Here’s Why The Chevy Colorado ZR2 Is the Coolest Midsize Truck

[@jagglebip8940]

Doug is the type of guy to say "thank you very much sir" everytime he bought something from the vending machines

[@amonguscurrent320]

First comment after 3 years

[@jibrilbuilder2668]

W

[@LaRusso]

Doug the type of guy to tell you to go to his autotrader column when you're lost and asking for directions.

[@dinowbrewster3865]

😂😂😂

[@dave_riots]

LaRusso Very true.

[@jasonatkins6111]

+LaRusso Dumbass!

[@itsthegamingcrew4059]

Lol I can just imagine a couple pulls up in a 2015 Corolla “Hi do you know where we can find (bla bla bla)?” Why yes just go to www.autotrader.com/dougdemuro and you’ll find it”

[@applejacks971]

Then again, he may give you directions and inform you of the quirks and features of your route :)

[@jonahbare1192]

Doug is the type of guy to review the Colorado ZR2 and not talk about the shocks!

[@harlandurant7014]

Jonah Bare yep not to mention it only tows 5k, this can kill people overloading a truck.

[@harlandurant7014]

I smell a lawsuit 5k pounds towing not 7700, overloading can kill people??

[@1badk20]

A Lawsuit against who? Doug?

[@pliff3813]

Harlan Durant the V6 does 5k or 6k the diesel model does around 8k

[@1badk20]

Pliff Only the ZR2 has a Max towing of 5,000 lbs regardless of having the Duramax or V6 Gas Engine, Crew Cab (Long or Short Bed) or Extended Cab. Reason is the softer longer travel suspension and shocks. Just like how the Raptor can only tow around 8,000 lbs even tho it has more power then the standard F-150. Any other model (Z71 for example) will tow 7,600 or 7,700 lbs with the Duramax. Depending on 2wd or 4wd.

[@maxtroy8511]

Rented an SUV from Turo. Drove to Niagara Falls with the family. Woke up to find a repossession agent towing away the car because of outstanding payments from the owner. Tried to get a replacement from Turo only to discover Turo isn't allowed to operate in the state of New York. My family vacation was ruined and still trying to get a refund from Turo. Beware!

[@gamesofcontent]

You paid with a credit card, right? Cancel the payment, even if you paid with you debit card your bank should provide you with all the protections need to cancel that charge. No need to let something that minor ruin a vacation. Call enterprise and they would have had a car there within the hour. Can't let someone else's incompetence ruin your time.

[@csboi]

Beware of the fine print!

[@Shakshuka69]

Lol bullshit

[@jordanchamberlain4377]

That’s not really Turo’s fault

[@jerminator0688]

Jordan Chamberlain that kind of is Turo’s fault. Shouldn’t Turo somehow be verifying that people are up to date on their car payments? Theoretically someone could steal a car and rent it out on Turo with that thought process. That’s like Uber hiring a driver and you take a ride with him and halfway through he gets pulled over and arrested for driving without a license and you’re left there stranded and Uber doesn’t give you a refund. Ridiculous.

[@TimothyMichaels]

Doug, you light up the world brighter than those LED's.

[@milqn4o]

bro

[@TimothyMichaels]

gojoeyr Dude you've been out in the sun too long. Learn to chill. It's a comment relating to Doug's abilities on rating vehicles which most of us can't do. I worship females, so good luck with your pent-up anger.

[@rubatofunki]

gojoeyr damn why are u so triggered?

[@TimothyMichaels]

EMERALDLOVER _15 You might want to sit down for a few minutes, you'll be ok, lol. Troll comments often?

[@muckiee]

gojoeyr is subbed to someone called hitomi crossdresser and tuyahime neko who is also a cross dresser. Pretty sure he is insecure about his sexuality and takes it out on people who make jokes.

[@strangeclouds7]

Doug the type of guy to say the Chevy Colorado ZR2 is the best midsize truck ever and then go buy a Honda Ridgeline.

[@herbiehusker1889]

StrangeClouds The Ridgeline sucks as a truck. It's a minivan with a bed.

[@xcalibertrekker6693]

Or say it must be so good off road and then never even take it off road.

[@bedlambikes]

if you need to simply tow things like a snowmobile trailer in inclement weather, than yes, it actually is better because it drives 10 times nicer when not towing which is 95% of the time you are driving it.

[@nothat0therguy992]

Herbie Husker an el Camino is more of a truck than that sorry excuse

[@martymasters1894]

Doug buys the quirkiest vehicles

[@AimlessMoto]

You had to go to Tacoma to rent a Colorado? There's a joke in there somewhere.

[@bunedicto]

Soon he might go to Toyota city to rent a Honda

[@tawabunny]

He's gotta go to the Tundra to rent a Sierra

[@sidebazooka6900]

Doug's going to go to Italy to review a McLaren

[@johnnycake3915]

Goes to Yukon to rent a Dakota.

[@Tractionless]

Goes to Santa Fe to rent a Veracruz.

[@ΤΕΟ.ΠΟΝΤ]

Who else noticed that Doug's speech from the beginning is kinda more calm and sad than the other reviews?

[@Nesher92]

True. Perhaps he was feeling a bit sick?

[@Will-qq1ij]

He was definitely off in this review.

[@PlayeurotruckwithAR]

Yep, his "Thisssss" wasn't as enthusiastic as other times..

[@Executor009]

Maybe he had a joint.

[@rl9810]

Classic Doug DeMuro video. Spends 5 minutes talking about the stupid light bar; spends 0 seconds talking about the Multimatic DSSV suspension, which is quite possibly the most revolutionary thing about the ZR2.

