Imagine if Chevy used this platform for the Blazer and made a real Bronco competitor!

What the 2024 TRD Pro should have been. Perfect truck Chevy

This truck is awesome. Chevy wasn't messin around with this off-road trail. Awesome video

I think back 25ish years ago when the first ZR2's came out in the S10 platform.. to run 35" tires you needed a 6" suspension lift and it would still rub. Plus, the front end was not strong enough, you were constantly replacing ball joints and axle half shafts. It cost a lot to run 35's back then. Now. Here is a truck from the factory with 35's and a warranty! So awesome..

The ZR2 Bison finally lives up to it's hype. Those 35's are kill, I've been on 33's for a few years now, time for more trimming and 35's, thanks TFL.

Man that’s one beautiful truck! I’ve never really been into Chevy trucks! But lately Chevy and GMC are really coming out with some awesome looking ones!👌🥰👍

Very impressive and tires held up really well. Nice driving and review, Andre!

The Bison looks great with those 35’s! Thanks for the video TFL!

I would love to see Chevy give you this for a year-long term test. You guys would be absolutely justified to beat it to heck and back on CO trails to see how well it holds up...

Love it Andre, great job. I've done a 2020 z71 fully tricked out Trail Runner version and now in a 23' Trail Boss done up pretty well as well, next is a ZR2 maybe 2025 and just go all out. Looking forward to it, maybe by then they'll approach 400HP and a bit more torque as well. I'm really liking these mid sized trucks !!

Great ride in the ZR2 Bison - always enjoy your vids Andre' - keep up the great reviews and content!

I've owned my '23 ZR2 for nearly a month now and I've really enjoyed it. This Bison model just looks next level! I'm hoping and expecting that GM/AEV will offer the bumpers/skid plates a la carte so that I can add some of that down the line!

I just sold my 2019 zr2 bison last week . The previous videos on the 2019 zr2 bison made me buy one. I now own a sand dune metallic 2023 zr2 colorado and i really like it. I will be adding the boron under body protection as soon as possible. Thamk you Andre and TFL crew for all the informative videos. Mark

Nice review Andrei! Thank you.

Awesome, looking forward to watching this soon!

The huge smile on your face at 21:00 says it all!

Excellent Video as always!!! 😁

Would be nice if Chevy was even getting the 2023’s out to people. I gave up on my ZR2 and bought a Silverado Trail Boss. Couldn’t wait forever!

That’s a legit off-roader from the factory. Very nice.

impressive. Some of those obstacles were pretty gnarly.

Nice video. Awesome truck!

They nailed it with this truck

You know i've been a GM Fan for a while and have never cared for the colorado / Canyons. But this body style is by far the sexiest ever made

Looks awesome!

Great performance by the truck...

Great truck!

That is a great looking truck, especially the stance and tire proportions. GM engineers should have dropped the pressure down to approximately 15 psi....21 psi is too high for the rock crawling they were doing. I wonder how good the bead retention system is on those rims?

The Colorado Bison would be perfect with the LZ0 Duramax and getting rid of the yellow interior stitching and urban camo panels (seriously who approved that?) then add in an option for a power rear slider commonly available or as an option in most trucks now. Then you have a perfect mid sized truck.

So what about gearing? I would imagine with those tires there has to be different gearing specifically for the Bison. Thx Andre! Really enjoy your videoes.

Love it!

I’ll look forward to you doing a head to head with that vs the new Ranger Raptor.

They need to QC better at factory, mine have been in the shop 2 times since I got it and still in the shop.

Best looking mid size truck in the market, just don't know how reliable the powertrain will be long-term.

TFL is great, but Andre is the best!

AEV is an awesome company here in my home state of Michigan. They built my 2012 Jeep Wrangler which handles way better than it did when it was stock. This seems like they are doing the same as the old generation Colorado Bison. Bumpers, skid plates, embroidered head rests, wheels and finally 35" tires. The lift i'm guessing comes from the 35" tires over the 33" factory ZR2 tires. Please tell me what they did with the suspension. Did they change out the front coil springs with their progressive rate coils? Larger block under the rear leaf springs? are they the same factory rear springs? Aluminum knuckles still there? Why not re-gear it to 4.11 or 4.56 to offset the 35" tires. Turbo engine probably could use a heat reduction hood with functional venting. Rock rails are the factory ones that are bolted to the body, not the frame correct? Love your channel and your reviews but i want more technical stuff explained. For $10,000 you should get more than what this offers.

