Can a Fancy New 2023 Chevy Colorado Z71 Keep Up with the New Trail Boss Off-Road? Let's Find Out!

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[@MattF-ro4cn]

I feel the trail boss should be able to be optioned like the Z71. I like that you can get a basic off road truck but there needs to be something in-between the trail boss and ZR2. A Z71 with the trail boss equipment would be perfect for a lot of people.

[@Milano322]

That’s where the Canyon AT4 sits, Trail Boss equipment with Z71 luxuries… problem is, it’s barely any cheaper than a Colorado ZR2, which gets the Z71 goodies anyways.

[@WheelieBad]

Amen

[@Skraals]

I'd want a trailboss option with front lockers and heated seats. Live in quebec, need the seats due to winter and the lockers for going up north. Weekends in winter and 1 week out of 2 in summer I'm in the woods, need both lockers. The F-150 trucks are just too big.

[@walkworthy]

They'll probably add an Off-Road package for the Z71 later. They did that with the 22 Canyon.

[@LoneWanderer479]

I agree. I don't like major options like heated seats being locked behind the high level trims. My LT trail boss Silverado has heated seats and steering wheel and a bunch of other goodies and it's still below the LTZ (similar spot in the lineup as the 23 Colorado Trail Boss)

[@4-LOW]

It pains me to say this after 35 years of bad experiences and hate for GM products, but I really like the direction they've been going with their trucks lately. The new Colorado looks fantastic and has nice equipment. The Silverado ZR2 is sweet, and they're investing in new V8 gas and I-6 diesel engines. Well done GM, well done. To hell with EV tech.

[@highbrass7563]

I've had four incredible GM cars over the years! Sorey you had no luck with them

[@MrJamesLuz]

Ironically, this is GM’s pattern. They are run by accountants and marketing “experts”. By the time they understand what the market wants it’s too late and they miss the mark. Example? The best years of the hummer H3 and H3T were in the middle of the Great Recession. They waited too long to build the Alpha versions and BOOM bankrupt. Now they are releasing these awesome trucks….oh the Colorado shared a platform with the H3….hmm if we have a major recession in 2023 my guess is GM will kill off all of these Trail Boss and ZR2 trims because of “low sales”

[@RossMalagarie]

@@highbrass7563 I'm on my 4th GM truck and I only have had good experiences with them

[@windycitywarrior71]

You can have bad experiences with any automakers if you buy and drive enough of them. Ive own at least 20 GM products from trucks to a corvette. Nothing is perfect all have unique issues just like all other manufacturers.

[@RossMalagarie]

@@windycitywarrior71 100% agree, every manufacturer had lemons and will have problems, the killer is how hard is it to get fixed, how fast, and is it covered under warranty?

[@samerkia]

If the trailboss had remote start and ONLY heated seats (don't care about ventilated) I'd definitely get the trailboss, but currently I'm leaning more towards the Z71 for those features and for the AUX port

[@cputeq007]

Same - I love love the trail boss look, but lacking the heat seats and steering (i think) and a BIG ONE -- lacking articulating steering wheel led me to Z71. Plus, I'm a sucker for that interior Z71 seat stitching - looks very nice. Also, I'm betting the Z71 gets better gas mileage because of the lower stance and let's be honest - I'm going to use my truck 99.9% of the time as an on-road daily-driver to work.

[@willflores4370]

I got the z71 for that reason. Package was a no brainer for me as in the city it’s perfect with all the bells and whistles. Some changes to suspension and tires and can use it off-road. It feels luxurious honestly. Love the cooled seats lol

[@drnick40]

Z71 for me. A nice blend of luxury and capability. Thank you Andrei! Awesome video.

[@Jasmurray87]

Same, I’d option it with the 18s though instead of the 20s they look to big imo on a smaller truck.

[@Hooner77]

@@Jasmurray87 Actually the 20s are the option. Both trims come standard with 18s

[@MrTezo411]

Came across this review this is exactly why I needed thank you! Z71 it is!

[@joshc606]

Z71 is what the people needs but Trail Boss is what we want lol

[@joshuaallswang8016]

Bro your name is sick🔥

[@mus_xr4653]

People want the zr2 is what I am thinking

[@andrewsbbq]

People want the ZR2 but TB is based off the work truck so it's actually priced nicely in the lineup.

