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When do these arrive?
Now, GM is showing off a new version--an off-road specialist powered by the upcoming turbodiesel engine due in the trucks by the end of next year.
The Colorado ZR2 concept wears a new front-end design, with blacked-out trim and a power bulge on the hood. Shown in deep green with orange details and an orange-stitched, black-leather-trimmed cabin, the ZR2 also adds badging and logos all over the place--even in the gauge cluster.
It's the ZR2's powerplant that will draw more attention for off-roaders. GM's been talking up the new powertrain since the mid-size trucks were first shown on the auto show circuit. Rated at 181 horsepower and 369 pound-feet of torque, the powerplant is hooked up to a six-speed automatic.
On the concept, the Colorado is buffed up with a slew of add-ons and upgrades to extend its off-pavement ability. It sits four inches wider than the current Colorado, and wears wheel flares and rocker guards, all the better to swallow big 275/65R-18 off-road tires. A spare wheel/tire live in the bed, and there's a four-foot jack for extreme stuckness.
Electronically-controlled locking front and rear differentials amplify traction, and they're controlled by dash-mounted toggle switches. King monotube shocks and new control arms in front deliver better suspension travel, Chevy says. The ZR2 also gets new front and rear bumpers to accommodate approach and departure angles of 30.7 and 22.7 degrees (up about 5 inches and 2 inches respectively). Skid plates and a two-inch lift boost and safeguard the additional ground clearance. There's also an inclinometer tucked into the gauges, so drivers can keep an eye on how far out of true they've gotten.
A Colorado ZR2 seems a sure bet for production, though without some of the concept-truck outerwear. As for the standard-issue, turbodiesel Colorado, it's due in showrooms late in 2015.
Yup
Safe bet
Lol
Diesel might hit 30
The final winner of Motor Trend's prestigious Golden Calipers has been named, with the 2015 Chevrolet Colorado taking the title of 2015 Truck of the Year, likely shocking those who thought Ford's all-aluminum, next-generation F-150 would take the crown.
But win the Colorado did, beating not only the new Ford, but two other brutish Blue Ovals in the F-450 and Transit. The midsize pickup also bested its brethren from General Motors, beating the heavy-duty Chevy Silverado 3500, GMC Sierra Denali 2500 and the GMC Canyon, the Colorado's fraternal twin. After an unprecedented two-year stint with the Golden Calipers, Ram sat this year's awards out.
ZR2 OFF ROAD version was released...ME LIKEY!!!
The bigger problem was that Ford didn't win a concurrent Chevy/Ram comparison, largely because we were unconvinced that Ford's EcoBoost/aluminum approach trumps Ram's EcoDiesel/eight-speed fuel economy play. Our Real MPG combined results give the Ram a 21-percent advantage over the 2.7L, while observed results over 350 miles with a 1,000-pound load extend that to 35 percent, furthering our impression that working an EcoBoost like a V-8 returns V-8 consumption. The Ram diesel rides better (on air or coil springs), looks better inside and out, and can be had similarly equipped for similar money. So while we remain deeply impressed with the F-150 as an engineering feat, these two examples impressed us less as trucks.
Alright, that looks a lot better than all the "concept" pictures I saw. Glad Chevy went with real shocks, King, instead of Fox.
AND Duratracs? God damn Chevy.
Whats wrong with Duratracs?
I doubt they will come standard on every zr2.
I doubt we'll even see a ZR2......
i bet you a beer we do.