[@MasterNukeEngineer]

R L that and the "manual mode" is actually a gear range selector in most trucks

[@nycdan95]

I don't think he knows what a suspension is. He knows nothing about cars

[@Paul_M109]

Yeah i was really surprised he didnt bring up that suspension. Pretty bad ass. But then again im not really surprised.....

[@poikle]

I was seriously hoping someone would mention this. I feel like the suspension is one of the highest selling points of the truck and it lost out to a roll bar lol

[@robertlee9395]

He called it a lift kit! What an insult! Doug, the kind of guy that would call the Mona Lisa a nice pic!

[@PuzzleKid]

Doug is the type of guy to give his Tinder date a Doug Score

[@babineaux.]

Puzzle Kid hilarious! and orignal!! Hahaha! Thanks!!

[@DavidHh1969]

joke is getting old

[@backcountryadventure1813]

🤣💁🏼‍♂️

[@Samj02]

😂😂

[@guni7197]

*_Is it just me, or Doug sounds so calm in the intro? :D_*

[@Ultrakillerism]

You're not alone brah

[@mindspinn311]

How did you not talk about the Multimatic DSSV shocks? Those are a main reason to buy this truck.

[@mpouli101able]

Cause he doesn’t even know what they are

[@philschlemmer3971]

True! That's why i bought mine!

[@earlofsmeg]

Multimatic DSSV shocks were only mounted onto Colorado. I haven't seen them anywhere else. When he filmed under the truck, you could have seen them. But he should have explained. He admits that he doesn't say everything.

[@lunamaria1048]

He never reviews 4x4s the way they should be reviewed.

[@cbhikesinc.725]

@@lunamaria1048 I think he's just a city boy. No offense to him, I love the channel. TFL Truck has lots of offroading if your interested.

[@supersammich344]

Doug the type of guy to have a fifteen second bit about how Chevrolet are secretly advertising for Adidas.

[@bobmchugh5260]

Nick van Zwol I prefer Finlandia Swiss

[@kotarojujo2737]

Suzuki did it first with fronte and now they did it again with suzuki ignis

[@kostpoliakov]

Not Adidas.... Fiat ( look up their '90s logo )

[@ThomasHarrisonLord]

Is it really "another third brake light", or is it simply just a fourth brake light?

[@ivcars003]

Top 10 questions that will never be answered.

[@Calyx]

Well the actual third brake light doesn't work so in essence it is a second third break light

[@ThomasHarrisonLord]

Calyx If true, fair point and well made :)

[@johnnycake3915]

Is a hotdog a sandwich?

[@FoxMacLeod2501]

You're blowing my mind, man... Whoa.

[@RobMrSpaghetti]

Doug the type of guy to review a Chevy Colorado from Tacoma International Airport

[@kendaldk5634]

Rob Spaghetti oddly enough it was a the Tacoma airport.

[@RobMrSpaghetti]

Kendal DK I just noticed that LOL

[@tacomas9602]

Rob Spaghetti Holy shit lel

[@notstin]

I *believe* the map pocket only being on the back of the passenger seat is because that is the most accessible one for the driver to reach. It's easier to reach to the right and back a little than directly behind you. It's old school.

[@TheLaptopLagger]

That and they probably don't want backseat passengers (kids) messing with the driver's chair

[@filanfyretracker]

I have the same thing on a 2012 Cruze.

[@nickciarlariello7739]

"One of the buttons is the exhaust break. It controls the exhaust break. "

[@aleksantermoullalli5992]

Those swirl marks are driving me nuts!

[@jetskijay1955]

Huracan Obsession good I hope the paint falls off. That’s what people get for undercutting us professional detailers and brining it to idiots.

[@343_GuiltySpark]

Holy hell that's the only thing I could focus on during the beginning of the video. That's a NEW car??

[@HotHatchHero]

You're saying you don't use only one bucket and reuse the rag after dropping it on the ground??? smh

[@FinnishCarGuys]

The most unenthusiastic "this" in a while. You ok Doug?

[@rayman5817]

I was about to say the same thing

[@DudeNews1]

My boy seems down, right?

[@tigercat418]

A Couple of Dudes on a Couch he finally understood that girls masturbate

[@peterlaing2537]

Finnish Car Guys he just seemed down the whole video... I wonder what’s up.

[@cubancoffee]

Finnish Car Guys He is married now so his soul is crushed...

[@Texano5-0]

So you’re not gonna even mention the F1 technology multimatic DSSV shocks that are bigger than your head? You know, those shocks that make the ride quality just as good off road as on the road? No? Oh okay cool

[@mpouli101able]

He has no idea

[@UniqueBreakfastTaco]

also came here for this comment...the very reason this truck is the machine it is...

[@mattjiamachello3735]

Jesus, was its first car wash with a brillo pad?

[@Tshizzle42o]

Matt Jia the owner probably actually takes it off road. My jeep looked lile that after its first time in the woods

[@dylanw4113]

Black is not the colour to get

[@mattjiamachello3735]

I was referring to the heavy swirl marks on the clear coat , not the off road debris. Clearly was washed and dried improperly.

[@syntaxusdogmata3333]

Exactly! My first thought was, "That's NEW??"

[@AuzzieBoi]

Thought the same thing

[@the_jackbadger]

You've completely forgetten to mention the DSSV shocks. The only truck on the market to offer those shocks and they're the whole reason it is on-road and off-road capable.

[@nosidamde]

The Shortish Nord Half the features on GM vehicles he either skips or talks about in the most uneducated way.

[@Youtuber-uz5hc]

I get the feeling Doug doesn’t understand how capable this truck is off road. It’s not a budget raptor. In many ways it’s better than a raptor.

