First Dirt! The New Silverado ZR2 Is The BEST Off-Road Chevy EVER: But Is It Better Than a Raptor?

Use the promo code FASTLANE for 100 free bids with your first bid pack purchase. Start bidding at www.dealdash.com/FASTLANE
In this video Andre hits the dirt in the NEW Chevy Silverado ZR2: Let's find out if it has what it takes to beat the Ford F-150 Raptor!
Watch more videos from TFL Studios:
The Fast Lane Truck ( / tfltruck )
The Fast Lane Car ( / tflcar )
TFLoffroad ( / tfloffroad )
TFLbike ( / @tflbike )
TFLnow ( / tflnow )
TFLclassics ( / tflclassics )
TFLtalk ( / tfltalk )
TFL Podcasts:
TFL Talkin' Cars Podcast ( tflcar.libsyn.com/ )
0:00 Intro
2:27 Specs
2:58 Articulation
5:33 One Pedal Drive
7:07 High Speed
8:47 0-60 MPH
9:41 Crawling
11:43 Verdict
#Chevy #Silverado #ZR2
TFL Talkin' Trucks Podcast ( tfltruck.libsyn.com/ )

[@trschreck]

technically, any car that actually runs is a raptor killer.

[@SickTheory]

Nice! No need to play V8 engine rumble sounds through the speakers on this truck, it's equipped with a 6.2 beefy V8.

[@freedomisntfree_44]

That rumble don’t last long with gm’s lifter record.

[@tjmakings]

@@freedomisntfree_44 lmao that's true, plus still has less power than a raptor so there's that

[@freedomisntfree_44]

@@tjmakings you’d think they’d have that figured out by now, especially using a Stone Age design

[@buckhorncortez]

Nothing like "beefy" when you're looking for adjectives to praise. Lame...just lame...

[@tjmakings]

@@freedomisntfree_44 exactly

[@keewatin427]

I don't get the need to compare this to the Raptor or TRX. It's not supercharged, or widened. It never declared that it was a competitor. This is in the new category that the Tundra TRD Pro and Tremor are in; the highly capable full size pick up. GM will no doubt have a SC/Wide-body desert runner style truck, so you can buy your way into the sense you're actually physically strong and/or attractive. Yes, I do agree this is over priced, but it comes fully optioned. The only options were the technology package, the tiny sunroof, and the multi-flex tail gate. If you price out the TRD Pro and Tremor to similar specs that the ZR2 has standard they both are almost at $70,000. Plus neither of them have advanced DSSV shock, true front lockers and both have sad sounding engine notes.

[@Inferno45]

The Tremor competes with the trail-boss not this. The zr2 is supposed to be a direct competitor to the raptor and trx but it is missing the power and wide-body stance. I believe that gm did this to create a mid range off-road truck segment to fit between the trail-boss and the future full raptor competitor that will come out later.

[@jlaw1901]

I’d like to take a moment to throw out that 70k is insane for any truck

[@keewatin427]

@@jlaw1901 Agreed. Unfortunately the market says otherwise. My dream would have been to get the front and rear lockers and DSSV shocks from the ZR2, with a cloth bench seat, column shifter and zero bells and whistles.

[@freedomisntfree_44]

Exactly. A raptor and trx just crush this truck. If this was meant to be a competitor to those then gm cheaper out big time.

[@TheCapn23]

@@jlaw1901 That may be the case for you and me but these trucks spend almost zero days sitting on the lot.

[@ponysworld750]

A silverado with upgraded shocks and fake hood, lol. This competes with TRD, REBEL, & TREMOR ONLY. Raptors and TRX's are in their own category and should not be confused with narrow-body trucks. These two categories of truck are NOT cross-shopped.

[@micahsandefur6834]

The front locker option is great and the market for the TRX and Raptor for necessity is realistically far smaller than what the road shows. I see a ton of TRX and Raptors everywhere. Most need a TRD, Rebel or Tremor at best. So with this, Chevy already has their trail boss ZR2 which is a good competitor in that segment already. So Chevy should have reached for that next category and gone with a wide body truck that would compete more with that. But chevy...

[@mikebas7325]

You had me at 6.2 V8, so glad to not hear anything about turbo charged V6's.

[@fikes73]

Those super trucks are pure desert runner. This thing can do it all. Rock climb, desert run, tow/haul. Plus those shocks are great on road. I just wish it could be had with the 3 liter duramax.

