Midsize, Full-Size or Heavy Duty? We Compare THREE GM Trucks and Which One Is Right For You!

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[@kabloosh699]

I actually like the hard door panels for the simple fact that they are immune to damage from dog claws. This is something I noticed on my 19 Colorado.

[@joalyincontroly4379]

Same

[@tom58792]

Go back in time GM has always had hard door panels.. easy to clean and they last

[@bloodbushcraft2467]

My asshole dogs would hangout the window and scratch the paint. But I like my truck to be like a truck. Able to handle a beating

[@LoneWolfHustle]

Exactly!!

[@user-mr1ku5iz8l]

Nathan: "When deciding which of the three trucks is right for you it's important to factor in which of these three trucks comes with Cruise Control." Andre: "I'm going home now."

[@BryBurger]

After trying to burn Andre... Nathan drives away in a Hyundai mini truck 🤣

[@bv1950]

I can’t stand Nathan….”it’s not political” proceeds to stand with striking Hollywood liberals

[@jesusmarin95]

I want the sierra at4 2500 but I have colorado work truck money 💰

[@ManuelRodriguez001]

I am with Nathan on this one, the Silverado is great, and I love the extra towing but GM did a great job with the new Colorado trail boss

[@elche1976]

This. A truck without the fluff.

[@jeffk464]

@@elche1976 Smaller trucks just seem sportier. Full size and heavy duty looks like work trucks to me. Its also way easier to park and maneuver a smaller truck around the city.

[@pontiacGXPfan]

assuming the shitty 2.7 doesn't grenade itself during the first five years

[@eblamo]

Without cruise control

[@markcoopers1930]

If Zach is part of the writers strike then give him the raise. Those articles and written reviews on the site are top notch.

[@luis.capsalot8124]

Love this type of video/podcast. Love how you guys break down all the specs on these trucks. Awesome job !!!

[@spyder000069]

Missed opportunity for a Mr Truck cameo. LoL

[@adventureathand580]

The Silverado line up needs an extend range fuel tank. Especially on zr2.

[@Fossillarson]

Maybe try aftermarket tanks for same body style years. Ik service trucks in remote locations with duel tanks or larger single tanks

[@tom58792]

Column shift is the best. 40:37

[@jayhiggins5239]

I bought a $90k truck and I'm mad about the cost of a new $900 hitch. I really want my old rusty one to fit.

[@thegraybeard]

I ended up going with a curt adapter and kept my old hitch. Had to wait almost 8 months for it to come in but otherwise a good deal

[@stbrian1861]

One important factor for me personally is: Ride Height (measuring from the Pavement to the Seat (the part of the seat where one's buttocks rests on). I generally drive 4 vehicles and these are their Ride Heights (to seat's sitting area)..., '17 Jeep Patriot ~ 24" '17 Ford Transit 350 ~ 40" '11 Dodge Grand Caravan Minivan ~ 31" '17 Honda Civic ~ 19" Thanks again. By the way, I'm Really digging that Chevy Colorado Trail Boss w/ Halogen Headlights. I'll just buy some Yellow Halogen Fog Lights and I'll be all set. I would most likely trade in the Patriot since it has Very Low mileage.

[@Lets-do-this-]

Definitely like it when you guys go out and do shows like this with cars on the road actual hands-on, much preferred. That’s why I brought you so many subscribers. Take care, gentlemen

[@Animalwon]

If your trucks' paint color doesn't show up well on video, the problem might be in the photography. The use of a CIRCULAR POLARIZER will do wonders to enhance colors by cutting back on bad reflections or ghosting, especially when "dialed in". Just looking at your truck, it looks lighter because of all the light colored reflections.

[@seagullsbtn]

We could repeat this blog with three representatives from other companies at a lower price point. How about Ridgeline @$40k v Ram 1500 @$55 v Ford f250 gasser at $65k?