[@birkenstockresouler]

And her doesn't rate the truck as a truck. He scores it as if it were a family vehicle. Also, side note, it's not a Jake break. thats a specific brand and a totally different set up that uses the valves. this one uses a flap of sorts near the turbo.

[@LiamDoan68]

How to start an intro like doug only 2 ways : 1. this is a 2. In front of me Done

[@OrganicWheat]

LAM Channel zisss. isss..

[@onesandzeroes]

Haven't heard "In front of me" for a long time. All I hear is "This... is..."

[@Shakshuka69]

you gotta emphasize the 'This'. it's like... "THIS... is something something why make three buttons?"

[@onesandzeroes]

Note that in this episode the THIS is not emphasized enough. Doug didn't rehearse enough.

[@wabajacked9962]

I started out finding Doug very annoying.... but now... I love the guy!

[@kingalex29339]

He just has a lot of quirks and features.

[@user-qp9pu1xi4k]

@@kingalex29339 I'm dead🤣🤣🤣

[@Discordstrike1]

doug demuro the type of guy to wear a life jacket while mopping up the floor

[@ZombieOreos]

Wolffie I laughed way too hard at that

[@thejtcouple]

Lmao why can I picture him tho doing that 😂

[@marksixsiege2961]

Wolffie he wears one when taking a bath that’s for sure

[@developmentdivision122]

I can't unhear the way he says Colorado

[@314jeepsnmopars3]

Chris Meacham ColorAdo

[@osmaravila6300]

The way he says adidas too

[@jerbid_]

>"midsize truck" >truck bed reaches the height of your neck car marketingdoesnt seem right anymore

[@WheresHerb]

Jarwd well you can put a lift kit on a Chevy luv and it's still a small pick up truck.

[@txcforever]

Well in the rest of the world it would be one of the biggest you can buy along with Hilux or L200. But in the US the large ones are borderline monster trucks. In my country one of those would only work only on main highways and open fields.

[@BHarris25]

Glad you like it, I build these. My team puts on the hood scoop and main body wiring harness and a few other things.

[@molly_nap_queen]

This is among the best entertainment on YT. I had to put on a pot of coffee and make cheese sammiches to watch this. :P

[@jo-lg.2458]

same whenever doug uploads i get food so i can watch it comfortably

[@SlidTossedPissed]

Molly Nap Queen What bread did you use? Toasted or not? What cheese was used.. quantity? Tomato? How was it sliced? Putting it on white bread.. with 2 pieces of Velvetta.. with barely a melt or toast on the exterior... Is a problem and downgrade for ALL BREAD KIND!!!

[@michaelgordon6867]

Molly Nap Queen mmmm....sammichs

[@davidg4026]

You guys are all creeps.

[@Sanctifires]

let's make babies

[@jonathanchilds930]

Doug we want a face reveal

Jonathan Childs face revealed?

[@jasdil8806]

Undesirable Gaming no he hasn't revealed the face yet.

[@danielv6901]

Face reveal would make me sub

[@mattr5199]

Face of what?

[@danielv6901]

Matt R dougs face reveal

[@DerekGragert]

You miss the best part of the truck. The special adjustable shocks/dampers!

[@charlescraig8994]

They arent adjustable though,they just use a spool valve internally rather than pistons and shims. Which,isnt really that big a deal.

[@DerekGragert]

Interesting. I guess I adjusted my shocks in my mind the other day. :)

[@nickvarblow752]

The ZR3 will probably be the beginning of their aircraft line.

[@user-qp9pu1xi4k]

ZR3 would be insane! What if they made the ZL1 for trucks like they have Camaros?

[@Alexhoning]

How is it even possible to review the ZR2 and not once mention the Multimatic DSSV shocks, literally the most significant thing about this whole truck. Mind-boggling.

[@DarcemanCRF300L]

I agree..Doug doesn't always do enough homework. Like the time he was fascinated by a high/low beam switch controlled by your left foot. Nearly all cars had them at one time yet Doug made it sound like a rarity. Or speaking so highly of the Jeep Cherokee which when they were new in the 80s and 90s were horrible unreliable vehicles. He shows his age sometimes...but on the other hand he's mainly great at what he does.

[@Grenyas]

The condition of that paint... at least it's being used though :D

[@shodancat1000]

Yeah that blew me away. That paint looks SO BAD for being so new.

[@briangarrow448]

Shodan Cat If you off-road in the Pacific Northwest, your trucks paint job is going to suffer. Old logging railroad grades are favorite trails to run on when looking for mud. And the trees grow really thick along them. Thats one way to tell a real offroader from a wannabe.

[@shodancat1000]

Yeah I understand that. I'm sure with a little effort (two or three proper wax applications, for example) could still keep it looking pretty nice. But if the owner doesn't give a crap about it, more power to 'em :)

[@Dadiplomatt23]

thats from neglect not offroading

[@Dadiplomatt23]

Touch car washes.

[@thejtcouple]

Doug’s the type of guy who won’t let you cheat in class

[@AmongUs-mb4qx]

"We'll whoop your ass after the class" Doug: okay, i won't tell the teacher.

[@killamm12]

Doug I’ve been following you from the early times at jalopnik- I appreciate how much work you put into these videos and how efficient you’ve gotten through the years, it’s badass! Keep it up dude

[@programmerx8455]

This rating system is so confusong lol coolest truck gives it a 5 out of 10 for coolness

[@benhuang2773]

Perhaps he just hates this vehicle category in general?