[@ToyotaNutjob]

And blow an oil line and break down. These trucks are royal pieces of shit. You can feel the engines idle like a 1cylinder

[@jibrilthegreat35]

😆😆does that chevy have a fuel tank skid plate? Last time I looked the “trailboss” had no skid plate under the fuel tank. That thing CAN NOT do high speed desert driving, it lacks the suspension travel to do that. And besides the LOW GM quality would probably leave you stranded any way if you tried. Lol this chevy is a pretender, nothing more nothing less.

[@fikes73]

@@jibrilthegreat35 yeah all those reviews I saw must be special effects

[@jibrilthegreat35]

@@fikes73 come on man, we know you like chevys. But let me make it clear to you, chevys are not prerunners. They are not great at high speed driving in the desert, they leave much to be desired. Haha ever Ram makes a serious off road truck, chevy has the “trailboss” 😂😂😂

[@davidpackphoto]

Truck prices are just insane. High profit items for the manufacture.

[@NWI_Steel]

I read an article a couple years back, even b4 prices went insane, that manufacturers have up to 30% profit margins on loaded trucks. This was like 7 yrs ago when a loaded truck was 50k, not 70k

[@billredding2000]

True, but if you want one, you have to buy it regardless...prices ain't goin' down anytime soon, and even getting a truck @ MSRP isn't easy anymore, not to mention dealerships doing ADMs on top of MSRP. But really, how often do prices ever go DOWN? ;-) Glad I got MY new truck a year ago...couldn't get THAT deal today. -- BR

[@LotsOfPaypa]

Not really manufacturer profit, more like dealer profits…

[@NWI_Steel]

@@LotsOfPaypa wrong. Dealers actually make very little on new car sales.

[@davidpackphoto]

@@LotsOfPaypa dealers don’t make 10s of thousands of dollars off of the sale like manufactures do. Dealers generally only make a few thousand. Thus the market adjustments and dealer added accessories like a $800 carpet “Ceramic” protection spray…

[@duncdunc76]

Well I would say that it lives up to the ZR2 badge capability. And imo its to pricey but it does offer better versatility then the super truck built Raptor and Trx. The front locker is the unique value for this truck imo.

[@arielmillanao2441]

I totally agree, also another advantage is width, with these truck You'll get to places where the others won't.

[@dudeman5788]

Way overpriced. This truck is basically at the same price point as the Raptor and it's just not at that level. Where I think GM really missed the biggest opportunity was making the 3.0L Duramax an engine option for this truck. That is the best engine GM offers in their half ton segment (personal opinion), and I think it would've been a great combination, 'cause the Eco-Diesel in the Rebel is just horrible (again my opinion).

[@texasbradley]

The Raptor has a unique front differential that will deploy an auto lock when it's needed.

[@spizike9866]

This truck is geared more towards rock crawling where a TRX and Raptor is geared more towards high speed desert running. Problem is you won’t get great clearance with with 33” tires.

[@dudeman5788]

@@spizike9866 Which is why I think the 3.0L Duramax diesel would've been a match made in heaven with this truck.

[@joshoum4239]

So now it’s time for a tremor vs rebel vs Trd pro vs zr2. Would love to see such a comparo guys

[@dmegahan]

I am not sure that TRD pro is really going to be as great off road compared to the others.

[@dudeman5788]

@@dmegahan Agree. It doesn't even have 33's on it (285/65/18).

[@domin8ss]

@@dudeman5788 that's a bigger tire than the Trail Boss, which I think is a better comparison to the Rebel and TRD Pro.

[@dudeman5788]

​@@domin8ss I agree. I think the Tremor and ZR2 are direct competitors and the other 3 are a tier below. The Tremor's available front Torsen diff and the ZR2's front locking diff put them on a higher plane of off-road prowess.

[@TFLoffroad]

Oh yea!

[@trcass1]

nice review. i always enjoy your insights and opinions when you do these reviews.

[@RussellThomason]

It should be priced to compete against the Tremor, but it's priced like a Raptor, which is too much.

[@colezydel1606]

way too much for this, just get a raptor at that price

[@ttamcc.4674]

@@colezydel1606 exactly

[@SchroederUSMC]

While I do agree, the actual paid price will come down compared to the Raptor and TRX.

[@jayk.2276]

@@SchroederUSMC when do you think that is? Because people are paying tens of thousands over for any truck they can get their hands on for the last couple years.

[@mikeberry8036]

Tremor is priced equally as high if you match them item for item.

