Does New Chevy Silverado ZR2 Get Terrible Gas Milage - I’m Surprised By What I Find Out!

[@davidstowar6636]

Nobody on the internet does a more thorough, accurate, relevant and consistent fuel consumption tests than these guys.

[@TFLtruck]

Thank you for watching and for your kind words! -Andre.

[@phild9813]

I guess I agree and disagree. They do a generally good job, but one shot, one trip mileage calculations might not be representative of the bigger picture. Should really be collected over the course of ownership. Split out city and highway mileage if it means something to you, but there are too many variables in a single trip.

[@302Mustang13]

@@TFLtruck Love the show Andre but some inconsistencies on fuel economy is evident. First is I wouldn't bother testing fuel economy and calling it real world until there is at least 5,000 miles. Second, Fords should never get the 30 second top off. It says so in the manual that it can cause damage. Third, I like to see more long distance drives for fuel economy. Only 50-100 miles is not realistic.

[@andyd5492]

@@TFLtruck That's only a reasonable comparison if you did the same thing(return trip) with the other 3 trucks you quoted mileage for.

[@VineV-Dutch]

@@TFLtruck When are you guys going to do what everybody wants to see? F150, Tundra, Ram 1500, Silverado on IKE GAUNTLET? All we have now is single tow or at best 2 cars towing. A video for everybody who tows daily. So we can finally have a good MPG and power comparison with the same trucks and the same engines. The gas and the hybrids separated. Because gas vs hybrid videos we already have. But not the big 4 vs each other on the same day in the same circumstances. Preferably WITHOUT off road packages. Cattle haulers and people with 5th wheels usually don't leave highways. You are more and more about off roading, but majority of North America never leave tarmac/paved roads. And if, then it's just a dirt road to a parking space at a mountain bike park or something

[@curtis1951]

Hey Google, tell me a joke. "You payed almost 70k $ for a truck" 😂

[@MrMe1280]

Now figure out how many thousands $ they made from the videos they made using this truck and don't leave out the sponsor money and the resale value they will get when they sell it in a year and you'll find they not only got the truck but actually made money from the truck.. probably a lot of money 💰

[@bach5780]

I really like the new interior. I have a 22 f150 and I like the fords screen better but the Silverado has a classier look to it. The exterior Chevy styling hasn’t really grown on me. Sweet truck though.

[@korndawggy1801]

Yeah, I've been mostly a GM guy when it comes to pickup trucks but, I'm not a real big fan of the exterior either.

[@Lexman00]

@@korndawggy1801 The exterior is what I like the most about the Silverado over the F-150. Look at that agressive front, the designer described it as a "fist against the wind", and I agree with that.

[@charlieknight5065]

Thank You for your reviews on the new Silverado ZR2 seriously I was all about getting the new grand Cherokee trailhawk but now I'm so getting a Chevy!!!! Thank You and have a blessed day everyone

[@gregjoubert5118]

Not bad considering the wind etc. I still do think they should have added a larger tank to the Silverado. For towing and long distance off road excursions fuel mileage will dip quite a bit.

[@theshittybowman]

That’s my one complaint with my 2020 TrailBoss.. I’m having another tank installed since we got a travel trailer.

[@NXT_LVL]

Think my moms 2019 Ram has a 28 gallon tank? I know the diesel my parents have has a 32. Though nothing can be more embarrassing than a 15 gallon tank in a GT500 lol

[@SkywhiteChannel]

My Raptor is 36 gallons. I love having a longer range.

[@b.t.2795]

At 91 octane the cost per mile these days makes one drive shorter distances.

[@nigelupton9030]

In Australia we have 3 after market long range tanks avail. 'Off the Shelf' for 1500's. A 49, 51 & 53 gallon. Price USD $1500 to 1800.

[@cmdrdarwin3682]

Great review! I think GM has some of the most accurate & somewhat conservative mpg ratings of any manufacturer.

[@geoffmooregm]

I agree here. I am getting the exact rated MPG on my 2022 Silverado work truck as advertised for combined city/hwy driving. Hand calculated and computer display match too within a tenth anyway.

[@CFHGARZA]

Everytime you say "Hey Google" you're activating my Google Home.

[@VIP-ry6vv]

Oooo boy. Can't wait to buy this exact truck next year, but with the 3.0 dmax.

[@rondail5675]

I really like the updated Silverado except for the MSRP. I would like the 6.2L over a V6!