[@enigmaPL]

Not confusing at all, it makes perfect sense. The score applies to ALL cars in the list respectfully.... Are you expecting him to give a Colorado a 10 out of 10 alongside some of the rarest exotics? That would be ridiculous. It's a cool truck, but that's just it, a cool truck, can only be rated so high on the list, when the list contains exotics and other rare vehicles too.

[@OneMassiveClock]

Mid sized trucks is a very niche category, if anyone is gonna spend 45 grand they get a brand new silverado

[@DrewLSsix]

Programmerx gotta give chevy room to improve lol, I got a job review last week, gave me a 4 out of 5.... had no problems with my work and nothing he wants me to do or improve on. Says dont worry, nobody gets a 5. Needless to say I am irked!

[@jonathanbywater5999]

I think 5 is high for any truck besides the Raptor

[@noobasdfjkl]

Doug you gotta do more research on these. Last week’s Motorcraft gaffe was harmless, but people could watch this and actually think this truck tows 7500 pounds. It actually only tows 5000.

[@BigpoppaKC]

noobasdfjkl 5K , i own one.

[@SteezeN]

The diesel version can tow up to 7500

[@bighibs]

S1000RR Ant not in ZR2 trim it can’t. The off-road suspension lowers the towing capacity.

[@BigpoppaKC]

S1000RR Ant stop the fake news...

[@noobasdfjkl]

I don't know where I got the extra 500 from.

[@jacobhyde214]

The rear seat pocket is for the driver. It would be hard for the driver to use a pocket behind their own seat. Thats my theory

[@TheMotoAmphetamine]

Jacob Hyde i agree 100%. i use those pockets all the time. and you can’t really reach the one behind driver seat from the seat itself

[@pkeefer926]

Jacob Hyde im glad i read the comments because i was thinking the same thing

[@nz2940]

My honda is the same, pocket only behind the passenger seat

[@somethingsochill]

Jacob Hyde I think it's a GM thing. My 01 cavalier only has one on the passenger side as well and I believe it is for the driver .

[@iamfrankstallone]

Hey Doug! Wanted to let you know that the ZR2 is rated at towing 5000lbs, not 7700lbs. I was looking this up myself earlier, before I even realized you published a video on it. From GM as to why, "... [the] two-inch higher lift, three and a half inch higher track, and both cause towing ratings to slip". Maybe worth throwing updated text on the video. It's also noted on Chevy's official, "Trailering and Towing Guide" for the Colorado at the bottom, "Towing capability is capped at 5,000 lbs. for Colorado ZR2, regardless of engine."

[@georgehoy5144]

gmauthority.com/blog/2016/11/why-the-2017-chevrolet-colorado-zr2s-tow-rating-fell-by-2000-pounds/

[@iamfrankstallone]

Frankly I think it _can_ tow the full 7700lb. I mean tell any lifted truck owner that, as long as they had the proper stance/tongue weight/etc, they can't tow their full capabilities anymore. I imagine GM is being conservative because of the shocks but who knows.

[@iamfrankstallone]

From one car guy to another -- I am a little disappointed. Doug you are typically way more researched than this. I know it's a truck but it's not that hard. Glad you reviewed the truck though.

[@dobypilgrim6160]

Hell my 2004 Jeep Liberty tows 5000 pounds. Doug has about no idea when it comes to offroading.

[@JeffBoski]

Doug the type of guy to tear off the crusts of his PB+B sandwich

[@Poopsticle_256]

Jeff Boski You mean PB&J?

[@jacknabstedt3222]

Daft newt you high? PB+B?

[@Poopsticle_256]

Eduj Peanut butter and bread?

[@ramonherrera9936]

Lmao he totally is

[@nyusufffff]

Peanut butter + Banana. It’s an Elvis Presley classic recipe.

[@TheNoseyProductions]

Next video..."Here's Why The El Camino is the coolest small truck"

[@callumdonington2227]

Now that would be cool

[@_Anthony___]

TheNoseyProductions not a truck

[@_Anthony___]

The Chevrolet El Camino is a coupé utility/pickup vehicle that was produced by Chevrolet from 1959 to 1960 and from 1964 to 1987. Introduced in 1958 (for the 1959 model year) in response to the success of the Ford Ranchero pickup, its first run lasted only two years. Production resumed in 1963 (for the 1964 model year) based on the Chevelleplatform. In 1977 (for the 1978 model year) it was shifted to the GM G-body platform. Production finished in 1987. Although based on corresponding Chevrolet car lines, the vehicle is classified and titled in North America as a truck. GMC's badge engineered El Camino variant, the Sprint, was introduced in 1970 (for the 1971 model year). Renamed Caballero in 1977 (for the 1978 model year), it was also produced until 1987. In Spanish, el camino means "the road" or "path".

[@_Anthony___]

By GM its a truck tho😐

[@_Anthony___]

Zettel 9016 Why would I waste time?

[@duckie8126]

Doug the type of guy to copy and save all the Doug the type of guy comments.

[@edwardvalivonis23]

Doug is a type of a guy who switches off-road mode ON when he sits on the toilet

[@lauromartins1985]

How did you not mention one of the most important features of this truck, the Multimatic Shocks!

[@CreeplexHD]

Please review a Smart. Please.

[@ilovekitkat7857]

WubWub hes 6'2 he can't fit inside

[@thebboy1200]

AK Safwat he's definitely 6'4", didn't ya know?

[@a-lens]

AK Safwat he fit inna BMW isetta he’ll make it work

[@vincentsolito8234]

he should review a fisker

[@pmvaldez1]

That's dumb.

