From Mild to Wild - The 2023 Chevy Colorado ZR2 You Can Buy Has Many Race-Proven Parts!

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In this video Andre compares the 2023 Chevy Colorado ZR2 in stock form to the fully kitted-out race version of the truck.
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[@markhavelka4924]

Looks like Chevy finally got their design department under control. The new Colorado and HD trucks look great.

[@LX450_Adventure]

That race truck broke its frame and finished the race. You can see the bed/body damage. 3:30 Andre does talk about it in the video

[@kenyongillespie8652]

Great looking ZR2!

[@samerkia]

I'm going to be ordering a ZR2 as soon as I possibly can! I love this truck!!

[@salty5706]

Make sure you check the box for cruise control..!!

[@jackthibodeau6810]

They should offer that race truck production just for the hell of it🤣

[@yesicanu]

...and the executives appointed by the board who is voted in by the stock holders vetoed it 😢

[@jameshumphrey3425]

@@yesicanu the stock holders vetoed it? They thought it wouldn’t sell?

[@yesicanu]

@@jameshumphrey3425 It would be vetoed by the executives. The cost of new tooling and R&D would eat up the profit margin. It would be cool, don't get me wrong. The marketing department would like it. However, in the end it's just not cost effective.

[@jameshumphrey3425]

@@yesicanu that makes sense

[@r.p.8402]

According to some witnesses, the driver launched the truck too far and too hard. That is what caused the frame failure. Driver error. Full send. People were shocked the truck not only finished the race, but finished first in its class. Looks like Chevy learned and reinforced the frame. Good learning experience. Now, let’s see if Toyota, Nissan and Ford enter the fray using these mostly stock class. Is there the willpower to challenge Chevrolet? Let the manufacturer desert race truck wars begin.

[@imfloridano5448]

The engineers and head office wanted the driver to challenge the trucks integrity by pushing it to the extreme to find any other design flaws that contribute to week points on all parts including the frame. It was the drivers intention to make that jump as ordered at a higher velocity.

[@tammieandrzejczuk2573]

It was 25 mph

[@kamakazioverland4584]

@@tammieandrzejczuk2573 lots of situations where 25mph is too fast unless you’re running 25+ inches of suspension travel.

[@smallgiant6064]

How many were in the class? I thought it was very small.

[@dontyouworryaboutit_]

that red tintcoat looks so good in real life, was on the fence about what color I wanted but after this it takes the cake for sure

[@live4mac]

This is the first video I’ve seen showing the payload on a ZR2, so thank you!! I’m looking to tow a trailer right at 6k lbs so this is pretty important to me and not something the previous gen was even capable of. Much better payload than the Tacoma Trd pro too. My dealer says I’m next on the list to order a ZR2 once they get their next allocation! Can’t wait to see how the 2.7L does on the Ike gauntlet!

[@joshup]

Your going to love your truck. I'm telling you this from experience!

[@ethenjordan2010]

Canttttt wait to get mine in.

[@docholliday6285]

Order in for radiant red ZR2, nice to see they're in production!

[@TheZR2Kid]

Excited! I have to say this is (in my opinion) the best midsize truck and should be among the greatest of off-roaders! Thank you Andre. 17:10

[@terryyarrington8271]

I agree but don't forget about the Gladiator, awesome truck.

[@Mursedave]

Thank you Andre!!

[@kingpin3919]

Great review Andre😊

[@tahoecamper5078]

I'd buy it if it had the diesel version.

[@kevinsimmons7182]

It’s the best bang for buck stock off-road vehicle for its price. I’m happy to have one on order.

[@docholliday6285]

Me too!

[@SkywhiteChannel]

Kudos to GM/Chevy for not trying to hide the embarrassment of that frame and body damage from the race. It should not have happened to begin with because Chevy should build a stronger frame but hopefully they will learn from it and make actual changes to the production version and call it out versus sweeping it under the rug.

[@Jasmurray87]

To be fair it is a pre production unit it’s gonna have problems and faults. While I agree that was a bit extreme what happened but it gave them plenty info to improve the production versions. Hey it still finished the race at least lol

[@TheFlooringInspector82]

There were similarly equipped Raptors that did not finish. Heck when you take a large jump weighing 5500+ pounds and land awkwardly it's bound to happen. Look at how many Raptors have bent their frames unloaded and just taking small jumps and bending the chassis. Even the new TRX from Ram has had a few broken frames. People think because these trucks are very capable of taking a jump in these trims that there wont be any consequences if they do it a bunch of times. The truck performed awesomely in that event and still finished even with the bent frame. considering how many trucks never even finished I'd say it's a great accomplishment.

