2021 CHEVY Colorado ZR2 vs. Z71. What’s the difference?!

Thinking about getting a 2021 Chevrolet Colorado? Not sure what the difference is between the Z71 and the ZR2?? Watch this video to find out exactly what makes them different from one another!

[@waltersteffensthezr2man431]

Anyone else notice the fender flare missing from the right rear?? I just caught that and I've seen this video three times this guy is the exact same age as me and was born and raised in the same area I'm just as big a GM nut!!!

[@themis828]

Excellent video, but would be nice to see under the hood with a close up on battery location, air filter and where oil filter is. Just nice to see that covered too..

[@GeneralMotorsJeff]

I’ll try to focus on that for future videos... Thanks for the feedback Gus! Cheers

[@rickmcmhan2296]

My dealership trimmed up my front air dam on my 2020 colorado z71 4x4 off road and now I don't have to take it off works great

[@funjump]

The ZR2 looks to me like it escaped from a body shop... before a new front bumper got installed.

[@leehughes3685]

Bought the zr2 bison and am loving its off road prowess

[@GeneralMotorsJeff]

Such an awesome mid-size truck!! Too bad many don’t realize how much potential it has!

[@prayerwarriorgodlovesusall8117]

Informative comparison video; good job. The Eaton g80 auto rear diff locker is an available option on wt, Lt, and standard on z71 model, and looks like the zr2 has the gm performance cat back exhuast system that's an option not standard on z71 and lower trim levels. You can also option for gears that suit you best; 3.42/ 3.73/ 4.10 gear ratios. Everytime i hear you say Zed; I feel like your talking about nissan Z cars, and thats pretty cool in some ways as i loved my 370z, and I'm also happy with my 2018 Colorado 2wd with Eaton g80 autolocker. I liked the video, and subcribed to channel; keep up the good work. God bless, 🎼

[@GeneralMotorsJeff]

Thanks so much for commenting Brandon!

[@madcratebuilder]

The GM cat back is a option on the ZR2. ZR2 only has 3.42 OEM, after market for 4.10 or 4.56.

[@Planclanman3]

Just got a zr2 2021, well worth the extra money for the formula multimac shocks, natural lift, and better interior. The resale value alone makes it worth the money. Had to spend 1500 to get catback exhaust and air intake though cause it sounds like a Jetta lmao.

[@GeneralMotorsJeff]

Absolutely worth it!! I would choose the ZR2 as well!

[@pqndugh8050]

But reliability is trash

[@Planclanman3]

@@pqndugh8050 sounds like a Tacoma guy who's never driven a zr2 😂. I'll see you in my rear view mirror bud

[@pqndugh8050]

@@Planclanman3 I drive a 2017 Camaro 1ss so no ill see u in mine 🥱 btw 2/5 reliability is trashhh

[@Planclanman3]

@@pqndugh8050 a 4 year old SS? 😂😭 am I supposed to be impressed. Bro you're just mad you got gapped by someone in a Colorado with a supercharger

[@Daywalker_27]

After seeing the 2021 updates I think the 2020’s look much better

[@GeneralMotorsJeff]

Really? See I kinda like the 2022 looks better?! Looks are just subjective I guess 😝👍🏼

[@m.a.8789]

nope

[@stepheng3667]

You need to make a video about the return of production in Oshawa. You should mention it whenever you do a video on the Silverado and Sierra.

[@GeneralMotorsJeff]

I did yesterday.... just hadn’t uploaded it to KZbin!

[@sds6303]

I miss the bright red color option. The cherry red is nice, but I definitely prefer the brighter red color they used to have.

[@Joshua-fv9ug]

Naaaaaaas no way fam cherry red all day

[@mallcrawlin4772]

That Z71 bumper will rip off if taken on a real trail. New ZR2 grill is ughhh. The tailgate is beautiful. ZR2 skids suck. It needs skids or it is a mall crawler. The on road ride is truly great. I’m saving up for Kings though.

[@GeneralMotorsJeff]

Kings?

[@mallcrawlin4772]

The King shocks. Lots of people replace the DSSV when they leak. Kings and DSSV (and long travel Chevy Performance DSSV $$$$$) are the only options.

[@averyanderson6945]

U can get the 6 foot box on the zr2 but it has to be the extended cab/ the one with the shorter cab

[@andreeew4111]

You took me by surprise when you said Sault Ste. Marie. I live in the Soo on the Michigan side

[@GeneralMotorsJeff]

That’s awesome!!! So close, yet so far right now! Haha

[@carsaroundtheworld841]

Ayeee Michigan gang lol

[@ilocanodetoy2225]

ZR2 looks like ATV where Z71 is like a working truck.