[@payamyazdi7672]

it's a little too Big to be called Colorado it's more like Texas ZR2

[@FunScientifix]

Bestname123 r/whooosh

[@Your.Uncle.AngMoh]

Canyonero!! Can you name the truck with four wheel drive, smells like a steak and seats thirty-five.. Canyonero! Canyonero! Well, it goes real slow with the hammer down, It's the country-fried truck endorsed by a clown! Canyonero! (Yah!) Canyonero! [Krusty:] Hey Hey The Federal Highway comission has ruled the Canyonero unsafe for highway or city driving. Canyonero! 12 yards long, 2 lanes wide, 65 tons of American Pride! Canyonero! Canyonero! Top of the line in utility sports, Unexplained fires are a matter for the courts! Canyonero! Canyonero! (Yah!) She blinds everybody with her super high beams, She's a squirrel squashing, deer smacking, driving machine! Canyonero!-oh woah, Canyonero! (Yah!) Drive Canyonero! Woah Canyonero! Woah!

[@Jesus-iv5oq]

Bestname123 that's pretty obvious he was implying the truck should be called Texas instead of Colorado because it it bigger than the stock Colorado.

[@Agent.K.]

Bestname123 You're dumb hahaha!

[@andrewhunt2799]

@Bestname123 Hate to brake it to you buddy, but I think you need to read things completely b4 writing replies. Yet incase you do not clearly understand what he wrote, let me brake it down for you. He clearly said that its too BIG to be called Colorado and should be more like Texas, since Texas is BIGGER than Colorado.

[@TopG800]

my favourite Colorado is the z71, it is slightly cheaper ($37,000) and it has a reliability rating of 4/5, it also got winner of the year for 2016 pickup trucks in Motor trend and USN, the top speed is 135mph which is fairly good especially for a pickup, the z71 is available with the 3.6L v6 which has the most cylinders for Colorados, it also has the only V shaped engine and has the most hp of 308 and 275 lb ft of torque

[@robhuddleston6853]

The ZR2 is rated at 5,000lbs towing because of the suspension. The regular Colorado/Canyon with the diesel engine can tow 7,700lbs.

[@supertornadogun1690]

Rob Huddleston 👌

[@shanekelly2260]

?

[@foxtrotdeltausn4757]

I know. I cringed every time he said 7,700

[@retardno002]

But this is a Diesel Colorado.

[@spoton3278]

retardno002 but this is the ZR2 with different suspension and a limited Towing capacity

[@atlbrysco6198]

Just a few comments - Doug talks about the "simplicity" of the interior - the shift lever, no keyless start, etc. - but I think it's brilliant on the part of Chevy - they are literally targeting the audience that will buy this model. [Most] People that buy this model are going to be buying it for off-roading or it's towing capabilities; they aren't going to be concerned about Dougs "Mercedes AMG" luxury benefits like automatic seats, keyless start, a trendy shifter, sunroof, etc. - people don't buy this for luxury, but rather they want a basic, rough, tough vehicle that exudes the style and benefits of it's primary use. It makes perfect sense not to mash too much luxury into a vehicle for this targeted audience as it is going to be used in a way that luxury vehicles wouldn't survive. Some crossover benefits, like heated seats? Absolutely - the first heated seat offering in vehicle was not actually a luxury vehicle, but a rough, tough truck that was designed for cold weather climates. Likewise, the Colorado was originally marketed many years ago as a mid-size, "secondary" ranch/farm truck - which means, having the benefit of a heated seat on cold, wintry days make sense. The "button" shifter on the gear shift makes perfect sense as well - most people targeted at buying this vehicle would only look at utilizing a manual shifter if they were towing something and needed to go slowly and/or provide more torque to do it. Old-style shifters (that he mentions in an off-hand way) did this with a "low" and "mid-" gear, setting because they were mechanical shifters; today, cars use digital, computer controlled shifting so there is no reason to have a manual-style shifter in place when all you have to do is push a button to achieve the same thing digitally. Again, targeted groups for this would use it for downshifting for hills, grades, etc. while towing something so as not to overheat the engine - not playing Mr. Luxury racing car or road rage with paddles or a shifter as found in a luxury car. I have loved Doug's videos since finding the channel, but sometimes find his lack of experience, knowledge and/or insight into the "why" factor challenging and frustrating - the worst I found was recently was his video reviewing a 1980's car where he didn't know what a manual equalizer on the stereo was... this undercuts usually comprehensive and intricate reviews; hopefully, this will change in the future as an assessment in self-improvement and growth. Doug, a word of advice? If you don't know the "why" or can explain it comprehensively, R E S E A R C H to provide an answer, or find a "guest-star" to explain it.

[@LearnAboutFlow]

Sorry, simplicity should be reflected in the pricing. This should be no more than $30K given how much cost cutting is evident.

[@maxrothe6336]

This can also be said when he reviewed the 4Runner.

[@krasnaludek298]

My man - YES. You are dead-on & why I bought a ZR2. I wanted a no nonsense off-road capable truck for weekend excursions & compared this to the Tacoma & Ranger before buying. I also have a Jeep JL that serves trail duty in the Sierras.

[@WearySteerer]

Apparently the ZR3 will be an Electric Semi. LOL.

[@Castdeath]

Wait ... seriously??!!

[@ImTheDudeMan471]

Heated seats make me think I just pee'd in my seat. You know, it's all warm down there.

[@maxxjettfilms6322]

Im glad chevy offers a diesel with this truck, its cool

[@Poopsticle_256]

maxxjett films Eww, diesel...

[@maxxjettfilms6322]

Poopsticle_256 your missing out, diesel rocks!

[@cherrypepsi2815]

maxxjett films roll coal on the environmentalists

[@CreeplexHD]

maxxjett films There's litterly no difference worth noting between diesel and gasoline engines besides the fact that diesel does mess around with the world a little bit more. Drive safely! :D

[@maxxjettfilms6322]

WubWub better mileage, higher torque, less maintenence and longer durabilty to name some key differences that diesel does better than gas.