[@badgerpa9]

Nice to see your friend Steve again doing a video with you guys. Truck looks nice, I am not into big screens and expensive replacement parts if it fails but I know many people like the screens.

[@Nikephorus]

GM calls it in. I like how RAM looked at the Raptor for the TRX and was like. More ground clearance, more horse power, more more everything. GM on the other hand be like...less of all that, but for the same price.

[@andrewsbbq]

To be fair, the ZR2 is basically a loaded High County. The Raptor that starts around $2000 more is an XLT. ZR2 is a well rounded truck. Show me all the Raptor and TRX owners.. or even just Jeep owners that use their trucks offroad and to their full potential. It's all just bragging in your driveway about what.your truck *could* do. Ask any average jeep owner about the sway bar disconnect and they'll think you're a crazy person. ZR2 DSSV suspension is great offroad like TRX Bilstein and Raptor Fox branded, but way better on road than the other two. If you want a Raptor with similar appointments you're $10,000 more than ZR2. That $10,000 is the factory pre-runner. ZR2 is actually way cheaper. The honest critique about ZR2 is it would've been nice if they offered a less luxury version. ZR2 is a well rounded truck that is capable and more practical.

[@MrM3drvr]

I think this of more of a Tremor competitor than a Raptor or TRX competitor. Comparing to that, how does pricing stack up?

[@khakiswag]

Perfectly said. This a Trail Boss with fancy shocks and a front locker. The Raptor’s frame and suspension is completely different from an ordinary F-150. This truck is a Tremor competitor not a Raptor. This truck can tow just like a regular Silverado because it’s a regular Silverado. The Raptor sacrificed some of its hauling and towing capabilities so you could jump it. I wouldn’t follow a Raptor or TRX on a jump in the ZR2. I think it was a Ram engineer who said jumping is easy it’s the landings that’s hard.

[@andrewsbbq]

@@MrM3drvr very true. It's almost a direct rival to a Tremor with the 'Tremor High' package. $68,000

[@mikeberry8036]

And the Raptor still outshined that trx junk. The Chevy is a great all around truck that’s not built! Built breaks. I have this zr2 and it’s legit. The tech is off the charts and the power is amazing. The off-road stuff is crazy! I absolutely love this truck! It’ll hang.

[@anton3ooo]

Been waiting for this!!

[@Ash-nz9hi]

Its perfect. I can't wait. Buying for the lockers, but love the looks. Only change would be to add super-cruise, a larger sunroof, and 35" tires! Maybe a winch option. It's a home run though as it sits. Thank you Chevy!

[@dfwvtxman]

For the price it should come with 35's.

[@gator2285]

Great to see you and the Truck King doing cameos together 🙌🏻

[@billwilson4859]

Great review. Gotta love V-8 sound.

[@trailrunnah8886]

I like it a lot. Sounds like a nice package, and I like the aesthetic updates. I'd have a hard time choosing it over the Raptor for similar money, but compared to the TRD Pro Tundra it's definitely a winner of that comparison.

[@perfect7liberty]

What do you like about it over the new TRD Pro?

[@Rinker44]

@@perfect7liberty chevy gots the front locker, which the tundra doesnt have. on paper the DSSV shocks should be better than the Tundra's as well. but other than that just comes down is someone wants a hybrid over a v8 id say

[@epap1375]

You are absolutely not paying the same money for the raptor in the real world. This will be very similar real world price to a Tremor

[@michaelbono2766]

Very good truck, def should start around $61k msrp, also may not be a raptor/TRX competitor but def a solid truck

[@JohnnyLightningV10]

Wow has a V8 unlike Raptor. Congrats

[@LWRoad]

Great review! And would definitely love to see @TruckKing collabs in the future.

[@bradleymeyer9775]

They should do a ZR2 SS with a supercharged 6.2L V8 with 600-675 horsepower and torque.

[@jasonlovell3934]

I would have gone with 35” tires to make it look proportional.

[@HKFIJIHK]

Chevy said 35” won’t fit in the wheel well :/

[@domin8ss]

@@HKFIJIHK that's interesting considering Trail Boss owners have pulled it off without modifications. Just gotta have the right size. It's 37s that won't fit.