[@dallasfrost1996]

​@@Jasmurray87 it even finished the race 1st place!

[@mrlt1151]

They won’t change it. You only bend the frame like that after maxing out the suspension. Once you max the bump stops, and still have energy to dump, it’s going somewhere. If the frame was stronger, then you’re maybe blowing out a tire, maybe destroying the axle, and likely losing control of the truck. No matter how strong they make the frame, there will be a limit. This isn’t a fully built trophy truck. They exceeded the limits that day. There were several people who bent second gen Colorado frames, and I can tell you from my experience with my 17, they were sending it hard!

[@juliuscheng5788]

Definitely amused by the "Smirnov/Pearson" driver's stickers in the window for the long drive. I guess we know what Andre's and Cole's last names are now... 😁

[@TREVORJB101]

Nice to see a ZR2 in a different color than the promotional blue!

[@Deadset.zr2]

They look really good in every color but I bought my zr2 in blue because it looks good no matter what and I'm a photographer so I need it looking perfect even if it's dirty

[@TREVORJB101]

@Jacob Grimes I get it and nothing wrong with that! I just would like to see the truck in all the colors, not just one or two for months on end.

[@richfarfugnuven6308]

GM needs to supercharge the Silverado as a 6.2L or offer the Corvette ZO6 engine as a Halo truck.

[@WildNwhEELING]

GM needs to do lots they been slacking @ , one includes a solid axle front end 4x4 optioned vehicle , and work on frame design on ALL there trucks it seems if not ALL the metals used to build these disposable 1 x use throwaways, still paying on a truck that done broke in half after ten years old lol , now they breaking in half before production truly begins

[@rodgood]

Gota cut up your truck to fit 35 s big oversite . thinking the firm DSS shocks are what bent the frame .

[@roncoburn7771]

I should have never watched this I love this new zr2 the stance is awesome looking might have to trade my 2018 silverado in on one.does the race truck have the 2.7 also great video thank you

[@WildNwhEELING]

Like a rock 🪨 like a rock dropped in the center of the frames lol

[@johnsanfilippo2516]

How does the tow haul work? For example, your towing a small boat over the Sierra's up a mountain, then downhill and you want to turn off tow haul? Are you hitting a button on the screen? Please explain and thanks.

[@jonathanfreeman7761]

That fuel mileage should be close to how I’m going to run my ZR2 if it ever gets built

[@gravitygabri3l]

Didnt the ZR2s frame bend after it hit a jump during some desert race? I saw photos reason why I cancelled my order plus its a 4 banger. Looks good though 😅

[@huntershorizon1671]

I wish to have a 3.0 diesel V6 310 hp like the LC 300, will be able to tow 3500kg.

[@WildNwhEELING]

That seems like it would be an AMZING TRUCK FOR $10,000

[@TylerFleckenstein]

I just want to know where I can get the lightbar kit they are using. I've searched high and low and no one makes one like the KC setup.

[@aaronvlahovich7606]

Did I see the new race one was airbagged in the rear? Maybe that's why it bent the frame? No uptravel, just stuffed the box into the cab.

[@831Adventures]

Thẻ new Colorado zr2 really tempting, but I am going to wait and see the new 2024 taco first

[@richfarfugnuven6308]

The original Raptor had problems with frame bending as well. Ford fixed it on the 2nd generation after it was a problem...

[@fritty9927]

I’d have to guess the tires add extra weight also.

[@salty5706]

The zr2 comes with cruise control as well.

[@beastj1234]

Does the 2023 zr2 also come with launch control in Baja mode? I just got mine a week ago in white and I haven’t experimented with it yet!

[@2leggedprophet]

So can this fit 35s without any mods?

[@erin7995]

That truck is serious

[@aerynlovell4754]

Since 2015, people have been cutting the fenders of the Colorado to put on 33-35 inch tires. It only took GM several years to realize that people want bigger tires on a 4x4. The biggest problem with putting bigger tires on was that the front tires were too close to the cab. The front axle location made it harder to increase the tire size because you would have to cut into the cab to get enough wheel clearance. Moving the front axle forward to give the tires more clearance was a necessary design change. If this is GMs most extreme 4x4, I hope they installed longer differential and transmission breather tubes for driving through deep water. I also hope they designed a more free-flowing intake and exhaust that will increase fuel economy and horsepower. For years, aftermarket companies have been able to build compact high flow mufflers and catalytic converters, but these car manufacturers build mufflers the size of a gas tank.

