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No other diesel HD off-road truck includes a front locker. And the reason is obvious... the brands do not think they would hold up under the extreme diesel torque in customer hands. Frankly I bet that's a correct assumption. I have no clue what you think is the competition but they don't have lockers either. The Power Wagon only has the Hemi and it sacrifices so much on payload and towing I think people would be better off with a half-ton if they really think they need that level of off-road capability. Next, I'd argue that for the vast, vast majority of people the primary benefit of the ZR2 trim level is the DSSV shocks. Those shocks are the best available on an HD truck by miles. Ford and Ram do not put a high end shock on their off-road trucks be it the Tremor or Power Wagon. And then you have the increased lift and the much larger 35" tire. I think people who complain about the lack of locker quite simply wouldn't need it in the first place. And I've owned a Colorado ZR2 and a Gladiator Rubicon, both having full lockers.

@@PeakDeclinewhat the ZR2 1500 offers both differential lockers duramax what’s the excuse?

@@ashbringer5999 3.0L diesel versus 6.6L diesel. 495lb-ft vs 975lb-ft. Like... you probably don't need a front locker if you don't realize the massive difference here and why it matters.

@@PeakDeclinethat’s true I was reading about it but also I was reading the new design supposedly compensates 95% more efficiently than front lockers would do whilst also being able to tow heavy I think it’s amazing and started to like what I was reading about it’s performance. Basically this design according from what I was reading from their specs website is that the trucks functions as neatly and efficiently as if you have front lockers now they calling them elockers.

AM General has been putting a front torsen differential in their 6.5 turbo diesel humvees for decades, and those definitely see more offroad abuse than this truck would deal with. If ford can put a front torsen in a raptor, GM could of put one in this. Leaving it an open diff, is just lazy.

other top reviewers for trucks are of course TFL and JB Reviews.

It’s only country rednecks triggered by such a thing. The same old farts who cry about Cadillac not having “real names”. These type of folks (Americans) are looking to complain about whatever they can.

It's not a heads-up display! Thanks for watching.

But can’t pronounce the letter Z? Lol

@@pryme2013 😅

It's like watching Holmes on homes truck addition!

@@pryme2013 you Americans are so triggered by that. The hate is real.

I got mines already...

Thank you 🤗

In Michigan the rust will kill it in 10 years 😮

@@bobconner422 rustproofing is paramount for any ladder frame trucks.

Except for the chrome emblems.

Seriously, 10 pounds less payload to allow that locker and I’d be out… 😂😂😂

I just take a deuce and lose that much weight

Yeah with the strike going on...if you already haven't took delivery,it might be awhile...

We don’t know, however Chevy has most specs on-line. Some searching is required.

If you're just using as a step stool to get in, i don't see a problem. Remember it has to handle at least two adults getting in simultaneously. Im more concerned on the snow and salt build up in the winter where i live.

Sure, Ford boy! Must be the reason you flocked here to spread your fake news and attempt to up Ford sales, right?. 😂

You lost me at “better lockers”…

To much torque from the engine, it would be a warranty nightmare with the front end

@@airraptornot on the gas engine. They do just fine with the 6.2 in the half ton

The bison adds steel bumpers, aluminum wheels and extra plates underneath and some extra stickers for a whooping $10k extra. You also lose some payload, like 250lbs, the extra weights from the bumpers and plates. The zr2 comes with the regular skid plates while the BISON adds a few more for transfer case, fuel tank,, etc..

@@fongvang935 in your opinion that 10k is worth it? I am trying to decide which truck to get people say 1500 if I don’t tow however the looks on 2500 more aggressive and the price is nearly the same between the 2 on this trim level I am torn apart which one should I pick and wether to go for aev edition as well.

​@@ashbringer5999 i bought the 2500hd. It looks better than the halfton and more capable as a work horse IMO. I didnt think I would like it, but when i saw it at the dealer, i went home with it. It really depends if you want to play in the mud more or work more. I am probably 30% play and 70% work. The 2500hd has the longer bed, 6'9, bigger gas tank, 36-gal tank, 2x more payload at 3000lbs. On the other hand the 1500 zr2 is only short bed, 22gal tank gas, and front locker. I dont think the AEV edition is for me. But it is a value package if you dig the steel bumper look. Steel bumpers alone will run 6k if you buy aftermarket, and 2k for the wheels. You will have to make the decision if you want that look! I have literally the same truck as this one, minus the auto deploy running boards and multi tailgate. I went with the steel off road running boards because the snow will mess it up a few seasons, and i believe if you opt for the multi tail gate, u give up the power lifting tailgate, so I wanted the auto lifting tailgate.

@@fongvang935 thank you so much it does help me a lot I am not much of a towing guy currently I own a 1500 duramax and so in love with the engine. But I wanna upgrade to ZR2 for light off-roading whenever I want to go to a mountain or something like that. Also, the only conocer I might have is the size being a larger truck I am concerned for the daily life parking driver thrus etc. if the 1500 duramax aev was at least 15k cheaper I wouldn’t even consider the 2500 hd but since the price is equally stated; I am guessing 2500hd makes up for the price greater than the 1500.

@@ashbringer5999 the size and handling of the hd truck is a big difference from a shortbed 1/2 ton. If u have to go into the cities alot as a daily, i would recommend staying with the 1/2 ton. I am always nervous about my truck clearing the parking ramps.

The epa estimated mpg is useless anyway. There are videos on youtube doing this already, more real world numers anyway.

@@fongvang935 Having a standard they have to test against would at least give us a baseline idea of MPG. We do it for 90% of vehicles already. Right now they just hype HP and torque and customer don’t realize they’re killing their efficiency with all this extra turbo boost. MPG would be a great selling point as diesel prices are very high.

