The Truck No One Else Will Build // 2022 Colorado ZR2 Bison Review

Mechanical review of the Diesel Chevy Colorado ZR2 Bison off-road.
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[@ZachRice]

It's so funny that there's a feature called "traction control" that you have to disable to get more traction.

[@MrAcuta73]

To be fair, traction control is for slippery road conditions, NOT for off-road use. Tacos have the same "problem", except it's not a problem, just an issue with user headspace and timing.

[@mikeoxlong3676]

I'm still not sure what traction control does. Even with traction control disabled my VDC can't be disabled and it keeps me on the road... So Idk what Trac control is for.

[@MrAcuta73]

@@mikeoxlong3676 It supposedly slows any wheel that is slipping in an attempt to get it to grab traction again. The only time I've ever found it to do anything for me is when starting out on a sheet of ice. And not much even then.

[@jgstang234]

I'm building those right now, Wentzville MO.

[@justinmunoz2638]

Is it true no more diesels being put in these?

[@jgstang234]

I'm not sure, the next gens are still wrapped in camouflage under tight security. But I'm in stamping running the press, making the body panels.

[@andrewhumphrey8016]

I love how your outfits always match the cars.

[@Chiroman527]

I love that feature of sarah fashion show, Too... and Sarah has her Nails to match!! To me, it's like watching Cher (of 45 years ago), reviewing cars.

[@leemarklew2496]

Hello from the UK, Love the vids Sarah, But please take a few days off and relax. We will all still be here when you get back

[@Gene1969]

I am so glad Sarah finally got to review this pickup. Go Sarah!

[@dezdman8623]

Finally you got into the best mid-size truck out there!

[@simpledj509chromo7]

Thank you Sarah for your support of the little diesels. They need help. Not many people appreciate the fact that the little diesel trucks are trying to come back.

[@SaltShack]

I drove my 2020 ZR2, bison’d +, 19 hours one day and was more comfortable, by far, than any other truck I’ve owned including dodge Laramie 2500 Cummins and Ford super duty 350 Lariat single axle power stroke. The best thing though, nearly 500 mile range with 33’s. 1st gm truck ever and you couldn’t pry it away from me.

[@darryladams519]

Um all light duty trucks are single axle, from the factory. Oh you mean single rear wheel, srw.

[@SaltShack]

@@darryladams519 2500 and 350 “3/4 and 1 ton” trucks are “heavy duty” trucks 1500 and 150’s “1/2 ton” trucks are light duty trucks. I didn’t mean single rear wheel, I meant not a dually most commonly referred to as “dual axle” not “tandem axle”. Now if we were talking about commercial haulers here and not a Chevy Colorado video I could understand the need for your clarification but alas, we are not. Thanks anyway.

[@karlschwaber7006]

I ran most of the Mojave Trail in 1 day and was very comfortable. That includes going 75+ on some of those long dirt roads. But I drive with the seat real close and don't let the transmission shift itself. More of a racing position.

[@IronmanV5]

Nice thing with the baby Duramax is that a tune will help the acceleration AND improve mileage. But yeah, I'd change the seats😉

[@BentonHart]

The factory accelerator pedal tuning in my ZR2 was so bad, I hated that tennis ball under the pedal feeling. The ADP tune really made it feel like a different truck.

[@ronaldhull8057]

This vehicle shows you that even though it is underpowered in the horsepower department, the torque makes this a beast of a ride. Great review and looking forward to the next one!👍

[@Prestiged_peck]

The lack of horsepower is purely due to lack of revs, still makes PLENTY of kick.

[@Prestiged_peck]

@@williamfswann I wouldn't consider a person who buys a modern diesel in a truck smaller than a 3500 dually to be smart in any capacity... so...

[@LU-D1GITAL]

@@williamfswann your silly William 😭

[@BentonHart]

These trucks REALLY need a tune because the factory pedal tuning is garbage, but a nice benefit was after I tuned mine I was getting almost 30mpg mixed.

[@TexasRiverRat31254]

@@williamfswann You're right, $60K for half a truck? WTF

[@InsideOfMyOwnMind]

A diesel tech by trade. If you do nothing else with this channel you inspire us that one can do anything they set their mind to. Your accomplishments never cease to amaze me.

[@duanehenicke6602]

Which means what now days? They know how to read a code reader, that tells them what sensor failed. And the Def system is not working properly.

[@InsideOfMyOwnMind]

@@duanehenicke6602 So you're saying that the only real diesel techs are the ones who don't know how to use a scan tool?

[@MiketheMiking]

I just picked up a 2019 Bison and Im so happy about it. bison mode activatedddd

[@GreyCrowe]

AEV is one of those companies I online window shop a couple times a year just to see what badass new packages they've developed

[@finders03]

I love love love this truck! I have the 2018 gas midnight edition and I already put 120,000 miles on it with thousands of off road miles. Thank you for reviewing the ZR2

[@tomheringer2047]

Excellent review Sarah. Your under vehicle walk around inspections are unique and set you apart from the others. Your vehicle lift is worth its weight in gold!

