Is the 2019 Chevy Colorado ZR2 the MOST off road capable midsize truck?

The midsize truck segment is hotly contested with some tough trucks. Fighting for off road supremacy is the 2019 Colorado ZR2 Midnight Edition. Under the hood is a 3.6L V6 producing 308 HP & mated to an 8-speed automatic. Everything about this truck is built to be off road king. From stronger control arms, special shocks, to underbody protection. See if the 2019 Colorado ZR2 should be the truck you are taking off road!
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[@YeungSoy]

Excellent review, it’s like Raitis Rides keeps getting better and better every time . The accuracy with the zonks is so great, and I enjoyed the honesty of the typical Florida off roading we would do if this was our daily driver 😂

[@georgesawtooth2214]

Congratulations Joe!! I was expecting your channel to continually grow because your reviews are unique and enjoyable.

[@RaitisRides]

Thanks George! That is really amazing of you to say!

[@Kris_Vaughan]

Best car reviewer out there. My go too guy, when I'm buying a new ride. Thank you

[@RaitisRides]

Hi Kris! I really appreciate you saying that! You are so very welcome!

[@TheRealBrendon]

I’m really enjoying these videos!

[@joevillareal191]

The heck with the candy corn, hand Me an ice cold BUDWEISER from the back window... 😆 Have a Great weekend Joe. 👊✌

[@RaitisRides]

Thanks Joe! You are awesome man!

[@kawasakiwhiptwo5821]

You're right Joe about the areas that should be soft touch. like you said, for almost 50K there should be soft touch materials for the top of the door,the armrest AND at least the top of the dash. Great review Joe.

[@RaitisRides]

Thanks for letting me share this one with you!

[@kris_roro]

Joe a ZR2 vs TRD Pro vs Gladiator Rubicon would be amazing! Keep up the great work!

[@RaitisRides]

That's a great idea Chris! I will put it together!

[@robescano9095]

Good afternoon 🌞 great truck love this chevy video excellent performance💯👋from New Jersey

[@holsteincowboy]

You got to be the World's hardest working KZbinr ! What camera/gimble does your camera guy use ? Video Quality is Awesome

[@RaitisRides]

That really means a lot! We are using the Zhiyuen Crane 2

[@camaro68robertson26]

I agree Joe, TRD vs ZR2. I got the ZR2 Colorado because like you said, daily driver though the week and fun times off road weekend trips. Great job!

[@RaitisRides]

Thanks for letting me share this one with you!

[@jessieflores9602]

I just got one I love it

[@savancleveland7756]

Yay! You brought it to us!

[@MrWell-qx5zs]

This video could have been answered in 1 second. Yes.

[@RaitisRides]

I hope you watched at least 5 seconds. :-)

[@roxbery25]

Great review- ZR2 is sweet

[@Christopher-fp2ks]

super great content Joe love it but wish they would put a super charger on it then it would be complete, but great job n great video n channel god bless Joe, PS nothing came in the box

[@RaitisRides]

Agreed Chris! It is going to be a. little longer bud.

[@favianavazquez5752]

I love your channel

[@lyndahammel9502]

I don't know much about trucks. But it does look impressive.

[@rickygomez1195]

Joe and doug have the best car reviews

[@RaitisRides]

I really appreciate that! You are awesome!

[@jjacob25101]

I am pretty familiar with the ZR2 since it came out. Even nicer in the midnight edition. My friend Elias aka Flying Gato has a blue Diesel ZR2, Type R, Honda S2000, bug eye WRX, BMW sedan, and I forgot what else. He's trying to choose between a new C8 Corvette and Supra. I would say this is the best heavy duty off road mid sized truck. The only issue is the potential reliability and related problems with GM vehicles. Not mentioning that, the Diesel for serious rock climbing and heavy towing, or the gas V6 for more practical street performance, plus if road capability. I got in one at the new car show when it first came out. It's much higher, and feels huge, for a mid sized truck...

[@RaitisRides]

Thanks for that great in-depth input!

[@szn00]

I've seen a lot of track & off-road ready cars but is there any car on the market for rallying? Like Subaru WRX.

[@nathant2414]

Focus RS

[@james2042]

in short, yes, in long, yes. The gladiator is actually a better tow vehicle but the zr2 is the offroader to have if you need overkill offroad. Btw the colorado/canyon twins were introduced in 2012 globally and in the US in 2015, so this truck is going on 8 years old now in design

[@mmahtnart8986]

Really! Candy Corn? Where did that come from? LOL!

[@RaitisRides]

I have no idea???? LOL

[@mmahtnart8986]

OH HECK BROTHER! You're really off-roading! Dang it! Be careful!

[@RaitisRides]

Always my friend!

