GM Reveals 2017 Chevrolet Colorado ZR2 - Page 13

FenwickHockey65 · 05-10-2017, 09:16 AM

ZR2 media drives are going on. Lots of off roading as expected.

huggercamaro21 · 05-10-2017, 03:57 PM

I have two for sale. One is a duramax and one is a V6.

huggercamaro21 · 05-10-2017, 04:02 PM

The white one is a durmax. Black is the V6.

Jay_LHD3 · 05-10-2017, 11:19 PM

The black one is looking tough, especially with the flared out fenders.

McBeevee · 05-11-2017, 05:41 AM

Love the white one huggercamaro21! Sure wish they would get the configurator up and running on the site. I am seriously thinking I may have to pick one of these up!

snizzle · 05-11-2017, 08:12 AM

Full review on the 15th.

http://www.tfltruck.com/2017/05/2017...rprises-video/

I didn't realize this:

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JUST THREE OPTIONS

You can make only three choice for ZR2 options: which engine, crew cab or extended cab, and carpeted or vynil floor.

I guess it's fully loaded otherwise. If so, i'd feel a little better about the price point.

FenwickHockey65 · 05-11-2017, 08:42 AM

Saw that as well. Looks like on average Duramax Crew Cab ZR2s around here are stickering around $46k MSRP. Not sure what dealer options like the sport bar and bed mounted spare cost, but I'd guess if you added in those two you'd still be under $50k.

huggercamaro21 · 05-11-2017, 11:23 AM

My white one had the bed cover and Bose and few other little things and it stickered 47,800. The black one is 44,435 and it is the only one i have left. The while one sold last night.

drivingagain · 05-11-2017, 11:57 AM

Really love this truck and what it offers except I feel the diesel is a little too small. I currently have a LBZ duramax. I do not think I could live with a 2.6L 180 hp and 369 ft lbs of torque engine in a 4,711 pound vehicle. Yes the torque is nice out of a 4 cylinder but I really think they should have made a v6 diesel for the working man in this truck and it would have been what most need in a truck not towing 3/4 ton equipment. I mean the jeep grand cherokee is around the same weight and that v6 diesel is right on par with what this truck needed to make it right.

I have not drove this. Any inputs on this?

FenwickHockey65 · 05-11-2017, 12:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by drivingagain

Really love this truck and what it offers except I feel the diesel is a little too small. I currently have a LBZ duramax. I do not think I could live with a 2.6L 180 hp and 369 ft lbs of torque engine in a 4,711 pound vehicle. Yes the torque is nice out of a 4 cylinder but I really think they should have made a v6 diesel for the working man in this truck and it would have been what most need in a truck not towing 3/4 ton equipment. I mean the jeep grand cherokee is around the same weight and that v6 diesel is right on par with what this truck needed to make it right.

I have not drove this. Any inputs on this?

I've driven a Z71 Duramax. It won't win any races but the power is adequate for daily driving. As for the ZR2, the Duramax is perfect for rock crawling.

drivingagain · 05-11-2017, 12:32 PM

I can see the rock crawling part of it low rpm tq. Although fine for daily driving and a truck is what I am not sure of. They were trying to bridge the gap between midsize truck and full size truck for a jack of all trades. I would assume a v6 diesel would have put them in a position that would have got them to the goal rather than a 4 cylinder diesel. Although you can easily tune in more hp and tq but the displacement will be small to make much more.

I guess this is relative. Small truck buyers probably will not know much difference with an 8 speed automatic. Most mid size truck buyers do not tow alot of weight or use the truck around here anyways. I am not the typical demographics for this truck either. As I more inclined to by something like the F250 diesel raptor concept.

FenwickHockey65 · 05-11-2017, 12:49 PM

To be honest the diesel is more there for fuel economy than to create a "heavy duty midsize." The increase in capability is just a bonus, but the real headline behind the Duramax is the 30 MPG highway.

snizzle · 05-11-2017, 01:27 PM

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Originally Posted by FenwickHockey65

but the real headline behind the Duramax is the 30 MPG highway.

Just not on the ZR2

DRKS1D3 · 05-11-2017, 02:12 PM

FYI: You can now build a ZR2 on the Chevy website. It popped up around 1pm today.

