2023 Chevrolet Colorado ZR2 - 28 THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW

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The diffs
Starting with some offroad stuff, aka the point
In the cabin you can lock the rear OR BOTH
This is something you almost never see
Not on TRD Pros, not on raptor trucks
Shocks
These are the multimatic shocks
They’re great for dissipating heat under compression
But they also ride a lot better
They’re gold and blue
Tires
Last gen only got 31 in tires
But with the 3 in lift for ZR2 and adapted bumpers
You’ve got 33 in Goodyear M/T tires here
17 in two-tone wheel (looks cool)
Has ZR2 logo on it
Fenders flared out for the tires
High and wide
The chassis is a lot different from last gen
Axles pushed to extreme ends
Revised bumpers for approach and departure
Approach - 38.6
Departure - 25.2
Breakover - 24.8
3 in lift for ZR2
Almost 11 inches of clearance
Modes
Normal and tow
But THREE offroad modes
Offroad - catch-all
Baja - high speed
Terrain - crawling
Have tested these all out in Canyon AT4X
The engine
This truck gets the new 2.7T 4clyinder that you’ll see
This replaces the V6, diesels, etc
There’s 3 different outputs you can get in the CO
The ZR2 comes std with the high output
27 psi boost
310 hp
430 lbft
Rated at 16 mpg combined, better
Bowties
There’s some interesting stuff with the bowties here
The only gold one is on the key
And when you get in the truck
Flowtie up front is red
Matches front recovery hooks
No rear bowtie, just chevrolet stamped in
Interior bowties
Steering wheel is black
Hidden gear selector
Interior camo
There’s camo in EVERY CREVASSE here
In each door pocket
In the cupholders
In the wireless charger
On the dash
Around the air vents
Hidden cubby behind screen
For all the interior camo there is no ext camo
Unlike the Tundra TRD Pro
Offroad screen
Three screens with different info
Baja
Terrain
overland
ZR2 flare
The ZR2 color is red
Grille badge
Flowtie accent
Bedside sticker
Tailgate badge
Back of bed stamp
Dashboard badge
But then there’s the yellow interior stitching
Thought it was just a nice color match ext
But they’re all yellow if you want ZR2
Hood
Embellished for ZR2
Matte decal to kill glare when ascending
But thought for sure they’d put a ZR2 badge on the hood
Air Down mode
Will auto air down tires
Honk when done
Won’t air back up obviously
Colors
Nitro yellow metallic is epic
Mirror and windows are black
But side badging is chrome?
Rear bumper is GLOSS black
Also has weird dimples for grip
Washer jets
Windshield washer jets are raised
So avoid icing shut in the winter
Lights
LEds here
Bowtie
triangles
Incandescent turn signal
Same in back
Auto headlights std
Auto highbeams std
No headlights on stalk, in screen
Infotainment
11 in screen std across all trims
Looks great
Google built in
Assistant
Maps
Podcasts, not limited to news like sierra
Wireless ACP & AA
Vehicle status screen
VERY in-depth
Cluster
Also 11 in screen
SUPER customizable
Like 5 diff views including full map screen
Offroad screen
Protection
Rock rails here
Something i complained about on the Trail Boss
Kind of large step-over
Touch paint
Skids
Cameras
360 cameras are awesome
Even underbody camera***
Trailering & trail riding
The 360 camera shows sunkissed ZR2
Not exactly oriented with the sun, but nice
Seats
Heated and cooled
Auto cooled - amazing
Two tine
Headrests too far forward
Heated steering wheel too
Steering wheel behind buttons
Trip reset
Even more hidden than headlights
Delivery driver couldnt find it at all
Took me 5 min, but that’s too long
Rear seats
Reasonable size…
Seat backs dont open up
Seats fold up
Vents are nice, chargers, outlet, manual window
Sunroof $1000
All window button
The 95k sierra last week didnt have this
Auto down, but not back up
All windows auto down
Only driver auto back up
Towing
6000 lbs for ZR2
Other COs max out at 7700lbs
Bed
Hidden cooler cubby
1280 payload
5 foot bed
ZR2 stamped in
Top of gate and walls look like mountains
Aux button
This isn’t to plug in your phone
It’s to input a winch or lightbar
Grille
Each trim gets unique grille design
Price
Starts at 48k
As tested 52,600

Пікірлер: 34

@GregEmburyK4GTE 10 ай бұрын

Top left on infotainment screen has a lights icon. One click to access the lights, no need to go in the menus.

@peterpeterson7784 7 ай бұрын

So many reviewers keep getting that wrong. Even the Motor Trend review talked about having to go into sub menu for the lights. I drive a 2023 Colorado LT for work and have put 600 miles on it. But I find the headlight switch just fine and one does get used to the wiper switch.

@bigd2256 4 ай бұрын

I just bought this same truck color and all. I love this truck. Sold my 2024 Tundra TRD pro. Talk about an over priced pos there. No regrets

@seana985 10 ай бұрын

That interior pattern isn't trying to be camo btw, they call it "crushed carbon". Meant to look like forged carbon material, but it does kind of look like camo 😂. Also air down mode doesn't auto deflate the tires for you, it just honks when you reach your target pressure while manually deflating them. And the AUX button on the dash turns on the inverter for the bed/interior 120v outlets.

@kx8960 9 ай бұрын

Yup, I thought the same looking at the dash. I wonder if the truck will honk when re-inflating the tires? You'd think it would, I see no reason it wouldn't. It's looking for a target pressure, not whether the pressure is going up or down. THAT, would be cool. Air it down to just a little above target pressure, use a more accurate gage to finish (or not, hey, we're 'wheelin', right?), then air up a little above target pressure, and use the gage again to set a more accurate pressure (more important on the street).