[@timmaw9559]

Not if it requires premium fuel

[@jethronb]

@@timmaw9559 You can use 87 octane no problem

[@rondail5675]

@@timmaw9559 You are right but I think it's a price worth paying, especially considering trucks today nicely equipped cost $70k+. The new Ford Maverick is really the best all around home-owner truck.

[@woodysrockspyro6436]

6.2 is a beast.. it runs fine on 87 but you feed it even the cheap premium from sams and it runs better and gets better mileage.

[@MikeHuntAuthor]

@@woodysrockspyro6436 16 is better? Damn, what would it get with 87?

[@joshc606]

Man that thing looks good

[@WW-wf8tu]

Real world MPG test right there. Wind is a consideration. And the fact you gave the results in the return run is to be commended. Also a shout out for the audio portion of the video not having excessive wind whipping on the mic in those conditions. I know there are tricks and I know with some care, it can come out well, but who makes the effort anymore? lol

[@hellkitty1014]

Speed must be factored as well. He went only 60MPH or below.

[@b.t.2795]

He was using 91 octane. What was his cost per mile??

[@xeong5]

​@@b.t.2795the 6.2 call for premium.

[@Combat556]

So after the trip, what’s the “butt comfort” score with those seats? I had a 2016 Tundra TRD Pro and those seats were incredibly comfortable. This Chevy is beautiful inside and out, but pricey.

[@18HunnidBK]

Im comfortable in my 2015 Tundra Crewmax SR5 with the Trd Off Road Package. (Cloth). Lol. And i got 6 seats to take a nap

[@TheDeanGullberry]

@@18HunnidBK Lovin my tundra as well. I call the front seats captain's seats. Way better than my 19 Tacoma. I'm just about 6'4" and I'm realizing the tundra is my first vehicle I've ever properly fit in lol.

[@jflowers090]

I know it's an off road truck. Tires lift and all that. But makes me so happy seeing that in 2022 trucks are still getting 16-19mpg. Where my 2002 sequoia 4x4, lift, and 33"tires is getting 15mpg.

[@slmjake]

Great review sir! In Ohio premium is high like diesel prices. Thus we avoid any truck powertrain that even suggests using premium for towing or performance..

[@aircrewphotog]

I test drove the refreshed 2022 Trail Boss with every option, including the 6.2 v8. It was spot on! The engine, transmission, interior were awesome. But after 10 minutes, I wanted to get out of the thing. Those seats were horrible! I’ve sat on park benches that were more comfortable! One would think that GM would invest a little time and money to create better seats. My 2011 Chevy Z71 had waaay more comfortable seats than this thing did.

[@Bondovw]

My New Ram had incredible seats . I am sure the mechanics at the dealership really enjoyed them. I think they got to sit in them more than me.

[@little78d]

I’ve had a 2015 and 2017 LTZ Silverado’s and those seats absolutely sucked. I absolutely loved the trucks but the seats was a deal breaker. Finally bought a 2019 Sierra Denali and the seat was a little better but was still horrible. When the market got hot o sold the Denali and bought a 2004 Sierra 1500 SLT Crew Cab and those seats sit so much better!!! ( I knew they did because I’d had a couple those trucks before and they were awesome)

[@jimmiegill3981]

Probably one of the hardest drives getting from Denver past Vail

[@pryme2013]

I did that drive in my old 82 Toyota pickup with the 22re and a big motorcycle and all my belongings in the back and I was going 30mpg tops up those grades. Brutal.

[@jameskiyabu6541]

6.2 in a 2020 Sierra Denali 4wd 13 to 14 mpg at a 90 mph cruise with lots of idling at the job site.

[@rubenfuentes3017]

Love it ! Hope to get my hands on the ZR2 eventually! Sooo that being said .. do you like the ZR2 better than the new Tundra? I’m not really diggin the Tundra in my opinion .. would love your input .

[@ellogovna5407]

I have a friend that works a a Toyota dealership and he said that a few new tundras have came in with blown turbos. So idk how reliable these new engines might be.

[@krasnaludek298]

ZR2 all the way! 👍🏻

[@spasm027]

Wellllll I have a friend that works a a Chevy dealership and he said that a few new zr2s have come in with blown transmissions. So idk how reliable these new transmissions might be.

[@jerryeastman170]

@@spasm027 sure.

[@jeffreykcarlin518]

Ford, Chevy, Toyota… every vehicle out there has it’s good and bad. Show me a vehicle on the road today where an internet search for problems or issues turns up no results. For years I was a die hard GM guy. These days I’m a “whoever gives me the best price” guy (for similar vehicles of course). Although now I have to factor more emphasis on mpg. Right now I drive a Ford, next year who knows.