05-10-2017, 09:16 AM	#169
FenwickHockey65 General Motors Aficionado Drives: 2023 GMC Canyon, 2023 Expedition Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 37,375 View My Garage	ZR2 media drives are going on. Lots of off roading as expected. __________________ 2023 GMC Canyon Elevation 2023 Ford Expedition SSV (State-Issued)

05-10-2017, 03:57 PM	#170
huggercamaro21 Sales Manager for Chevy Drives: Tahoe RST Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: DFW, Texas Posts: 1,313	I have two for sale. One is a duramax and one is a V6. __________________ 2016 2SS Nightfall Grey Metallic, Adrenaline Red interior, auto, NPP, MRC, and Nav. Killed 06/23/2016 #2 2016 Red Hot 2SS, A8, NPP, MRC, Nav, and Sunroof. VIN #115750

05-10-2017, 04:02 PM	#171
huggercamaro21 Sales Manager for Chevy Drives: Tahoe RST Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: DFW, Texas Posts: 1,313	The white one is a durmax. Black is the V6. Attached Images __________________ 2016 2SS Nightfall Grey Metallic, Adrenaline Red interior, auto, NPP, MRC, and Nav. Killed 06/23/2016 #2 2016 Red Hot 2SS, A8, NPP, MRC, Nav, and Sunroof. VIN #115750

05-10-2017, 11:19 PM	#172
Jay_LHD3 Drives: 2019 F150 RCSB Abyss FX4 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Huntsville, AL Posts: 2,277	The black one is looking tough, especially with the flared out fenders. Last edited by Jay_LHD3; 05-10-2017 at 11:32 PM.

05-11-2017, 05:41 AM	#173
McBeevee 220/221 whatever it takes Drives: See sig.... Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Lafayette In Posts: 1,132	Love the white one huggercamaro21! Sure wish they would get the configurator up and running on the site. I am seriously thinking I may have to pick one of these up! __________________ Brent 2022 BMW X5 M50i 2022 Ram TRX 2021 GT500 CFHP 2016 Challenger Hellcat A8 1058whp/898wtq 1970 Chevelle SS396 4spd

05-11-2017, 08:42 AM	#175
FenwickHockey65 General Motors Aficionado Drives: 2023 GMC Canyon, 2023 Expedition Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 37,375 View My Garage	Saw that as well. Looks like on average Duramax Crew Cab ZR2s around here are stickering around $46k MSRP. Not sure what dealer options like the sport bar and bed mounted spare cost, but I'd guess if you added in those two you'd still be under $50k. __________________ 2023 GMC Canyon Elevation 2023 Ford Expedition SSV (State-Issued)

05-11-2017, 11:23 AM	#176
huggercamaro21 Sales Manager for Chevy Drives: Tahoe RST Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: DFW, Texas Posts: 1,313	My white one had the bed cover and Bose and few other little things and it stickered 47,800. The black one is 44,435 and it is the only one i have left. The while one sold last night. __________________ 2016 2SS Nightfall Grey Metallic, Adrenaline Red interior, auto, NPP, MRC, and Nav. Killed 06/23/2016 #2 2016 Red Hot 2SS, A8, NPP, MRC, Nav, and Sunroof. VIN #115750

05-11-2017, 11:57 AM	#177
drivingagain Drives: 2015 Tiger XCX,2016 Camaro 1SS,LBZ! Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Palm Coast, FL Posts: 1,311	Really love this truck and what it offers except I feel the diesel is a little too small. I currently have a LBZ duramax. I do not think I could live with a 2.6L 180 hp and 369 ft lbs of torque engine in a 4,711 pound vehicle. Yes the torque is nice out of a 4 cylinder but I really think they should have made a v6 diesel for the working man in this truck and it would have been what most need in a truck not towing 3/4 ton equipment. I mean the jeep grand cherokee is around the same weight and that v6 diesel is right on par with what this truck needed to make it right. I have not drove this. Any inputs on this?

05-11-2017, 12:32 PM	#179
drivingagain Drives: 2015 Tiger XCX,2016 Camaro 1SS,LBZ! Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Palm Coast, FL Posts: 1,311	I can see the rock crawling part of it low rpm tq. Although fine for daily driving and a truck is what I am not sure of. They were trying to bridge the gap between midsize truck and full size truck for a jack of all trades. I would assume a v6 diesel would have put them in a position that would have got them to the goal rather than a 4 cylinder diesel. Although you can easily tune in more hp and tq but the displacement will be small to make much more. I guess this is relative. Small truck buyers probably will not know much difference with an 8 speed automatic. Most mid size truck buyers do not tow alot of weight or use the truck around here anyways. I am not the typical demographics for this truck either. As I more inclined to by something like the F250 diesel raptor concept.

05-11-2017, 12:49 PM	#180
FenwickHockey65 General Motors Aficionado Drives: 2023 GMC Canyon, 2023 Expedition Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 37,375 View My Garage	To be honest the diesel is more there for fuel economy than to create a "heavy duty midsize." The increase in capability is just a bonus, but the real headline behind the Duramax is the 30 MPG highway. __________________ 2023 GMC Canyon Elevation 2023 Ford Expedition SSV (State-Issued)

05-11-2017, 02:12 PM	#182
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