[@Foghorn95]

THE SIX FOOT BOX IS AVAILABLE ON THE ZR2, IF YOU GET IT LIKE THAT THEN IT COMES IN EXTENDED CAB AND NOT CREW.

[@awelder4040]

NO...!!! for what you are getting and the amount of extra cost, Hell NO to the ZR2...!!! Its not worth the extra cost... you can always add after market parts to a Z71 and still be way under that extra cost... The ZR2 is way over priced...

[@skylerallens]

ZR2's are only for the pure off-road enthusiast.

[@Mike-Ham]

I agree. I prefer my z71 build

[@seadoo4life127]

I got the ZR2 to avoid that bluish interior! Yuck. Level the front and you can add 33”s on the ZR2. Looks way better with its 2” lift.

[@GeneralMotorsJeff]

Nice!! Congrats on the awesome choice

[@theoriginalfuzzlemutt7526]

You must be colorblind. The interior is Grey w black. No blue anywhere. I put the 3.5 readylift on my Z71 and 33's all around. Now I've got a trailboss equivalent without ZR2 overprice.

[@ButternutTrucker]

Just wish I could get one with a manual transmission.

[@GeneralMotorsJeff]

That would be cool!!

[@kimbukbuk4287]

ZR2 is 2 inch higher than Z71 and DSSV shock. I guess that makes more comfortable for passengers who seat in the rear seats even onload driving. (of course offroad). Is that right? because front seats are pretty good when I test drive Z71 but rear seats are not that comfortable that is why I wanna purchase ZR2 for my children in the back seats. Please tell chevy to bring ZR2 to Korea ^^

[@nikoazucenas1989]

Thanks for this!

[@GeneralMotorsJeff]

You’re welcome Niko!

[@pagodad2036]

Still no led lighting in 21? When’s the redesign? This thing needs a new transmission right after they roll it off the factory line…

[@Js92415]

Rear passenger side flare is missing for some reason

[@GeneralMotorsJeff]

Ha ha.. I know

[@curtisritter9147]

Why is the zr2 missing right rear fender flare

[@98silver98]

Do they limit the locker use like jeep does? Like can you only use it in 4 low or can you use it in 4 hi or 2 hi for the back?

[@itzup7killer135]

front lockers can only be used in 4L and rear lockers can be used in 4H or 4L

[@LoneStarLegion]

and the ZR2 has removable side flares like a jeep incase of offroad scrapes, offroad mode, heated seats, also comes in a duramax, and you get to pass all those people driving z71s in a ZR2.

[@williamstewart8449]

Just how do you peeps from the nort pronounce the letter Z?

[@skylerallens]

Zed

[@kaotikmind5707]

If that’s the Midnight Edition ZR2 isn’t it missing the bars in the back and the off-road lights? My brother just bought a 2021 ZR2 Midnight Edition and it’s essentially the same truck but it has the bars with the ZR2 badge on both sides plus the off-road lights on top. Additionally all the Chevrolet and ZR2 badging + the the wheels are black, hence the Midnight Edition name.

[@seadoo4life127]

I can only speak for the ZR2 because I own one. The lightbar is an option with the black wheels. That might just be an odd package on that Z 71. Black truck with black rims I see them often.

[@robertcarlini6198]

No pricing?

[@drf-1382]

Are they ever going to do anything about that horrible 8 speed transmission?

[@ballpython365]

Horrible? I've had my 2017 since brand new and have yet to really have any complaints about it

[@imnotimpressedbyourperform2460]

But you do have complaints?

[@Onhaey]

Was that zr2 in a wreck? Passenger bed side is missing the flare and no holes drilled for the flare so it looks like the bedside was replaced

[@GeneralMotorsJeff]

No.. wasn’t done it’s PDI when I grabbed it.. lol

[@RhBKeith]

Why is the plastic fender flare missing on the right rear of the ZR2? Oops!

[@GeneralMotorsJeff]

Ooops 🤦🏼‍♂️

[@joediver7669]

Was wondering that as well.

[@rabidspiders01]

Probably because it's a borrowed vehicle. To be honest I haven't seen a single one for sale at any dealership.