[@adamgentry4318]

Good lord look at that paint. That’s why you don’t run black vehicles through a car wash!

[@nothat0therguy992]

Adam Gentry that paint got fucked up, and there was water spots 😔

[@manegar9990]

Drake Smith were*

[@manegar9990]

Lucki Fan Account I would like to call myself a "grammar nazi"

[@44088044]

That paint is so bad i dont even think a car wash did it.(and i normally would) almost think the owner is one of those who rubs the dirt off with a dry rag or something. or a gas station squeegee

[@pettern96]

Was scrolling through the comments to see if someone else noticed, the first thing i saw....

[@joshgrami]

I own a 2016 Colorado Duramax (crew cab, long bed, Z71) and absolutely love it! My best 50 mile fuel economy was 34.0 mpg. I easily get 30mpg highway at around 78 mph, and around town it gets 25 mpg. I've never had a better truck.

[@albeartolureno7160]

Wait till it's out of warranty...

[@joshgrami]

I put on a LOT of miles, and I also purchased it used. The difference in used prices is only a couple grand between the gas & diesel versions. I'm not worried about long term reliability -- everyone says this automaker or that automaker "don't last like they used to," but actual statistics show that they are lasting longer than ever before.

[@joshgrami]

I have 35,000 miles on it and I'm not worried one bit. I've never had an issue with the truck at all.

[@joshgrami]

Wow, that's an awesome deal!

[@justingarcia6615]

Did you put on a loud exhaust on it?

[@JelmervanderMeer07]

Doug! You completely missed out on the trick, DSSV suspension...

[@elon9849]

thank you very much for adding L/100km

[@KidCarReviews]

Doug 2k18- "If I were buying a zr2, id make sure it had the bar".

[@2hotFL]

What? No mention of the special Multimatic DSSV shocks?

[@foxxrider250r]

forreal

[@juanfo7307]

DEF? DPF regen?

[@Nick-oj5ll]

I'm not even really a car guy but I really enjoy your personality and the way you review cars

[@kaandervis6276]

"Coolest midsize truck!" and the Doug score is 46 :)

[@NoWr2Run]

I know right ? Does not match up to what he said about this truck AT ALL, SCORES IT A 1 FOR ACCELERATION ? IS IT A LAWNMOWER ?

[@Seventeen_Syllables]

Turo probably threatened to cut him off if he kept slamming the cars that he gets through them. He didn't seem very enthusiastic throughout.

[@fieryeasy]

Being a Chevy is an insta-40 point penalty

[@thetek9]

Cool is Doug's only adjective

[@jellyfrosh9102]

Doug bases his acceleration score off sports cars so even if the vehicle gets insanely good acceleration for the class it's still a 1. That F-250 he did weighs like 9000 pounds and got 0-60 in ~6 seconds and he gave it a one

[@SuperSportRob95]

“A second third brake light”...didn’t realize I was watching inception Doug

[@LarryBarry04]

“THE BAR” - Doug DeMuro

[@afleitikh3]

I got a hard on for that Hard Bar!

[@Dyrdeksk8r]

I love how Doug's height changes from 6'2" to 6'4" from video to video

[@HEXONE]

One request, pls do a all round car view from the outside, like just do a circle with a camera around the truck while you introduce the car in the beginning...

[@NickKritikakos]

After observing the Colorado ZR2, now I’m praying that the new Ranger Raptor comes to the States.

[@Rocheman79]

doug you are wrong about the towing part the zr2 has a greatly reduced tow rating due to the shocks look it up

[@tonymontana3742]

Doug, I figured out who you remind me of, Jay Leno.

[@__The_Real_V__]

I much rather have an actual key , instead of a push button.

[@philb5593]

I would agree. Makes it official. But then again, I haven't had a car with a start button. And a button to start your car would be cool

[@__The_Real_V__]

I have a name , until the battery in your keyfob is dead, and you have to take the fob out of your pocket and put it near the button, or the specific place the car has it, and start it that way. A key, never fails. I deal with push button start cars at work, and I am not a fan

[@GarrettJDB]

My Corolla is push button and my Silverado is a key. The key is the way to go. I'm not a fan of push button start

[@AayyMax]

If your battery dies there is supposed to be a physical key in the key fob. There is also an actual ignition switch somewere

[@melikeyou5677]

But you will get both key and the key fob.

[@jlang8213]

My guess for the reasoning that the pocket on the seat back is only on the passenger side is not only for cost cutting, but also because it's their for the driver. Sitting in the driver's seat, it is easier to reach behind the passenger seat.

[@LateDude96]

Thank you for telling also the metric values!

[@krasp28]

As a Washingtonian myself I'm embarrassed but not surprised to see the Bigfoot themed sticker and "roots" WA outline sticker. Those are like the new national icon of "I'm an outdoorsy/adventurous young person" around here. My friends and I go out of our way to snap pictures of WA plate Subaru Crosstrek's that don't have some version of a WA roots/tree heart beat sticker on it lol

[@FreshPwncakez]

Lmao same thing here in Oregon

[@Dogonatree]

Didnt even go into the shocks...

[@Croak1]

Doug knows what he doesn't know. And he doesn't really know trucks.

[@daveninjaneuro7089]

So sad to see his reviews of trucks like this. TFL trucks is much better.

[@chrisafp071]

I had a 2016 Z71 Colorado and it fell apart in a year, I loved it but was riddled with problems. From screens needing to be replaced to the heat dying twice mid winter, squeaky brakes after 15k and a knock in the rear end, I was sooo happy when I got rid of it, it was such a scary burden to bear.

