BETTER THAN A SILVERADO? [2024 Colorado AEV Bison]

2024 Chevy ZR2 Bison Model Trucks are some of the BEST Chevy has ever put out... but there is 1 MASSIVE opportunity they FAILED to take advantage of.
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[@dlasti]

HEY GM....are you listening to this video?!!!! Put a V8 and sell a whole sh*tload.

[@CarTruckStuff]

Without afm/dod..

[@bigbluezo6]

Agree

[@kristoferfc6525]

lmao at this point I'm surprised Mary lets them sell a truck at all

[@docholliday6285]

Livin in the past.

[@jbug2350]

Then it'll be $70,000. I'll pass.

[@kv5554]

This guy lowkey became my favorite KZbinr in the last year

[@LonestarHawaiian]

🤙🏽🤙🏽

[@StevePowell-pb1kn]

Just a long commercial for Chevy !

[@orlandog.7536]

lowkey

[@texZR2]

@@LonestarHawaiian Hate to correct you.. the MT on the tire stands for Maximum Traction.. not Mud Terrain. Easy to assume for such a awesome tire. And YES, NO ONE likes the EPA!

[@JordanSmith-lm1fu]

First project in the shop build v8 swap the bison

[@nothingtoseehere4026]

Been sayin' the same. Colorado is cool, but no V8, no dealio. Always preferred an under worked big displacement above an over worked lesser displacement engine. The only thing is mountain driving requires boost. Supercharge all V8s.

[@SpicerDesignsLLC]

Nice job putting this video together. Well done!

[@p.scottrice8235]

3 things I would change on the Bison; 1) I want an extended cab not the crew cab , 2) give me a 6’ bed with that extended cab, 3) get back to the V6 at least and a small block v8 would be HUGE over a 4 banger turbo. Edit: I just saw that you agree with me on the small block LS V8. Come on GM, get it done!!

[@Gramps83]

The ridgeline isn't terrible. It's pretty capable for what it is. It's probably all the truck most people really need. But it's not cool. I'll keep my AT4 Duramax though. ;)

[@LoyaltyNECO]

I just closed a deal on the Silverado ZR2 Bison and I’m waiting for it to get delivered from Ohio to Florida. I’m extremely stoked 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

[@bashamstaysbusy4193]

The knob shifter is so nice. Cleans up a lot of space and even though you may have a physical shifter it's just for feel now as it's electronic and not a physical shift cable or lever. Love the knob on the dash of my Rams

[@sellickusa]

Only reason I bought my Jeep Gladiator Mojave over the ZR2 Bison (life long GM guy) I wanted to take the doors and roof off. I still have my 2004 Chevy Colorado ZQ8

[@matthewlewis702]

So in Australia the Ranger Raptor is the only one we can get, and brand new you are lucky to find one under $90k … soooooo I would say your prices are wayyyyyy better! That Chevy is unreal, and I wish we had them here!!!

[@moreaufamily437]

I have a 2024 ZR2 Bison and I just love this truck. From any angle it looks great. AEV did a fantastic job making it all blend in perfectly. You would never know from a distance that my truck has a winch, but it does. It has real meat and potatoes it wasn't stickers and graphics. If I really really wanted a v8 I can get a Silverado ZR2 Bison or even better a Prospector XL based on the Ram 2500 chassis with the cummins diesel. But for me the Colorado Bison by AEV is dialed in to perfection.

[@michaellobsinger3300]

I bought a 2021 AEV Bison 3 years back and have been super happy with it, though it does totally lack many of the digital features of the 2024 and the 35 inch tires. I opted for the 2.8L Duramax, so my mileage is a bit better. You are right on the nose when it comes to V8 vs V4 Turbo gas. That little engine trying to push a midsized that weighs the same.

[@amerjcan]

I have a modified 2021 colorado bison with the 4 banger diesel and it sounds good, had it tuned and a new exhaust. completely upgraded the truck in my opinion

[@dallhoc2895]

It is so nice for a midsized truck. Maybe for someone single or if you don't have the space for a full size. The wife is correct as always... it's so hot 🔥 here in Tx!

