Raptor Who? (2025 Chevy Colorado ZR2 Bison)

[@somanyroads1229]

If Chevy dropped the 6.2L V-8 in this truck, it would be a masterpiece!! Definitely the best looking mid-sized truck!

[@Jay-me7gw]

They need to since the Ford 2.7 and 3.0 walk all over this motor.

[@johnmorris77]

I personally think the Canyon looks even better but they look great

[@JacobCohen-u9h]

Over even the 3.0 duramax would be awesome

[@JMNovak1011]

Wont fit.

[@JacobCohen-u9h]

I stuck an LS3 in miata, anything can fit if you hammer hard enough lol @@JMNovak1011

[@caseyhoyt]

I think Chevy has the best looking midsize truck Colorado(trail boss, z71, & zr2). You’re right, it would be far superior to all of the midsized trucks if it had the option of a v6.

[@matthewknight1190]

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[@nazgul_renegade]

Hi Ben! I have one just like that and have been happy with it. I got mine below $60 thanks to dealer discounts! It is a very impressive and good looking truck. Merry Christmas!

[@tamatonga007]

Below 60k Where? what dealership this at plz I’m looking n thnx

[@nazgul_renegade]

@@tamatonga007 I bought it in Kentucky a few months ago. I have seem them everywhere with discounts.

[@Dandre01]

$63K and a manual slider in the rear! Score! 😂

[@iwazaru8101]

Great video. I think the purpose of the Bison is more closely aligned with the intentions of the Tacoma Trailhunter rather than the Ranger Raptor. The price of the Bison and the Trailhunter is also almost identical, while the RR costs thousands less. While still respectable in terms of rock-crawling capabilities, that is not the Ranger Raptor's primary domain. Despite auto magazines comparing the two, I don't see many people cross-shopping the Bison and the RR because they are just so different. It's not quite comparing apples and oranges; more like comparing oranges and grapefruits. I mean, that's why Toyota decided to make the Trailhunter in addition to the TRD Pro. Thanks for the review.

[@basian99]

I came very close to buying one but in the end I purchased a 21 Tundra TRD Pro doublecab. Backseat is larger, powertrain is proven and bulletproof and nothing beats a V8 rumble Oh, I also paid less than a new Colorado ZR2

[@dejonbuick6070]

This beautiful truck needs a v6 turbo engine to make it complete.😊😊😊.

[@robertloszewski1347]

Very cool! I have this exact truck on order scheduled to be built the last week of January. Can’t wait!

[@AJS24DH]

Here come all the comments about the price 😂😂 and the motor and how it doesn’t have wings and won’t fly . Who really cares what anyone thinks 🤷🏻 I mean really I could care less if your keeping your old truck that in your mind is way better or how you’d never pay $63000 for anything… blah blah blah 😑 If you like it and can afford it buy it … who cares what anyone else thinks your not buying it for them 😂 Good reviews short and to the point , as for the comments well I think you get my point. It’s a good vehicle if that’s what you want 👍🏻

[@MisterJay222]

needs the digital review mirror especially having your spare tire in your way.

[@RobertEdwards-q6t]

Dam that Bison looks good

[@jay315-z5k]

There is no reason why GM can’t put the twin turbo 3.6 V6 from the CT-4 V Blackwing into this thing

[@Shafaymustafa12]

Hi Ben, Is GMC Canyon At 4x AEV edition better than this

[@mabelpup8502]

Same thing, but GMC more $$

[@timricks1149]

The Ranger Raptor is too low to the ground, it barely looks OFF-ROAD worthy. The only thing it has going for it is it’s engine which I will admit is very good. Rumor is though that GM is working on plans to drop the TURBO CHARGED 3.6 LITER V6 from the CADILLAC CT4-V BLACKWING in this thing and that would totally blow the doors off the TACO and the RAPTOR

[@kylejames538]

holy crap you serious? Possibly have a link or something?

[@JerryRichards-l1d]

maybe they're both great at the two different purposes they were built for.

[@DougSlmon]

No Ben if you do another Ford commercial I’ll look at it. Have a good weekend. Good day and merry Christmas.

[@lordrayden3045]

I know you can’t walk onto a dealer lot and find a Colorado (any trim) or a canyon (any trim)

[@davidwethington9320]

Most dealerships in my area have a few. They don't last long though.

[@Jay-me7gw]

Yeah you can. That was true earlier in the year but now there are 48 ZR2's listed within 50 miles of my house and most are being discounted.

[@lordrayden3045]

@ Congratulations Here that’s not the case

[@Jay-me7gw]

@@lordrayden3045 Get on a plane if you really want one then.

[@Jay-me7gw]

@@lordrayden3045 That sucks. Get a $50 plane ticket on Frontier if you really want one.

[@mrt3206]

Nah if I’m wasting this kind of money I would much rather get a F150 with the Tremor package then get a midsize truck that’s over $60,000, get the standard ZR2 with all the options and save yourself $15,000. All you’re paying for is bigger tires, and might I add fancy overpriced bumpers. I personally would rather get the bumper 589 makes for these, they look 100x better then the AEVs👌

[@just4ivaylo92]

Agree. Far too many compromises at this price.