[@morningdrums]

are we looking at the future colorado zr2 will get 35 inch tires?

[@justkillintime7554]

Are the rock sliders still body mounted or are they frame mounted? Either way that would look sweet next to my 2019 ZR2!! Love my truck and definitely want the new one!!

[@thedumbestdoge881]

Body-mounted sliders completely defeats the purpose lol. I sure hope they’re attached to the frame, just put a down payment on a ZR2 coming to a dealer this morning!

[@justkillintime7554]

@@thedumbestdoge881 from everything I’ve heard is the new zr2/at4x rock sliders are body mounted to the pinch welds just like the 17-22 model years.

[@metanoiab4its2l8]

I gave my dealer $500 on February 2nd for the Colorado ZR2. An allocation with zero constraints came into my dealer on March 9th and my order was accepted by GM. Ordered many packages and options except for the Off-Road Front Bumper with Safari Bar, and the Bed-mounted sport bar with "ZR2" sail pane. Build cost is $53,970. Received text from my dealer on April 5th that my ZR2 was actually being built, (3400 status, “Broadcast”). Maybe it will arrive at my dealer in late May, early June... we’ll see,,, I can hardly wait - 👍😎

[@steve9348]

It’ll come out 62k after taxes etc

[@metanoiab4its2l8]

@@steve9348 Where I live and at my dealership with tax, license, and documentation fee the grand total amount will actually be $59,400.30 out the door. My deposit will be deducted from this total. So I will owe $58,900.30 when I go to pick up my ZR2 💰💸😎

[@SSSixKillzone]

Hell yeah man! That’s awesome, wish you many many miles of adventures. I’m still waiting for an allocation 🥺 but fingers crossed

[@trailrunnah8886]

I'm excited for this truck. I am not a buyer at these prices, but I think this is a relative bargain compared to say the TRD Pro Tacoma, and is going to be the new benchmark. I think the only thing the Toyota is going to have on this is perceived reliability, which isn't even a given considering they're going to a whole new power train that a lot of Toyota owners are very skeptical about.

[@guamazolopez6456]

yea they’re new v6 turbo is embarrisinf

[@K.riv99]

andre hook us up with Smirnov hahah keep up the good work!

[@Spartan_-du9wi]

Can I swap the stock 33's for 35's?

[@stevenpeterson7234]

The Chevy's frame just recently broke on that Baja truck!! There's pics of it!!

[@dallasfrost1996]

Yes, it was mentioned in the video. The impressive part was, that very truck with the bent frame still finished the race in 1st place.

[@crushbaseball4270]

I noticed that the ZR2 he was in had the under body cameras, but I thought the only way to get those cameras is you had to get the desert boss package to get those did Chevy change it so the ZR2 without the desert boss package gets those cameras, or is it just because that ZR2 is a pre-production?

[@chadbrinkley6358]

You can add them as an option.

[@Garlander]

Desert boss was never required to get underbody cameras.

[@troutstag]

$500 option under safety features.

[@marlongomez7917]

Hey guys! I'm sorry if there's an obvious answer to the question I'm about to ask, but is there a reason why the manufacturer doesn't leave room for 35s in the wheel well?? At this point, it's not just the consumer that's trimming. They're trimming their own baja truck too 😂. Isn't it obvious by now that the majority of off-road enthusiasts will want to change their tire size?? Jeep seems to leave way more room in their wranglers 🤔.

[@morningdrums]

TFL should I buy this? daily driver, a off roader and a hunting vehicle or go with something else?

[@apexcapital1328]

What did they do to fix/improve to the bed for production? Or have they not implemented the fix?

[@jameshumphrey3425]

You’ll be driving around with 600+ pounds of payload in sand dunes?

[@apexcapital1328]

@@jameshumphrey3425 600lbs is not that much and plus they were going 25mph. I ordered mine with a steel driveshaft on my ZR2 for better durability, but it’s only as good as the other components around it.

[@TheFlooringInspector82]

@@apexcapital1328 600 pounds is not much to just carry in the bed no, but are you planning on screaming through the desert at full throttle and taking huge jumps with a truck that is 1500 pounds heavier than it was from the factory with 600 of those pounds being behind the rear axle?

