2021 Chevrolet Colorado ZR2 Review | It's what's on the Outside that Counts

If you can get past the dated interior, the 2021 Chevrolet Colorado ZR2 is an off roading dream. But most will drive this on the street, is it worth the price in 2021?
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Introduction (0:00)
Exterior (2:45)
Interior (7:11)
Driving Experience (11:48)
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[@frankenelimtangco2400]

That's not like a young mans dream, more like a middle class dad dream, i want one! 😂🤣

[@ACCELER8TV]

😂

[@darthbane2669]

Indeed something to take off a few years for sure lol

[@sweetscienceboxinggym5646]

40 male two kids. Middle class/ confirmed

[@frankenelimtangco2400]

@@sweetscienceboxinggym5646 yes sir 😂🤣

[@cscheatum]

As a middle class dad. I concur.

[@turda4u]

The grill is sweet! It looks better then any of its competitors hands down. Personally I like the fact the interior options are not complex. Less stuff to break when off road and hitting the bumps. The reason it has a very good reliability record.

[@smittysmitty481]

This truck is a beast! I love the front grill!

[@sin4459]

Best part of starting a truck is turning the key. I absolutely hate my push start. Just more electrical issue down the road.

[@frankdawe5156]

But you don't get that very annoying racket from the keys jostling around and banging off the steering column while off-roading.

[@camoman808]

@@frankdawe5156 just take the key off the ring for those times...

[@phillipc4865]

I'm a 62 year old who just went from a beautiful 2018 GMC Denali dually to an extended cab Zr2. I love it! I miss my cooled seats, however. The truck is nice and rides great! I have the ungraded Bose like my GMC had. I purchased this truck to tow behind a class A motorhome. It's a real looker.....lots of looks and comments. Hoping it to be very reliable.

[@faith870]

How’s it going with the truck?

[@CharleyClose]

He says “I feel manly”, right after he uses a step stool to get in. 😂

[@ACCELER8TV]

😂

[@michaeldubya]

Bet he pee’s sitting down.

[@mikewasko4964]

And after he complained the rocker sticking out gets the back of his pants dirty ..🤣 I think he meant to say it tears his panty hose ...this guy should not be doing truck reviews. And also the burn out was so weak , he probably should have left that part out ,or at least not acted so impressed with it

[@jasonmcgehee5915]

and wearing his daughters pants.

[@mikewasko4964]

@@jasonmcgehee5915 ahhh🤣your right!

[@J.Col_]

I’m a big Ford guy but definitely love what Ram is doing- and this Chevy ZR2 is 🔥

[@leemast967]

I like the simplicity honestly plus happy they focused on more off road worthy truck

[@CTG711]

I don’t know why everyone hates on the interiors for these Colorado’s and Canyons. They look exactly like the 1500s pretty much. And in my opinion by far the best looking interior for the midsize truck segment.

[@aliceholbert1246]

I have a 2018 zr1 same blue color. I love it. Totally loaded. Leased it new in 2018 and bought it out yesterday. Loooove it. That's a sweet truck.

[@phillyphilhouse79]

I'm trying to decide all black or go with blue in diesel.

[@chriskolaska897]

@@phillyphilhouse79 go black it looks better lol

[@ACCELER8TV]

What do you guys & girls think? Good looking Truck? Would you ever buy one? For those confused by “Zed” that is the proper way to pronounce Z in Canada 🇨🇦

[@robcarter533]

Acceler8...... I don't know about buying one. Did they say what the price range is going to be on that thing?

[@beyondalldreams]

hey , make a review about dodge challenger rt or hellcat :)

[@ACCELER8TV]

@@beyondalldreams yes, we need to find one to review!

[@Dnh-Bear]

It is my dream truck, I would for sure buy one. Ohh and could you do a sort of head to head on the Trx vs the Zr2?

[@vettepilot427]

It WAS a good looking truck, and yes, I did buy one. Not a fan of the new redesign. HOWEVER, it is a baby Raptor in every sense of the word.

[@bikeninja956]

Great review and great reviewer, keep it up pal!

[@djcobra2821]

I got the 2020 Colorado zr2 midnight edition an is a beautiful truck love it!

[@Qmocean]

I got a '20 ext cab that's black (not midnight edition though), and I still stare at it a lot.

