XJLI
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Looks like Jalopnik has one or two
2017 Chevy Colorado ZR2
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Looks like Jalopnik has one or two
I'm confused as to why people are starting to pick them up but you can't build and price them out on Chevy's website. If that's part of a plan to try and hide the high MSRP for these vehicles, that's a BS move on Chevy's part.
beadblaster
Observer
Go to gmc.ca and you can build your zr2
carprices.com has the ZR2 listed with every available option currently, including invoice and M$RP.
http://www.carprices.com/carresearc...sOptionsBuild/id_37954/confid_carprices-demo/
rkj__
Adventurer
malibubts
Adventurer
TFL Truck just posted their Press Day video.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tq_WDmAAqWw
Edit: Just a walk around; Driving video will come Monday.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tq_WDmAAqWw
Edit: Just a walk around; Driving video will come Monday.
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Cool video on a ZR2 utility body they put together as a support vehicle.
https://youtu.be/80-h0P1--ok
https://youtu.be/80-h0P1--ok
Comanche Scott
Expedition Leader
While I've never been a GM fanboy, this is pretty darned impressive, and definitely raises the bar. 
Good on GM for bringing out a real off-road worthy package. Would love to see demand outstrip supply, like the JK does for Jeep. :beer:
Hope Dodge, Ford, Jeep, Nissan & Toyota are paying attention.
Good on GM for bringing out a real off-road worthy package. Would love to see demand outstrip supply, like the JK does for Jeep. :beer:
Hope Dodge, Ford, Jeep, Nissan & Toyota are paying attention.
superbuickguy
Explorer
While I've never been a GM fanboy, this is pretty darned impressive, and definitely raises the bar.
Good on GM for bringing out a real off-road worthy package. Would love to see demand outstrip supply, like the JK does for Jeep. :beer:
Hope Dodge, Ford, Jeep, Nissan & Toyota are paying attention.
I'm not a Ford fan but I totally support Ford building the Raptor - it raised the bar and brought us vehicles like this one.... competition is good.
Here are photos of the ZR2 "chase truck" put together by GM engineers: 1 inch body lift, 33 inch tall tires, trimmed bumpers with built-in winch, off-road light bar, extra protection for the utility body
This could be the basis for a camper. Add a slide-out shelf in the bed for access to more cargo, put a popup tent or a simple bed topper on the utility body.
This could be the basis for a camper. Add a slide-out shelf in the bed for access to more cargo, put a popup tent or a simple bed topper on the utility body.
plainjaneFJC
Deplorable
Maybe all that stuff will be available in the chevy parts catalog.
The EPA fuel economy website now lists mpg for the ZR2
https://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/bymodel/2017_Chevrolet_Colorado.shtml
Interesting that the diesel 4x4 in a regular Colorado is rated at 20 city, 28 highway, and 23 mpg overall.
In ZR2 trim, the fuel economy drops to 19 city, 22 highway (a 27% decrease), 20 mpg overall (a 15% decrease).
So far as I know, the drivetrain for the ZR2 is the same as the standard 4x4. So the difference in mpg is caused by aerodynamics. That makes sense, since the city mpg of the diesel truck is only 5% lower than the standard diesel 4x4. Lose the lower air dam, increase ground clearance and expose the meaty tires to the airstream = higher fuel bills and shorter range.
https://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/bymodel/2017_Chevrolet_Colorado.shtml
Interesting that the diesel 4x4 in a regular Colorado is rated at 20 city, 28 highway, and 23 mpg overall.
In ZR2 trim, the fuel economy drops to 19 city, 22 highway (a 27% decrease), 20 mpg overall (a 15% decrease).
So far as I know, the drivetrain for the ZR2 is the same as the standard 4x4. So the difference in mpg is caused by aerodynamics. That makes sense, since the city mpg of the diesel truck is only 5% lower than the standard diesel 4x4. Lose the lower air dam, increase ground clearance and expose the meaty tires to the airstream = higher fuel bills and shorter range.
Even with the air damn taken off, slight lift and beefier tires, I'd be surprised if real world results for the duramax ZR2 were really that low. I guess we'll see what owners are getting mpg-wise here in a few short weeks, but the EPA's website has made changes to their mpg ratings in the past.