[@ransombaggins9301]

Tonka on the outside, Fisher-Price on the inside. That interior is maddening to me. 😃 ALSO...the wireless charger space is too small for some popular large phones! No idea who designed that one.

[@RaitisRides]

Great analogy!

[@JF-rf9fx]

4:38 look at those guns

[@tellysavalas6403]

Flames!

[@holydragonguy7850]

Would those tires fit on a stock z71?

[@mustanglegend7222]

Thats a great truck and all but if i where too get a truck i would get a ford raptor they are good off road trucks great vid

[@savancleveland7756]

Mustang LEGEND you are compared a full size to a mid size lol. Compare the TRD Pro with the ZR2. Which, besides from fanboys, most of the owners consider a ZR2 over the TRD Pro.

[@amill1563]

Buy this truck and get 2 free Rubber Maid garbage cans. The Rubber Maid Edition.

[@RaitisRides]

amill1563 I remaking love it!

[@chansaicommerce1721]

AWESOME

[@mmahtnart8986]

LOL! That engine cover does look like a garbage can lid. You would think the designers/engineers would notice those things.

[@RaitisRides]

AGREED!

[@mmahtnart8986]

I agree. That steering wheel is right out of a "Grandma Car".

[@RaitisRides]

LMAO! I love the analogy!

[@smackdowner]

Chevy Colorado ZR2 the king of all trucks

[@timothycook2917]

I test drove the Ford Ranger and the Chevy Colorado. I like the overall shell style of the Colorado but that front/grille just didn't do it for me. The Ranger is so much more comfortable inside, much nicer seats. And those tiny, awkward door cubbies of the Colorado are horrible. As for the steering wheel, if you're gonna do a midnight black sport theme, then have a blacked out bowtie badge on the wheel, not the standard gold look.

[@andresavila8856]

Ask moss family chevrolet if you can review a 18 or 19 Silverado preferably a z71, really looking into getting this truck and it would be awesome seeing my favorite reviewer review it lol

[@abrahamnutrition]

Put it up against the Gladiator!

[@antoniocail5608]

Good evening joe I have a car for you that you would like to see and view the Lamborghini Urus SUV I hope you can get a hold of one can't wait to see the video have a wonderful weekend.

[@RaitisRides]

I would love to review one of those!

[@antoniocail5608]

@@RaitisRides I hope you can get one of those Lamborghini SUV,S joe

[@BigRickEnergy5000]

Haha so right about that shifter

[@iamapineapple5724]

The amount of people i see complaining about the “basic interior”... are they forgetting that this is a truck, and not a luxury sedan?

[@dantheman9395]

At least the engine cover is not like the aircraft carrier like the Mustang. Lol

[@shawnmiller2786]

3.6L Joe, not 3.8L (with optional 2.8L turbo diesel)

[@RaitisRides]

Fixed it! Thanks!

[@mmahtnart8986]

Could you hear tire noise while driving?

[@RaitisRides]

Very little.

[@jimmy67001]

On Ebay they offer a steering wheel that has carbon fiber on it.

[@Brian.8272]

does the zr2 come with the diesel?

[@superboy305]

Yeah

[@lifeofcoby]

It’s already leaking something under there boss... what could it be? Something leaking from the A/C unit I hope

[@RaitisRides]

It's the AC condensation.

[@lifeofcoby]

I figured because it was dripping hard 😄

[@HansDelbruck53]

Don't you ever take a break, Joe? Seems like you're presenting videos almost 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Spreading yourself too thin may not be good for you.

[@RaitisRides]

I appreciate that Hans! I have a strong work ethic I promise to take care of myself!.

[@miguelircontar]

It looks so bubbly lol

[@shutup3622]

The Avalanche reincarnated!!!

[@RaitisRides]

Not quite

[@leverfnosac6923]

Chevy Avalanche had a better bodystyle for those that wanted a 4ft truck bed.

[@RaitisRides]

I totally remember those trucks!

[@seadoo4life727]

Good Lord they haven’t made those trucks in like 20 years 😂

[@gingerbreadman5756]

The ZR2 is a midsized beast... too bad they didn’t put the 10spd auto in it for 020 and give the Duramax some additional hp... one can never have too much hp 🤣🤣...

[@RaitisRides]

I totally agree with you!

[@AdrianVillagranaSicarius]

I would rather take the diesel engine option of the ZR2

[@TecDLogic]

I don’t know, not sure about it, can compete against the ranger raptor?

[@savancleveland7756]

ILogic 1 you can’t get the ranger raptor in the states so what’s the point in comparing it?

[@TecDLogic]

Savan Cleveland it doesn’t have to be in the US, take fore sample the raptor f-150, no truck to this date could beat it, you may say the rebel or the trial boos, those are somewhat off-roaders but not like the raptor, so the ranger raptor is also good

[@gabrielscarretta69]

Would you get the ranger or Colorado?