[@chriskolaska897]

I've got the 16 Z71 diesel. Talk about a great truck.

[@beckybarnett2066]

Same here! He is far too critical.

[@mythicalscrub356]

Make vids on it??

[@MaximeBertrand02]

Love your work!

[@luispaniagua5145]

Good review, enjoyed it

[@chrisamyhunt4321]

It's like the inside and outside were designed by two different groups, and thrown together. But the exterior looks awesome!

[@bennyb6071]

Needs a moonroof and complete interior update

[@G8GTJav]

I like the ZR2 but interior is a letdown. There were rumors the '21 was going to get an updated interior but GM cheaped out. If it had a better interior and a 5.3L V8 option, I'd be at the dealer now.

[@Revis]

If only ANY of the half size pickups had a v8 option! Only reason I'll stick with the 1500 is for the NA v8.

[@Revis]

@Carmine Dingle Ok old man

[@BoleDaPole]

Chevy has had cheap interiors since the early 70s. Even their top tier cars have cheap interiors when compared to the foreign cars.

[@sweetscienceboxinggym5646]

We could only dream of a midsized v8 truck. It would literally fly.

[@patrickthomas8333]

yep

[@jayteesgear]

Jeeezzzusss!!! Gawsh! I need this thing! Love the Avalanche look

[@baneblade48]

I'm completely fine with an off-road vehicle being minimalist inside (and pickups in general) because they aren't family luxury vehicles, they're trucks. That's what the Denalis and High Countrys are for. But the price should reflect that minimalism.

[@dickgozinya9228]

My opinion of the front grill: Looks awesome. Good looking truck. The Blue is beautiful.

[@PimpSolja49]

You're one of my favourite car reviewers. You get sick cars/trucks to review and you are very in depth in your reviews. You have great product knowledge. Oh yea, you're an Ontario bro too!

[@ACCELER8TV]

Thanks so much! Any suggestions on cars/trucks we should try to get?!

[@PimpSolja49]

@@ACCELER8TV 2021 Ford F150, 2021 Escalade, Mercedes G63, 2021 Land Rover Defender, any new Porsche or McLaren. Maybe throw in a Kia review too. Lol jk

[@kingwillbisthebest]

I love the front! The truck looks great

[@user-nd9re8vr6l]

I’m a single guy with no kids, im an outdoorsman and I am digging this truck

[@racingthemachine3364]

Love the truck, front looks aggressive! Personally, I like the name across the front and back!

[@ACCELER8TV]

Fair enough!

[@kristosvt]

Me too.. looks awesome.

[@jayf6806]

I bought a 2021 last month. The Cherry Red color. I have wanted one since the old 19080s S-10 ZR2. Here I am at 53, and finally own one. I don't mind the front end look. What I find I am miss....the fog/drive lights. (enter the age jokes) We live on 100 acres here in ME and I do off road more than most Jeep owners. It will go damn near any place I point it. I enjoy the truck every time get in it. I love the basicness of the interior. I hate all this new gadgetry crap that manufacturers put in the cars and trucks. Learn to drive again. I hope to keep my ZR2 for quite some time.

[@ACCELER8TV]

Nice! It definitely has enough power and the height and shocks are great

[@labigq]

I love it!!!

[@8thwhonder]

Where did you do the off-roading portion of the review?

[@jbergquist0309]

I have the OG Colorado, really looking forward to this one! 😃

[@aidenv9345]

Good review keep it up bro 👍🏼

[@ACCELER8TV]

🙏🏽

[@aidenv9345]

@@ACCELER8TV i seen so many reviews about this same truck but yours made the most sense , and agree with you 100%

[@999torres]

I’m definitely getting this badass midsize ! I don’t really need a big truck I don’t tow just love the capabilities aspect vs a car

[@jyuke9955]

My son has a blue 2018 ZR2. Great truck.

[@62Sketch]

I think you missed what this vehicle is all about. This thing has some serious off road ability and what I think is the best stock suspension on the market. I was shocked at how nice such an off road worthy setup drove on the road. The much loved Toyota Tacoma TRD doesn't offer the equivalent off road ability, and when they do try the on road driving suffers greatly.

