2024 Chevy Colorado ZR2: TEST DRIVE+FULL REVIEW

[FYMM]

Bout time Chev finally got their Sheet together and made a sharp looking truck.

[stalkev]

It's very smooth at any speed. You hear some tire noise at lower speeds, but it's because of the type of tire. It's really an off-road tire
With lots of grip.

[stalkev]

Just got mine, and the Glacier Blue is nice.

[kx]

I picked up a fully loaded w/moonroof, wheel locks, paint protection, and tint '24 Colorado ZR2 in the blue on March 16th for the $53k MSRP. Having had great luck with my 2010 V6 AWD RAV4 (212k miles with minimal issues but sadly totaled 5 days ago by a drunk driver) I originally wanted a new Tacoma. But sadly, STILL no front locker (FAIL) and a $12k premium for the TuRD Pro over the ZR2 (plus now the shock bumpstop issues) nixed that. Then I considered the Ranger Raptor, but it was $6k more AND you'd pay a $5k-$10k "markup. So, I got the ZR2 and LOVE it. I'm a noob offroader and wanted the most capability I could get (no front locker was a deal breaker) because I always go out alone and need that extra capability to make sure I get home. I'm more of an overlanding guy (though I don't camp) vs rock-crawly guy, and this is perfect for me. I have 8, 340mi on it now including a recent 3, 700 mile trip in 11 days in early Aug (17.3 mpg total average including all the wheeling at 10mpg and 85mph highway speeds into massive headwind in WY!) from the Southwest all the way North up to do 2 full days in Glacier National Park, and on down to do 1-1/2 solid days of wheeling in Moab before heading home. In mid-April with 740 miles on the clock I did a full 3-1/2 days of wheeling in Moab, and then a couple of months ago did 1/2 day in the Front Range in CO while going "home" to visit a friend. So far, I've only had a few weird minor software glitches (adaptive cruise control stopped working a couple times, and had one bad valve stem leading to low pressure, so that was replaced free by Discount Tire even though it was an OEM issue (you RAWK!). I usually average about 18-18.5 CALCULATED mpg in mixed driving and have even seen one short tank (in Glacier) at 21.5 calculated mpg! I HIGHLY recommend one if you want a great truck and don't need the extra 95hp (and massive increase in cost) of the 'Raptor (which you CAN'T get a moonroof in). Looks weren't a huge issue for me for purchasing reasons, but, that said, I DO think the ZR2 looks WAY better than either, so, that's just a bonus. With the increased price over even the 'Raptor AND the lack of front locker, AND the shock/lack of real bumpstop problems, the Tacoma wasn't even on my radar. And before you blather on about "reliability", look at the TFL vid where they grenaded the front diff AND all the vids about shock issues.

[abbott]

Sweet truck, that ZR2! Chevy's a hitmaker lately!

[stalkev]

I added a K&N filter and it does breathe better. Went from 18mpg to 20 mpg

[smittysmitty]

Bad ass truck & great review brother!

[krasnaludek]

Swapped the 33s for 35s … looks so much better. Good stuff 👍🏻

[wackit]

I appreciate you ending your video's with a few seconds of you facing the camera, it gives a glimpse for the viewers to know who is actually showing us the car, a personal touch. A-lot of other reviewers don’t do this. 👍

[jamesdarren]

When you option for leather in the ZR2 you get ventilated seats! Cloth seats are also standard on the bison!

[davestadt]

Awesome color, & Awesome compact pick up. Very good review.

[scottanders]

Those aren’t steps or even running boards . Those are rock rails to prevent side of truck from being dented

[josejoglar]

Some dealers giving discount. Got one for 48k. Very happy

[Theonestrongbusleader]

Great job and I am hopefully I buy this truck.

[jeffrymcallister]

I love this truck and I love the color if I had the money I would definitely buy one it’s cheaper than the Bison and I don’t mind a 3 inch lift it makes you feel almost like a badass when you’re driving it cause it looks so tough

[GaryTBuffalo]

Great review and a decent truck. But isn't $53k a bit pricey or am I out of step with the market?

[bc]

Nice way to break in a new truck . Never mind GMs break-in schedule.

[oleboy]

Actually very quiet and smooth plus the gas mileage has been better for me at around 18.5 mpg

[FYMM]

The only thing the dealership would’ve been more impressed with is had you done a few burnouts with their brand new truck haha.

[josejoglar]

As many features as the TRD pro but cheaper and you can actually get one. Very happy with my zr2