[@HiPlains1]

Get the ranger it's got a better transmission there are a lot of issues with this trucks 8 speed just look it up that alone is reason to stay far away.

[@chansaicommerce1721]

COOL

[@jamesestrada82]

Zonk that trash can lid! I was waiting for Oscar the Grouch to pop out haha.

[@superboy305]

Used Zr2 gunna be my first truck.

[@RaitisRides]

I am glad that I could share this one with you!

[@qdgraphics8452]

Chris G facts bro

[@LS1007]

I think the Jeep Gladiator would give it a run for the money. Nice review Joe! 👍🏻👍🏻🇺🇸

[@RaitisRides]

It would be interesting to say the least Larry!

[@LS1007]

guy proulx Which one are you referring to?

[@LS1007]

guy proulx 👍🏻 Maybe Joe will do a comparison review.

[@alejandrozuniga4426]

Ram Rebel is 53k might as well spend a little more in something way way better equipped

[@mts982]

How do you know its a great offroad truck if didnt take it offroad? cmon man, you gotta expand.

[@RaitisRides]

I did go off road.

[@urmum7461]

Michael Schneider 16:20

[@mts982]

@@urmum7461 That is hardly off road.

[@HiPlains1]

Well this one does have an Achilles heel which is the 8 speed automatic transmission lots of issues for many years with shuddering and torque converter failures. There have been numerous TSB updates but yet another oil Mobil 1 they came out earlier in the year. All cars that got it had many problems the Cadillac CTS the Corvette comaro and the Colorado. I ended up getting a Nissan pro-4x because it's still a good truck and it's a lot less money than the ranger or Tacoma but I did like the Colorado and it is good but that 8 speed needs to go and there's a multi-state class action suit. Don't believe me look it up this has been an issue with the transmission since they came out in 2017 and they've never been able to fix it. Sad thing the rest of the cars dumped the 8-speed fot the 10 but the Colorado still has this clunker transmission. The Only Exception is the six speed with the 2.8 Duramax which is a fine truck it's the same one you see overseas and the motor comes from Malaysia.

[@HiPlains1]

@@2011buddylee Pretty random. Can happen in a month or at 60K miles or none at all. But there is a fairly high rate of failure (about 20 percent according to my dealer) Nothing fake about 10 TSB updates trying to fix it. Every dealer had to invest in a costly Bosch Transfllo injection machine to use the latest Mobile 1 to reduce moisture in Trans. Lots of failed 8 speeds for shudder and torque convertor failures. Just look it up. No lack of info on the net on that. I've seen the internal memo's from GM. That was when I cancelled my order. gmauthority.com/blog/2019/06/the-gm-8-speed-transmission-just-needs-to-go-away-asap/

[@HiPlains1]

@@2011buddylee Mostly GM's own internal documents to their dealers and many TSB's trying to fix. Last one involved a Bosch Transflow machine being sent to every dealer that basically sucks out all air moisture for trans flush and yet another Mobile one fluid. Oil flush takes 3 hours which is a joke. The last straw was my own dealer's general manager admitting to me that their is a 20 percent failure rate after talking to a higher up near production back east. I cancelled order after that. 20 percent is unacceptable. NO my info came from GM themselves. Currently a multi state class action in process. Regardless, the active learning transmission is a POS that shifts too early. Tacoma's active learning 6 speed is a hot mess as well and had a ton of issues when it first came out but at least its reliable now. Both those transmissions are poor performers. I'll take my bullet proof 5 speed on my Frontier's Pro 4 X. The Fore runners 5 speed is also a great reliable transmission. Old school is best.

[@mmahtnart8986]

I like the truck. I like what it's about. But that's a lot of black )-:

[@RaitisRides]

It is the midnight edition!

[@JayPatel-tx1zc]

Personally Joe I would get the 2019 Ford Raptor with all the graphics packs and everything else in white. The ZR2 is a very good car for the money. I'm not impressed at all with this ZR2 from the inside very cheap and poor. Would love to see a 2019 Chevy Tahoe RST with the upgraded brakes and the Borla Exhaust System. Thanks Joe.

[@savancleveland7756]

I get where you are coming from but this is half the price. A mini-raptor that competes directly with the TRD pro. This vehicle is more capable than the Tacoma TRD pro regardless of what the fanboys say

[@JayPatel-tx1zc]

@@savancleveland7756 totally agree

[@JJ-ls7fq]

I dig the review, Joe. But seriously, how does a 300 horsepower V-6 engine only achieve a top speed of around 100 mph? No comprendo. And that interior is beat. So typical, with the standard cheap Chevy controls and instrument panel. Come on, Chevrolet. Step up your game!