[@robertjohnson4784]

When you get the black out package on the Colorado it automatically comes with red tow hooks even before the AT4 came out also the Cutaway in the bumper is called approach angle that truck is ranked very good in that department

[@ahhhhhderf1]

Not only does it have lockers, it also has an off road mode and traction control fully off. Off road mode is like the terrain management snow/dirt/ etc. from other trucks. Although it’s just one option rather than picking a terrain.

[@ACCELER8TV]

Good to know, thanks for letting us know!

[@latinoheat612]

I absolutely love mine bro its the perfect truck for me, love everything about it

[@helpigotaquestion]

I love the front look

[@americancitizen1885]

Is the 2021 Midnight Edition exactly as tall and long as this version? Thanks.

[@ciffle-zo2ey]

Love how all these reviewer complaints are the complaints of people who are get to drive new vehicles every year and not the complaints of the average people who buy these trucks to keep

[@ACCELER8TV]

We’ve seen the competition and see what everyone else is doing. Other GM products have a lot of cool tech at this price point. It’s a good truck for off road but very dated in terms of the tech and interior for the price.

[@john335i]

Two years ago I took the ZR2 for a test drive, I was unimpressed with the pickup from the V6. I give them a hard time about the key to start the car. Headlights are horrible. The one thing the Canyon and Colorado have going for it is the multiple flavours you can get the truck in (crewcab, regular, long bed, short bed, gas or diesel). I ended up with the Canyon All Terrain (w/ the All Terrain X package) long bed, diesel. Swapped the headlights & fog lights out for Diode Dynamics SL 1 LED lights. It’s been a good truck, great mileage I can average close to 30 miles per gallon

[@336_longhaulalex8]

It's basically a rally truck I love it

[@cheesefarmer3545]

We got a '21 Colorado Z71, I love the shifter, I don't know why, but I love the shifter, especially at night. I hate the rear seats, I'm not tall, we have the long box and the back doors that have to have the front open to open. I have to sit facing towards the middle of the rear, my legs do not allow me to sit straight. I like the key, the older folding keys always break off, and then you gotta try and find your vice grips and-. The heated seats are amazing though, they hear up almost immediately and turn on when you use the remote start. It's also great in the snow. I just hate the shape of the windows, they don't look truck like, it looks too rounded Edit: Yeah forgot to mention, also not tall, like you, I hit my head on the ceiling in the back seats over speed bumps.

[@mand0776]

I love these trucks, I’m okay with it being minimal on the inside, I mean people buy jeep wranglers and they are very minimalistic inside also

[@ACCELER8TV]

Fair enough! Thanks watching!

[@coronathevirus3166]

I love the grills that have the name plates ..tight..hard as nails!💯

[@foilist1]

I like the front grill!

[@lonecrusaider]

I got a 2019. Love it. Work it hard too.

[@lonecrusaider]

If you're not worried about hole shots get the diesel. Its worth it.

[@chriskolaska897]

@@lonecrusaider I've got the 16 Z71 diesel and it's bad ass man.

[@fredpinczuk7352]

Does it still have three timing chains, where two are in the front. and the Third one in the back of the engine so you need a complete tear down?

[@JosephSmith72]

Perfectly said, and boy oh boy does this product have issues, LOTS of them.

[@dansherwood1043]

I'll be in the market for a new truck next year. Update the interior, throw in a 5.3 with the A10 and I'm a buyer. And no more zed crap.

[@mschoenfuss5738]

Love the truck! I have the Duramax diesel. It’s just fun. I do agree with what you suggested about the interior however. Wasn’t a game changer for me obviously. Great review.

[@ACCELER8TV]

Check out the review on the Jeep Mojave we just did!

[@chriskolaska897]

I think the interior is just fine. Try driving a Nissan pick up for a few years which the high end performance one is similar priced yet everything in it is beyond cheap. Hell in fact it screams cheap lol. But honestly the interior is good quality they didn't make this truck to be luxurious. It's an off road machine so cmon now think about it lol.

[@nashwalker7]

I love the new grille. Prob my favorite iteration of the all Colorado’s

[@MrFjcn]

This thing is a beauty

[@automotiveaffairsshorts]

Awesome review, Mike, your honesty is much appreciated 👏

[@user-nd9re8vr6l]

Dang I love that truck

[@tibblesandbits9348]

My dad has a Colorado and we went to Florida for 14 hours.