[@route59performance34]

Try putting your kids car seats in there. Pretty tight

[@angel123317]

The new RAM Rhino

[@tuckertech]

Yup

[@1cubsfan4life]

Nissan Frontier still has a V6 at least

[@Steph-lv5fg]

Yes circle air vents are almost always a bad idea. I agree with absolutely everything they said, even the small details. That doesn't happen often. Great Vid.

[@stalkev]

Drop the 3.0 diesel in the Colorado. It would have fantastic milage and torque.

[@hansyang1697]

Absolutely Sexy Truck! Overall I love how Chevy puts their efforts on designing this truck, especially partnered with AEV with those add-ons. The only thing I am a bit disappointed is the 0-60 time, 9 seconds is a bit slow for today's standard.

[@chuckgoodman3828]

The Bison is a beast, but I don’t need it. I’m happy with my 24 Colorado Z71 with a wimpy add-on 1” lift!😅

[@rob_meganbell3968]

YES!!!! Thank you for giving GM real feedback. I am buying a truck not a friggin Prius! Put V8s in cars and Colorado’s too. V8s please - thank you again for giving them real feedback - GM you should be listening if you want sell more trucks!

[@paxtonjohanson8594]

Love your channel!! I couldn’t agree more- No one likes the EPA!

[@Wastegate13]

Gear selectors haven’t been physically connected to the transmission in a long while now. Omitting the giant shifter leaves room for more storage or utility space.

[@bo_knows33]

Great video friend! 😂

[@bradgrandprey8907]

One of your better videos lately! Keep up the good work.

[@taylorlewiszr2]

Awesome vid! Agree 100% I got the Silverado zr2 just because it had the 6.2 v8. I do wish it had those 35 in tires on it tho…

[@cecilotto504]

Anything 50k needs a V8, no matter what it is

[@XboxOne_IronPatriot8787]

With these Mid Size trucks if I had the $$$$$$$ at 30 working road traffic flagger I'm getting a Power Ranger Turbo vibe.

[@Holden-McGroin]

I much prefer the drivability of the 2.7 over the 5.3 to be honest. One of the major reasons I went from a Silverado to a canyon at4. I do like the sound of a V8, but these things are all going through automatic transmissions so they sound kind of stupid regardless. The low end torque of the turbo is a much better benefit than the “cool sound.”

[@chroniclesofnanner9543]

It needs the 3.0 baby max with the 10 speed

[@zackepoo]

Do you still have the slight rub with the 35’s on the Silverado, or did you find a way to remedy that?

[@curtisallen1695]

New day, new time in life ,on new models vehicle. Turbo engine it the 21th century.

[@volodymyrprosov6134]

I would prefer 3.0 diesel and 2k inverter in colorado bison

[@aaronv4790]

Hey question about your RK sport hood...i have the Amerihood RS hood. Do you find you get alot of water in the engine bay now?

[@charliejenkerson8738]

Just got my 2024 Colorado trail my 2020 Silverado has not left the garage . I like my Colorado way better

[@nealdollin1109]

What are the hood scoop lights you have on your trail boss? I have a 2500 and would love to retrofit my hood scoop with lights!

[@razzafour6887]

did he build the shed today !

[@haroldmendoza3725]

Plus digital rear view mirror

[@cxshflxw5175]

Was a bit sad with his Nissan comment but the Honda one made it ok (:

[@DreDayKickz]

4 banger 😫 that’s a huge no no for me but it’s cool looking it just has no soul thanks for the review

[@bntroadstar]

But what is the towing capacity of the Colorado?

[@AT4Ferret]

What mods were sponsored on the Silverado?

[@nealhardin6869]

Put a 5.0 in raptor and 5.3 in Colorado and watch their sales sky rocket!

[@pro2amatt846]

I so far Love my 24 ZR2 and prefer it over my 22 v6 zR2 . Simple muffler swap and you have tone. Yes not like a v8 but definitely not a mouse fart in church either.

[@SimSquadGaming]

Dude, how are you going to leave out the Jeep Gladiator Mohave and Rubicon yet mention Nissan? LOL. Give Jeeps some props in this midsize game.

[@JasonParham83]

The comment I was looking for

[@billybike57]

I’m sad that I spent 16 minutes of a Chevy commercial. I tune into your channel to follow your builds. 😢

[@Gramps83]

His builds are all GM? LOL. The Mercedes just sits...

[@vaultgarage8027]

No replacement for displacement

[@alvarezz09]

did you upgrade your seats to leather?