[@kx8960]

@@mus_xr4653 I'll be getting the ZR2.

[@albertmcfry6322]

I like them both!

[@Muzzleblast-1911]

I love the new Colorado body style and the trail boss looks great! I want one, I just won't pay the ridiculous prices car manufacturers and dealers are demanding these days.

[@donnag4554]

Gotta watch...they are tacking on and extra 10K which I was told due to COVID! What a joke!

[@northerntoyota7584]

Andre, you excited for your Colorado? Basically driving what you ordered, or having some 6’2” buyers remorse?

[@DM-fv7hw]

Z71 with an aftermarket lift for me. However, I just jump to the ZR2.

[@oscarmayer9823]

I see GM has been doing some work. But if you take the Z71 and add your own wheel and tires you’ll be just as capable as trail boss.

[@johngrodski4158]

Trail Boss hands down for me. Very nice styling and less is more sometimes.

[@mwbrada]

They both are very sharp but it's the Trail Boss all day for me.

[@allengoe3605]

Why do automakers insist on still putting crappy halogen bulbs in anything?!

[@kevinstarski1598]

I hope they continue to do that...who needs to spend bunch of money when (not if) headlight finally gives out?

[@LoneWanderer479]

Been waiting for this video for days haha. Great review Andre! I'm beyond excited for my Z71 to be built

[@sabin2680]

How much did it set you back if you don't mind me asking?

[@LoneWanderer479]

@sabin 26 so I got mine pretty loaded with features so MSRP is 49k. But I have a discount and some expected equity in my current Silverado. So mine is estimated to be around 41k after that. And then whatever fees and incentives there might be at time of purchase. Seems like a lot for midsize but the full size pickups are running north of 60/65k MSRP for the equivalent trim and options.

[@larryrogers9060]

Really do appreciate unique colors on trucks. That yellow will definitely sell and be hard to keep on the dealer lots. 💛💛💛💛

[@williameisenman9008]

Here's my take. The Trail Boss is an off-road configured Work Truck positioned in the market for the no-frills buyer. That positioning matches well to Chevrolet's value leader role. If you want that same level of off-road performance, with the expected creature comforts and conveniences, you're really in the GMC Canyon AT4 market. That seems to be the sweet spot for me; the balance of towing and payload with off-road ability in a package I can be comfortable in on 3-4 week long excursions.

[@justinboucher5923]

The problem I have is I want the AT4 interior with the Colorado trail boss everything else :) The GMC Canyon face is just ugly. They really tried hard to mess that up. Reminds me of the fail on the HD Silverado until the recent refresh which didn't take long. I bet the Canyon gets a facial update in 2-3 years max. The Colorados look great.

[@mrvwbug4423]

Except the Canyon AT4 costs as much as the Coloardo ZR2, the GMC tax has gotten huge in recent years. All the Colorados competitors allow you to choose premium interior or basic interior with their off road packages (premium package on Tacoma TRD off road, FX4 package can be specced to any trim level Ranger, Frontier has a premium package for the Pro 4X as well).

[@williameisenman9008]

@@mrvwbug4423 AT4 @$43,900; ZR2 @$46,800. And the AT4 retains higher payload and towing.

[@chadsteele1]

@@justinboucher5923 long took them four years, theyre stubborn.

[@baconeggstoast5327]

@@williameisenman9008are you sure? I’ve only seen at4 for 46,000 and higher

[@jamiefty]

Man. The suspension flex capability in that Trail Boss is epic. Definitely looking to trade into one of these soon.

[@BrandonK80]

Blows my mind for how much you're paying for the Trailboss you don't even get LED lighting or heated seats. Also why did they put red tow hooks on the street oriented truck and not on the off-road truck?

[@kevinstarski1598]

LED's are great, until they don't work any more. Then it's major dinero to fix a freaking light! Heated seats is a must with leather, with cloth I found it pretty much useless unless you live in a really cold climate.

[@Milano322]

To get the luxuries of the Z71 with the suspension of the Trail Boss, you’ve got to get the Canyon AT4. But the Canyon AT4 almost costs the same as a Colorado ZR2.. I know what I’d pick!