[@MayorMcCheese78]

The multimatic dssv is what sells me. Those shocks are only on high performance vehicles and supercars

[@docholliday7548]

This looks frumpy compared to the redesigned Colorado. GLAD I waited!

[@ace7053]

The inferior might look old and not really good but on the outside I think its one of most best looking trucks in 2021 if I had the money I'd get it 100 percent

[@CS58420]

I'd prefer the gear shift on the column. Honestly I like the idea of it being older looking inside. I don't care for modern interiors. Call me crazy but I love old school. The modern technology is impressive though. Plenty of room for hunting, camping and fishing gear in the back with space for the dog. My biggest issue is that they don't offer the crew cab with a 6' bed in the ZR2 version.

[@jeremycordre8371]

I'm a ford guy and in my opinion the front grill and all Looks great to me.

[@codyshann]

My 2013 Colorado 4x4 LTZ manual trans got that "Backup Mirror Camera".

[@ACCELER8TV]

That’s sick

[@thecliffold5879]

I like what they did to the ZR2, much better front end. The previous ones kinds looked like they were missing something. This looks well put together and aggressive at the same time.

[@ACCELER8TV]

Agree with the missing something comment for the older models. The 2021 definitely captures people's attention.

[@waltersteffensthezr2man431]

I love the front facia

[@Ramlock_21]

I’m Obsessed with the ZEE-R2 😂😂😂 been my girl for over a year now! 😊

[@tcbiglake]

ZED R2

[@Ramlock_21]

@@tcbiglake even tho I’m in Canada I chose to call it the ZEEEE R2 😎😎😎

[@mariog2702]

Zed sounds very dumb

[@jayl2331]

2018 is sweet. I jgot the shorter cab (2 door.) Eventual mods will be coming but it is sweet stock. I don’t need a fancy interior. Shifter could be cooler TBH. I’m not going to use the back seats for passengers for anything over 20 miles..😂 I put in a wireless charger since the stock one is too tiny for new phones.

[@ACCELER8TV]

Well said

[@cjm3508]

You need to play and drive it in off-road mode. So much more fun!

[@jonathanstevenelliottejeda2834]

i like it

[@ilopancharov]

Thank God you don't sugar coat every review like most YTers. Just don't change when you hit a milly. Do not get Jedi mind tricked like others.

[@ACCELER8TV]

Hahah! Never! Your word is all you got!

[@rickmcmhan2296]

Nice truck

[@bierlichen1]

Cool they make the suspension in America, gotta love it. Super cool, 52k Canadian and 45k U.S. because Canada is in America.

[@l.a.nazareth5483]

How many gears has this transmission?

[@MaQuGo119]

My dream is a Canyon Lux, but this is a nice shuttle

[@rjejames28]

This truck segment would be so much better if they added 2 inches to crew cab and reduced bed by 2 inches to make crew cab usable.

[@chrislush7910]

Put together a comparison with the Ford Ranger Tremor package. Compare content/interior for money. Thanks for the review.

[@staios24]

I'd def go for the 2.8L Duramax Diesel engine option

[@justinterry3018]

I drive a 19 Ford ranger and I’ll say that that truck is the best vehicle Chevy puts out

[@Brentolini23]

Exterior: beautiful Interior: not impressed at all, GM penny pinches on their cars lately and it’s a huge turn off, hard plastics around the doors and dash, and why the hell have they not included a digital cluster or for god sakes why it there still a key ignition? Very good review man but GM pisses me off lately.

[@ml9465]

I bought a ford ranger and drove it for about 2 months and didn't like it so I went buy a 2022 colorado ZR2 and I love it. I will never buy a ranger.

[@luispaniagua5145]

High price, outside looks good but I agree the inside creature comforts are aged.

[@jp89il]

What are you looking for? A flat screen tv and a microwave in the glove department?

[@drinny23la4]

Love how the exterior on them even the one before they changer the front........ I have a problem with the fuel economy on these tho. My 19 Ram Bighorn does better with the V8 Hemi & I still got it cheaper than what the ZR2 cost by a lot NEW 0 miles on it full sized Crew Cab. These are not worth what they are going for but at least it has Diff locks that pretty cool maybe that's why price is up there over the 50k??