[@seymorefact4333]

🇺🇸 $70,000! WTH! New REALITY...10YR auto loan is here.

[@MS-mr4zm]

This makes me realize that there’s a real market for a true “TRX light” - keep the transfer case/gearing/suspension - all Of it, just omit the hellcat engine for the “standard” SRT 6.4L n/a V8 & drop the price accordingly- will sell like hotcakes & wouldn’t see it hurt other Ram sales or the wrangler 392 really.

[@98ws6m6cvert]

They have the rebel and power wagon 😂. Don’t think it would matter much.

[@sseibonnevilleman]

I thought the same, really for all the performance trucks. 5 liter in a Raptor, 6.4 Hemi in the TRX and 5.3 in the ZR2. What’s real wild to me is I paid less for my New Power Wagon than what the ZR2 starts at.

[@mikelliteras397]

That’s why Ford is keeping the current Raptor and adding the R. The next TRX will be the straight 6 tho. 2 V8’s don’t make sense either. Not really sure that adding $20k to the Raptor to get the V8 sound is worth it. I know there’s a couple hundred more HP but it’s easy to bump the V6 to 600hp. I bet the computer will keep anyone from getting the 700hp anywhere but a drag strip or dry lake bed anyway.

[@98ws6m6cvert]

@@mikelliteras397 that is unconfirmed that the hurricane is going into any ram. That announcement applied to other stellantis products. Yes the hemi is going away officially for dodge, but ram doesn't call the engine in the Trx a hellcat. The ceo even said it's hanging around. They're launching an EV version. That is the only thing confirmed.

[@Youtubeuser1aa]

Nah

[@jimjones5883]

Without the A/C on I can get 16-17 mpg in my Ram 6.4 Power Wagon, and it has a 4.10 rear end and is a heavier truck. Those half tons should be getting more.

[@slimtny]

How fast are you going? I’m at 13mpg doing 80mph.

[@jimjones5883]

@@slimtny Anywhere from 70-75 MPH when on the highway.

[@getlosttoday4045]

Freeway driving is not the same as hyway driving. 55mph is different then 70mph when it comes to mpg

[@lorenblackledge7932]

For an extra 5 g’s I’d want those few extra features especially since I’m gonna be paying on that thing for a longggg time

[@andyham6094]

Definitly. Tfl will own it for one year and then get rid of it and try to make their money back so they try to keep the options low as possible.

[@adampetten1009]

The extra camera are worth it

[@born2win262]

Doesn’t even have steps

[@elonmust7470]

​@@born2win262 I take those steps off. It's a truck, not a station wagon.

[@MarkPdot]

One math rule I'll always remember...you cannot average, averages so with that... (Trip 1 + Trip 2) / (Fuel 1 + Fuel 2) = mpg (344.7 + 344) / (21.69 + 17.869) = 17.48 mpg That is total distance divided by total fuel used. That equals the true fuel efficiency for your trip. Good or bad? That's up to those that would be purchasing this vehicle.

[@b.t.2795]

You have to factor in 91 octane cost per mile to reference your wallet.

[@lambertsaldi1550]

ANDRE GREAT REVIEW THANKS FOR SHARING THIS INFORMATION!

[@TFLtruck]

Thank you for watching.

[@nickkirby8772]

I feel like a 5mph average speed difference would play a big roll in mpg.

[@NXT_LVL]

Yep even in the one Top Gear America gas mileage challenge. Tanner got better mileage in the BMW when he kicked it up to 65 from 50mph. Think it was a full 3-4mpg better

[@philllsxga.7737]

Makes a huge difference...

[@Stuka87]

The speed on the dash is average though. Which means if the truck isn't moving, that average speed will drop a lot. So you can go there and back at 65, but if one way had more stops, the average speed will show that.

[@Stuka87]

@@NXT_LVL LOT of variables in that. Cars with really good aero and the correct gearing can get better economy had higher speeds. But this is very rarely true for a pickup.

[@elonmust7470]

​@@Stuka87 That is complete BS!!!

[@sgt.grinch3299]

56 MPH? You would get run over in the East Coast at that speed. The Speed Limit is 70 MPH.

[@jerryeastman170]

Obviously you've never driven on that part of I70 through the mountains. Speed limit through much of that is 60. I'm sure when he got into Utah he was going faster.

[@raspillade6027]

Nice truck and review. I only wish you guys had bought the 3.0L diesel since those are super efficient

[@infernoking7504]

Doesn't matter all modern diesels are garbage I would keep the gas engine compaired to diesel

[@joshuarodrique2096]

@@infernoking7504 An interesting thing about the 3.0L is that they put the EGR after the DPF. That means it can’t send soot back into the engine. I’m curious if that solves any emissions issues we’re seeing long term. I’m not aware of any other diesels that do that.