[@j.martin4476]

The only downside to that is losing a substantial amount of towing capacity in the ZR2… that being said if you don’t plan on pulling than the zr2 hands down all day

[@mrvwbug4423]

@@j.martin4476 And remember the ZR2 will have HUGE markups and 99% will be bought by flippers/investors, just like TRD pros. If it holds value like the TRD pro it will be a garage queen that you dare not drive lest you hurt the resale value.

[@WethepeopleFreedom76]

GMC canyon AT4 would be the best option if you want more features and offroad capabilities

[@mattbrew11]

That G80 locker is terrible 😂

[@sneakersonfeet9045]

The one thing that always drives me nuts is that at this point ALL Vehicles should have LED HEADLIGHTS STANDARD!

[@popeyerubi1981]

What if you get the Z71 for the luxury but then buy the offroad tires and lift. Now you have a trail boss with luxury and features. Right?

[@chrisdemas8246]

No LEDs is a huge fail. Should be standard on all vehicles.

[@joshpeck443]

I love nitro yellow…in certain light it reminds me of chic fil a honey mustard…. and now i’m hungry

[@Revenant_Knight]

For the price that GM wants for these trucks they all should have "luxury" features. They just love to nickle and dime the hell out of their customers. That G80 needs to be retired. It's kick in is terrible for control. If GM wants to be taken seriously after the disaster that was the last gen Colorado for reliability, they need to put a 5 year 100K mile bumper to bumper warranty on them. That said, the trucks look good and have good engines on paper.

[@mhardy006]

I just ordered a Z71 because I really wanted the amenities that the Trail Boss didn't offer but on the other hand, I'd really like the lift and wheel spacing for off road. So, my question is; If I throw a 2" lift and 1.5" spacers on my Z71, don't I effectively have a Z71 equipped Trail Boss??? What am I missing?

[@poppyneese1811]

Give these new Chevys a 10 on looks, with 310 hp they should run like like a scared hound! Hoping this 2.7 turbo proves to be a great long lasting engine, we know GM is capable of building awesome engines!

[@RossMalagarie]

Also with stock 390 foot pounds of torque and for $400 you can get 430 foot pounds of torque these mid sized trucks should fly off the line

[@jeffk464]

I don't need a truck that will last forever, but getting 12-15 years 150,000 miles without issues isn't too much to ask.

[@coolranch1660]

I think you mean ‘run like a stryped ass ape’ , that’s more like it 👍

[@FriarPop]

its slow as a dog but will probably be ok

[@poppyneese1811]

@@FriarPop drove a friends 2010 GMC Sierra, a nice truck for the time, but the 5.3 felt like a anchor compared to my 2.7 Ecoboost. I was em really surprised just how old that truck felt, steering wasn’t tight, brakes seemed slow to react, that truck had less than 30k on it, now will admit he’s 82 and rarely drives it, but trucks have come so far in just that amount of time, will say the seats were great and it still was a very nice truck.

[@americanpool]

Has anyone out there been able to order a new 2023 zr2 desert boss? My dealer is telling me I can’t order yet. I’m in Philadelphia pennsylvania. I don’t want to miss the release.

[@francoispanneton609]

The trucks look really good…. But sound awful! Too bad V6s and V8s (Silverado, not Colorado…) are slowly going away

[@troymcclure9088]

Just ordered my Z71. Love the luxury and looks. Plan to put 33’s and upgraded shocks on it.

[@atg1338]

What brand of shocks?

[@troymcclure9088]

@@atg1338 probably Icon.

[@jmpersic]

Optioned as high-output after you buy it, at the dealership? Sooo, they detune the engine then sell you the electronic fix? I really like this truck, but what sort of marketing games is GM playing with this engine? Am I wrong to think this is weird? Let me know.

[@paulmadkow9143]

The trail boss looks pretty sweet. Cant wait to see when Andre gets his. I think this might be my next truck.

[@jst4curiosity704]

I like the TrailBoss more as well -- no need to burn another $5K..

[@adamgroth1980]

Exactly why I went with a GMC Canyon AT4. Wanted the lift and LED lights but didn't need the extreme off-roadability of a ZR2. Plus I was able to get the heated/ventilated seats and heated wheel.

[@coolranch1660]

I’m glad you posted that. The GMC is very nice, but are so pricey that I didn’t look into them as much. If the option packages are better/more available on the GMC, the price difference may be worth it to get closer to what I want

[@adamgroth1980]

@@coolranch1660 I ordered with most every option other than the 360 camera, HUD, and Sunroof. It came in right around $49,500USD. When I spec'ed a Z71 I think it was about $48k but didn't have the lift and wider stance. I felt those options were worth the difference.