[@a88304]

With how big full size trucks are nowadays they are quickly becoming useless as off-road vehicles. It’s just all show now. Wheelbase is too big and the stance is way too wide

[@dd1pp128]

Don't get me wrong, I'm a Chevy guy these are nice trucks and I like the bumpers and the DSSV components. However, the asking price for all of these is insane. You could aftermarket a build with a base(ish) model, 5.3v8, cold air intake, mild tune, add King/Fox coilovers, mid travel IFS system (UCA's, front axles), deaver leafs or deaver J1's out back, bumpers front & rear, tires & wheels and have an arguably better rig. If you're just looking to cut a check and don't want the fuss of selecting specific components, then I guess these are good options. for a 1500, I'd start with a pre-owned LTZ or High Country with a 6.2 and pick parts and build from there. Would still be leagues away from the $85k msrp build price GM is asking for one configured as shown (Oct '23). keep up the good work TFL.

[@adamkillingbeck9031]

This is a great video! Great content, great info and by far the two best tfl guys to watch and to learn from, andre and nathan are the best. Roman should just stay in the office lol

[@mbsnyderc]

None of them I don't need four doors, I don't need and Automatic transmission,i don't need all the electronic gadgets.

[@jamessachs224]

when you all jumped into the Silverado you had one of my favorite Ozzy Songs already on... Love it

[@aerynlovell4754]

The 33-inch tires on the half ton is a funny choice for an American "extreme offroad truck" because even Australian full-sized 4x4s have 35 or 37 inch tires. After I bought a Base model 2wd 2016 Canyon, I went to a salvage yard and bought 18 inch rims from the 2016 SLT Canyon. The rear tires I am getting are LT285/65R18 (Overall Diameter 32.6 inches) Toyo Open Country A/T III. On the front, I am putting 235/65R18XL (Overall Diameter 30 inches) Toyo Open Country H/T II. When I was a kid, my dad had a late 70s Chev 2wd farm truck with mud terrain tires on the back and street tires on the front. I still like that look on a truck and don't like a leveled truck. My Canyon is a manual and the stock exhaust was so quiet I had to look at the Tach to know when to shift gears. I put a Cherrybomb Vortex muffler on the Canyon, and it not only makes a 4 cylinder sound like an aggressive 6 cylinder but the fuel economy also improved by 3 miles per gallon. I bought a Heads Up Display from Amazon for my Base Canyon and it has an optional infrared/night vision camera (for fog and snowy conditions) and I didn't have to spend a ridiculous amount of money on a Denali.

[@tom58792]

I would take my 750.16tires any day directional tires like on my 75 k1500

[@AntonioClaudioMichael]

I don't see the 5 skid plates from the front view

[@morningdrums]

I love this style of review. Trying to find the best off road truck to also be the best hunting camping truck

[@wint_62]

The ZR2 is a beast! Nathan just says stuff, I truly believe he doesn’t know what he is talking about most of the time.

[@NathanDAdlen]

Which ZR2 do I not know about?

[@G-Rated]

Much needed refresh, i just wish they went in the Aviator's direction with the new interior instead of trying to adapt a _Cadillac_ interior into the new Lincolns, and without the same attention to detail or craftsmanship. That smaller screen looks aftermarket and tacked on to me. The clear divide between the two screens up on the dash looks cheap and it just doesn’t have the same affect as the Cadillac interiors, but it did raise Lincoln’s prices. Smh 🤦🏽‍♂️

[@GOFASTER69]

GM blew their opportunity with the ZR2 and the AT4X, for the price it's worth getting a Raptor or a TRX. If they priced those trucks 10k lower they would be a good buy.

[@mjareacts2731]

Please explain why, because I completely disagree.

[@GOFASTER69]

@@mjareacts2731 they should've put the LT4 engine in the ZR2/AT4X. The suspension is arguable, but Raptor/TRX both have selectable electronic suspension that change in firmness, where the GM used fancy regular suspension. Only 33 inch tires for GM, where the others are 35 inch with 37 inch option. I do give points to GM for having front locker tho.

