and rear g80 locker 3 inch lift and front bumper curved for better approach angle, the difference is I have AWD and coulspring shocks the 2003 Chevy Astro is a bad boy
Wish there was a off road ripping setting lol. The rear suspensions on most trucks are too stiff and bounce too much. If was softened up a bit and squatted during landing instead of bouncing so much it would be easier to handle
Great high-speed capability, but not many places in Ontario where you can legally make use of that. Even the logging roads have too many curves and blind hills. Meet up with a logging truck, or a moose, at 60 km/hr on a blind curve and that will be the end of your ZedR2.
I like the exterior of this truck. I recently bought a ranger not 4wd. The 4cly and interior of the colorado in the same price range is lackluster to say the least. If I wanted to spend more money maybe the colorado would have been it. The ZR2 is pretty cool. If ford wants to compete they'll have to step up their game and not over price it because they put a raptor sticker on it. I wonder if the 4.3L would have been a better option for this at 285hp and 308ft/tq
Ah, the gorgeous Chevy Colorado... looks like it's assembled in Shreveport? Does anyone have the data sheet that shows where the parts were manufactured? I know my Honda was 80% North American (mostly Ohio and some parts from Canada) with the 20% being the drive train from Japan. When I was shopping for a new auto I was shocked to find the "American" made cars were 80% or more China and Mexico. I wish they'd show the country of origin percentages. I'd buy one of these in a heartbeat if I still had any confidence in Chevy making something that didn't fall apart in five years. Maybe this'd make a good lease vehicle? Love the channel btw.
The video presentation you made on this truck makes me want a Chevy ZR2...you are very persuasive. Luckily, I like reliable and a practical truck (not Chevy or Ford). To each it’s own.