[@texastravelers210]

@@adamgroth1980 almost $50k for a midsize truck ? That's insane. I can get a few years old full size pick up truck equipped with a reliable V8, low miles , much more space for under $40k .

[@noahd4039]

The z71 actually comes with 18s standard idk why they have those ugly 20s on all the press vehicles

[@nlken7175]

Hope to see Andre try and upgrade to LED headlight bulbs when he get his Trail Boss.

[@richfarfugnuven6308]

They still have halogen headlights?

[@JLC8504]

Putting LED bulbs in a headlight designed for halogen bulbs is a horrible idea. It doesn't cast the light as well.

[@allengoe3605]

@@JLC8504 you have to get quality bulbs, I've done it several times with great success.

[@Encourageable]

@@JLC8504negatory. LEDs work exceptionally well. Fahren Ursprung H11/H9/H8 LED Headlight Bulbs, 14000 Lumens 6500K Cool White

[@richsarchet9762]

@@JLC8504 Why would anyone do that, when the full LED headlights that fit in the same hole are available from GM?

[@daltonidaho]

This new design looks great! Especially the Trail Boss. I just wish I could fit comfortably inside midsized trucks.

[@kaidsander5438]

Not sure about the 23, but I have a 21 and it’s the only midsize I comfortably fit in at 6’8”

[@daltonidaho]

@@kaidsander5438 Yeah, I'm 6'2" but unfortunately I have a tall torso 😥 perhaps the newer models are larger! I think the last Colorado I sat in was from 2017 or so.

[@kaidsander5438]

@@daltonidaho you need to find one with full power adjustment. I fit with a long torso with almost 2 inches extra headroom. No such luck in any other midsize. Just need to wait and see if I can fit in the new model with a sunroof. Lol

[@MrChadx1]

@@kaidsander5438 Agreed that the power seats on many medium and smaller vehicles seems to allow for more headroom than those with manually adjustable seats, but then you are sitting much lower and so lose the nice bench-seat-like, bent-knee seating position and so sit closer to the floor and with legs more stretched out in front. I'm only slightly over average height, but much prefer pickups and seat adjustments that allow for a more bent-knee sitting position and many of the mid-size vehicles that I'd love to own over the years, with seats adjusted low to give enough headroom, just are not as comfortable as fullsize

[@daltonidaho]

@@kaidsander5438 Good tip! I'm going to revisit the Canyon.

[@rileychalmers7733]

I feel like specing out an lt with the comfort features u like and then putting a little money into offroad parts would be one of the better ways to go. Based off the zr2 kinda have an idea what tires u can fit with a 3 inch lift.

[@andrewshoe6832]

One thing to keep in mind. You can't get the 2-speed transfer case on the WT or LT trims.

[@masonryman8183]

@@andrewshoe6832 prety sure it'll bolt right up. Gm parts bin to the rescue

[@mrvwbug4423]

Z71 with an aftermarket lift seems like the way to go if you want off road ability without having to settle for the stripped out Trail Boss or pay a massive premium and massive dealer markup for a ZR2. It's just like the TRD Off Road vs TRD Pro, you can make a TRD off road WAY better than a TRD pro for significantly less than the price difference between the two before the insane dealer markups on the TRD Pro (most TRD Pros are also being sold to flippers, especially in the special color for that model year).

[@rayb2208]

"I think I can feel the rear differential locking" as it clunks and slams the truck forward...haha. Yes Andre, the rear diff definitely locked.

[@semiauto3148]

Z-71 is the trim for me. Love the looks of it…not getting rid of my 19 Silverado though…that 6.2 is nice!

[@kennethjinkins8967]

unfortunately Chevy spends more on advertising telling people how good it is than actually making a good vehicle

[@caden7864]

Trail boss for 39k is kind of a steal

[@ryansheard8092]

GM has done a great job with the updated Colorado. The only thing I still find agregious and absurd is they don't have a selectable locker on the lower trims. That G80 isn't any where close to as good as a selectable locker. Get it together GM!

[@quintili1]

It's so dumb.

[@MrDutch1e]

Trail Boss Colorado is my next truck but feel like I'm gonna have to wait a while to get one.