[@dominiclaker5675]

Lemon

[@GriffinWilkins]

Happy 300th video!

[@JK-Photo]

Can’t believe this video has been up for two days and Doug still hasn’t corrected the towing capacity. The MAX towing for a ZR2 is 5000lbs. The quoted 7700lbs is for the regular cab 2wd diesel truck w/o the off road package. This is a BIG safety issue. Do not tow more weight than your vehicle is rated for by the manufacturer!

[@anthonywebber2211]

89kraus the 7700 lbs tow rating is for the crew cab 2WD diesel, the Colorado doesn't have a regular cab anymore

[@JK-Photo]

Anthony Webber you are correct. There is no regular cab Colorado, and Chevys towing guide doesn’t actually specify a difference between extended cab and crew cab (at least not that I could find at this moment). Just that a non-ZR2 Colorado with the 2.8L duramax can tow 7700lbs in 2wd configuration, 7600lbs in 4wd config. However, the same towing guide clearly states that the ZR2 is limited to 5000lbs regardless of engine. www.chevrolet.com/content/dam/chevrolet/na/us/english/index/articles/truck-life/trailering-and-towing-guide/02-pdfs/2018-traileringtowing-printablechart-colorado.pdf

[@anthonywebber2211]

89kraus the ZR2 has a lower tow rating because the engine cooling it restricted by the front bumper

[@dposer10]

@@anthonywebber2211 No its not, its restricted because of that fancy suspension

[@geethsan1567]

Yep, the driving part gave me a stroke.

[@ASilentS]

Doug the type of guy to talk about the exhaust brake but not test it.

[@davethomasdude]

Yo, Doug. Whats wrong? You don't seem nearly as happy as usual

[@hankhill8973]

I noticed that too. Hope all is well, Doug!

[@QuintonjChambers]

Feel better soon Doug!!

[@GarrettWorcester]

He seemed really bitter about losing his camera bracket and I agree x1,000.

[@Humble-Engine]

Checkout TFL and they will explain why the ZR2 only can tow 5000 pounds as it is a safety issue due to cooling.

[@Nicolas-ds2yt]

exactly

[@jamesj.7750]

But the hosts on TFL truck are just... unbearable. Demuro is awkward but the guys on TFL are painful to watch.

[@thehitter97]

Doug, the type of guy to support North Korea in the World Cup

[@shameelmostafa4342]

lol

[@diegos5316]

Yes

[@tamaragirlw26]

lol so true

[@georgewashington4094]

Ford ranger:”hold my beer”

[@camaro_kyle6851]

George Washington because it has to get unstuck from the mud

[@akhu5]

Ford ranger is amazing

[@beanpaste7883]

CAMARO_KYLE any truck can get stuck in mud! Had you been muddin with friends you’d realize that

[@jasperhalford2559]

First off, an exhaust brake doesn't force the exhaust back into the engine, it stops the exhaust valve from opening and letting the exhaust out on the exhaust stroke which creates a pressure against the piston and slows the engine. Also, probably the most revolutionary thing ab this vehicle, the multimatic DSSV suspension, was not even mentioned. And a fun factor of 4? Makes it sound boring which is definitely not the case. Definitely an underscore there. I don't think you completely understand the purpose of the design of this vehicle.

[@foxtrotdeltausn4757]

Jasper got mine on order. Once it comes in I will have to invite him out to play in the woods and flats see if we can't get a higher score out of him. And get him to correct ALL the misinformation in the video that made me cringe.

[@jamalmstrom]

His comment about the exhaust brake drove me nuts. Don't speak of what you know nothing about... at least he didn't call it a "jake brake" (specific brand vs purpose)

[@foxtrotdeltausn4757]

Jordan Malmstrom YES!!!!! I've been waiting for awhile for him to do a video on the ZR2 and now that he has there is so much misinformation I wonder how much misinformation there is in his other videos. I thought he was supposed to be a professional. This is no better than some of the "dealer reviews" or the a mature reviews I have seen where they go out with little to no research and start talking out their ass

[@foxtrotdeltausn4757]

Jordan Malmstrom ive also been guilty of calling all exhaust brakes "Jake Brakes" Kinda like calling all closing sandwich bags ziplocks or all duct tape Duck Tape.

[@davidmcmahon8731]

Jasper thank god I wasn’t the only one who heard that....lol

[@trevor108]

Bought a 17 Colorado Z71 with the Duramax diesel...48k miles later it had numerous electrical issues. Had it in the dealership for the better part of a month. Finally got fed up and told the dealer I didn't want it back. Two different mechanics I spoke to while hanging around the shop told me they see a lot of the diesels in the shop...left that day with a Zr2 V6. Loved the diesel but it has some bugs to get worked out.

[@kilo7057n]

It only has a storage compartment on the back of passenger seat so that the driver can access it easily. It wasn’t designed for the back seat passengers.

[@stough77]

That truck needs to be detailed asap.

[@813Productions]

Bigfoot believes in me.

[@ihabsuhaib7002]

813Productions I believe that you're something... Does that help?

[@813Productions]

Hell Fire im Bigfoot, and I believe in you.

[@813Productions]

Aaron Cole consider it done.

[@stuartpickles6907]

813Productions I will raise it as my own.