[@chrisl3062]

Love this truck but you couldn't put in LED headlights GM?

[@leemee1009]

It’s about the truck NOT ABOUT YOU!

[@jordanz99]

The only dislike I have for my 2019 Colorado is the manual sliding rear window. I honestly think there is no point in having a sliding rear window if it can't be used because 95% of the time the driver is the only person in the vehicle.

[@Libertarian_Neighbor]

Push button start? Keyless entry? Hmmm. $55k is a lot.

[@motuekyaneck3974]

I hope this will be produce in the philippines soon..

[@franklinstidham9037]

They didn't get the red tow hooks from the at4 considering the ZR2 was made long before gmc decided to make the canyon in at4

[@ACCELER8TV]

Ah, we reviewed a Sierra AT4 right before this one so that was top of mind.

[@KARIM-db9uz]

This Chanel is so underrated honestly love the videos

[@ACCELER8TV]

Appreciate that man!

[@cjm3508]

Push the four wheel drive button on time then watch your gauge cluster as it says off-road mode on.....than play

[@shelleywilliamson8027]

Such a metro. Everything he hates is exactly what existing Chevy TRUCK owners have been waiting for.

[@loganperry6853]

I like the new front end

[@claudioinaciodocarmo]

Essa é bruta !

[@CyberSamurai84]

For what I need, I like basic.i don't need to be confused with fancy stuff

[@eversanchez7871]

Bueno...la Colorado si le da alas a Chevrolet para entrar en la competencia jajajaja...muy bonita es armoniosa, tiene estilo, elegancia y se ve que puede dominar el fango...

[@rayland8553]

Need to offer a sun roof, come on GM!

[@guniseran]

Nicest front end Chevy ever developed for pick-ups. This thing competes with Tacoma which uses 90s technology and power train

[@RussellStovetop386]

Why don't they continue the black to the interior roof? I always wondered that just because of the fact when you're off-roading and your hands are dirty or you have dirty gloves and you touch something I'd prefer a black surface than a light gray surface. Just a personal opinion.

[@CGphotoOp]

I feel like the 308 HP is negated by the 274 lb/tq. Had the tq also been in the 310 area then it would feel stronger, especially with bigger/heavier tires and the lift kit. Also better gear ratio like a 4:10.

[@allenheaps2084]

I have a 2018 model ZR2 and it's funny but everything you are knocking i.e the off road select, and gear shift I like. The gear shift to me is ergonomically friendly it allows me to rest my arm on the counsel and shift with ease. Very nice! As for the off road control yeah it's tucked away on the left side of the steering wheel. No biggie once you get use to it. I would prefer an off road stick shift but this is no deal breaker. It works and is out of the way. I like the back up camera in the 8 inch display, but it is totally useless at night.I also hate the fact that I cannot sit in my truck at night and turn off the display lighting. You can turn it off but it kicks back on in 5 minutes or so. Totally frustrating! Good review by the way. Thank you!

[@dfwbew8764]

I bought a 2018 ZR2 , ex cab, when brand new, dark red, I have had numerous compliments on it's looks, one from the wife of a Ford guy, I have owned 4 other Colorado's since they came out, 2 with V8 motors, I would have preferred they stayed with the V8, but the V6 does fine, the worse thing about it is the oil filter, you can't even see it. I would buy a new one if they make a better one, they haven't yet I am surprised at the negative comments about the interior? don't know what they could do much different to make it better ?

[@thedelightfullytacky]

Rediculous that a vehicle at this price point has a key and not push button start.

[@paulcabinatan2390]

Who cares. It’s just starting a vehicle. Is the inconvenience real whether you push start or turn a key?

[@thedelightfullytacky]

@@paulcabinatan2390 Not having to take the key out of your pocket is REAL.

[@jp89il]

@@thedelightfullytacky how many times you take your phone in out of your pocket in a day? That struggle real?

[@thedelightfullytacky]

@@jp89il I get in my car and the keys and phone stay put, no need to take them out.

[@msees-2002]

nice car

[@AlexHernandez-yg9by]

Yeah that interior needs a major upgrade asap