[@mrvwbug4423]

Also expect to pay a huge markup on a stripped out work truck with a lift.

[@Ichibuns]

lack of a selectable locker seems like a huge miss

[@lukemellor9950]

New body style is a huge improvement over the outgoing model IMO.

[@anthonycioffi0331]

I'd like to know if GM improved the rubber boots for this new generation's IFS.... I had a "17 ZR2, and the shaft boots on that gen Colorado were known to tear when off roading.

[@Pr0digy47]

I actually really like the new Colorado’s. Hated the old ones. But these are cheaper and now the interiors are good and their the same size as full size older silverados

[@mx4073]

I love the show and I love Andre's optimistic attitude. Its a GM ! That piss yellow truck you just ordered will spend more time at the dealership then in your driveway. You will be highly disappointed Ford and GM are just building junk and they know it. Quality and reliability no longer matter just profits.......

[@shipjumper6068]

I’m with you. I’ll take the Trail Boss over the Z71, but I’d rather have it in the blue color of the Z71. Thanks for this review of the two trucks.

[@harolddenton6031]

I love my velocity blue colored Colorado trail boss truck. It came with bigger 275/65R18 Goodyear territory mud terrain tires. It has been easily climbing up forestry/ logging roads in northeast Tennessee up on holston mountain.

[@k9karma]

I am with Andre on this one. Like everything better in the Trail boss model.

[@FriarPop]

peak poor!

[@Wxman9123]

Pretty good amount of articulation on that TB for being stock.

[@zachowens1412]

If you guys get a long term tester I would love to see and old vs new comparison. Get all 3 gens of the Colorado and run them through your offroad trail and maybe tow up the Ike. Do a Z71 from the first gen with the v8 and see how it compares to the Z71 v6 2nd gen and the new Z71 or trailboss.

[@jaykanngiesser3454]

Had the last gen Colorado. It’s too bad GM didn’t put an actual locker in it the rear of the Trail Boss. Minor cost and in keeping with the intent of the truck.

[@FXIIBeaver]

The G80 is perfectly fine. Plenty of people have gone places with the G80.

[@brandonz2]

Is it going to be 2024 model year by the time it hits dealers?

[@TheWVgoodguy22]

I prefer the front facia and interior goodies of the Z71 which should be called RST including heated seats 💺 which I love in my 2013 Chevy Cruze and should be available in a 42k truck 🛻, but I love the stance, off road capability and price of the Trail Boss.

[@syntheticjuice9279]

can you option fog lights with the trailboss? also i'd be curious what the driver side backseat is like with the driver seat adjusted to ur position. finally overall height, the specs seem to include the antenna now.. so a trailboss's antenna should barely fit a 6'10" height parking garage?

[@WheresHerb]

I really like the G80 locker in my Colorado.

[@quintili1]

It's terrible if you're doing any hard off-roading. You've already lost traction when it finally slams into engagement.

[@RyanRKJ]

It’s awkward for rock crawling, but good for hill climbs, and articulated sections.

[@RossMalagarie]

It would be nice if the Trail Boss had the LED lights, sunroof, and bed 120v options

[@mrgmc6314]

It's got cylinder deactivation it goes 4 3 2 1 0 ... depending on power on demand ... lol I'm glad they used a bad ass 4. Cylinder turbo setup but I'd love a 5.3 aluminum block with a blower in the new zr2 colarado and silverado

[@TheNewenglandboys]

It seems to me that LED lights should be standard equipment on all vehicles these days. I can’t believe it’s a huge price difference. In reality, what would it cost GM to add LED lights and heated seats? But instead, GM hopes the lack of a few items will push the buyer up another level. It’s a tactic imho

[@ra_redesignautomobiles]

What I don't like about GM is killing their famous Offroad trucks and SUVs for crossover platform Until now I'm still heartbroken that Chevy killed the Colorado based 7 Seater Trailblazer for that terrible 5 seater crossover here in Philippines

[@johngeorge2081]

Hope you're right, because my Harvest Bronze Trail Boss is scheduled for March 13! Went with this model for the same reasons that you mentioned, plus I work outside and get very dirty. Wanted a more wt interior, but a more capable off roader.