I love that truck

Chevy should offer the ZR2 as a package to add to any model from base to the top of the line truck

That was serious business.

Loving the Michigan plates lol

Sexy truck! Im not sure if I should mount it, or drive it

I want to be excited about this truck, but the 2023 zr2's aren't even around yet. How long will this truck take before it's on dealership lots?

Funny yo see all the negative comments. I’m probably the only person on planet earth that has 3 working Chevy trucks and 2 Chevy vans with not a single issue yet .

Great review! I have a 2018 Colorado ZR2 now you got me wanting one of these bad boys. Looks like almost the perfect off road vehicle! Now I need to sweet talk my honey into letting me buy my ideal retirement truck ( that was supposed to be the ZR2) Oh honey....

Andre... I saw this truck at the State Fair of Texas... and it is awesome... but the Real Question is... When are we gonna see ZR2 Bison vs Gladiator Rubicon test??? Which is better and which is the best bang for the buck... Im Waiting... lol

Julio! Get the stretch! lol

I can’t hope to imagine that a SUV body on this platform would look killer. Something to compete with the Bronco and 4Runner. I don’t mention the Wrangler since I think it’s in its own category (with solid axles)

I chose the 5th gen 4Runner because of the V6, reliability and easier to work on in emergency situations. Otherwise, I would prefer to buy an American mid-size truck - I'd way rather buy this Colorado ZR2 Bison or Ranger Tremor if it had the same type power train, be it Diesel V6 please.

They still have time to add some Xtra horsepower and try. 325hp and 450 ft lb of trq. and better gearing with proper tranny reprogramming would make this the truck it should be.I f done the right way you would even get better mpg. I'm just hoping for the best. Gm is getting better. We will see how good they want to be.

Great vid. Gives visual and specs. Newsom should get those Cali homeless to clear up these trails, LOL.

wish i could afford one of these but i have to settle for the trailboss have to wait till dec or jan for it to come in :(

Looks like something out of the Halo videogame, you would feel like conquering a planet with that bad boy.

I love this truck, but seriously skeptical about issues. I have 62000 miles on a 2019 and it already had a failed climate controls panel, temperature sensor, camshaft solenoids, etc. I've had it for 1 year and now it's stuck 1100 miles away from me after it broke down on a roadtrip.

nice, off road trucks coming a long way. But what will this retail for before mark up from dealers

Well….. I want one now

I'm just curious if it would be more practical and affordable to just get the previous Gen. ZR2 with a V6 or the baby max and just give it a bit if a lift? I've seen used ones selling for around 35,000 and 5,000 for a lift would still keep you 20,000 under the new one. And yes I know the older bison sell for a bit more but if your going to mod it, why not save a bit if $ and just start with the standard ZR2

It looks great but I do agree with the amazing suspension you are giving up some payload and I think all these new 4 cyl turbo engines are going to be working hard with a load.

Momentum in the Boulder field 🤷‍♂️ it a technical obstacle Andre momentum isn't your friend in this situation maybe bumping it a time or two, slow down take it east and enjoy. You have the best job in the world.

Should have had coils in the rear with full floating axles for added capacity

Wish they still had the diesel engine option. Come on Chevy!!! I have a 2019 Chevy Colorado ZR2 with the 2.8 Duramax.

as a co-colorado 2023 owner do you think this will have dead battery overnight?

I honestly feel like the regular ZR2 I ordered was overkill lol

I’m sure the engine is great but most 4 cylinder engines I’ve driven have been slightly rough. I had new-ish rental mustang with the 4 cylinder and it started really hard with a pretty good shake. The power was fine for a commuter car but that shake really made me want to avoid the small engines.

They could of deleted the leaf suspension for this particular model. But that's just my opinion.

Since when is 310hp not enough???? I love riding off road with my friends that have almost double the horsepower but we are going the same speed…less than 30mph.

Andre', what's your MPG on your T-Boss?