[@JMNovak1011]

Your not getting a TRX/Raptor for under $100k right now. Maybe a base model. With ZR2 you can get a Whipple SC or a Callaway SC602 package and you get 602hp/560tq if you need more power. 35" fit no issues so you can mod yourself. But the ZR2 isn't a desert runner its more of a expedition vehicle.

[@GOFASTER69]

@@JMNovak1011 That's if you don't do your research for a TRX. There are a few dealers around the country that do 10k off MSRP, cause they order so many. That's how I got my 22 TRX LVL 2 for a little less than 84k. Now Ford on the other hand doesn't allow discounts on the "Ford Performance" vehicles. The dealer would have to take it off their end.

[@kingpin3919]

Love the show outside and hands on boys.

[@VetBodGaming]

I'm with Nathan, I'm sick of these stupidly expensive "luxury" trims. I wish they would send you an LT/elevation like what most people buy.

[@SteveR-ym3yc]

I've owned both and the ZR2 is a superior vehicle on tight trails. Wider in fact, is NOT necessarily better.

[@4vinylsound]

The only way I would spend over 50K for a truck is if the factory employees are US workers getting paid at least a 100k a year. Otherwise one person's getting super-rich and you're getting ripped off

[@davidzavala337]

Full size offroad version form the manufacturer should ve at least have 35's

[@robertpulliam9973]

Normally a 5th wheel hitch is mounted 2” forward of the rear axle to allow some of the pin weight on the front axle. Mounting the 5th wheel behind the axle will unload the front axle but not as much as a travel trailer behind the bumper.

[@franzvanjulio5523]

TFL should sell a shirt making light of Andrey’s cruise control gaffe. I’d buy it.

[@hanzhenry5818]

The gaff should be with GM.. inexcusable to even , straight faced, put out a product in 2023, at this price, with SO MUCH FANFARE, without something so basic as standard..that is a red flag

[@franzvanjulio5523]

@@hanzhenry5818 That's totally true. We'll see if the Ranger and Tacoma come with cruise control standard.

[@jeffk464]

@@franzvanjulio5523 Basically you get a Tacoma Sr5 you at least no you got all the basic features.

[@AntonioClaudioMichael]

This video is way to long and to much talking over minimal crap the jokes are not landing very well and the driving segments feel very short but the information is appreciated

[@SaskatchewanBadAss]

Wish you guys did more cheap trucks. Hopefully this "offroad" trend ends soon. I dont go offroad, have no intention of doing so nor do I wanna look like i go offroad because im not a poser yet all trucks an every lot for any brand I go to is all offroad trucks or has offroad packages equiped. I just want cheap, reliable and basic

[@TonkaFire2019]

Alright how many people have had all 3 sizes of trucks? Midsize is just way to small.

[@JohnC-hj3dr]

Id say that tfl should do a tow - off ( with 7500lbs, off- road challenge, and overall day to day living, with fuel mileage between the Chevy - Colorado/ canyon, Tacoma and the new Ford ranger and see which one is the best bang for your buck??? But I would say 95000 for an at4x sierra 2500 , that's not the real price, the actual price after it hits dealerships is about 20000-45000 over the sticker.

[@B86432]

if you make under $100k then 2 don't apply to you lol

[@danichicago9140]

If you don't make 100K in OT with no kids or 100K with partner knocking down another 150K with kids.

[@basicbodybuilding]

@@danichicago9140if you need OT to make 100k you're poor.

[@Coicker12]

Can’t wait to see all these garage queen trucks in the road

[@jamesgranato2186]

When are you guys going to test the new gas HD 6.6 with the 10 speed? I'm on the verge of ordering a new one but I would like to see a comparison like you guys did a couple of years ago to see how much the 10-speed changed the performance of that truck

[@stevecrossland3681]

This is a great podcast. Keep up the great work. Nathan your satanic humour is awesome...