[@savancleveland7756]

J J they governed it to 98 miles per hour. Technically, with a tune, it could go over 120.

[@JJ-ls7fq]

@@savancleveland7756 Thanks for the reply. 98 mph seems like an oddly low top speed to set the governor for. My Honda Civic is governed at 115 mph.

[@savancleveland7756]

J J I can understand where you are coming from. Realistically speaking though, 98 is plenty for me and that’s going on the 85mph road here in Texas

[@JJ-ls7fq]

@@savancleveland7756 I suppose. But with an 85 mph speed limit, some.people would drive 90 or a little above. Then you're just a few ticks away from hitting the governor and having the truck.shut off. It.just seems low for a top speed. Is that the new toll highwsy you're talking about?

[@petercarey6883]

Maybe I'm even first. LOL Even as third I'm on the Podium. :-) Professor. Check your email and have a good weekend. Oh yeah, Save the Wave.

[@RaitisRides]

Hi Peter! You are first in my heart. Well actually second because Lori is first! I will check it my friend!

[@petercarey6883]

You clarified yourself correctly, because behind every great man, there's usually an even greater woman and you certainly took home the gold for the win with her.

[@buckeyeman7631]

If you want a better alternative to this truck, I have but one word to say: RAPTOR. Nuff said.

[@RaitisRides]

AGREED, but that is a full size & quite a bit more money!

[@buckeyeman7631]

@@RaitisRides If you look at the actual dimensions and GVW they actually are a pretty valid comparison. I do agree on the price though, the Raptor is quite expensive, but I think all modern trucks are and because I don't need the utility of the bed I don't buy trucks, especially wouldn't a new one, for that very reason.

[@jjacob25101]

@@buckeyeman7631 The ZR2, seems pretty big for a midsize. The new Fird Ranger has potential if they come out with a RPtor version, that I think exists in prototypes...

[@IamJay02]

Lol a ricer drove by joe. Heard is Honda fart can

[@brandonyen7837]

$47k I would take a Tacoma instead .

[@savancleveland7756]

Brandon Yen the ZR2 is much better than the TRD Pro in term of comfort. The TRD Pro feels like you are riding on a stool. The brakes on the Taco also show how lackluster the truck actually is. Sales in Texas and Louisiana show that this truck sales a lot better than the TRD Pro.

[@HiPlains1]

@@savancleveland7756 I know that the Tacoma has a gutless transmission but at least it's reliable the 8-speed is prone to a lot of shuttering and torque converter failures on the Colorado this alone is a reason why you do not want to buy any Colorado until they put the 10 speed in there or something anyting

[@savancleveland7756]

Then get the diesel with the 6-speed. Both are fantastic in my opinion

[@HiPlains1]

@@savancleveland7756 agreed. The Malaysian built 2.8 duramax with the 6 speed is the way to go. Chevy needs to put the 10 speed into the Colorado.

[@HiPlains1]

@guy proulx I stand corrected yes it's Thailand but I have not heard any problems with the 10-speed the ranger seems to be doing fine. But the 8-speed is definitely bad has been bad since its Inception.

[@GerardPedrico]

The Colorado ZR2 looks as powerful as Ferdinand The Bull a.k.a The Lamborghini Urus . kzbin.info/www/bejne/pprLe4mtltVqn6s

[@GerardPedrico]

Ferdinand The Bull a.k.a The Lamborghini Urus. kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z4axioqGqcxsibM

[@Ash-oh7kb]

No thanks

[@markshock2254]

The most capable piece of shit. I have a Ford Ranger 2006 well tear that thing up. And the new ranger will definite tear that thing up It's made by GMC. You know what that stands for. Great manufactured crapp.....

[@RaitisRides]

Thank you for sharing your input and perspective! I really appreciate you watching!

[@jasond82]

Still sounds like a rental Chevy.

[@RaitisRides]

Thanks for sharing your input!

[@serkanister3620]

😁 trash can lead!

[@favianavazquez5752]

First

[@RaitisRides]

It was so close but LS got you by 7 seconds! I appreciate your dedication!

[@mazepa-slavaukrayini932]

For the same amount of money, this piece of crap could never hold a candle to the Toyota 4-Runner or Tacoma!!

[@RaitisRides]

AGREED

[@Live2die777]

Zonk the whole truck they failed us greatly.... with the teaser concept to this garbage

[@savancleveland7756]

James1:2-3 someone’s mad they can’t afford it 😂

[@Live2die777]

@@savancleveland7756 has nothing to do with affordability. It's literally is a plastic object that cost the same as an actual 1500

[@LS1007]

First

[@RaitisRides]

We have a winner!

[@LS1007]

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