[@lyman135]

Why do you care how efficient their vehicle is? Are you buying their fuel?

[@killercan10]

They would have had to get a Trail Boss then. Which they already had a Trail Boss as a long term truck, but it was gas. ZR2 is 6.2 only.

[@02hreblue30]

5 bucks a gallon for diesel? No longer much of an advantage

[@Bob-TheTechGuy]

My office google device started looking for gas stations for me because you said that. :) Thanks for the look at the truck!

[@travisp11]

Quick heads up, your "hey google" request actually set off my Google home screen! Cheapest closest gas station to me in Utah is a Murphy's at $4.76, LOL!

[@Threefiddyz]

Oof. 3.50 here at Murphy's

[@rickkinnison9573]

Too funny. Probably why I have no desire for voice activation anything.

[@jamesthomas7977]

Near me, the cheapest is around $5.19.

[@paleh0rse]

My wife came into the living room to find out why our Google Home was telling jokes...lol

[@WhoThisGuy515]

3.89 cheapest i saw in Denver last night

[@freidrichnietzsche6643]

My '16 6.2 ltz on king coilovers (2" lift) and 35's at 163k miles gets about the same mileage (running 93octane). I don't feel too bad at all now 🍻

[@Matticus289]

Every time you said "Hey Google" you activated my assistant

[@bubcat54]

If someone could build a v8 with a manual, with no technology except what barely makes it legal, id think about it. I don't even need power windows. Just want a truck I could use as a truck. Anybody else agree?

[@vg3430]

Yes! Unfortunately, all the add on crap is how the profit is made.

[@eduardo-yi4li]

Unfortunately companies don't see that as profitable, so your best bet is to just try and find an old one for sale

[@azgamer5462]

Ok, you just drove my Google TV nuts with all your "Hey Google" dad jokes

[@apexcapital1328]

So Toyota with their V6 is actually pointless…

[@motive7475]

Depends on how long you want to keep your vehicle.

[@jameslee6001]

If you like your ZR2 thank a RAM Rebel. You’re welcome. I like it, especially the new interior, which is very comparable to my Rebel. Competition is really great for the consumer! I would really like to hear a ZR2 with a Borla exhaust.

[@carl16760]

you nailed that one...

[@hendrickbegay]

Any V8 motor will drink fuel.....Bar none.... You want fuel efficiency, get a small car...

[@zelenizub2036]

But it would be nicer if you had an option to use regular fuel.... V8 and premium fuel is no go for me. That is why i went with Nissan Titan instead. Other reasons are no start stop garage, no cylinder deactivation garbage, no hybrid garbage...

[@Dr._Swash_Buckler]

Thank you for all you do Andre

[@TFLtruck]

You are most welcome.

[@nicholaspetre1]

Actually, Toyota Tundra 2020 V8 can easily do 17 MPG at same speed on this trip.

[@couriercelica1822]

I was thinking the same thing. My 2007 5.7 Tundra gets close to 19 mpg around 60 mph stretches

[@jgc113]

Hey Andre if you’re going to do a fuel test you should’ve keep the same speed limit on your way back. Not 55 mph obviously 🙄 you are going to get a different mpg. I dare you to do it again but go 70-75 mph.

[@b.t.2795]

And on 91 octane what would be his cost per mile??

[@TFLtruck]

I went 70-75 most of the way in both directions. The average speed is affected by pulling over for a bathroom stop or lunch or occasional traffic.

[@tylerwalk7699]

@@b.t.2795 who cares? Would you buy a truck like this for fuel economy

[@rodgood]

A 3 litre ZR2 would have got 25 mpg .

[@keananfischer8113]

Gotta say I have an 01 f350 powerstroke, 4x4, 4 door, dually and I get 14 to 15mpg going down the highway. I cant say these new half tons only getting 17 to 18 in the real world seems all that great.

[@Heffelz8]

Except these aren’t diesels. You’re comparing apples to oranges when it comes to fuel efficiency. We know diesels get better fuel economy but you’re also paying more at the pump as well. Given all the extra weight due to how the vehicle is outfitted, I don’t think 17-18 mpg for a gasser in such a large vehicle is such a bad thing.

[@THeSPARTEnMORTER21]

@@Heffelz8 hes not comparing diesel to gas, hes comparing the years. hes saying is 2001 f350 gets 14-15mpg, 20 years later for a gas engine to only get 17-18 doesnt seem that great.