[@fishonalbertaoutdoors9761]

Yup 33s arnt that big really nd most stock half tons are at 32.2 or 32.8 so it's really not much of a jump up. 35s are all over the place and again Ford leads the way with the 37s on the raptor which will make a significant advantage

[@domin8ss]

@@americanadreaming if you take a gander over at the Silverado forums you'll find people who put 35s on the new Silverado without any modification, this making GM wrong. Just need to watch the offset. And, it's not the front bumper that's the issue. It's the rear near the mud flap. There's a bracket that may need a little trimming, but as I said that can be avoided if getting the correct size 35. BajaKits even says 35s will fit with one of their kits. If you want 37s you need fiberglass fenders. Therefore, it's not the front bumper that's the issue.

[@joestewart5406]

It would throw the gearing off and It a lot slower without adding horsepower or changing the rear end.

[@bnelson1229]

I love my 2023 Silverado ZR2. I ha e one with the same color as the one you tested and it is the best factory built off 4oad truck I've ever driven.

[@Mettz97]

The power train is not exclusive to the vehicle, the competition has options that are more capable but cheaper (Rebel/Tremor) buying this vehicle might be a tough pill to swallow, especially at $70,000 But what do I know, I'm just a viewer......

[@damilolaakanni]

The Raptor's engine isn't exclusive to that truck as well. It's used in other F-150s, albeit with less power, it's used in the Lincoln Navigator with the exact same power numbers, it's used in the Ford Expedition as well. As for the TRX, it's the same thing. The supercharged 6.2 V8 is used in the Charger, Challenger, Durango Hellcats and the Jeep Grand Cherokee Trackhawk. So it's not exclusive to that truck either. It's generally cheaper to use an existing engine with a different tune for a special edition car/truck than to develop a new one from scratch for just one vehicle. Especially now that car companies are struggling to produce and sell new vehicles and make profits.

[@limpunsing2229]

I'm glad it's not another walkaround review from NY AutoShow Great video review, TFL

[@spartanchirho]

What a great reunion! Good video, that truck looks great! And I'm not Chevy guy.

[@ryryshredder148]

Why is does everyone seem to forget the tremor exists? This is not meant to compete against the raptor.

[@Inferno45]

The Silverado Trail-boss competes with the Tremor. I think this is an attempt to compete with the raptor and trx but as a budget segment. I still think GM will release a version of this with a supercharger but they want to take some market share from the people who want a full-size off-road truck but don’t want to spend $60-$100k on a truck.

[@damilolaakanni]

Probably because price wise this actually competes with the Raptor. Starts at about $69k before options and dealer markups.

[@itsmejongee]

@@Inferno45 feature wise, this competes directly with the tremor/trd pro.... it’s slower than the tremor, has similar off road tech... better suspension than the tremor, but similar suspension to the trd. It’s right there in the same pricing as a tremor/trd pro

[@joecharmley]

@@Inferno45 it’s 70k truck so…. Not doing good on affordability ..

[@Louthemailman]

the zr2 is better then the tremor .. TRX Raptor zr2

[@coreybatorski9626]

Loved seeing Truck King cameo!!

[@swathdiver489]

It'll pass more gas stations than the TRX and can still haul the family, tow a trailer, etc. and fit in a parking spot at the grocery store. More practical than the other two. Supercharge it and it will really shine.

[@matthewgrear3260]

I think if they supercharged it it would sell like crazy. The wide bodies of the other trucks make it hard to park and keep in tight lanes on the road

[@wdubduece8913]

I dunno, the video showed full tank with 245 miles to empty lol 3:20

[@ericneal1872]

Supercharge it and you'll be stopping at all the gas stations with the TRX.🤣

[@swathdiver489]

@@wdubduece8913 That changes based on how it is driven beforehand.

[@Stuka87]

This truck was such a missed opportunity. The Raptor and TRX are both very special trucks. This looks like a regular silverado with some slight tweaks. Its down on power, its way down on suspension travel, it has small tires. Yes, a front locker is good. But you can't fit 35's without rubbing (the 33's are roughly n an inch from the front fenders when turned). While the Raptor and TRX both fit 37's easily. People wanted a GM raptor competitor. Instead they got a Tremor competitor with the addition of a front locker.

[@Razorback30001]

I agree on price. If the come down $12,000 on the MSRP and yes it would be a home run.

[@miketampabay9446]

Every truck would have to come down 12k...don't blame the zr2. Why would a zr2 be the same price as a Ford XLT lol

[@bmobuell]

Andre I think the best way to launch these is very little brake torque. Like 1500-1800. Then just mash it. Any more than that I feel it cuts power on the launch. You can feel it big down if you get over 2000rpm on the brake torque. Just my experience with my 6.2 trailboss. Thanks for the great video !