[@HEMi1995]

“Brand New” Paint is TRASHED

[@cantloop9589]

Myles Hejmanowski in the north there is no way to avoid auto washes because in winter you cant wash it yourself. you also need the underbody to get washed every week so it doesnt rust. there is no way to do this without an auto wash. the owner of this car just hasent buffed it or had it professionally waxed

[@RadicalRC2012]

John vandenheuvel Nah There’s such thing as touchless washes. Either this truck was touched many times by a crappy hard bristled snow brush or it has gone off-roading in mud (based on the mud already on it) and mud etched into the paint. I’m a detailer and I’ve seen all kinds of clear coat scratches in my time alive, from crap brushes.

[@d4s2k]

Nah I just off road it! Fuck having a garage princesses this truck is meant to be used: Check out my car on Turo! turo.com/us/en-us/truck-rental/kent-wa/chevrolet/colorado/308355

[@RadicalRC2012]

Richard Reyes hey man that’s cool you got to watch Doug review your truck. I also off-road my s10 in the north mud and it’s nice to see it all clean and black again after. But I show off the mud I gathered for a week or so ahah

[@Pabloperes675]

@@d4s2k fuck you and your truck.

[@JoeOnaBoat]

Doug ofMuro you can trust me

[@wargames8503]

Joe On a Boat oh hi Joe! It’s you again!

[@JoeOnaBoat]

WarGames8 yes hello thank you for your trust

[@xcalibertrekker6693]

He didn't even take it off road what kind of reviews is that.

[@JoeOnaBoat]

Xcaliber Trekker yes off road would have been better yes thank you for watching youtube

[@middlereno]

Joe On a Boat you need bosley for that bald ass head of yours lol

[@kellinpatler]

You completely glossed over what makes this such a capable off-roader: the Multimatic suspension!

[@RobMrSpaghetti]

Doug the type of guy to push a revolving door in constant circles

[@snowandlightsmusic]

Watched this the other day, was thinking about it today and specifically came back to say thank you for the metric subtitles. That was probably a pain to do but i really appreciate it :) i know my imperial conversions, but for some reason the numbers dont really have the same noteworthyness or feel when its not in my native units.

[@modelllichtsysteme]

When you click faster as you read the titel and realize the Chevy ZR2 isn‘t a Corvette 😄😄

[@maverickofkain]

modelllichtsysteme he already did a ZR1 review. Maybe a month ago now.

[@derekbest9703]

titel.

[@alihaider-jz1vt]

titel

[@n3zyd]

there was a ZR2 'vette www.superchevy.com/features/130900-1971-chevrolet-corvette-convertible-zr2/

[@yuh6094]

when you type faster than you think and you type titel instead of title

[@nothat0therguy992]

Chevy should of based the 2019 blazer on this beauty.

[@pjay1281]

Drake Smith it would be better if they did, but though regulations would make it hard for GM to achieve their goal because SUV and Trucks don't have the same regulation.

[@BestMillimeter18]

In markets like South America and Southeast Asia, they sell the Trailblazer which is based on the Colorado.

[@nothat0therguy992]

Mel Laknanurak man that would be pretty cool

[@pjay1281]

Mel Laknanurak I'm sorry if don't get my point,I'm talking about U.S regulations here, witch is one of the hardest standard in the automotive industry. My point is GM don't use the Colorado chassis for the Blazer, because it may not reach the EPA fuel economy standard, and it could end up having a low IIHS crash score. To be safe GM avoid using a body on frame to help comply with U.S regulations.

[@darthskrillex]

am I the only person who thinks he sounds a bit less happy than he usually does? :/

[@michaelshears8737]

Emmanuel chanda lmao no

[@JesseWelds]

Probably because he is in Seattle lol

[@bonzobonanza]

I guess the reason why he is so calm is because he is in a quiet neighborhood.

[@hassanshaikh5752]

I appreciate all the conversions you do to km/h

[@vladvulcan]

and N*m, l/100 km

[@Dadiplomatt23]

Holy shit that guy loves touch washes. Hurts to watch how bad this paint is.

[@NCRranger24]

Yeah it's bad, but I work at a car wash and cars will end up like this even if we hand wash it (there's a touch wash tunnel that does 99.99% of the cars) because our wash mitts are stored on the dirty wash tunnel floor.

[@Dadiplomatt23]

AerisM that’s why I don’t goto car washes. Home wash with a dryer, or rinse less wash with a clean super sponge, high quality microfiber. Have my car ceramic coated as well

[@nothat0therguy992]

I used to work for a car wash, and the only time I would use one is during the winter and if spray washes weren't available

[@T4nkcommander]

Yeah, I was wincing from the start of the video. I've had my truck covered with mud and got it clean without adding any swirls.

[@testosteroneinc.3800]

AerisM How much to polish my knob? 🥒💦

[@lostbetrayed]

Ok now I know why StreetSpeed717 reviewed the gas ZR2 because Doug reviewed the Diesel one lmao 😂

[@MrMusicweekly]

The paint on this particular truck is terrible .. However I suppose it does mean its been used properly?

[@nordic5490]

Shiny paint on an off road vehicle is a contradiction

[@boostedveedub9687]

Nor Dic and its a rental on top of that.

[@kfstreich4787]

It looks dirty, and a good polish

[@NDHvideos]

Or they use automatic car washes

[@beigefox6579]

The funny this is that its supposed to be a new car. Maybe the owner has no clue on what detailing is. There's too much swirls on the paint that i can't stand. I guess its supposed to be a rugged car, why was it even painted by the manufacturer?

[@klossfam]

Doug - The towing limit on a ZR2 is 5,000 lbs (for the diesel or the V6), not 7,700 lbs as noted. A non-ZR2 Colorado can tow up to 7,000 lbs. Not sure who gave you those numbers...

[@truckinman86]

It also should be noted that those are for the 2nd models too. 4x4 will reduce the tow capacity by 100 lbs in non ZR2 models.