[@windrider65]

The problem is that the new engines are being hurt on MPG because of all the pollution control stuff on them. Pull all that crap off and I bet you would see at least 5 mpg more.

[@Heffelz8]

@@THeSPARTEnMORTER21 a swing and a miss.

[@OleSevers]

I agree man. They really are giving us no reason to upgrade to newer cars. More expensive, less reliable,... did I mention more expensive....

[@EckoHawker]

thanks for setting my google assistant off like 4 times lol

[@carcrashesq]

16mpg is pretty good. My 22 Raptor gets 17 on the highway and 14 around town.

[@averagesouthtexan5269]

We need the texas mpg run, all of these trucks but at 80-85 mph

[@philllsxga.7737]

If I set my cruise control at that speed in my Silverado I'll average 28 MPG. Set the cruise control at 74 and start over that's real world...

[@atg1338]

Oh BS

[@The_Wandering_Couple]

Lol running cruise control on that drive is not realistic..

[@philllsxga.7737]

@@atg1338 520 miles on one tank .. Why would I lie...

[@jerryeastman170]

@@philllsxga.7737 well for one, obviously you know absolutely nothing about where he was driving. Most of that area is only 60 mph, many curves are only 45. Also 11,000 ft. You want your version of real world, take your shit box up there and do the same test

[@isaacmontes7195]

Thank you for including the axle ratio along with the other specs. It really helps out for us that take every part of the truck into consideration when purchasing.

[@billdelacroix6880]

I just purchased a 2022 GMC Sierra AT 4 limited with the 3 liter duramax. Two 260 mile round trips Fort Collins to Frisco and it was 25 mpg. Even With diesel so much more than 91 octane, it is sill less expensive overall than gas. While they both have 460 lbs torque at sea level, the gas engine looses 3 % power every 1000 feet in elevation. that's a 33% loss in power as you enter the Eisenhower tunnel at 11,000 feet. Turbos loose very little. I am amazed how the 3.0 duramax flys up the tunnel approaches. Also I bought the 2022 limited. That beautiful new dashboard in the ZR2 adds $3,200 TO THE PRICE of the latest of either the sierra or silverado. My AT 4 was $63500 with sunroof, running boards and several other options . The AT 4 may not be as good off road as the ZR 2, but I have no desire to take a $67,000 truck up Hells Revenge or Poison Spyder. I'll stick with an Polaris RZR or Kawasaki KRX 1000 for some real fun on those trails. Keep up all the great tests you do,

[@Dibs03]

Needs the 3.0 Duramax as an option. Carbon Pro bed would be nice too.. What’s GM thinking??

[@jamessue8358]

Lol, Andre- your Google joke request triggered my Home Google assistant 🙃🤣...

[@4673962]

Yep, Chevy is pretty much awesome!

[@reggiehucks1010]

I have the 23 Colorado Zr2 and it is thirsty. I can only imagine what the Bison version gets. If you use the turbo much, count on 16. I’m not sure how a 4 cylinder loses to an 8 cylinder hemi Rebel in gas mileage.

[@rubendawn7478]

I love you guy's channel, big fan but in this one, I don't think this is a real appreciation of the mpg, nobody drives 60 mph on the highway. I get that on my '12 F150 with the 5.0 @ 70 mph. Keep up the great job.

[@jerryeastman170]

Yeah so, and I get 45 mpg with my chevy Cruze. You aren't comparing apples to apples. For one, the speed limit through much of that area he was driving, is 60. You also completely fail to comprehend what 12,000 ft of elevation and driving over mountains does to fuel mileage

[@DragonKnightX12]

@@jerryeastman170 Yea, but people don't drive the speed limit on the highway/interstate anywhere. lol Hell people down here south drive their lifted trucks on the back roads like their sports cars.

[@jnmaher1967]

Nice to see that the screen doesn’t pop over the dash

[@ricardorivera1438]

Nobody drives at 60 mph or less

[@yankeesusa1]

Just a tip, when talking to Google, you don't have to pause that much. It works best to just say hey Google and continue speaking.

[@jorangel87]

Actually the worst because you have to use 91

[@chieffan2525]

I'm so glad my Google home started reading off gas prices in MOAB during the video 😂😂😂

[@chieffan2525]

My Google Home also said "What's the least trustworthy animal? Cheetahs 😐

[@davidsrensen3117]

And todays gasprices in Denmark!! $8,4 pr gallon

[@RobustArid379]

“Wasting gas” should be the name of this show!