[@apexcapital1328]

@@TheFlooringInspector82 Do people even take information before they talk now a days? That truck was going around 25mph when the bed got damaged with only 600lbs on it. My Question is what modifications have they made to make it stronger. I’m not here to bash or hurt anyone’s feelings since I ordered one myself.

[@ShaunsJeep]

I hate the headlight feature being only in menus with no physical button or knobs. SMH 🤦‍♂️and a honda Ridgeline has more payload than this 😅.

[@kamakazioverland4584]

And the non ZR2 Colorados have more than the Ridgeline.

[@trailrunnah8886]

I thought that at first too, then realized that if it's an auto headlight, you'll never touch it. My old car had auto headlights and once I set it to auto, I haven't touched the headlight switch in 10 years. Having the fogs controlled by that menu, now. That's another story, I definitely dislike that.

[@dougl3497]

Cool truck but why did they have to make the interior color grey with yellow stitching? Are we going back to the 90s styling with the classic hard grey plastic dash look?

[@smallgiant6064]

The yellow and Grey was bad. The Z71 with black and red looks so much better.

[@reallyemptypockets6509]

Wow, it really sounds and drives great?

[@Malc664]

The new Colorado is sick. I wish GM was still downunder. Can't wait to see it tested on fuel economy loops etc

[@nicholassmith7048]

The regular F150 has had outboard shocks for a couple of generations already.

[@garysarratt1]

…and?

[@nicholassmith7048]

@@garysarratt1 nice to see GM finally catch up.

[@garysarratt1]

@@nicholassmith7048 Maybe so, but it seems a little uncool to mention. This was a video about this truck, and somebody (usually the ram boys) always has to sling mud. Like pointing out on all the Ford HD videos how Chevy started the corner steps. It may all be true but all the negativity sets us back, I think. I try to get away from current events and politics and I see truck guys can’t let anything go unsaid to be king of the hill.

[@dallasfrost1996]

​@@nicholassmith7048 The Ranger currently still uses inboard shocks. So in this case, Ford is the one that needs to "catch up".

[@Eightball2516]

They could of made the back seat bigger but it is a good looking truck

[@pinkpony265]

When are they shipping zr2s?

[@ItMeDwaeji]

Have they even started taking orders for ZR2?

[@translucent91]

@@ItMeDwaeji yes, my order was accepted the beginning of last month. My ZR2 is/was scheduled to be produced this week. Hoping to have it by May/June.

[@davidgroff3355]

Rear passenger room no change that sucks

[@agentcarder]

Actually I think it’s slightly smaller

[@lunamaria1048]

Is that the race ZR2 truck that almost snapped in half? Or another? 🤣 Us seeing the last gen Hall Racing Colorado ZR2 , in person, racing in the desert sold my fiancé on getting a Colorado ZR2, over a Taco. It was so beautiful! Though I like the look of the previous gen Hall Racing truck better, this new one is still an absolute beauty! Those KM3s look great on that truck! KO2 is my favorite all-rounder overlanding tire, but my KM3s are the absolute best for that really rough trips, here in Utah! Like our recent 'over 500 miles entirely off road, from Utah to California' trip (props goes to the TacomaBeast channel, for the wonderful idea). Great video, as usually, Andre!

[@chadbrinkley6358]

it's the same truck. He talks about it in the video

[@lunamaria1048]

@@chadbrinkley6358 It was a rhetorical question. The damage is very visible lol

[@larshamilton40]

piano black consoles gotta go...

[@timnelson1787]

Smudges and glare. Almost worse than chrome👍

[@troutstag]

Already trying to find a camo vinyl to cover it and match the camo accents

[@timnelson1787]

@@troutstag going to cover the screen too. The thing reflects more than it shows… can see people’s reflection almost clearer than the images on the screen. 10:08

[@troutstag]

@@timnelson1787 possibly a matte screen protector to fix that.

[@larryscheiteriii8400]

@@troutstag we shouldn't have to fix their cheeping out on suck a focal point

[@diltzm]

If they didn't mount the spare tires at the end of the bed, cantilevered off the back, and instead moved them forward above the rear axle they probably wouldn't have bent the frame.

[@the_jarmel]

👏👏👏

[@speterbilt]

A 2 minute video pushed past the 10 minute mark. TFL has been alot of this lately.

[@chadgodfrey4364]

The race truck looks awesome. The other truck that instrument cluster is a nightmare, headlight switch. No trip switch. No you got a find it in the menu. Come on engineers.