[@lrn_news9171]

The raptor might have a more exciting engine but it's not as reliable as Chevy's 2.7 litre, they've been using this engine for many years now. Ford's having some issues with their twin turbo V6

[@jtrayforest]

Hi Ben, weird question but how does the 2.7 compare to iforce max in the LC /tacoma

[@BenHardyCars]

Top end feels similar, but low end is a little weaker

[@mabelpup8502]

I know everyone says that 2.7 L turbo is amazing, but GM should’ve brought back a re-vamped version of the 4.3L V6 that used to be in the S-10’s. That would’ve been cool. I’m talking about longevity because we really don’t know how long these turbos are gonna last.

[@Jay-me7gw]

I dont say that. I think the people that say that are the ones who have been driving NA V6's that make very little torque. Anyone who has driven similar turbo motors from other brands would be somewhat disappointed with the 2.7L. I certainly was. Look at any of the towing or performance reviews of trucks with the 2.7L and it certainly does not seem to perform like an engine making 310hp/430 ft-lbs.

[@classiccorvettesmusclecars5846]

Nice styling but the price, 4 banger & GM build quality make it a “no”…

[@AlexAlex-gs1xh]

Are the Silverado ZR2 and ZR2 bison different? Because i havent seen A single ZR2 Bison on lots but there is like one or two ZR2

[@BenHardyCars]

They are

[@AlexAlex-gs1xh]

@BenHardyCars thank u for letting me know.

[@jeffmeyers8417]

Very nice truck. No pwr rear window and 63k to much. Be interested in it at mid 50's

[@just4ivaylo92]

Standard ZR2 is the way to go. Best value offroad truck today.

[@JoeSmith-nu8oo]

Needs a 6.2 liter shoehorned into the engine bay😈

[@wiilli7685]

Put a V6 in it

[@Jay-me7gw]

That would be great with 35's at 4500' of elevation!

[@MrHand-ih4sz]

@@wiilli7685 Wait for the V12. I hear it's coming soon. 😊

[@MysteeriusFrend]

I don't understand why people say, American built cars come with terrible build quality. Meanwhile, they say this in their BMWs and Mercedes' fabulous build quality that were built in South Carolina and Alabama, which are also exported internationally. Build quality isn't the same as crap materials. A vehicle can have STRONG build quality with crap materials, and great materials with crap build quality. It's all up to how a person's shift is going. Lol. 😅😂

[@davidchenette1091]

I'm sure glad brought the tacoma trail hunter it's a torque beast

[@keithhunt3437]

Hate to break it to ya but the Ranger Raptor is the torque king. With the ford performance tune 536 tq. Which will keep the warranty.

[@davidchenette1091]

@keithhunt3437 mine trail hunter has the full torque at only 1,700 rpms where the raptor is at 3,500 rpms sorry to break news to you

[@keithhunt3437]

@@davidchenette1091Ranger is making a little over 400 tq at 1700 rpms. More importantly it’s making the same tq as the Tacoma at 2250 rpm. But peak tq for the Ranger is more like 3000 rpm’s not 3500

[@davidchenette1091]

@keithhunt3437 see mine makes more torque at lower rpm mine is the torque master trail hunter is a beast 💪

[@keithhunt3437]

@@davidchenette1091 Ranger makes more tq and hp with no electric assist and does it at a cheaper price. 🤷

[@keithhunt3437]

The only draw back in terms of suspension for me is really just the leafs in the back. Like it’s 2024 these are the next gen of trucks and we’re using 100 year plus tech. And yea the engine is whimpy.

[@richardfredenburg5619]

Are manual rear windows a thing on the smaller trucks? 64K$🤣🤣

[@10krms54]

Come on Gm add a none turbo engine option to the line up, i get it gas mileage n all that it’s a truck not a hybrid car.

[@sutnac213]

That turbo four should be scrapped and the person responsible for green lighting it... Fired. It loses out to the ranger in almost every metric besides style. Our GM family will not be buying another GM vehicle for the foreseeable future. I will recommend that if you are looking for a Tahoe (wife) go and test drive the Wagoneer series 2 4*4 and I promise you won't be disappointed. If GM would have put the ecotec V8 5.3 liter in that Colorado and it was E85 capable... That would be a different story. I don't understand why you would choose a comparable displacement with Fords ecoboost 2.7 but give your customers two less cylinders but charge them more for it. It sounds like ass. They can't tow as much nor do they have a higher payload, the spare blocks the rear window, it can't match the acceleration of Fords 2.4L ecoboost engine so in my opinion GM never bothered to ask what their customers would like them to build and then build it. So, for those reasons I'm out!

[@KenMcCune-wb3jp]

Colorado bison not bad looking for a midsized truck

[@jackdaniels615]

How does the Colorado ZR2 have 35's and the Silverado ZR2 only has 33's 🤔

[@Letsberealish]

You have to use the screen to turn the headlights on? No no no.

[@MrHand-ih4sz]

@Letsberealish Yea...on the day you buy it, you set the headlights to AUTO on that screen, and you never touch it again. Soooooo.......