[@ChrisDIYerOklahoma]

Agree -- don't brake torque and use AUTO 4-high. I have a 2021 GMC Sierra AT4 (6.2) and it launches like a bat out of hell.

[@charlieknight5065]

Great review and yes very nice truck indeed. I personally love the lockers, thank you and have a blessed day y'all

[@JC-gx5ng]

completely agree. Hard pass on 70k price tag. Just get trailboss and have my own lift / shock after market.

[@TacticalTrainer223]

Thank god for the Silverado ZR2 ad I had to watch before a video about the Silverado ZR2

[@drsus0]

I dont think it was designed to be a raptor killer a much as a true practical off road pick up . ... as opposed to an overpriced show of force, also like the TRX. hence keeping the size (width) and features on target for that goal . no need for unnecessary wide stance, silly lights everywhere, etc

[@ChristianSmith-ei8yp]

@@bryane2857 I haven’t seen too much on these, originally I wanted the trail boss( at some point in the future). If you were to pick one over the other what would you pick?

[@BIGJBIGEBIGC]

Price…….it cost just as much as the competition. If it were $10-12k less I’d agree

[@brandondenucci]

@@bryane2857 that brings up an interesting point: is it too much like an LT TrailBoss? It seems to be caught in between that and a Super Truck (I.e. Raptor). I’m not sure anyone NEEDS 700+HP but there’s definitely a market for them. The ZR2 seems “Tremor-esk” in that it doesn’t quite have the ridiculous power or off road capability of a Raptor or TRX, and is just slightly more advanced than a TrailBoss. More or less you’re paying $13k for a TrailBoss with front and rear lockers and DSSV shocks.

[@drsus0]

@@BIGJBIGEBIGC I did edit that out, price its not enough below a raptor or TRX, it is after the rapport/TRX marks ups but thats a moot point.

[@Kyrothes]

But it's priced in raptor territory? It would be way better if it was priced in tremor territory

[@keenanwingo2250]

Id have thought it competed with the tremor or rebel. Think they priced them self out of competition. Looks like a great truck

[@cliffsta87337]

That’s what I was thinking. I’m looking to buy a Rebel, and even as a Chevy guy, I don’t think this is a better package.

[@zimks]

There are reviews on KZbin between the ZR2 and the Tremor and they were with a couple hundreds dollars of each other msrp

[@dudeman5788]

Equipped basically like the Tremor, priced at basically a Raptor. That's a big miss in my opinion.

[@jayk.2276]

@@dudeman5788 the sad thing today is, many people will be fine with that. Especially if they can take it home today.

[@domin8ss]

@@cliffsta87337 Trail Boss is the real competition for the Rebel. I just saved you over $10k. You're welcome, lol.

[@josephwhiskeybeale]

This appears to be more of a F150 Tremor, and Ram Rebel competitor.

[@domin8ss]

Rebel can't even compete with the Trail Boss. I haven't looked at, nor compared a Tremor yet.

[@terrencejones9817]

Tremor only has a 1" lift. Stock Ford shocks "retuned" optional from Torsen not a locker. ZR2 has DSSV dampens 2.5" of lift. Front and rear locker. ZR2 had better approach, break over and departure angles. Tremor is more comparable to Trailboss, and in some ways ( again angles and clearance) The Trailboss is superior to both the RAM Rebel and Ford Tremor.

[@CobraCinci]

agreed. This thing cost as much as a base 800A Raptor and has way less travel and damping.

[@terrencejones9817]

@@CobraCinci has less travel, not less damping.

[@CobraCinci]

@@terrencejones9817 i would argue that multimatics DSSV does not create more force than fox livevalve 3.0 so less mechanical travel and less damping

[@gpaje]

No long travel suspension or wide body makes it a warmed over Trail Boss. It's price point is way too high since it's in the heart of the Raptors price point. But it's the best the Chevy fan has right now.

[@How2HateYT]

Yeah, as a Chevy fan I can say they are out of touch with what their enthusiast consumers wants. They are only about appeasing the soccer mom segments right now. I actually just traded my 2017 Camaro 2SS for a truck and I went with Ram, Chevy's interiors were just pitiful (until this new 2022 update). They have no off roading SUV like Ford or Jeep, they have no enthusiast truck like the TRX or Raptor. They are starting to feel like the early 2000s Nissan era, killing anything interesting they have, being late to or scared of committing to every segment that the other 2 jump in and take over. It's sad really.