[@Icutmetal]

Yank, yank, yank…

[@cumminsman4670]

Cudos 2 GM 4 keeping a big option in a 4x4 off road worthy Truck…no sound like the V8

[@302Mustang13]

Until it goes into 4cyl mode. I hear GM and Rams go into it all the time. It sounds like a Subaru. Might as well just get a turbo V6 at that point and have more torque.

[@zimks]

@@302Mustang13 Still better then other companies piping fake sound into the cabin

[@302Mustang13]

@@zimks Agreed. Fake noise is like fake twins.

[@TheWolfMatt]

@@302Mustang13 The 19+ newer GM trucks can cut cylinders down to just 1 thumping around among the 8. My 19 GMC Sierra 1500 w/6.2 gets around 15~mpg around town and 29.8mpg on the freeway currently. Only have the Corsa exhaust on the truck to get the v8 rumble though, it is nice to listen to around town.

[@302Mustang13]

@@TheWolfMatt 29.8 mpg on the freeway? Maybe at 55 mph on flat roads. I hear around 21 highway is typical, maybe a little more, but 29.8 is hypermiling.

[@mdlcasi2000]

For real life conditions i think you should go 70mph..

[@jerryeastman170]

Do you think these were fake world conditions? 60 is the speed limit for much of where he was driving. Most real world driving would probably get even better mileage! Most people don't try to figure fuel mileage while driving over 11,000 and 12,000 ft mountain passes

[@joseorozco7069]

A better MPG result will be to set cruise control on both directions. Than add $80k dollars for the truck. Plus 17mpg times 5.89 gallons is approx. a distance of 100 miles. If you drive it for 100 miles, 5.89 gallons times gas price $4.60 is $27.09. For 1000 mile drive $27.09x10= $270.90. on gas. and for 10k miles $270.90x10=$2,709.00 on gas. So 100k mile drive is $27,900.00. on gas. Then, 200k mile drive is 27,900x2 =$55,800. on gas. By then, this truck will be on its Last Leg at 300k miles we get $27,900x3=$83,700 on Just gas. Now add your price of truck $80k plus gas for 300k miles driven we get $83,700 gas +$80k truck price tag is $163,700 estimate. and so on. Is this smart truck?

[@wint_62]

What a truck. Great color!

[@daleliske9757]

I'd like to see what mpg you get after 40,000 miles, but you probably won't keep it that long. I have a 2015 GMC Sierra crew cab Z71 5.3L with a 3.42 axle, in summer I average 19.5 back and forth to work 80 miles round trip. Best highway empty, not towing atv's, 23. After 176,000 miles. Cruise set at 73 mph. With trailer and 2 4x4 atv's, 15.4 mpg at 73 mph.

[@THeSPARTEnMORTER21]

this truck should come with at least a 30gal tank. 24 gallon tank towing isnt going to get you far. thats all i would change about this truck to be honest. A part of me wonders if they went with the 24 gal tank to help save some weight for the GVWR. thats why its listed at 1430 (for this truck in particular). most off road suspensions hurt GVWR.

[@DonaldMays]

my 2019 ram 1500 with 5.7 3.21 averages 20.2 highway and that's going through Chicago rush hour, out west 22.5 with Patagonia ATR tires the stock tires were about 23

[@Icutmetal]

I think you have the wrong video.

[@BlahBlahManYeah]

About 2mpg saving attributes to premium gas, regular gas numbers would be circa 15mpg

[@302Mustang13]

Engineering Explained did testing and found maybe a fraction of an mpg better. Towing and hauling is the only place you have a noticable difference in mpgs. I own a turbo vehicle and run regular fuel all the time and premium doesn't save hardly anything to justify the cost of 80¢ a gallon more.

[@garretlewis4103]

Fuel mileage not too bad.

[@BryBurger]

Many of us would appreciate accounting for tire size when comparing MPG. How about adding 35's to the ZR2 (requires more than a leveling kit?) as a MPG and capability comparisons would be interesting. I believe a high percentage of ZR2 owners will add 35s if it is possible to keep the suspension intact.

[@andyham6094]

They usually always only test how the vehicles come stock from the factory but it would be cool to see. I’m sure someone on KZbin will need up doing it but tfl most likely won’t be doing that

[@Burn280]

You'll never get 35s under any GM without a pretty good suspension modification. This truck already has a lift and barely fits 33s. Let's face it. Gm had to put a leveling kit in trucks just to get the same size tires under it that come Standard in Ford, Ram and Toyota

[@wutang61]

33’s are standard on trail bosses and AT4’s with 20’s. 34’s will go on without issue. 35’s fit with a level.