[@Letsberealish]

@@MrHand-ih4sz Many people prefer to control their headlights, wipers, etc and don't like the lazy options that cater to brainless behavior. What's next, a feeding tube in your throat so you don't have to remember to eat?

[@MrHand-ih4sz]

​@@Letsberealish When windshield wipers were first invented, you cranked them by hand. When it became automatic, some guy was complaining that it's better by hand.

[@Letsberealish]

@@MrHand-ih4sz But the debate isn't about doing something by hand, as all of these scenarios require doing something by hand. The debate is about needing to remember to do it, or having it done for you so you can keep watching TikTok, for example. I prefer to stay on my toes and not shut my brain off. They're removing the ability for people to continue using their brain.

[@MrHand-ih4sz]

@@Letsberealish I think it's more about removing another button or switch. The dash on this thing is pretty clean, and I think that's what they were looking to do.

[@johnconway7484]

16 mpg in an inline four cylinder huh?

[@AlexAlex-gs1xh]

Ben did you hear what happened at the mazda dealership in utah

[@BenHardyCars]

Yes

[@ChristopherLacoste]

Digital gauge cluster screen doesn't even go edge to edge...just a rectangle in the middle?? Deal breaker!

[@BrooksLorenson]

Ranger Raptor all day.

[@MrHand-ih4sz]

Looks like a Maverick. Sad.

[@shaniyoung6506]

The only thing wrong is a turbo 4

[@2quick524]

And price tag

[@lordrayden3045]

Wow…. Look at this big brained hot take

[@MrHand-ih4sz]

...says everyone UNTIL THEY DRIVE ONE.

[@lordrayden3045]

@@MrHand-ih4sz People that make that comment don’t know what they are talking about, and vent if they did drive one won’t recognize / admit reality

[@MrHand-ih4sz]

@lordrayden3045 True. I've got a '23 Colorado ZR2, and it's been bulletproof. But just about EVERY person who asks me about the truck gives me the "too bad it doesn't come with a V8 or V6" comment. I just tell em to wait for the V8...maybe next year. Ive had 4 Silverados with the 5.3 and this Colorado has me convinced that this 2.7 is a great piece.

[@keshawnwilliams9101]

This is a 2024** Zr2 Bison

[@MrHand-ih4sz]

ZR2 makes the Ranger Raptor look like yer old man's truck.

[@bobwhite4671]

Except the old man truck will smoke it, bad.

[@MrHand-ih4sz]

@bobwhite4671 Hmmm....let me think how many times I've felt the need to drag race my pickup truck.........yea, that would be ZERO. Like saying a Corvette is Better than a Ferrari at off roading. 🤡

[@bobwhite4671]

@@MrHand-ih4sz not just horsepower, but better drivetrain, the AWD setting option is a big plus when it is the least bit slippy. The Raptor is the superior drag racing truck and in my humble opinion is the better off road truck!

[@MrHand-ih4sz]

@bobwhite4671 Plenty of reviewers have disagreed with you...and each time the Blue Oval Admiration Society shows up chirping about how great the Ford is regardless of the facts. All good...enjoy your Maverick. I love my ride.

[@bobwhite4671]

@@MrHand-ih4sz you must read the bow tie boy reviews, because every review I have watched prefers the Raptor. Glad you are happy with your Chevy, I will be ordering a Raptor come spring time. What facts are you speaking of, obviously not HP or torque specs, your original post dealt with looks, not specs or facts!

[@17MGTP]

👍🌄

[@BuilderBob2.0]

The Raptor remains, without a doubt, the superior mid-size truck currently available. Chevrolet, GMC, Dodge, and Jeep are still trying to catch up.

[@Holden-McGroin]

Depends what you’re doing with it. The Raptor is definitely superior at speed in the desert. The Bison will destroy the Raptor on east coast trails.

[@BuilderBob2.0]

@@Holden-McGroin@Holden-McGroin True, it depends on what you're doing; here on the West Coast trails, the bison is close but not ahead.

[@krasnaludek298]

It’s a tremendous midsize truck … best value in the segment if you take a $48K standard ZR2 that will fit 35s w/ no suspension mods. The Ranger Raptor is the benchmark on absolute terms, but $10K more. Toyota has just been pummeled by GM & Ford.

[@nordic04]

4 cylinder 💩

[@DougSlmon]

❤😂😢😮😅😢😢😊😊😊 ben that truck sucks. It’s a Chevy. I rather take a raptor over that any damn day of the piece of junk Chevy Colorado I do not like Chevy. I like Ford better so I’ll take a Ford raptor any week month day or year over that piece of junk shit Chevy

[@DougSlmon]

Have a good day, Ben and merry Christmas and happy new year, brother

[@MrHand-ih4sz]

@DougSlmon The fanboys just cant cope.

[@johnmorris77]

I’m just here to laugh at all the comments complaining about price

[@ubeuonly]

MADE UP SILLY NAME FOR A TRUCK FROM A COMPANY SO LATE TO THE GAME. AND WITH THE WRONG MOTOR. TYPICAL G.M.

[@MrHand-ih4sz]

@@ubeuonly actually, naming your truck after a silly dinosaur and putting RAPTOR stickers all over it is far more lame.