[@How2HateYT]

@@pR1mal. Yeah and as much as I love Chevrolet. They don't deserve it.

[@kellyweber5593]

Beautiful looking truck

[@darknes7800]

ZR2 = Cake decorator truck! LOL GM = add wheels, tires, leveling kit and stickers......GOOD TO GO ! LOL

[@sinepari9160]

Flexes better than a Bronco :). I want one! There were issues with those rear lower shock mounts and shock damage on the ZR2's. The multimatic shocks on the CO ZR2 were like $1k ea so if you damaged one it wasn't worth replacing it with another multimatic. Chevy needs to figure out how to move those more outboard toward the wheels. Not ready to trade my '20 Rubicon for one and if I did, a Powerwagon would prob be more in my wheelhouse for another truck (owned a 2016 Powerwagon). And Andre's right, if it started around $60k it would be a much better deal.

[@davepg4173]

Curious to see what the markup prices at dealers will be. Average price of a Trx where I live is 100k. Same with raptors, and yet they sell them as soon as they hit the lot. I somehow don’t see the Zr2 being anywhere near as popular as the other two, so hopefully that will keep the price more reasonable.

[@djw5415]

You’re the only one saying this truck doesn’t ride rough. Most journalists are saying it doesn’t handle the high speed washboards and dips that well. However they re saying on road is fantastic.

[@kingelvis7035]

Would be interested to see how this compares to raptor and trx in REAL WORLD off roading. I think they could've rearranged the furniture WRT to standard equipment to undercut the others more in price. This same suspension and lockers on the new standard box reg cab would give Chevy a pseudo Wrangler that's 1.5" shorter in length and wheelbase than Colorado, and weighing in at 1000lbs lighter and 22" shorter with 19" shorter WB than Raptor.

[@aaronvlahovich7606]

At $69000 that would be a steal up here in Canada! Will be more like $80 plus starting up here with our taxes. I wonder if that front and rear locker will be available for purchase from GM for a decent price to add to a Trail Boss or something?

[@dragorocky]

Cool surprise at the end

[@IndianMC-jf3cp]

Not a "chevy" guy but, that is a great looking truck. Wouldn't hesitate to test drive one.

[@wint_62]

Yeszzir! Great truck.

[@JayRussellDuramax]

The problem with any vehicle running independent suspension is that it doesn't articulate. You have droop and compression, but the wheels tilt relative to the body. The only way it can be called articulation is if the wheels tilt separately from the body, and that only happens with straight axles. That's also why vehicles with independent suspension are very unstable in situations that require a lot of articulation: If the body changes angle, the wheels do too. This means that even a slight amount of body roll can cause any wheel suspended independently to suddenly lose its grip. That's extremely bad in all off-road situations.

[@eduardogutierrez665]

Great video Andre i I love the truck

[@rodneyws1977]

Love the shocks, but hate how low they hang.

[@MK-qg9vs]

ZR2 to compete against ford tremor, trd pro, ram rebel. Thoughts should be directed to that vehicle type

[@brokenwrench404]

Maybe a tremor killer but not a raptor killer

[@ghostking0019]

I like this needs some more power, wider and fix that suspension issue and it's in that TRX/ raptor area oh and a Baja mode

[@rickymo76]

Looking at the ZR2, Raptor and TRX where it seems the Raptor and TRX are still well over MSRP everywhere I looked. In fact lowest $ new Raptor I found is still $5k over MSRP. Love the looks and the new slate grey color of the '24 ZR2 as well as the interior and multi flex tailgate so when I found new one for $6500 under MSRP I didn't hesitate. Well worth that price imo...

[@theshadowswithin9896]

It is crazy to think people will spend $70k, $80k, $90k on a truck and then go smash it into rocks, pinstripe it against stickers and trees, flood it up to the hood in river crossings, sling mud all over the interiors, and go 4wheeling through saltwater infused sand. I spent just under $60k on mine and still have flashbacks of the pinstripes down the passenger side, or the small kisses on the lower passenger side of the paint matched front bumper from a rock... or the numerous times I've rubbed the roof on the clearance marker bars for parking garages.

[@BRG13DEAN]

As much as I want onenof these bad boys, I know my 09 Z71 handles dirt roads and paths all hunting season long flying 60 at 4 am. Still want one for the styling though.