[@LonestarHawaiian]

Trail Boss came factory with leather (it’s a 2LT package)

[@verorower2837]

You were pretty quick to discount the Nissan Frontier just as other KZbinrs are taking notice of their normally aspirated motor compared to boosted versions of Toyota. I have personal experience with 400K 4 liter engines, a distance any boosted engine can only dream of without major repairs. Toyota still has their "fan boy" base which gets invited to all of the major corporate events while those being more truthful, such as Untamed Motors, have to go it alone.

[@brianhoyt2469]

The GMC Canyon AEV edition is even nicer than the ZR2 Bison with nicer materials and finish on the interior and better body lines imo too.

[@v8tergt653]

Try a Ford Ranger Raptor with the 3.0 ecoboost , it’ll leave your Silverado in the dust, and Im driving a Silverado, F150 , a Dodge , Volkwagen , Audi, Pontiac, couple more fords, couple more Gm so nothing against any brand .

[@NickGiordano-zu4em]

only thing you can knock it for is the power output , I keep telling myself I didnt buy a ferrari

[@GatsbyParty]

If it's that expensive and that close to the size of a full size it's almost like they're trying to eliminate the mid sized trucks to begin with. Just get a full size after all that.

[@Jsailor1210]

Wouldn’t that be the Chevy 1500 ZR2 Bison 🦬?

[@paulhasty8388]

I have a 2020 Jeep Gladiator Overland with 12,500 miles on it and the best option on it is it is PAID FOR!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@dwaynesullivan-qo2iz]

Its hard to pay 60 for a full size truck

[@GMCB-pu8pk]

Ridgeline? I thought you were talking about trucks

[@chrissalazar2017]

Put the baby Duramax back in them then the 60k price tag would be worth it

[@Meh-2023]

Bring the small diesel back...then it's the perfect truck.

[@TheOne-yc1wt]

Honda. Ridgeline. There I said it 😂😂 jk

[@nicholasmarshall3881]

The v8 is normally more efficient. Takes less work to move 5k lbs down the road.

[@ryanhoy6695]

Mine is a 2012 and it had a factory V8 in it. I took it a little further and put a LS3 in it. It’s the same color blue as you guys are driving. It’s 12 yrs old and it still looks brand new with 91,000 miles on it. I love the new ones, but not the price. Send me your email and I’ll send you pics it’s sick.

[@jeffhurley9291]

By the way the general is building a sixth gen v-8 so at least another decade of the beloved v8 you could set my truck on fire roll it down a hill and I still wouldn’t trade it for well you know 😗🐥

[@jonathancox6877]

You left out the Jeep Gladiator.

[@GMCShazamataz]

LS or LT on Hydrogen. V8 sound, V8 power, No baby seals harmed. Problem solved. TML...🙂

[@markhilsen2700]

16 minute Chevy Colorado commercial

[@johnday4883]

❤

[@viahj]

Honda Rid....... JK How about the Silverado ZR2 Bison (besides the $$$) has more power and payload, improved off-road capabilities and that glorious 6.2L

[@carlosrico7869]

V8, that's American Muscle

[@freddyherrera5123]

So how many subscribers for the LS swap 👀😆

[@travisjxxx]

I was trying to get a trail boss lt during Covid and the cheapest I found was was no less than $70,000

[@j.a.r.family2576]

Longest ad ever

[@Donotdisturb82]

I have a 2005 ford f150 with over 280000 miles and it gets better gas mileage than my mom's 2019 ford escape and my aunts toyota small suv. My motors also stock. I would love a newer chevy but won't go short bed and won't go above a certain age because I hate electronics. I still have key entry and roll up windows.

[@michaelpanacheese604]

V8 all day..

[@jasonn4798]

He is totally wrong so the Zr2 Bison is 60K the regular Zr2 is 50K or lower which is very close to the same as the bison not much different. Lastly watch a professional baja racer or pro off roader 100% of the time you won't ever see a huge truck competing. The engineers who build these do not ever recommend off roading in a big hulking truck. The dimensions of off roading favors mid size vehicles Jeeps Broncos etc...

[@adambaddass]

You should drop in a V8

[@DinastyProduction]

Hey 👋 I work for 4Play wheels I would like to hook you up with some wheels for your truck. If you’re interested let me know.