[@Burn280]

@@wutang61 the trail boss and AT4 IS already leveled to get 275/65 R18s under them. That's only a 32. They do not come with a 33. The zr2 does but that's with even more lift. GMs tight fenders haven't allowed for large tires without alot of lift in years. Just isn't happening.

[@wutang61]

@@Burn280 also the ZR2 doesn’t have anymore lift then a TB. Same blocks different shocks. The ride height increase is from the taller tire.

[@timflint25]

2nd time watching and I just noticed the sick background music playing from 5:40-6:20

[@brokenwrench404]

Gotta give props to the raptor for getting 17mpg on 35’s with 4.10 gears compared to the zr2’s 17mpg on 33’s with 3.23 gears

[@302Mustang13]

I was laughing when they said the ZR2 has a 3.21 axle ratio. That's gonna suck getting anywhere off the pavement.

[@adams1696]

Half the displacement of an engine too though

[@berto1014]

@@302Mustang13 You have a 10 speed transmission that can hit just about any total ratio you would have with a 4.10 with less transmission gears. In this case, I'd argue it makes little to no difference that its diff ratio is 3.23 instead of 4.10.

[@bobdennis4801]

@@berto1014 they both have 10 speed transmission. Be interesting to see them do the crawl speed race with this and the Raptor.

[@rdsii64]

@@adams1696 While you are not wrong, the raptor makes 30 more horsepower, 40 more foot pounds of torque, and still got better mileage.

[@ttrauto6150]

Nice video. MPG on the ZR2’s isn’t bad!

[@rosethao6004]

I have a 22 high country with the 6.2 and we average 20 consistently on the highway. 17 mpg when you combine city and highway

[@TranceEmotion]

I have a 17' Silverado High Country with the same 6.2L 91 octane but the 8 speed transmission and of course none of the off road stuff (Other than a set of AT tires) with 90,000 kms (56,000 Mi). I can get 12 L/100km's (19.6 MPG) all day long easily highway driving and my record is 7.8 L/100km's (30.2 MPG) on a particularly flat highway with half of it at 80 km/h, the other half at 105 km/h with a tailwind lol.

[@nroose]

You triggered my google home 2 times.

[@GF-cb8rr]

My Tacoma gets about the same mpg as these full size trucks. No wonder the mid size category almost died off prior to the resurgence of the mid-sized truck.

[@saisr1]

That's a Toyota problem. My 04 which was when they were still small would get 18-19 highway unless I sat at 60 mph then it would get a touch over 20. Pretty pathetic considering how old and sorted that 3.4L V6 was.

[@timsmothers8740]

Be sure and call Matt's Off-road rescue if you need some help, or better yet stop in to the shop and check out The World's biggest Off-road recovery rig. But I'm probably too late as you've already been there and back. They have a Great KZbin channel if you haven't seen it.

[@davidkacs6933]

I love your channel because you guys get the newest the fastest!

[@jendrarambharos4379]

Be careful, anyone with a Google home or android device just had it repeatedly triggered!

[@bob4465]

The Eisenhower tunnel sits at over 11,000 ft elevation. Much of the trip was conducted and higher altitudes.

[@jerryeastman170]

Yeah its shocking the amount of haters on here that refuse to educate themselves enough to realize that point!

[@mikecarmean1676]

Dont you normally do closer to 70mph on these tests?

[@lukedavis1769]

Exactly 💯....

[@highbrass3749]

I would fall asleep going 60.

[@TFLtruck]

I drove normally. The majority of the interstate speed limit is between 65 mph , 75 mpg, and 80 mph.

[@mikecarmean1676]

@@TFLtruck thank you for clarifying 👍

[@jamesdehart7305]

I have 2021 6.2 rst last may pulling off lot a full tank got 370mpg on 93 octane this may $100 fill and only getting 220mpg with 8400 miles on motor i can promise you that the 6.2 doesnt get nowhere near 400 mpg

[@trip5086]

When a truck cost 1/3 of a new house, things have gotten out of control ! If you’re selling a new truck for this much you should make sure people are getting their moneys worth i.e. powder coated frame, not soft wax, better materials, thicker metal, etc. They are charging more than ever for new vehicles now but cutting costs on materials and quality. I have a 2022 Silverado and while I love it so far, it’s obvious corners were cut to save money. The top of the cab for instance is paper thin. Even when I had wash it with the slightest pressure it gives. I’m afraid to even drive it through a car wash that has high pressure blow dryers.