[@americanpool]

Where are you located? Sounds like you were able to order one. Was the zr2 avail? I’m looking to order and pay cash for the zr2 desert boss

[@rickmcmhan2296]

Don't like nitrol yellow but the blue looks great

[@wwz1011]

If I could get a larger fuel tank, the Z71 would be my choice. As someone who tows a 4,000 pound trailer, the small tank means low range. Fuel economy on these turbo 4 cylinders tends to drop almost to half stated MPG. Trail Boss needs LED headlights. Nitro Yellow is HOT!!

[@mrvwbug4423]

Midsize truck fuel economy without a diesel is laughable, My V6 Tacoma is barely more fuel efficient than a full size, can get 22-23mpg in optimal conditions, and even a mild headwind can drop it to 15-16mpg.

[@StarGateSG7]

In any non-EV truck our company gets, we always put in a 50 U.S. Gallon (190 litres) or even a 100 Gallon (380 litres) auxilliary fuel tank which also have an add-on fuel pump nozzle which lets us pump gasoline or diesel into another truck or UTV/SxS. The KEY ISSUE is getting the in-cabin fuel-gauge and auto-tank-switch which lets you draw from the main tank or the in-bed auxilliary tank as soon as a pre-set level on either is reached (usually 5 or 10 litres as the limit before automatic tank switch-over!) On a fully-loaded-with-camp-gear Ford Ranger Lariat with 32 inch M/T tires, while having the 50 gallon in-bed auxilliary tank where 190 litres of Gasoline is 312 lbs or 141 kg in weight, usually gets us 16 litres per 100 km fuel economy (14.7 mpg) when off-road in severe terrain. This gives us over 1180 KM of extra range or about ANOTHER 683 miles over the normal tank's 200 miles of range in severe and steep terrain. That combined 883 miles of driving range on the worst rainy/muddy/snowy Western Canada mountain roads is more than good enough driving range for us during our work and weekend off-road fun times. On sunny and dry days you can get almost 1000 miles (1600 km) of driving range on off-road packed gravel terrain. That is the same distance driving completely off-road from the Southern US Border near San Diego to the Oregon State border on one single fill-up while driving ONLY on off-road FSR sand/rock/mud/gravel roads! THAT is a looooooong camping trip that could take a whole week to do, so getting an in-bed auxilliary fuel tank is A GOOD BUY! I personally like the Trax-4 50 Gallon Tank from Transfer Flow which fits under most tonneau covers and canopies. It's about $1700 USD which is a bit expensive BUT it has EVERYTHING you need in a proper auxilliary fuel tank system. It even has an app you can download to keep track of all your fuel use on your smartphone or tablet! V

[@ubangiestomp]

Need to put the Chevy Colorado up against the Nissan Frontier. Just throwing that out there.

[@IssaqAl-Ahmed]

I've had the same complaints with the Ram Rebel package. I really wish they would allow you to get the upgraded headlights and options that you can get on the higher trims. All in all, I wish off-road trims were all just packages that could be applied to all vehicles.

[@Melonreacts7156]

My complaint with the Ram Rebel is that it went from 51k to 72k in the span of the pandemic and the dealers are "Yup, sure did, sign right chere "

[@ToddCotta]

I would actually consider the trailboss if it came with the LED lighting package. Why are not all headlights in 2023 LED? It is just a money grab for Chevy.

[@RidersInBlack]

Excellent review guys. Just finished watching Stevens review on Truck King where they actually took out a work truck for a drive. I have to say the trail boss is the best deal out of the lineup, but they need to include heated seats. That's unacceptable at that price point. Love the new look and I think GM is going in the right direction. Let's see when the new Tacoma comes out, and the new Ford Ranger. That will be a great comparison.

[@Millerbros3]

I believe you can add heated seats to the trail boss as a package

[@RidersInBlack]

@Millerbros3 Yes but that increases the price based on the package and it will no longer be the great deal that it is on a basic level. It needs to be standard. That's pretty basic even on Corolla's and Hyundai's and Kia's. Even on their economy cars with the mid grade trim level.

[@CraigSmith568]

Heated seats would be a waste of money for me. I would never use them.