[@4vinylsound]

My cap is 50K. I would never spend a penny over 50K for any vehicle otherwise you're getting ripped off because they know you need it

[@bradmason8334]

Colorado over Bison when the towing is 1k difference but mot at 13k or 6k difference.

[@AntonioClaudioMichael]

Lmfao at the bison skid plate I don't see skid plates I see a singal skid should have full armor underneath 😂

[@rayyoung2785]

A better comparison would be with the Half Ton and the Heavy Duty being closer to basic packages.

[@prestongriffin416]

i would want the half ton but only if it offered the new six cyl diesel other wise the mid size PRESTON

[@bradmason8334]

great stuff TFL. Do one with Ford, Dodge, Toyota etc

[@michaelwessels3148]

Legit thought Andre was about to say “on that bomb shell” 😂

[@Jrbettis]

video podcast is a good review.

[@egresk1]

Videos will soon be for only the top 10% of earners in the USA.

[@chrisholland2016]

New Colorados are sweet but me personally having horses I'd go with that Denali ultimate HD. Or if not maybe a denali ultimate DRW I'm more excited for those badboys.

[@Dmenco]

I believe on the Colorado/ Canyon, The rock sliders are not mounted to the frame but body. Curious if the half ton is for sure mounted to frame? I would feel more comfortable with it mounted to frame. Correct me if im wrong. Good videos!

[@jeffk464]

I like the Colorado 10 times more than the other two. But I don't need heavy duty.

[@Ramblin_Rob]

Please add the last 3 generations to this type of pic just to show the size difference as time has progressed

[@gordonmckay914]

Thanks for the video. Just the information I was looking for

[@4vinylsound]

On the silverado I don't like how the front fenders wrap around the headlights in the front that chunk of blue just looks stupid in the front.

[@honda116969]

Turbo sucks... Heat soaked i live in Phoenix!

[@waynekeizer5720]

I think this format needs to stay on one of the video channels. When I listen to the pod cast it’s cause im doing something where I can’t watch video. Like working or driving.

[@krissimon2502]

There is a lot of plastic up front on the colorado trailboss . Pretty much the entire front face is plastic which may be good for offroad but looks kind of cheap

[@MSchumacherfan]

For that one guy who’s listening lol 😂

[@MuntiionCars]

Love trucks, sadly, we don't get these here in UK !!! :(

[@mkarns2354]

Next video on the expected longevity of each truck

[@n_conway7571]

Truck prices are just plain stupid at this point. Idiots buy one as a status symbol and the average person who wants something for utility gets priced out of one.

[@4vinylsound]

If a vehicle costs 1/3 of the cost of your house it's way too expensive and a deal breaker.

[@jerryberkel8421]

I'll just keep driving my LBZ. It is plenty capable and just as pretty 😊

[@JCreole]

I really need that Bison to run the kids back and forth from school…..

[@ddelv1601]

This was a long video. I found myself skipping around a lot. As for the trucks, I find the full size are getting too big. I'm going to try to test drive a colorado soon, but if Chevy could split the difference between the Silverado and colorado, I think they would hit the sweet spot.

[@randycupp5925]

I agree. The full size is obnoxiously large and the mid size leaves you wanting just a little more room.

[@VetBodGaming]

I like the Chevy 2500 a lot, my only issue is the seats are awful, they're too narrow in the front and feel like sitting on a brick.

[@justindashiell222]

Nathan cracks a lot of jokes about Andres truck. Why is that?

[@nabatron21]

It’s small and yellow is my guess

[@scottyellis3442]

Andrea I love your truck & would love to have one just like it "no cruise control & all" but with that said the 1/2 ton, 3/4 ton & 1 ton is still 2 steps behind their competitors. Anything those trucks can do the competitors can do & more.

[@gingabread2690]

it's me. i am the one nissan guy that's interested.