[@tannerwharton4670]

The selling point to me is the ability to tow and haul without losing that off-road capability

[@velasco1100]

I do agree pluse the capability off the truck.

[@MS-mr4zm]

You can do that in a TRX or Raptor too….I don’t see the need to go much over 8k lbs on a 1/2 ton, not that they don’t have the power, it just beats em up & 3/4+ trucks are sooo much better suited to towing 8-12k lbs than any 1/2 ton will ever be

[@obfidkwm]

Im sure the towing would be good because they still have leaf spring in the back....which usually handles more....usually

[@MS-mr4zm]

@@obfidkwm tell a Ram Cummins that, response would be, no sir, rear coil springs ALWAYS tow more than leafs😂🤣😂🤣😂

[@dudeman5788]

@@MS-mr4zm I agree. The only truck below a true HD I would feel comfortable towing 10k pounds regularly with would be a Nissan Titan XD.

[@psychology2217]

Flawless review Andre! Yes, definitely too expensive

[@krasnaludek298]

Love this truck AND the Raptor, PLUS the TRX. All three are welcome offerings and it will come down to dealer markups on this Chevy. If a custom order at sticker is possible, then there’s a price advantage to the ZR2 that still gives most people more capability than they’ll ever need.

[@How2HateYT]

The problem is, especially in the truck market, it doesn't matter what capability people need. It's about what they want, they always want more than what they need.

[@krasnaludek298]

@@How2HateYT True, though the same can be said for sports cars. Nobody needs to go 0-60 in 3.8 or run a sub-12 quarter, but I sure as heck WANT a Cadillac CT4-V Blackwing … luxury & speed. Same reason people buy a Mercedes, BMW, Porsche rather than a Toyota Camry. Both will cover the NEED to get from point A to B, but the manner & style in which each vehicle does it is exactly what connects with consumer wants.

[@How2HateYT]

@@krasnaludek298 You're absolutely right, my reason for saying that was your statement " If a custom order at sticker is possible, then there’s a price advantage to the ZR2 that still gives most people more capability than they’ll ever need." unfortunately for Chevrolet, they won't sell as well as something similar in price that is way cooler and more capable, even if people don't need it to be that capable.

[@lawrencelenerd3988]

I think those Japanese mini trucks are pretty cool. I just cannot get used of the shifter on the left hand.

[@wannabeangler]

I'm sure Chevy is pleased with this commercial. Free advertising! Win win!

[@stephanecoffin1725]

Not too sure how that compare but price wise here in Australia, we can get trailboss for 130k ausd and ltz 140k ausd. While trx and raptors are above 200 to 250k ausd. Sure they are more capable but you can buy a house outright for the cost of a ute that cost so.much you ll never take it on rough tracks.

[@KurNorock]

"Engage this, put it that mode, now push that button, now get out of the truck and watch it drive up the hill by itself."

[@gregoryjowers3629]

Could you fit 35s on the truck and what is options for gears

[@RudyC27]

What’s the point of advertising for MSRP starting price when it’s VERY hard to get that pricing in the real world

[@erikbrown2682]

Magnus makes a bad ads supercharger for that put u at 640 hp and will keep the warrantee that will set u in raptor price range and I’m just just as fast with the advantage of a v8

[@tjgim]

Agree with the price assessment, needs wide body kit and more speed.

[@michaelkamerer1081]

How would you compare the creature comforts (interior luxury) and ride to the Rebel?

[@robgrt]

I'm surprised that you didn't bring up the Tremor.... I am waiting patiently for you to do a Z(ed)R2 V. Tremor comparison.

[@acdc5579]

Great truck. I like that it has a 6.2 with all that horsepower without a turbo charger. With trucks getting so expensive most people would be afraid to really put it to the test four wheeling it.

[@mikeberry8036]

Me too! Love my ZR2. It’s badass. Has plenty to offer.

[@kennetho5393]

Not me, I'll take the extra 30 horsepower and 50 lb-ft of torque available lower in the powerband for about the same price.

[@mikeberry8036]

@@kennetho5393 to each their own. I’ll keep my ZR2 that blows it out the water with tech, lockers, and looks.

[@kennetho5393]

@@mikeberry8036 Sounds like a great truck, not knocking it. Just saying the 3.5 Ecoboost has actually been more reliable than the GM AFM or DOD V8s and in this application, makes noticeably more power with significantly less displacement.