[@RidersInBlack]

@@CraigSmith568 Well up here in Canada my friend, we wouldn't do without them. Warmer climates are a different story, but they should be equipped nonetheless

[@Millerbros3]

@@RidersInBlack True. It's a $1300 package that includes other things like automatic climate control

[@WW-wf8tu]

The Z71 (blue truck)had a pretty violent response engaging portions of that up hill climb. Bet it was fun to hang out with fellow journalists. Already caught this event from another source. But they did not point out anyone and say hi to them. lol

[@mrvwbug4423]

That is pretty normal for automatic lockers when you are dangling a wheel in the air. Off road mode on the Colorado disables rear wheel traction control, so you don't get the brake based torque vectoring to soften the engagement of the auto locker. The only auto lockers that engage smoothly without TC assistance are Gerotors and I'm not sure you can even get them anymore (they came on certain years of the 2nd gen Grand Cherokee).

[@EGGINFOOLS]

With all the manufacturing consolidation GM has done with this truck, I should be able to spec it just about however I'd like.

[@jamesclark9791]

I currently have a 2nd gen Colorado I bought a wt and upgraded it myself instead of buying a higher up trim but I think if I where to buy a new one I’d go with the trail boss

[@quintili1]

The fact that they don't have a selectable locker is laughable. GM is so lame for keeping that G80 this long. Also no 2 speed transfer case?

[@hexhead5732]

Trail boss number one 4 x 4 truck for me someday I hope to buy one good job GM

[@jhagen4850]

Combined MPG: Z71 4x4 15MPG. W/T 4x4 (low output) 17MPG.

[@CAPSTONE.]

"I get high like Colorado",🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥I love it every truck of the Colorado is pretty dang Kool thx TFL

[@jimsomerville3924]

Love the Trail Boss. Nice that don't have to package extra bells and whistles with off road features.

[@mikewatson7420]

I really would have liked the extra width and 1" height the Trail Boss haves over the Z71 but I just could not get past the cheap looking black plastic wheel opening molding. Why GM couldn't color coat to match the truck is beyond me. Since I live in NM just had to have ventilated seats so I picked up the Z71 in Red without the wheel opening moldings. The cost obviously was a little more then the trail boss but sill a whole bunch less then the Canyon which I don't really understand. The Colorado is a nice truck but I still love my H2 SUT with its 6.2l V8 over the mouse 4 cylinder engine. If GM would do a little tweaking (and a V6 maybe with a turbo) it would be the perfect little truck. Ask me what I think after 5 years or so. lol

[@lespaulplayer1234512]

The G80 is definitely outdated. they need to step up to a better locker or an elocker like ford and ram have. I switched out my g80 to a eaton tru trac and its a night and day difference

[@joshhall1310]

Love that blue

[@terrencejones9817]

I agree ,Trailboss without the LED light options is a big miss. My Half Ton Trailboss LT has LED head and Fog lights

[@ALMX5DP]

They may bring out an LT TrailBoss model in the future, this seems to be in line with what the Custom TrailBoss is.

[@terrencejones9817]

@ALMX5DP yeah that's possible. Then there is a price issue. The current Colorado Trail is the same price my 1500 LT Trailboss was in 2019.

[@ALMX5DP]

@@terrencejones9817 yeah price issues abound these days. Nothing is the same as it was before so hard to compare like for like.

[@terrencejones9817]

@ALMX5DP prices are insane. It's 74k Canadian to Replace my LT Trailboss today.

[@wingman8447]

Good vid. I’m interested in how you optioned out the Trail Boss you ordered and why. Thank you.

[@just4ivaylo92]

The way that wheel sits in the wheel well on the Z71 🤮🤮🤮 That being said, Chevy did an absolutely fantastic job with the new redesign.

[@StevenLNew]

There are several things the Colorado and Canyon are lacking... Especially for the price range. No HomeLink No powered rear window? No sunroof (earlier versions) No remote start No good fuel economy? (Especially out of the 4 cylinder) Now to throw on No heated seats No Bose No diesel No V6 No V8 I do still love the new look, but to spend over $40K and not get these things??? RIDICULOUS!!! (but may end up doing it any how) or I just might wait until the 2024 and see if they can fix these issues

[@Lostcause1974]

The only option I would want that isn't in the Trail Boss is heated/ventilated seats. Can it be remote started?

[@gmpartsguy9614]

If there's any major nitpick, its the controls all being in the radio. Traction control, window lockout, and most importantly, headlights. These controls have been commonplace in GM trucks for about 15 years now, and I see no reason to depart from that.