[@markspence3750]

Finally! Love this video!

[@jmilesfox]

@49:40 Ergonomics, not economics...😂

[@user-pb5co8tt2b]

it's a cool car especially the door

[@off-roadingexplained8417]

It's not that iPhone and Google have different charging cables.... It's that only Apple has a different charging cable.... Literally everything else uses the same cable... So it's not an Android thing... It's that Apple at every opportunity is rebellious against standards...

[@scottgeorgia4705]

What's up Andre and Nathan, I ordered a GMC Canyon AT4 with almost every option. Should be arriving in California very soon. I saw one of your video's where a subscriber wanted to compare the LT Colorado to your Trail Boss. I would love to do a road trip to colorado when I get my AT4 and do a comparison to a Colorado ZR2 if you can get your hands on one. I'm sure you can. I think the AT4 is just as capable. It has everything the ZR2 has with the exception of the Lockers and DSSV shocks. Not sure how to get ahold of you. Don't see any contact info.

[@erin7995]

Should’ve asked Roman if cruise control was standard lol

[@rahimimusamuhdzakaria3445]

Best Pickup Truck in United States

[@rahimimusamuhdzakaria3445]

1st:Chevrolet Colorado 2nd:Toyota Tacoma 3rd:Ford Ranger 4th:Nissan Frontier

[@michaeljensen32]

I wld of bought new Colorado/Canyon with 6’ bed in hart beat if was one, guess I’m keeping my 2019

[@jeffk464]

In my opinion crew cab with a 5' bed or extra cab with 6' bed. Otherwise the truck gets to long.

[@AntonioClaudioMichael]

Rock sliders should be welded to the frame bolt on rock sliders suck

[@nlken7175]

ZR2 is a beautiful truck but over 100K here in Canada.

[@ottocuyler5326]

Please put 7500 pounds behind the Colorado and do the Gaunlet. Let’s go.

[@marksman4004]

I like the bison but I'll take the duramax 6.6.

[@marcogutierrez1506]

I just hit like since I hear the intro song! :D

[@XboxOne_IronPatriot8787]

Been working retail from 2013 to now, live at home, pay check to paycheck and use/currently own a 2009 Ranger and 2006 Canyon SLE. I'm in CT and get decent winters (Not phenomenal winters like my parents when in their 20s),but I don't towe yet does torgue help in snowy situations?

[@jayhiggins5239]

15:22 Sierra Carbon-Pro Bed

[@damiangutierrez9103]

In Mexico, Chevy has the compact Chevy S-10 Max pickup.

[@nookbandit]

Ugly

[@ImYourHucklebery117]

Holf ton looks gud

[@reko3103]

Goldilocks: Shouldn't the mid-size truck be the middle one?

[@michaelneuhaus4432]

Should have had gmc 2500 at4

[@kc0lif]

you mean compact, midsize, fullsize. outdoor podcasts niw on.

[@SteveR-ym3yc]

Compact is a ford Maverick.

[@JarmelSingsKaraoke]

THANKS GUYS ....HAVE A BEAUTIFUL FRIDAY EVERYONE ✌️

[@rahimimusamuhdzakaria3445]

Can Chevrolet Silverado compete to Ford F-150

[@rockdblock1034]

😂 He said that steel wheels are better for off road.

[@i_am_thad9937]

So yall couldnt get a Silverado 2500

[@linloucfgouyg7436]

2 words S 10

[@mjareacts2731]

What is a "Google phone"?

[@zellodavis8453]

Looks like the sides of the bumper come off.

[@jasonthompson7230]

That's a plausible scenario.

[@josephbreen9955]

Those wheels are awesome stealers are horrible they're too heavy.

[@NathanDAdlen]

Steel wheels are too heavy?

[@gregoryspring1303]

Who beside Andre or Nathan would spend 100k on an off road truck? Guys off road to push thier riggs?