@@Lq32332 that's on EPA. EPA dont require it so why would they spend money on testjng it...

@@fongvang935 The same reason SAE J2807 exists- all the manufacturers came together and made a standard for towing and payload. They could easily come together and make one for efficiency / MPG. It helps the customer and would be a selling point to those that want efficiency.

I am thinking about canceling my 2024 Raptor order for a HD ZR2 Silverado.

That's a Fiat mega cab bud

@@mikehd3904 I don't mind if it's a Chevette mega cab it tows my 35ft fifth wheel and all my toys just great. I may look into a chevy down in the future. What do you tow with your truck Mikie HD?

@@manuelguzmanjr6622 24' boat, flat deck car hualer, got a sled deck with 2 sleds

I'm just hard timing ya bud , I'd love if chevy came with a cummins

@@mikehd3904 And I would love an Allison transmission, built in steps, and the chevy look! I got to😄 have a chevy some day!

It's a zr2 not a at4🤡

Gotta take your other toys with you.

Man this 10 speed thing is so annoying. I don't know who started this misinformation, but the 10 speed they Co developed are the 10 speeds inside 1/2 tons and other light applications. Ford and Chevrolet then developed their hd 10 speeds by themselves.

They said the 2500 is their best selling hd truck so they're gonna start with the 2500 and will bring it to the 3500 later on if it sells well

It should

You're absolutely right that the Rebel solved the issues that the Power Wagon had with towing/payload, and that's something we should have mentioned in the video. That said, it feels necessary to compare the Power Wagon, ZR2 & Tremor as they are the most off-road capable trims in each brand's HD lineup. That makes them directly comparable, even though the approach was quite different from each brand.

The power wagon is not in the same category imo. It has laughable payload and towing. The payload is completely silly.

It's silly to get an HD truck that has the payload of a compact truck so that you will get front lockers and sway bar disconnect. This is why the Power Wagon is not that popular and there is literally no competition. Hey look i bought a ginormous truck, but I can't haul anything heavy or tow a fifth wheeler,, just flowers and groceries.

The Power Wagon is rated to tow over 10k. That is a bit more than groceries and flowers. A lot of people never tow more than that. Is it the worst HD truck for towing, yeah probably. But it is still very capable.

​@@SuperZpowellYou cant max tow with the PW because it cant handle the payload of max tow. Thats before adding things and people

There is no correct or incorrect answer here. Both pronunciations are right. In fact the majority of the english speaking world says 'Zed' while it's just America that says 'Zee.' But still, no one is right or wrong on this. It's just a different way of saying it.

Sad isn't it?

Garbage options that people don’t wanna live without in their trucks? 😂

@@G-Rated yaaa the downfall of men. A guy should be able to spec out a truck front to back and bottom up. Like these tailgates are getting out of control.

Thank you

It's a Canadian thing

@@fongvang935it’s a silly thing. Sounds dumb

@pry… Don’t become too open minded. It might ruin your relationship with your family. 😃 Canada is a country outside of USA. There are a few of those you know. Look it up on a map. A map can be found in a library. If there is no library in your village just drive to a larger place and ask directions to a building with lots of books. They let anyone in. You don’t need to be literate. 😍 A nice old lady there sure will help you to find a map and Canada on it.

​@@fongvang935it's actually an English language thing.

Nah,limits for profitability and emission compliance. But there are still plenty of untapped power with more tuning.

While I agree with the front lockers part, this is an inaccurate comment regarding the rest. Clearance, shocks, interior, selectable rear locker. There’s no point in a HD truck if it can’t do HD work

@@phillipcotten4872 it is totally accurate, but your comment was not my point. My point is not everyone needs the maximum payload capability. But there is a whole market out there that would buy it for the extra added locker even if it made it sacrifice a little payload. Why else would you pay the extra $$$$ for a ZR2 if you get the same thing in a Z71 or trail boss package ? Both of which the other two packages have skids, shocks and Better suspension over a base model. Difference from them was the front locker in the differential.

@@phillipcotten4872EXACTLY. Had they done what he insisted he’d be here complaining about the lack of a HD truck being able to do HD things with a ZR2 price. *gm* cannot please EVERYBODY. That’s just the reality. Somebody’s going to be “disappointed” and complain about *something* and if there’s nothing to cry about they’ll literally find something, anything…and if that fails they’ll settle for just complaining about the price of the perfect truck. It never fails! It’s the new cool American thing to do.

@@buckeyejeeper9996 I’m not one to argue but in my opinion, the point I’m making overshadows yours. It wouldn’t be an HD truck with what you want and I’m not sure about you, but I see a heck of a lot of HD trucks on the road and very few power wagons. Go get you one of those, just make sure you don’t put anything in the bed when you have 3 passengers riding with you.

@@G-Rated amen

Y’all would complain about the price of a cruise ship 🛳️ costing $90k too. I’ll be glad when y’all stop pretending you’re just looking for these trucks to “justify” their price points when y’all really just want everything they offer for $15k-$20k less. If they don’t comply then you’re convinced they’re “overpriced” regardless of what they _do_ offer. Lol

@@G-Rated lmao what is this a Communist country now ! Pick up s should not cost 100 k pal .My opinion Go be a Ken somewhere else not my problem you probably sell these

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Chevy, the folks who just built the world’s most powerful naturally aspirated V8 engine can’t compete in numbers wars with Ford and Fiat? IS THAT YOUR FINAL ANSWER?? 😂

Nah, there's alot of untapped power. It's for maximum profitability and emissions compliance. Plus theyre just gonna squeeze the juice out so they can have something new for the sales and marketing team to aevertise about every three years.

Banks is getting 1,000 hp out of a stock Duramax block. Look it up...