[@ethenjordan2010]

Big deal. That’s minimal and just something to complain about. If you’re really that off roader you’ll use aux switches anyways.

[@Garlander]

The light switch is always on screen, its on the upper left side. You dont have to go into the menu to find it. It's a one button toggle switch

[@imfloridano5448]

Imagine if the headlights circuit fails thats an entire $2300-♾️ cost to replace. An actual light switch you can rotate should not ve an option. To much touchy feely stuff for my liking. Imagine being hacked as well and sumbody putting ransom ware that you have to pay a pretty penny to release back to you. I have uconnect and it was demonstrated on a Jeep years ago that major system funtions like steering, throttle, and brakes were easily compromised

[@plymouthtinytiresid10traci67]

$50,000 half size truck better come with a $25,00 gc to starbuks

[@underscr0e]

Has GM said anything about the hand hold for the drivers side? All those guys testing the more lifted colorados must have realized it would be very useful.

[@QueTimporta420]

Did anyone see how the race one did horrible at the mint 400? The bed Frame bent complete embarrassment

[@bigtimer6834]

Trucks needs a damn V8 already.

[@awpel2]

12.7 mpg ? whats the average for a regular citizen ? lol

[@jacobkrzyzek5777]

Not moving the shocks outboard of the frame of their 1500 and now 2500 ZR2 is GMs massive failure. The should be outboard to begin with, it just puts the rear end to have better stability.

[@MOBGaming4]

That piano black has to go.

[@1fasteye]

HUGE RED FLAG @ 12:34!!! The tow rating is reduced (by 1,700 lb) because of the FRONT GRILL AREA and front skid plates? The front grill area indicates that this is a cooling problem. Usually, the tow rating of the offroad version is reduced by GVWR, suspension, or brakes/tire diameter. This is really bad news, I will have to reconsider my order/deposit on a ZR2. I have a truck that has its tow rating limited due to cooling and it is terrible. The rating standard is based on uncomfortably slow speeds, per SAE J2807 "truck-and-trailer combination must be able to drive at 40 mph". So I am towing along at 65 (1,500 lb below max weight) when the temp starts to rise and the computer derates the power. At 40 mph I have had 18-wheelers pass me. It is very uncomfortable and unsafe.

[@carlmcdonald5864]

Don't buy a midsize truck if you plan on towing often just get a real truck

[@Sport-wg2tv]

Look the trucks are both straight and aren't shaped like a banana yet so much for the reinforced frame

[@imathreat209]

Your the first person I seen mention the same thing iv been trippin off of when it comes to chevys lineup this generation. 100% banana looks

[@davidmilhouscarter8198]

12:33 I think that trailer is too much for this truck.

[@jhagen4850]

I sooooooooooooooo want Toyota to build a $35k Maverick competitor that is hybrid and 4x4 with all the off-road tech of the Tacoma. THAT is what people are craving. Even in a household with two people earning six figures nobody wants to spend $50k+ on a vehicle that is meant to drive off road. It just doesn't make sense. These trucks are mainly purchased by apartment dwelling 20 somethings who save nothing and spent the bulk of their earnings on toys. That's not a big population of people.

[@philllsxga.7737]

Exactly what's wrong with a simple button!?! What's wrong with a key to start it!!! What's wrong with a mechanical emergency brake cable! No two electric motors to fail?!!!! What's wrong with a shift cable and not a shift motor for the transmission?!?? I see it's got the four-wheel-drive knob like Chrysler!! Looks just like a Toyota hummm! And STILL no V8!! What happened to GM?!??!???

[@derrickschultz6871]

Wow, late to the party. It's over, we went home.

[@WildNwhEELING]

Weak frames by GM

[@drayray4009]

Wannabe Tacomas!

[@Ram14250]

How many Chevy Colorado videos and Prototypes are you guys going to shove down our face?! Isn't this like the 15th one in about 2 or 3 weeks? Where are all the vehicle testing and offroad testing. Is Roman unable to get vehicles to test?

[@texandy89]

No headlight knob or dial and the shifter position is ridiculous and stupid

[@HOLAATODOS-os5te]

Here's a proof that GM can do something with the Silverado to compete with trx and raptor. But i guess they just dont want to do it!!

[@HoneyBadgerFarm]

I am pretty sure GM has no balls because they got rid of the diesel engine. They are on all fours kissing the feet of the EPA!

[@TheFlooringInspector82]

You mean they are complying with regulations they have no control over? yeah. Just like all the other manufacturers are.