[@jessemartinez9279]

Should be compared more against of a Ford Tremor and Ram Rebel instead of being a halo truck. Though good starting point/platform for GM to upgrade into super truck slapping a super charger and increase wheel width and better ground clearance.

[@larshamilton40]

lookin good chevy...say HI to Sarah'n'tuned in the white truck..she rocks!

[@RazerView]

Sheeesh I’m hyped for this one

[@kyleloew432]

At what speed do the lockers disengage on the zr2.

[@JeepCherokeeful]

A Silverado with expensive shocks;(

[@freedomisntfree_44]

I know!🤣

[@user-ch7kb7pe5r]

And lifter issues.

[@mariofranco3304]

That’s the same with the trx and raptor 😂 overpriced trucks with expensive shocks and horsepower lol

[@JeepCherokeeful]

@@mariofranco3304 you must not have realized Ford has been a wide body the last 11 years;(

[@sha6mm]

I agree with you 100% Andre if it was 58-60 it would be the one but it’s priced to high as is the AT4 might as well get a Raptor in for a penny in for a pound. Yes Chevy missed the Sweet Spot on price ! They could of blew up the completion in sales.

[@Inferno45]

I think they added the larger hood to make room for a future supercharged model. So i think this is a hint that there will be a true raptor and trx fighter coming soon.

[@psychologicaltirefire8190]

ZRX perhaps?

[@Inferno45]

@@psychologicaltirefire8190 hopefully. I know general motors can make some cool stuff they don’t take enough risks. They did it with the c8 corvette and but they didn’t with the Camaro and now that car is getting canceled while the c8 is a massive success. I just don’t understand General motors anymore.

[@DanganaTrince]

I did notice inconsistencies with movie trailer's sequences but there are no inconsistencies with this ZR2 truck from Chevy.

[@CobraCinci]

If you think a 2 inch DSSV shock off a midsize make this thing anywhere near as capable as Raptor with 3 inch Fox active dampers, you are sorely mistaken.

[@bnelson1229]

This thing will go where the Raptor can only dream of.

[@codyhicks8291]

Still a baby 24 gallon tank and only 3.23 gears? Really nice looking truck with good specs but those two features make me look at the Tremor more.

[@Rob-lv7wo]

All the talk about the lower shock mount but I never heard of anyone ripping one off in the mall parking lots. 🤣

[@Qmocean]

I like how he lists the trucks with front lockers and forgets the other ZR2 lol

[@WarchildWarchild-gh8lr]

TFL, which would you say is more off road capable between the Silverado ZR2 and the Ford F150 Tremor?

[@srtabc123]

To me this isn’t meant to compete with the trx or raptor, this aims at the rebel and tremor. I believe the tremor has a torsen front differential. If the tremor came with the power boost option I’d be at the ford dealership tomorrow. This would be a close second tho

[@AbzAden]

I can’t wait for the new interior to come to the trail boss

[@islandlazy99]

Off-Road, factory electronic push button front and rear lockers are a game changer in this segment.

[@mboiko]

Great to see ex-TFLer Steve again...

[@utboilerman]

I would have to agree with you. Price point is a bit on the high side.

[@augustdrums1247]

It's definitely going to have a mark up on it too. So this one is priced over my budget for a pickup. Maybe they will have a decent lease on it. I can't justify 70k for a truck, I just don't use it enough to justify the money. But that's just me.

[@Hellenkeller777]

That’s why I’m sticking with the Colorado ZR2

[@user-tw8ov]

Forgot colorado zr2

[@displayedimagination9710]

Nice. But does it have AFM ?

[@bryanclark3739]

Buy a Trail Boss and use the $1,000’s that you saved to modify it to your spec’s.

[@2jsm1010]

Nice all around truck and match my needs, but price set a little higher compared to capabilities.

[@jaycampbell5167]

I’d like to c it go against the ram power wagon same ideas but one is light duty and one is heavy duty

[@germannicolasetcheverrysan1481]

how many times you go 0-60 MPH in your truck? I think that 1+ second does not make any difference in these kind of vehicle. The ZR2 is positioned in the right spot on the market

[@jacobkrzyzek5777]

What is that camouflaged truck at the 6:00 mark..HD maybe?? 33" tires are not enough, 35" or minimum 34" are needed from the factory for this ZR2 and the AT4X. I don't think that it is worth the 13k over the base LT Trailboss for e lockers and shocks. I will say, I think GM finally built a true (everyday driver) off road truck, those Ranchos should have been gone a loong time ago from the z71 package.