How tough are these factory bison tires? Are they special light weight 4 ply version of this tire from factory?

I want this truck

Do the hydraulic bump stops come on the GMC Canyon AT4X AEV Bison?

I wanna see how it does in the whoops like ford shows every raptor model doing!

For the estimated price difference, I think I might stick with the ZR2 and just upgrade to 35’s, I understand there are some other smaller differences, but worth roughly $7-9k? At least not for me, especially if I can the wheels for approx 1500. But depends on price for the package.

What makes a hydraulic bump stop better than a rubber bump stop? Is it less harsh?

Andre, any recommendations on a Chevy dealer that knows about these trucks? AEV was absolutely no help answering any general questions about their parts, what's included or recommendations for a dealer. If I go to my local Chevy dealer and Johnny salesman runs up asking me how he can earn my business today and I ask about a skid plate and he asks me what that is....I'm gonna lose it....haha!

Does it have cruise?

I wish they had a single cab 6.5 foot bed colorado zr2 bison.

pls release this also to Philippines!

I like how at first the cameraman hides behind bushes to view the trucks going downhill

We need a Raptor R version, maybe a Corvette engine and 6” more travel 🤩😎

Can you disable the Over The Air updates when you are in the middle of the desert? Asking for a friend.

Do the offroad modes turn airbags off?

Hope these trucks don't end up plagued by recalls and dealer service that cant or wont fix issues

Does it have cruise control?

A fair amount of vehicles are "capable". But will GMC ✅ off the reliable box? Will they stand behind their product when it fails under warranty? Will you be left in your driveway with a dead battery because updates went on over night and you cannot get to work? (or on the side of the road or at work or at the campground)Will GMC do the honorable thing and send a tech./mechanic out to you when it fails and or supply you a loaner until they resolve the problem you did not create? 🤔

As an owner of a Silverado ZR2, I’m pretty pissed that the max tire size I can run without rubbing is 33”. Here we have the midsize truck out-tire sizing the full-size. I hate that I have to hack up my front wheel well and bumper just to get a proper sized tire on it.

A trail called "Short Bus", and you DIDN'T take the Bukhanka?🤣 Great vid, as always! Can't wait to get my 2024 ZR2 ordered....unless the UAW strike completely FUBAR's that.....dammit!

I had a ZR2 and sold it a year back. Going to look at the new TRD Pro, ZR2 and Ranger Raptor see which I like best. Midsize offroad pickup market is heating up I love it.

The ZR2's here in Houston are already selling for over $65k... assuming you can even find one. I'd be stunned to find a 2024 ZR2 Bison for under $70k.

A GM spokesman on another channel claimed the Bison bumpers are made from stainless steel. I find that claim hard to believe.

If you want some of the gnarliest terrain around, come on out to New Hampshire - there are thousands of miles of "Class 6" roads - they will challenge & test all parameters of the vehicles you're testing!

GM needs to give Bison more HP or make it a hybrid to make up for all that rubber and added steel. Make it stand out a little more under the hood. Otherwise, sweet rig.

The mall crawlers are going to love flexing in this thing!

It is a shame they don't sell the sand dune colour pre dusted - it looks great dirty!

Do you think the new Tacoma trail hunter will be able to compete with the 35s and higher clearance of the Bizon?

Regarding comment on washboard. Washboard sucks……..that being said smoothest ride ever on washboard when I owned a 2004 Range Rover. It was beast off-road outside of rock crawling which to me is just not fun.

the back spare tire is not allowing you to see what in backside loool

If they built this as a blazer SUV, with a solid axle front option, it would sell like hotcakes...

I understand why they are using plastic for the fender flares, but if those fender flares we painted 🔥🔥🔥🔥

Es la misma camioneta que la colorado ZR2 de México???

I have a new ZR2 Colorado and aside from 2 extra skid plates underneath and badging, I dont see $11,000 extra dollars for the bison

I love this Colorado ZR2 Bison! However, with the UAW strike these things will have crazy markups. Dealerships here in CA are already asking over $10K-$15K for a regular ZR2 even if you order one from the factory... Maybe I'll wait another year or two.

But,,, will it be reliable with that turbo? Thats most buyer concern.