Diesel powered front and rear locker amazingness Colorado ZR2 concept

[Yaj Yak]

FUCKING WANT.

Chevrolet will unveil the Colorado ZR2 Concept† at the LA Auto Show November 21–30, 2014. Based off of the all-new 2015 Colorado, the ZR2 Concept fuses Colorado’s athletic styling and rock-solid frame with extreme off-road performance for a combination of fuel efficiency†, horsepower† and capability†.
“The design of the ZR2 concept is all about functionality,” said Tony Johnson, Colorado marketing manager. “From the bold stance to the trail-ready special equipment, the Colorado ZR2 is all about the fun of driving where the pavement ends.”
Features include a dramatic stance that’s about four inches wider, front and rear suspension lifted by two inches, King off-road racing shocks, electronic front and rear locking differentials, integrated skid plates and 35-inch-tall off-road tires† which make the ZR2 Concept perfect to handle nearly any type of terrain.
Inside the Cypress Green concept truck is a Jet Black leather-trimmed interior featuring orange stitching that complements the exterior’s orange accents. Additional electronic accessories have been added to the center stack to make this a truly exhilarating off-road experience. Including an AUX toggle and four additional toggles: two for winch-in and winch-out operations and two for electronic front and rear locking differentials.
The all-new durable 2.8L Duramax® Diesel engine (available in production models in 2016) powers this concept truck over the most extreme terrains with an estimated 181 horsepower at 3400 rpm and 369 lb.-ft. of torque at 1000 rpm.
“This new Duramax Diesel engine will take capability to an entirely new level for the midsize truck segment,” said Johnson. “Its broad torque band makes it very powerful at a low rpm, while the turbocharged performance provides a confident feeling of immediate and smooth power on demand.”

that diesel plus the six speed =

Chevy reveals diesel-powered Colorado ZR2 Concept [w/video] - Autoblog

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[Yaj Yak]

 

[Lord Tin Foilhat]

I agree! It does deserve its own!

 

[Lord Tin Foilhat]

 

[School Boy]

Fucking epic.

 

[Yaj Yak]

please please please make it crew cab and ~35k or less. (wishfulfuckingthinking)

 

[School Boy]

[MENTION=3061]Lead Pipe[/MENTION] this is your calling.

 

[Yaj Yak]

coool write up about the diesel in it

GM

 

[Lord Tin Foilhat]

i really like the new colorado...possibly my next dd

 

[Bob Kazamakis]

Alright.....I like it.

Pricing out one of these vs a tacoma, would take colorado for sure. Cheaper, more hp and better mpg. Plus looks better

 

[03GTGreen]

Oh man that is definitely enticing

 

[Spivitz]

Coolest thing I've seen all day

 

[Chester Copperpot]

That front end is... Meh.

Fucking awesome regardless. Don't forget to thank Ford for the bajajajahahjajhajahjahj trend. You're welcome.

 

[Yaj Yak]

i think a zr2 existed before the raptor if im not mistaken

 

[EmersonHart13]

This is on my list of trucks to look at down the road. But it has to be under 35 well equipped. Any more and you are into used Raptor territory.

 

[Chester Copperpot]

This is on my list of trucks to look at down the road. But it has to be under 35 well equipped. Any more and you are into used Raptor territory.

Yes and no. Most Raptors are still 40+ used for somewhat decent mileage.

 

[Yaj Yak]

This is on my list of trucks to look at down the road. But it has to be under 35 well equipped. Any more and you are into used Raptor territory.

this is a bit different to me than a raptor simply from the powertrain.

I bet they will have similar tow ratings even- the raptor is limited by it's suspension- not it's powertrain in towing...

this will be limited by both- but I'd like to think they can get it to tow at least 6k+

but on top of that... im betting this truck will see 20+mpg city and high 20mpg hwy...

something a raptor would only see if you put a sail on top of it and found some 70mph winds and ran the engine at an idle for heat/music.

 

[Chester Copperpot]

7500#. Run of the mill 5.0 F-150s are at 8300# I believe unless you get the tow package which is then 9000#. And yes, because of dat sweet squishy suspension.

The 6.2 is available in the F250 with a tow rating of well over 10k I believe.

 

[Yaj Yak]

'zactly.

 

[Runtz52]

 

[Wolfman]

I was going to go to a dealer to trade my car in for a Z71 Colorado on friday. Guess I'll be waiting for this. It'll be 40k+ though.

 

[Yaj Yak]

I was going to go to a dealer to trade my car in for a Z71 Colorado on friday. Guess I'll be waiting for this. It'll be 40k+ though and GM pussified

fixed.

 

[EmersonHart13]

Yes and no. Most Raptors are still 40+ used for somewhat decent mileage.

And this truck won't be out for 1-2 years, by then Raptors will come into the range of 30k+.

 

[EmersonHart13]

this is a bit different to me than a raptor simply from the powertrain.

I bet they will have similar tow ratings even- the raptor is limited by it's suspension- not it's powertrain in towing...

this will be limited by both- but I'd like to think they can get it to tow at least 6k+

but on top of that... im betting this truck will see 20+mpg city and high 30mpg hwy...

something a raptor would only see if you put a sail on top of it and found some 70mph winds and ran the engine at an idle for heat/music.

I know it is apples and oranges, but my wife lusts for the Raptor, so if they are near the same price, the Raptor would get the nod in her world. Obviously mpgs are the big decider and I would rather have the ZR2 as it would be a much better fit for us.

 

[Chester Copperpot]

I know it is apples and oranges, but my wife lusts for the Raptor

:naughty: