Imagine if Chevy used this platform for the Blazer and made a real Bronco competitor!
@gregmoessner310410 ай бұрын
Imagine. That’s all I can do after my 73 K5 . Everything since then has been subpar for excitement.
@atg133810 ай бұрын
There are so CLUELESS
@tappinkeg10 ай бұрын
Don't hold your breath. the blazer name is dead as far as a good offroader
@watnw241110 ай бұрын
What would they call it?
@SasukeUchiha-zu6dw10 ай бұрын
@@watnw2411the trail blazer
@aaronmartell304610 ай бұрын
What the 2024 TRD Pro should have been. Perfect truck Chevy
@Eddy-096 ай бұрын
I do really like both, but in the TRDs defense, it already comes with more power and torque, and similar performance with smaller tires. I’d be curious to see a TRD Pro with 35s like the Bison.
@db523510 ай бұрын
I think back 25ish years ago when the first ZR2's came out in the S10 platform.. to run 35" tires you needed a 6" suspension lift and it would still rub. Plus, the front end was not strong enough, you were constantly replacing ball joints and axle half shafts. It cost a lot to run 35's back then. Now. Here is a truck from the factory with 35's and a warranty! So awesome..
@canyonero20509 ай бұрын
At only 4x the cost of that original Zr2. Jeep wranglers prior to 2007 cane with 30" tires. I had a 2006 wrangler sport and had to put a 3" lift just to barely fit 32s
@highball73477 ай бұрын
Yep. True. Tires are THE number one thing that adds capability to a vehicle. Does not matter how much is spent on components. Slap 35s on a Honda civic and it will go anywhere. lol
@MechShark7 ай бұрын
@@canyonero2050 Twice the cost. An S10 in 2024 would be $28,001.29 MSRP w/ inflation.
@05EVORS7 ай бұрын
Yall talking cost complaining vs a '94 S10 ZR2...this $hit has 10 cameras, space age flatscrreen dash, airbags, LOCKERS on both ends, electric magnetic suspemsion w hydro bumps, Intercooled Turbo with more horsepower and 100 more torque than a '95 Corvette LT1 from an aluminum 4 banger. Beadlock wheels, sick sliders and bumpers, software lockers etc; and Tie Rods that dont snap like the foolsize gm trucks lol.
@speterbilt10 ай бұрын
This truck is awesome. Chevy wasn't messin around with this off-road trail. Awesome video
@madcratebuilder10 ай бұрын
The ZR2 Bison finally lives up to it's hype. Those 35's are kill, I've been on 33's for a few years now, time for more trimming and 35's, thanks TFL.
@CarGuy514110 ай бұрын
Just go 37s and thank me later 😎
@anibalbabilonia186710 ай бұрын
Man that’s one beautiful truck! I’ve never really been into Chevy trucks! But lately Chevy and GMC are really coming out with some awesome looking ones!👌🥰👍
@gregmoessner310410 ай бұрын
Looking , yes
@Dr._Swash_Buckler10 ай бұрын
Very impressive and tires held up really well. Nice driving and review, Andre!
@moreaufamily4372 ай бұрын
I've had my Bison for about a month and they really made a special vehicle here. It's not just great offroad. I would have thought with those chunky tires that it would be deafening loud on pavement but it's surprisingly quiet. It's really a swiss army knife of trucks.
@veedubbful10 ай бұрын
I just sold my 2019 zr2 bison last week . The previous videos on the 2019 zr2 bison made me buy one. I now own a sand dune metallic 2023 zr2 colorado and i really like it. I will be adding the boron under body protection as soon as possible. Thamk you Andre and TFL crew for all the informative videos. Mark
@TFLoffroad10 ай бұрын
Thank you for watching! Much appreciated. -Andre.
@OntarioGuy4304 ай бұрын
How do you like the sand dune metallic? I am stuck between that and the Sterling Grey. I have not seen a sand dune in person. some videos make it look dark and others it is super light
@tomcurran84703 ай бұрын
The sand dune color can match your Flat Dark Earth AR furniture.
@richfarfugnuven630810 ай бұрын
I would love to see Chevy give you this for a year-long term test. You guys would be absolutely justified to beat it to heck and back on CO trails to see how well it holds up...
@rickmcmhan22966 ай бұрын
Take a EV in woods for a few days it would suck give me a gas and go go baby
@SWATPRO77710 ай бұрын
The Bison looks great with those 35’s! Thanks for the video TFL!
@srt10h4rml3ss10 ай бұрын
Love it Andre, great job. I've done a 2020 z71 fully tricked out Trail Runner version and now in a 23' Trail Boss done up pretty well as well, next is a ZR2 maybe 2025 and just go all out. Looking forward to it, maybe by then they'll approach 400HP and a bit more torque as well. I'm really liking these mid sized trucks !!
@live4mac10 ай бұрын
I've owned my '23 ZR2 for nearly a month now and I've really enjoyed it. This Bison model just looks next level! I'm hoping and expecting that GM/AEV will offer the bumpers/skid plates a la carte so that I can add some of that down the line!
@TFLoffroad10 ай бұрын
Yes, they plan to.
@Gammaaf10 ай бұрын
Do you live in the US? How did you get your hands on one?
@pinkpony2656 ай бұрын
@@Gammaafordered it
@mattjohnson622710 ай бұрын
That’s a legit off-roader from the factory. Very nice.
@Six_Rides10 ай бұрын
Would be nice if Chevy was even getting the 2023’s out to people. I gave up on my ZR2 and bought a Silverado Trail Boss. Couldn’t wait forever!
@smallgiant606410 ай бұрын
I got mine, ordered December 2022 got it August of 2023.
@Gazziza2910 ай бұрын
Sure it can go off-road but will it be bricked and crippled by its electronics? Andrei’s new Chevy Colorado did not last too long. I’d hate to have any failures while off-roading.
@freedomisntfree_4410 ай бұрын
Or a bent frame 😂
@windycitywarrior7110 ай бұрын
Spell check much?
@Gazziza2910 ай бұрын
@@windycitywarrior71 actually it was the apple spell check that messed my comment up but thanks for the valuable input Mr. grammar nazi
@billballin694810 ай бұрын
Good thing I only do on-reading
@ohwespicy727010 ай бұрын
Agreed.
@OP941nine10 ай бұрын
Best looking mid size truck in the market, just don't know how reliable the powertrain will be long-term.
@gregmoessner310410 ай бұрын
Nissan looks good and probably more reliable
@Pantelifts1010 ай бұрын
@@gregmoessner3104but not more capable
@flukshun2 ай бұрын
that's a proper demo event. these folks had confidence in their work
@Bob_IsOP8 ай бұрын
You know i've been a GM Fan for a while and have never cared for the colorado / Canyons. But this body style is by far the sexiest ever made
@destinjacobs941421 күн бұрын
18:27 "THHHICCC"😂😂
@PinkUnicornUSA25 күн бұрын
I still have my 19 2.8l Bison thing is a beast.
@georgecarousos673510 ай бұрын
That is a great looking truck, especially the stance and tire proportions. GM engineers should have dropped the pressure down to approximately 15 psi....21 psi is too high for the rock crawling they were doing. I wonder how good the bead retention system is on those rims?
@apexcapital132810 ай бұрын
They need to QC better at factory, mine have been in the shop 2 times since I got it and still in the shop.
@DoradoFever10 ай бұрын
The Colorado Bison would be perfect with the LZ0 Duramax and getting rid of the yellow interior stitching and urban camo panels (seriously who approved that?) then add in an option for a power rear slider commonly available or as an option in most trucks now. Then you have a perfect mid sized truck.
@sean47w710 ай бұрын
Yes, I hope that they will add that LZ0 to the Colorado for 2024!
@DoradoFever10 ай бұрын
@sean47w7 they do that and I would have no problem submitting a pre-order. As of right now... will hold off for some refinement. Absolutely love the 3.0 in my dad's new AT4 he picked up.
@CarGuy514110 ай бұрын
Heck I wish they’d just offer it with the 5.3
@kylejames53810 ай бұрын
The rear sliding window not being powered is kinda inexcusable. Like why? And forcing the yellow interior is also a strange decision.
@CarGuy514110 ай бұрын
@@kylejames538 I believe Chevy did that with the avalanche and got sued by Toyota… but they did have the little window that would slide that’s been on trucks for a little bit now is that what you’re referring to?
@BreckoniousMaximus7 күн бұрын
Good job pointing the payload issue.
@TonyStark-or3er10 ай бұрын
The huge smile on your face at 21:00 says it all!
@joshc60610 ай бұрын
Since when is 310hp not enough???? I love riding off road with my friends that have almost double the horsepower but we are going the same speed…less than 30mph.
@mikemissouri515210 ай бұрын
Exactly you can only get so much HP to the ground. Just Spinning tires don’t make it any faster
@slidewide199910 ай бұрын
Unless dunes or big mud is on the menu, you’re right, off-roading generally doesn’t take much power! Suspension is where it’s at for sure.
@scottishd0g8710 ай бұрын
@@slidewide1999 there would be no reason to offer/choose a Bison over a ZR2. It is about flexin status in the streets too.
@speterbilt10 ай бұрын
Chevy should offer the ZR2 as a package to add to any model from base to the top of the line truck
@kevinselzer166910 ай бұрын
I honestly feel like the regular ZR2 I ordered was overkill lol
@jessemeanlt110 ай бұрын
My friend bent his frame from the crunch zone when he was winching himself. And you can see the bed and the cab move from the frame bending. You can see it on sand hill climbs.
@alexander750710 ай бұрын
I love this truck, but seriously skeptical about issues. I have 62000 miles on a 2019 and it already had a failed climate controls panel, temperature sensor, camshaft solenoids, etc. I've had it for 1 year and now it's stuck 1100 miles away from me after it broke down on a roadtrip.
@mikemissouri515210 ай бұрын
I’ve had a 17 ZR2 since new and it’s been bulletproof
@Pantelifts1010 ай бұрын
Lemon?
@christianglaude665910 ай бұрын
They could of deleted the leaf suspension for this particular model. But that's just my opinion.
@sworks712410 ай бұрын
I was surprised they were the only manufacturer to keep leaf suspension.
@johanchastain2 ай бұрын
I think it's a much better and bigger truck, but I wouldn't get rid of my 2020 bison because it's got the excellent diesel motor. If the new truck would offer it with the diesel I would definitely order one.
@rockstertx10 ай бұрын
Andre... I saw this truck at the State Fair of Texas... and it is awesome... but the Real Question is... When are we gonna see ZR2 Bison vs Gladiator Rubicon test??? Which is better and which is the best bang for the buck... Im Waiting... lol
@bobcoats270810 ай бұрын
The mall crawlers are going to love flexing in this thing!
@atg133810 ай бұрын
People use trucks like this.. but i guess you are just a negative person
@bobcoats270810 ай бұрын
@@atg1338 Nope. Just a realist.
@kieransteele722310 ай бұрын
Well….. I want one now
@johnnysloco347010 ай бұрын
They still have time to add some Xtra horsepower and try. 325hp and 450 ft lb of trq. and better gearing with proper tranny reprogramming would make this the truck it should be.I f done the right way you would even get better mpg. I'm just hoping for the best. Gm is getting better. We will see how good they want to be.
@mattandrickadventures841610 ай бұрын
Guys these trails really aren't that challenging; i have been on these trails with my current 2020 zr2....no big deal
@atg133810 ай бұрын
Blah blah blah
@TheHitSquadOffroad10 ай бұрын
This trail would be difficult for beginners and newbies.
@thomwat9 ай бұрын
Great ride in the ZR2 Bison - always enjoy your vids Andre' - keep up the great reviews and content!
@markhavelka492410 ай бұрын
impressive. Some of those obstacles were pretty gnarly.
@Rogmonreal10 ай бұрын
Great performance by the truck...
@Ruddline10 ай бұрын
Looks like something out of the Halo videogame, you would feel like conquering a planet with that bad boy.
@waltersteffensthezr2man4312 ай бұрын
Absolutely sick!!!! I'm sure the price tag is out of my range but my goodness what an awesome build straight from the factory!!
@charleshenson4183Ай бұрын
Actually it's not bad at all when compared to the ranger raptor.
@killanige8 ай бұрын
I like how at first the cameraman hides behind bushes to view the trucks going downhill
@1antisupercat10 ай бұрын
I’m sure the engine is great but most 4 cylinder engines I’ve driven have been slightly rough. I had new-ish rental mustang with the 4 cylinder and it started really hard with a pretty good shake. The power was fine for a commuter car but that shake really made me want to avoid the small engines.
@mtnbound276410 ай бұрын
i have a bad feeling about all these small turbo charged engines... they are great when new.. but how are they going to hold up after 100k..150k.. etc.. compared to v6 and v8 engines, they are under alot more stress( pressure!)
@zackmeuth10 ай бұрын
Go drive a Kia k5 that is a refined turbo 4. Great car so far.
@mtnbound276410 ай бұрын
@@zackmeuthsure it is now, but how about in 5-10 years or after 100k miles? thats what im saying is i dont have confidence in the longevity of these small over pressurized engines. now, for some one that gets a new car every couple years, thats a non issue.
@1antisupercat10 ай бұрын
@@zackmeuth I occasionally drove a 2012 optima from new which was later passed to a family member . It was great until about 100k then it burned oil like you wouldn’t believe. It was totaled when it was rear needed but i enjoyed the car. I’d buy a k5 if I were in the market and if I trusted the brands reliability.
@mikeeihusen51947 ай бұрын
That's because they were Fords.
@christophercassidy107510 ай бұрын
Awesome, looking forward to watching this soon!
@drnick4010 ай бұрын
Nice review Andrei! Thank you.
@TFLoffroad10 ай бұрын
Thank you for watching!
@richfarfugnuven630810 ай бұрын
If they built this as a blazer SUV, with a solid axle front option, it would sell like hotcakes...
@JohnSmith-de2mz6 ай бұрын
I love that truck
@firefighterheat10 ай бұрын
AEV is an awesome company here in my home state of Michigan. They built my 2012 Jeep Wrangler which handles way better than it did when it was stock. This seems like they are doing the same as the old generation Colorado Bison. Bumpers, skid plates, embroidered head rests, wheels and finally 35" tires. The lift i'm guessing comes from the 35" tires over the 33" factory ZR2 tires. Please tell me what they did with the suspension. Did they change out the front coil springs with their progressive rate coils? Larger block under the rear leaf springs? are they the same factory rear springs? Aluminum knuckles still there? Why not re-gear it to 4.11 or 4.56 to offset the 35" tires. Turbo engine probably could use a heat reduction hood with functional venting. Rock rails are the factory ones that are bolted to the body, not the frame correct? Love your channel and your reviews but i want more technical stuff explained. For $10,000 you should get more than what this offers.
@MrBillsfishin10 ай бұрын
It looks great but I do agree with the amazing suspension you are giving up some payload and I think all these new 4 cyl turbo engines are going to be working hard with a load.
@brandonbireley169010 ай бұрын
Of course you’re giving up payload. If you want payload you get one of the other ones 🤷🏽
@MrBillsfishin10 ай бұрын
@@brandonbireley1690 so you agree. Nice. I just thought it a little weird for Andre of all people to make an extra point of it more than usual because it is common with all the top offroad models from each manufacturer. They all have pretty low payloads and around 1000lbs seems to be about average.
@Rhadamistus510 ай бұрын
I chose the 5th gen 4Runner because of the V6, reliability and easier to work on in emergency situations. Otherwise, I would prefer to buy an American mid-size truck - I'd way rather buy this Colorado ZR2 Bison or Ranger Tremor if it had the same type power train, be it Diesel V6 please.
@MrHand-ih4sz9 ай бұрын
That ZR2 looks amazing. The front end on the Raptor Ranger is so ugly, Id only drive it in reverse.
@TREVORJB10110 ай бұрын
GM needs to give Bison more HP or make it a hybrid to make up for all that rubber and added steel. Make it stand out a little more under the hood. Otherwise, sweet rig.
@windycitywarrior7110 ай бұрын
No they don’t it’s plenty powerful enough as is.
@joeinfl561010 ай бұрын
Unfortunately those batteries will cut into an already kinda low payload rating. Extra power from more boost could never hurt. Call it Turbo SuperMax.
@scottishd0g8710 ай бұрын
@@windycitywarrior71it needs 500hp 😂
@TJY2K10 ай бұрын
Over 300 is plenty.
@scottishd0g8710 ай бұрын
@@TJY2K A 300hp truck is a dog, that already is the standard ZR2. Thing better be as quick as a 392 Wrangler for that price.
@jeromeycummins23038 ай бұрын
So what about gearing? I would imagine with those tires there has to be different gearing specifically for the Bison. Thx Andre! Really enjoy your videoes.
@PlumbRalph10 ай бұрын
I’ll look forward to you doing a head to head with that vs the new Ranger Raptor.
@sworks712410 ай бұрын
Great truck!
@andreaswwilhelm6 ай бұрын
Wish they still had the diesel engine option. Come on Chevy!!! I have a 2019 Chevy Colorado ZR2 with the 2.8 Duramax.
@firedamned10 ай бұрын
The ZR2's here in Houston are already selling for over $65k... assuming you can even find one. I'd be stunned to find a 2024 ZR2 Bison for under $70k.
@DoradoFever10 ай бұрын
The current new market markups are absolutely insane
@firedamned10 ай бұрын
They're not getting any better either.
@krasnaludek29810 ай бұрын
Buy a Z71 and build it your own way. The ZR2 & Bison are super nice, but I’d rather spend $45K & then have it lifted & fitted w/ 33s. Most don’t need multimatic shocks or undercarriage cameras, plus front locker.
@DoradoFever10 ай бұрын
@krasnaludek298 plus when the DSSVs inevitably fail they are so expensive to replace most just switch to Kings anyway. But the factory locker would still be nice
@aevnate414010 ай бұрын
@@krasnaludek298 If you don't need all that stuff then a Z71 makes sense, but if you buy a Z71 and upgrade it to the same capability as a ZR2 it would be cheaper to get the ZR2.
@josephgaribaysr497010 ай бұрын
I'm just curious if it would be more practical and affordable to just get the previous Gen. ZR2 with a V6 or the baby max and just give it a bit if a lift? I've seen used ones selling for around 35,000 and 5,000 for a lift would still keep you 20,000 under the new one. And yes I know the older bison sell for a bit more but if your going to mod it, why not save a bit if $ and just start with the standard ZR2
@brandonbireley169010 ай бұрын
They nailed it with this truck
@scottsymons615210 ай бұрын
Do the hydraulic bump stops come on the GMC Canyon AT4X AEV Bison?
@mikemissouri515210 ай бұрын
No they don’t. only on the Chevy. I think the GMC would have been crazy expensive if they added them. I think GM wanted to make the Chevy the true off roader, gmc is more luxury.
@paulcondie252010 ай бұрын
I wish they'd stuff a V8 and one of them!
@mikewilkins13610 ай бұрын
wish i could afford one of these but i have to settle for the trailboss have to wait till dec or jan for it to come in :(
@CommonSensePlease-110 ай бұрын
TFL is great, but Andre is the best!
@tomcurran84703 ай бұрын
Great vid. Gives visual and specs. Newsom should get those Cali homeless to clear up these trails, LOL.
@dustintilton792010 ай бұрын
I wanna see how it does in the whoops like ford shows every raptor model doing!
@aevnate414010 ай бұрын
I want to see Ford put the Raptors on a rock-crawling course like GM just did.
@myplaxismodelisbetterthanyours10 ай бұрын
Hope these trucks don't end up plagued by recalls and dealer service that cant or wont fix issues
@dabish28883 ай бұрын
Nice video. Awesome truck!
@JonBecker8110 ай бұрын
That fake engine sound being sent in during the Baja section was pretty pretty bad.
@Newguy565 ай бұрын
Momentum in the Boulder field 🤷♂️ it a technical obstacle Andre momentum isn't your friend in this situation maybe bumping it a time or two, slow down take it east and enjoy. You have the best job in the world.
@Captain-Awesome6 ай бұрын
We need a Raptor R version, maybe a Corvette engine and 6” more travel 🤩😎
@underscr0e10 ай бұрын
How tough are these factory bison tires? Are they special light weight 4 ply version of this tire from factory?
@mikemissouri515210 ай бұрын
They are 6 ply
@keewatin42710 ай бұрын
As an owner of a Silverado ZR2, I’m pretty pissed that the max tire size I can run without rubbing is 33”. Here we have the midsize truck out-tire sizing the full-size. I hate that I have to hack up my front wheel well and bumper just to get a proper sized tire on it.
@CarGuy514110 ай бұрын
You could easily run 295/70r18s (34.3s) and not even be close to rubbing… A guy I know has done that Edit: stock wheels tho, too much offset could result in rubbing so I wouldn’t go too far past 0 offset
@Jay-me7gw10 ай бұрын
Yup. This is one of the many reasons I wouldn't buy a Silverado 1500. The pathetic fuel tank size and the fact that you can't get the max trailering package and a 2 speed transfer case being other major reasons.
@James-ow1vv3 ай бұрын
Should have had coils in the rear with full floating axles for added capacity
@mdocodАй бұрын
What diffs are they using in this vehicle? The Colorado ZR2 has been based heavily on the H3 over the years, I'm wondering if they beefed up the diffs to handle that tire size better.
@boricuaarecibo92595 ай бұрын
I wish this truck had a 6 cylinder
@GriddlezGG10 ай бұрын
That was serious business.
@mikefoehr23510 ай бұрын
Does it have cruise control?
@copytan239510 ай бұрын
Does it have disk brakes?
@JohnReyst7 ай бұрын
Loving the Michigan plates lol
@ducati-uv1ov10 ай бұрын
I had a ZR2 and sold it a year back. Going to look at the new TRD Pro, ZR2 and Ranger Raptor see which I like best. Midsize offroad pickup market is heating up I love it.
@mikeeihusen51947 ай бұрын
I'm going PRO TOO. That Taco is sweet.
@dannykrauskopf740410 ай бұрын
Excellent Video as always!!! 😁
@WW-wf8tu10 ай бұрын
A fair amount of vehicles are "capable". But will GMC ✅ off the reliable box? Will they stand behind their product when it fails under warranty? Will you be left in your driveway with a dead battery because updates went on over night and you cannot get to work? (or on the side of the road or at work or at the campground)Will GMC do the honorable thing and send a tech./mechanic out to you when it fails and or supply you a loaner until they resolve the problem you did not create? 🤔
@allenheaps208410 ай бұрын
Great review! I have a 2018 Colorado ZR2 now you got me wanting one of these bad boys. Looks like almost the perfect off road vehicle! Now I need to sweet talk my honey into letting me buy my ideal retirement truck ( that was supposed to be the ZR2) Oh honey....
@harolddenton60312 ай бұрын
In a week i just might be buying a zr2 bison as my pre retirement truck now that i am living back in uooer northeastern Tennessee living so close by many mountain ligging roads withing a 50 to 100 mile drive. I would thoroughly enjoy driving this zr2 bison up in the Cherokee,pisgha and Smokey mountains in tn and western NC mountains. It could be fun to drive it in the swampy regions along the coast in nc,sc and ga,
@tooslow4you6416 ай бұрын
Just noticed it doesn’t have the stupid indentations mid fender flare like the standard ZR2.
@johnsanfilippo251610 ай бұрын
All i want is a midsize truck with a 6ft. bed 😢, GM.
@TheGenerationX8946 ай бұрын
Blazer was bigger than bronco size wise, not talking the S10 blazer, but k5, the real blazer.
@nwdualsport3 ай бұрын
Andre, any recommendations on a Chevy dealer that knows about these trucks? AEV was absolutely no help answering any general questions about their parts, what's included or recommendations for a dealer. If I go to my local Chevy dealer and Johnny salesman runs up asking me how he can earn my business today and I ask about a skid plate and he asks me what that is....I'm gonna lose it....haha!
@alexanderblackburn452010 ай бұрын
I wish they had a single cab 6.5 foot bed colorado zr2 bison.
@whocaresjustdoit10 ай бұрын
I love this Colorado ZR2 Bison! However, with the UAW strike these things will have crazy markups. Dealerships here in CA are already asking over $10K-$15K for a regular ZR2 even if you order one from the factory... Maybe I'll wait another year or two.
@krasnaludek29810 ай бұрын
Agree, which is why I’m buying a Z71 & lifting it on my own to run 33s. I don’t need all the ZR2 nor Bison add-ons for the wheeling I do. The Z71s are at or below MSRP here in CA.
@ryansheard809210 ай бұрын
Never mind the price increase the manufacturers will need to add to pay for the UAWs foolery.
@philipparana922510 ай бұрын
Yeah it's not the record profits it's the guys making $20 hr that are the problem.
@ryansheard809210 ай бұрын
@philipparana9225 no full time employee is making $20/hr. Don't be deceptive. Plus, an organizations profits are of zero consequence. What's the work being done worth? IMHO, unless each employee is going to do something that increases revenue from where it currently is, there's zero reason to pay them more. More pay for the same work (that any adult could be taught) is absurd.
@Six_Rides10 ай бұрын
@@ryansheard8092shows how little you know about auto factories. There are lots of “temps” making less than $20. They hire in thinking they will turn into full time jobs but they never do. They just get laid off and more temps brought in.
@Livestrong0078210 ай бұрын
For the estimated price difference, I think I might stick with the ZR2 and just upgrade to 35’s, I understand there are some other smaller differences, but worth roughly $7-9k? At least not for me, especially if I can the wheels for approx 1500. But depends on price for the package.
@PeakDecline10 ай бұрын
If you're going to use these trucks the way they're meant to be used then you're going to eventually want the winch capable bumper and skid plates. But if you're just wanting to look cool in the parking lot then don't worry about it.
@Livestrong0078210 ай бұрын
@@PeakDecline I get that, but a lot of that you can do yourself, makes it less expensive than through them, plus I’m not crazy with the placement of the spare tire. So I’m already looking at a new bumper so I can have a swing gate for the spare. I mean I love what they did, but it comes down to price. The 2022 bison on the Colorado was about $5500/6k, the dessert boss is almost 10k, now the bison is $8500 on the 1500 and $9400 on the heavy duty. If it’s around $6/7k it’s something I will think about, but the ZR2 is very very capable as is. Only a few grand can really make it into something cool.
@PeakDecline10 ай бұрын
@@Livestrong00782 I'm just talking from experience here. I owned a 2019 ZR2, I own a 2022 Gladiator Rubicon now for reference. I modified my ZR2 to run 35s, bought and installed my own front and rear bumper and skid plates. In the end it cost me more than what just buying the Bison package would have from factory. Why? Because good high quality bumpers are expensive up front and they cost a lot to ship to your house. Front bumper? $1500. Skid plates? $1500-$2000. Rear bumper? $1200-$3000 (if you want it to have a tire carrier). Jounce shocks? GM wants nearly $1700 for a set of DSSV jounce shocks. Tires and wheels? $2500-$3000. So... yeah no way you can actually replicate this for cheaper in the after market. At least without really cheaping out on parts or leaving out important aspects of the package. Assuming this comes in around $60-$63K... I think its a really good value. Very high quality parts and keeps your factory warranty.
@Livestrong0078210 ай бұрын
@@PeakDecline I agree 100%, but I think depends on the price point that they’re going to list for, you have to remember the old bison package was far less expensive and I wouldn’t have hesitated on the 2022 or older. The factory warranty is definitely a plus, but if I’m not going to be using it that hardcore, I will be using it, but probably not as hardcore as it is intended for. Then it might not be worth it, just really need Chevy to release the price point, they have it released for the 2024 for both the light and heavy duty, but not the Colorado. I was really hoping to keep it around $58k, $50k for the ZR2 and the rest for the bison, I do wish the bison had a little more in power, no such thing as a perfect rig right? Ha ha
@djtesseract306410 ай бұрын
@@PeakDecline just buy some 6061 Aluminum n TIG weld ur own heavy duty front n back bumpers with winches, swing out tailgate, jerry can n water carrier, bed cage n rooftop tent, rock rails and skid plates! I could do all that all for less than $4000 USD of high strength metal. I could cut and weld all that together in just a weekend!
@jonzeigler73767 ай бұрын
Sexy truck! Im not sure if I should mount it, or drive it
@johnathanjohnson24629 ай бұрын
I would never of guessed they would put 35s on the Colorado before they put them on the Silverado 1500 😂
@andrewsbbq10 ай бұрын
Do the offroad modes turn airbags off?
@mikemissouri515210 ай бұрын
They do. When the 17 ZR2 came out they ran into that problem. They fixed it.
@OntarioGuy4304 ай бұрын
It is a shame they don't sell the sand dune colour pre dusted - it looks great dirty!
@Kenneth_R10 ай бұрын
Julio! Get the stretch! lol
@DrewPeabawls10 ай бұрын
I can’t hope to imagine that a SUV body on this platform would look killer. Something to compete with the Bronco and 4Runner. I don’t mention the Wrangler since I think it’s in its own category (with solid axles)
@scottishd0g8710 ай бұрын
They need to do that with the Trailblazer name.
@cpnmisfit8 ай бұрын
So next level, their roofs are splitting apart😅😂😅
@pmb13117 ай бұрын
If you want some of the gnarliest terrain around, come on out to New Hampshire - there are thousands of miles of "Class 6" roads - they will challenge & test all parameters of the vehicles you're testing!
@Gammaaf10 ай бұрын
I want to be excited about this truck, but the 2023 zr2's aren't even around yet. How long will this truck take before it's on dealership lots?
@kx896010 ай бұрын
A trail called "Short Bus", and you DIDN'T take the Bukhanka?🤣 Great vid, as always! Can't wait to get my 2024 ZR2 ordered....unless the UAW strike completely FUBAR's that.....dammit!