@Mjr1348 9 ай бұрын

Glad I found your channel. I live in Menomonee Falls , Wi. Leaning to a 24 ZR2. Strike pending. Lol.

@dwnshft 9 ай бұрын

hey sweet! always nice to hear from local people!

@TREVORJB101 10 ай бұрын

Going down that trail in Baja Mode looks like a fukin' blast!!!

@shaneglass4768 2 ай бұрын

From me being in the Marines and being a vehicle operator. When people say "military grade" to a civilian that sounds great to a veteran we see something made from the cheapest material by the lowest bidder. But I am sure the shocks on here are better than the military made ones

@kabloosh699 7 ай бұрын

The underbody camera is an option you can get. It is 500 bucks though.

@HaveaVH5150 3 ай бұрын

Does the rock rail stick out enough to stop a door from hitting the line on the door?

@dwnshft 10 ай бұрын

Special thanks to our Patreons for their support of the channel! What’s your favorite thing about the Colorado ZR2?

@gordmonteath6090 10 ай бұрын

How about 30. Will a normal sized quad ie 400cc fit in box with tailgate down

@gordmonteath6090 10 ай бұрын

@@2011buddylee thanks for response. length wasn't the issues I'm wondering about width. Would quad fit between the wheel humps in box

@rayland8553 10 ай бұрын

Let’s add a number 29. Will it fit thru my standard 7ft garage door?

@dwnshft 10 ай бұрын

Yes

@user-lc6ft6bh7w 3 ай бұрын

Why only a manual rear window is ridiculous. Minor issue but come on Chevy

@maritzagutierrez8621 Ай бұрын

How tall are you??

@dwnshft Ай бұрын

6'1"

@Eightball2516 9 ай бұрын

I still like the last model better because of the v6 and the diesel option this one the turbo is going to fail along with all the tech that has failed already in some of these trucks to me Gm still cheaped out on this truck no fog lights on this truck and no upfitter switches to add lights or winch

@kx8960 9 ай бұрын

The 4-cyl has been in FULL-SIZE trucks for a few years now, with minimal issues, and makes more power and is a MUCH better engine than the old V6 or diesel. There ARE foglights on the ZR2.

@ATF2099 8 ай бұрын

offroad model never had foglights, zq8 street trucks do. offroad lights more appropriate.

@robertopics 4 ай бұрын

Wasn't the diesel engine a turbo engine?

@mikestowe6136 9 ай бұрын

just bought a 23 white n black what i hate number 1 winshield wiper switch sucks have to rotate it with thumb on the front then grab the tiny nipple sticking out with four finger to turn number 2 you have to use the touch screen for almost everything biggest thing for me even though you set your headlights to auto call me petty but what a pain in the ass to turn your driving lights on every single time threw the touch screen num,ber 3 they give ya fronjt assisted steps for front but bend ya over 450 bucks for the back come on n for 53500 should have htdrawlic hood struts nope ya gotta spend extra 100 for those that should have power passenger seat n a power rear sliding window i love the truck but chevy cheaps out on alot of shit and i wouldnt even buy one without tech packagefor basically 1500 more when u get about 4 grand worth of stuff

@kurtsandoval7714 9 ай бұрын

Had choice of 23 or 22 zr2. Bought 22 and didn't have to add on anything. Came with everything for 44k

@mikestowe6136 9 ай бұрын

@@kurtsandoval7714 boils down to if ya want old body style or new style and alot of people are die hard v6 fans i will say this 4 cyl sounds like a turd feels like a turd going down the road until you step on the gas its all torque it lights tires up without even tryn

@bigd2256 4 ай бұрын

@@kurtsandoval7714I had a 22 zr2 and loved that truck. But the new gen and the old are night and day.

@quinnjones8867 6 ай бұрын

Military grade = lowest bidder lmao

@dwnshft 6 ай бұрын

lol truuuu

@kurtsandoval7714 9 ай бұрын

I'm not sold. Had chance for 22 or 23. That engine on the 23 was soo underpowered. It will not hold later. Will be problematic. 23 Interior sucks Compared to 22. Rock sliders on 23 are to close to body. Open airupdates on 23 will leave you stranded. Soo glad I bought the 22. The 25 ZR2 is what I'm looking at now. Don't buy this year people.

@FRWD_FXLRST 7 ай бұрын

The 25 will be exactly the same as what you’re complaining about.

@bigd2256 4 ай бұрын

That engine has been used in the Silverado for a while now. I just bought the 24 so hopefully the update issue has been addressed

@brucechauvet5434 28 күн бұрын

You're nuts if you think the interior of the previous gen is better.

@kx8960 9 ай бұрын

I'm waiting until 2024, or, sadly, maybe until 2025 (if the UAW assholes on strike delay things too long) because of all the little issues (loose trim, etc.) and NOT-so-little issues (4WD disengaging, bricked ECU, dead battery, etc.). Hopefully they can get their quality control UNDER control, and either get the strikers back to work or fire them and hire new non-union people like Toyota did. For reliability reasons, currently having a Toyota (best vehicle I've ever owned) I'd RATHER have a Tacoma, BUT, they TOTALLY dropped the ball and STILL don't have a front locker. WTF??? But, I tell you, if this UAW strike goes on long enough to delay things, I may give Chevy and the other US automakers the double middle finger and go with a 'Taco anyways and have an ARB front locker installed. We'll see if the UAW decides to cut their OWN throat or not.