[@LonestarHawaiian]

Shoot me an email 🤙🏽 [e-mail]

[@cognito941]

Would have bought a midsized truck but they fall on their face without V8

[@TropaSoy_]

Somebody LS swap this thing

[@Mursedave]

I say no thanks to 4 cylinder pickups.

[@nealhardin6869]

There is no substitute for cubic inches..we are V8 lovers and the size of these ri called mid sized trucks they need the V8. You all know what I'm talking about. I don't care if you give the 4 and 6 cylinder engines 400 horsepower the V8 with 300 will be better. Abd last longer

[@B86432]

Its a rip off tho for a 1/4 ton & f a turbo 4 banger

[@Stryckerrr]

Them Nissan Frontier guys are probably all butt hurt 💀

[@dcalli]

Nah....I'd prefer a RAM TRX!😎

[@304VENOM]

Don't forget about the Jeep Gladiator.

[@joshsparks1489]

There’s literally no reason to waste money on a mid size truck

[@c.valley5572]

The Colorado is a toy of a truck, its not designed to do anything but go offroad and cost too much. Hard pass.

[@charles17508]

This kid is a fig

[@brian2359]

Nobody like them anyway! Lmfao

[@carlozposada3935]

Honda ridgeline! I just want to see you through the window 😂

[@williamwest1974]

Ditto

[@kennethporst4359]

Luckily you can swap a LS into anything.

[@BrianWood74]

To be honest, I would rather have the 3.0 diesel. I work in a Chevy service department, let's just say, I don't trust a GM gas V8 right now.

[@AdmiralBraddus]

@@BrianWood74 Just curious how many 2.7's do you see and what kind of issues are you seeing? I own a 2023 Colorado Z71 so just curious :)

[@waltshields5483]

I have a 2019 Silverado LTZ with a 6.2 engine and my buddy has a 2020 Silverado with the 4 cylinder turbo. We were both were towing our motorcycles on trailers. We were on a 900 mile (one way) trip. When he told me that he needed gas as he had a quarter of a tank left and I still had 3/4's of a tank left. We both were full when we took off. I have to use premium gas and he used mid-grade. His first fill up cost almost $80 and mine was $40. I'll keep my big V-8. Oh yeah, both are stock.

[@rdpillsforall6884]

Sounds like your DFM is the reason for that.

[@cherry2036]

​@@rdpillsforall6884He was towing so he probably had tow/haul mode on in which that disables the dfm

[@JasonParham83]

When towing the V8 will be superior on fuel, for all other conditions the smaller engine with the turbo will be better.

[@therealme2879]

Been loving the shop content but it’s nice to see a dedicated truck video again! Great vid man!

[@FootballPicante]

That’s why I bought 6.2L trail boss 😂 with 420 horse 🐎 power.

[@TheTruthBeToId]

I'm a Ford guy, but I must say the Canyon/Colorado trucks are really good-looking trucks. I'm just not into having a 4 or 6 cylinder engine with a turbo because it won't age well like the eco boost engines.

[@gopensstl]

I was seriously considering this truck, it is REALLY nice but I couldn't get over that a 4 banger that needs the complexity of a turbo to get the power got worse gas mileage than my V8 Trail Boss. Worse gas mileage with no satisfying V8 rumble, I couldn't do it.

[@jamesprovosthemingway4285]

The colorado looks good, but when I, when I gave it a test drive, it was just too small for me. Plus, I really liked the z 71 trail boss, which I have more fun with.

[@shanewaymire4487]

I can't stand the thought of a world without v-8s

[@PrimeraRSTKD]

GM isnt giving up the V8s, they just invested millions in their next Gen V8 platform.

[@markmanning5683]

Hope they dumped the Auto Start/Stop and the "Nasty" AFM crap.

[@jeffk464]

You only need a preferably inline 6 in trucks. You aren't going fast so you can have longer stroke engines. Big rigs only have inline 6's.

[@liquidrockaquatics3900]

They have to keep making the bodies bigger because the emissions are based on the volume of the vehicle. If the EPA was out of the equation, we could start having lower cost reliable vehicles, and the free market would take care of all the rest. It’s the government involvement that has ruined everything.

[@Steph-lv5fg]

I would highly recommend this video to GM.