[@JamesGriffith-f6m]

@TFLoffroad; I like that Nitro Yellow Colorado. I have currently a 2008 Dodge Avenger r/t with awd,I've had it since 2009. I might have to upgrade in a year or two.Does that Colorado z71 come in Nitro Yellow ?

[@garylewis976]

Just got a Z71 last week, and LOVE IT!

[@chrisridebike8]

It should be illegal to put halogens on a vehicle now. It’s 2023. It’s borderline unsafe to have halogens. And with the price of these trucks, it’s just disrespectful to have halogens. A $20k corolla comes standard with LED headlights. Step up the game, GM.

[@troybloomquist3905]

Andre I like the towing capacity and capability but what about longevity of the 4cyl ?

[@Skraals]

If the trail boss had front lockers and that supper low lip removed and the option of just heated seats, it would ve my go too truck 1 billion % but here in quebec, I need heated seats and the front locker is for when I go up north into the woods all year long for the weekends.

[@Skraals]

@Tfl_off_road I'm shocked my comment was seen! Alas, I live in quebec and pur winters kinda of suck, and roads and infrastructure also leaves much to be desired in the maintenance department lmao. Summer I'm up north 1 week out of two, but in the winter I go up north 1 weekend out of two. Those front lockers are necessary for me and a full size truck is just to big to go where I need to go. The heated seats is rather frustrating to be blocked off, even as an option from the trail boss and is only offered on the two highest end trims. I know KIA and others aren't necessarily trucks but their SUVs lower trims, if not mistaken, give you the option for heated seats. The chevy colorado isn't cheap here in quebec, the least I'd expect is heated seats at least due to our climate and the high cost of the trucks. It be nice to find a mid-size truck with front and rear lockers with some minimal quality of life comfort yet nothing to expensive or with insane tech and prices.

[@hines57a52]

I wish they would make the Blazer on this type of platform. That weakstick blazer they released needs some balls

[@jonathanfreeman7761]

Ordered a ZR2 and found out 360 cameras are NOT available at this time and GM has no information on when they will be. They are part of the technology package and that is the only way to get them. Unfortunately After ordering a 21 Tahoe that never got built I canceled this order for the Colorado. I had hoped GM was getting better about communicating with their customers but my dealer could not get any answer for me either.

[@mrjack8849]

No way a truck with a Z71 badge on it should have 20" rims. Like Andre said, it was originally an extra off-road package on the LT package in the 90s with an extra lift and the electronic transfer case. I don't think anybody who actually wants to go off-roading would want to put 20" rims on their off-road vehicle. If you want 20" rims, they should be on a LT package for the mall crawlers out there. Of course, I don't think any factory truck should come with 20" rims though.

[@calfox]

what tire size should the trail boss have? It comes with 18 and 20 options

[@ocnblu]

Problem is... the Z71 comes with 18" wheels and more off-road friendly tires as standard. This is not a valid comparison just because of that. Should have tested one with 18 inch wheels. Also, what is the point of model hierarchy and price stepping if every trim is equipped the same?

[@stustler68]

I just "built" a Trail Boss on GM Canada's site and find it shocking that heated seats aren't even an option, let alone a heated steering wheel. with -40 winters up here in Saskatchewan this truck is a no go, very disappointing from GM. 55k for a stripped down truck.

[@Wicked_Runs]

Can manufacturers please just start using LED's on ALL vehicles.They're clearly better, not expensive, and they can save lives. Not even offering it as an option on the Trail Boss to force off-road buyers to get the ZR2 is BS

[@colorowdy7907]

Unfortunately a Z71 is 50k, which is ridiculous for a midsize truck, I'd rather just buy a lightly used full-size with similar or more options at that price. And no manual option, or larger bed turns me off to this truck.

[@حسينعلي-د4ب3ت]

If only it comes with a manual transmission, if only.. trailboss with a stick holy f*ck! It's a pick up truck ffs it's a MANs toy give me the option of a manual transmission! For now it is the isuzu d'max for me until America man up again .....

[@kevinvoyer5053]

Ok so the question is, can the fancy new Z71 keep up to a new Trail Boss? So my answer with an educated guess is. While off road, all things being equal? Tires are what will make all the difference in the world! The 20” wheels and tires will be useless off road, no matter the tires used.

[@betochipistube6543]

I would get the Z71 off road package and put some bulky tires and rims of my choice