[@zhevy1]

I have a 6.2L 2018 Silverado. I didn't buy it to be worried about gas mileage.

[@lightofforgiveness]

Here is a joke $6.00 plus a gallon in SoCal. So to make me feel better I blend E85 in. Also I miss the real arm rest's in the 2000's Tahoe/Suburban. Those things make a difference on 1000 mile runs on your elbows. Hopefully these trucks come with these options with the price they should. It is all about the comfort.

[@Icutmetal]

Blend in a less expensive fuel that gives you less mileage. Seems like a solid choice.

[@larryw5429]

Wait tell the AFM lifters fail and eat the cam and send metal throughout the engine. Fuel mileage will not be a issue anymore!

[@Nostradamus_Order33]

Too soon

[@johnbeck8646]

Still using the same lifters just,no chip that controls the afm.

[@draketorstenson8186]

I always do a manual calculation for my 22 Tacoma when I fill up, I always get an extra .5 mpg from the actual calculation vs the truck computer, like a little bonus!

[@mbukukanyau]

Seriously Andre, its a 6.2 liter V8, we all know its not a Chevrolet Volt

[@scottyellis3442]

Beautiful truck & love that Chevrolet has kept the big naturally assperrated V8, I'm a Ford man but hate the little V6 with turbos. Thanks for the ride along. That truck gets better mpg than my F150 4.2 V6 with the 5 speed manual.

[@302Mustang13]

He was only going 52 -60 mph on the views I saw. Even with no break-in, that's still not that good.

[@scottyellis3442]

@@302Mustang13 my truck only gets 17 mpg even if it's on a trailer being pulled.

[@Ryux4x4]

My 22 Trailboss 65k here in California lol. And I haven’t even got my truck yet it’s in Long Beach waiting to get transported to the dealer

[@flipphonewizard5448]

If you were to drive at a normal speed say 75 to 85 , what would the mileage be then? I suspect that most people will not drive that slow on the highway and 99% will not consider this truck a "off road truck".

[@thefinalroman]

My 89 Honda Prelude got 34.8Mpg at 65mph and 28Mpg at 75-80mph on a trip from MA to FL. My 82 Plymouth Reliant got over 40mpg at 55Mph but much less at 75mph...

[@kingelvis7035]

99%? I would say more like 1% would say it isn't an off road truck.

[@WhoThisGuy515]

@@kingelvis7035 Truth, lots of people consider a Honda Ridgeline with flares an off road truck.

[@flipphonewizard5448]

@@kingelvis7035 I could say a volkswagen beetle is a off road car , but that still wouldn't make it so! What i meant was 99% will not use this truck on dirt of any kind. The jeep wrangler WAS and IS intended for off road use.

[@willrector9716]

75 to 85 is not a "normal" speed ...... if it is slow the hell down lol

[@wutang61]

I still chuckle at this truck beating my 2009 5.3 with over 100 more horsepower and another liter of displacement. Built 4.19 let’s ship the thing already!

[@megaoption]

What an awesome video. Thank you guys.

[@davidcolgan3268]

That is a good looking truck!

[@kristoferfc6525]

I'm not so sure about the coating, my 96 suburban's frame has hardly any rust on it and I beat the hell out of that truck off-roading so I imagine the coatings would be mostly gone

[@robdoyle65]

You should be comparing to a 150 tremor not a raptor or trx

[@Malc664]

Great job Andre. Too bad about the wind but you have the truck long term so there will be more fuel economy tests.

[@pheonixfps9248]

For the international viewers, is that a standard gallon (4.5 litres) or a US gallon (3.7 litres).

[@juniorsarmiento7292]

Now this truck I’m excited about!

[@ericcarlson3461]

I know I’ll get roasted for this and maybe I misheard, 400 miles out of a tank not towing? Seems Chevy needs a bigger fuel tank in these. I drive a lot of highway miles and stopping every 400 miles for fuel sure would get old fast.

[@raspillade6027]

🍖 😂

[@jeffreykcarlin518]

Wait til you get older and have to pee every 2 or 3 hours. I used to run from Florida to Michigan on 2 stops. Nowadays I could get by with a 10 gal tank🤷‍♂️

[@paulhunter9613]

@@jeffreykcarlin518 or get some Depends for men 😝

[@paulhunter9613]

@eric Carlson And when towing and mpg drops to say 10 mpg you would be always looking for the next gas station

[@ericcarlson3461]

@@jeffreykcarlin518 I’m older and drive a triangle, Detroit, Tampa, Portland Me. I do have to stop sooner but I would still hate filling up that often after paying that much for a truck.