[@GeneralMotorsJeff]

@@rabidspiders01 huh? I have one on the lot right now... In the sand dune metallic colour

[@rabidspiders01]

I have a rare package on my jeep renegade. Even though it's a pretty common car it gets treated like a show car. I got a color that isn't sold anymore and the sunroof isn't a normal size one 360° view and opens at to the back. Then there's the sound system and sports package that came with it.

[@ziadajam5433]

At first I was like why the hell is he saying zed and not zee. Then I noticed the maple leafs so I was like that makes sense he’s from Canadia then I heard him say aboot and soory and I figured he’s really Canadian 😂

[@chrismair8161]

My 2018 (Sleeper) will blow both your doors off. Blower and 3 inch Cat Back. Pushes 435@5000. Have a nice middle finger day.

[@reginaldmclean8013]

Lies and lies

[@Atipat12]

COOL

[@GeneralMotorsJeff]

I agree!! haah :)

[@etorres]

The design is too old. I'll wait another year or two

[@바른생활-n1p]

ZR2 진짜 끌리네요

[@GeneralMotorsJeff]

👍🏼😁👍🏼

[@gregsmith1944]

What about mpg and tow rating?

[@cliff3321]

Google

[@Js92415]

Anyone know if we can fit that nice front end onto the 2020 model zr2 lol

[@kevincrossan3837]

I was wondering the same thing, I just bought the 2020 midnight edition Z71. The only reason I can see that would make it hard is the Z71 has fog lights and the ZR2 doesn’t

[@Atipat12]

🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@GeneralMotorsJeff]

Thanks!

[@natemiller770]

Who’s Zed?

[@GeneralMotorsJeff]

🤦🏼‍♂️🤦🏼‍♂️🤦🏼‍♂️

[@dylanclark4213]

What the hell is a zed

[@off-roadnpew2183]

I’ve never heard the z pronounced as zed

[@LowNSlowIII]

ZR2 or Z71...NOT ZedR2 or Zed71 lol 😆

[@GeneralMotorsJeff]

Wait until you see the video I post tomorrow 🤣

[@jonathanbrewer9416]

You forgot about the towing capabilities

[@GeneralMotorsJeff]

You are right, I did! The ZR2 pulls 500 less

[@alexanderh7135]

Jeff, please slow down.

[@GeneralMotorsJeff]

Ha ha.. I can’t, too excited 😝

[@unclebob4964]

Lad....slow down just a bit...!! My iPad vibrated off the desk......

[@GeneralMotorsJeff]

😂😂😂 Sorry Bob

[@weedydgaf7546]

Im not liking or subscribing because how you said ZED

[@chadpayne2472]

It's Z R 2 Not Zed R 2

[@GeneralMotorsJeff]

Actually, only in America it’s ZEE.... guess what? I don’t live there... sooo? 😂🤷🏼‍♂️

[@moparlover1968rr]

So you tell us the obvious but nothing in-depth

[@johndough7039]

heavy breathing, maybe work on your cardio.... just sayin

[@MainMan-Dan]

I have a 2017 fuck that front valance

[@GeneralMotorsJeff]

🤔

[@uriahfinley5845]

Zed 😂

[@GeneralMotorsJeff]

You got it! Lol

[@jayray4165]

Wow!! What drug are you on? Slow down. Lmao.

[@westonmavis6566]

Z!!!!!! Not Zed!!!!!

[@GeneralMotorsJeff]

Get over it, I’m Canadian.. It’s how it’s said here 😂🤷🏼‍♂️🇨🇦

[@westonmavis6566]

@@GeneralMotorsJeff 😂

[@sjs6555]

zr2 한국 가져와라 한국GM!!!!!

[@markfucile7901]

Please stop saying zed.

[@GeneralMotorsJeff]

ZED

[@crimsoncloud6352]

Zed bich we in Canada hombre

[@lefttea]

1:24 ;)

[@GeneralMotorsJeff]

ZEEE

[@KarlBerlin]

Stopping calling it zed. It's annoying

[@GeneralMotorsJeff]

I’m def going to call it ZED even more from noW on 😂😂 Look up the letter on Wiki... You’ll notice it’s Pronounced ZED essentially everywhere else in the world, EXCEPT America lol

[@skylerallens]

@@GeneralMotorsJeff We just have to be different from the rest of the world.

[@crimsoncloud6352]

What the hell is wrong with people..is that all you guys care about pronouncing zee or zed. Well fuck buddy we live in Canada that's how we say it cuz America gotta be all different