[@clintk4691]

6:30 yes. AEV offers a winch mounting kit. A special HAWSE fairlead is required and the control box gets moved under the hood. Designed to fit a WARN XP-S 9.5. Best purchase I've made for my bison.

[@fishflash1]

The torque and towing capacity make this a great on road vehicle and the package makes it amazing off road. That steep hill is scary and you were so calm. Happy to see your BFF is visiting for fun and mischief!

[@samueljlarson]

Towing anything seriously with a short wheelbase truck ain't the best idea.

[@jotape1960]

Such a beast of truck!!! Thank you so much, Sarah, to show it to us!!!

[@andresbetancourt8921]

Just great!!! So complete and sharp evaluation!!! Waiting always for more Sarah n tuned!!!

[@Mikemalone7873]

Don't educate everyone! My 2021 RAM Rebel Eco-deisel has comfortable seats and I get over 21 MPG in day to day driving. Sure, HEMI sounds rad until you get to the pump... Great real world review!

[@VancityAnu]

Perfect structure for vehicle reviews. This right here is how it should be done & as always amazing review! Now I gotta go find that jeep review of yours where you nearly tilted it.

[@paulm749]

I sure hope GM listens to you Sarah, because it sounds like they've almost got the ideal mid-size, do-anything truck here.

[@ddbrandenburg]

Love your humor, silly, my favorite. And your Ranger resto…so much detail, your grandma would be proud.

[@cadmando18]

This video was super helpful. I'm not just blowing smoke when I say this was the best review on this truck I have seen. It's exactly what I wanted to see and what I'm interested in as far as a review of a vehicle I am looking to buy. Thank you Sarah! I can't wait to see what aftermarket stuff comes out for this truck!

[@joenichols5253]

that 2.8 Duramax was actually once used by Jeep in the 2005 and 2006 KJ Liberty and is made by an Italian engine manufacturer. Its a great engine

[@royfcjr]

First time here, and was not expecting much...Was I ever surprised that you look at things as I tend to examine them. GREAT

[@meganwinters5163]

New Sarah -n- Tuned video let's go❣️❣️❣️ thanks for the review Sarah love me a lil diesel truck 🥰

[@sam-sw8zw]

Honestly we need the Sarah fashion channel. That closet is extensive.

[@jeffreymore6799]

Best line I’m not reviewing a furniture store I’m reviewing a off road truck.

[@betteheadbettehead4800]

So happy to see a Sarah video! The day was blah until now👍

[@hopnglo680]

Thanks Sarah. I watch most of your reviews. You do a nice job. A little fun, but serious about content and not waisting people’s time.

[@kevinkennison2906]

Love mine. 2019 v6. Been very happy with comfort and performance.

[@roymurray6374]

Happy Humpday Sarah!!! Being a Yeep driver, I can appreciate all the armor on that thing, seems like a surprisingly capable little truck, and definitely doesn't look like the royal ass pain to work on, like the Powerstrokes that the frickin AF keeps buying for bobtails. Best reviewer on these here interwebs!! Stay excellent!!!😎

[@uh60ce1]

Just a tip ....put it in off road mode. Push the 4x4 button to turn it on. Definitely makes a difference. Most people don't know it exists. And hold down the traction control button and it disables everything and then are true lockers.

[@great0789]

I have an 18’ Z71 that I modified lightly by removing the air dam, installing skids, and ZR2 rock sliders. The thing not only towed my bunk house RV with the family from coast to coast and back again… but did amazing off road in Moab,UT. I love it!!! Also, Sara you are highly mechanically inclined and hot both. You are the only reviewer I don’t cringe when listening to you explain mechanical things. Thank you. The eye candy is a bonus! Lol

[@xternalized_mind]

When the fly landed on your face I almost jumped up to kill the fly that I thought landed on my tv. 😂😂

[@kiskiller3]

i have the exact same truck love it and all. Went in the trail only minutes after leaving the dealer with it last year, its when it earned its first wheel scratch from rocks on harder trails :)

[@wild_lee_coyote]

What it really needs is some Bison haired seat covers. The articulation was impressive, with very little wheel lift. Fix the interior and I think Sarah would be a happy camper.

[@robsolf]

Yep! No truck is complete without seats that look like wookiees hang out in there. :)

[@SarahnTuned]

Yeah, that’ll smell real nice with a few months of hot assjuice buildup. 😆

[@BSR496]

@@SarahnTuned 🤣🤣

[@jeffdunfee6164]

Another great review. You do it the best that’s for sure. Loved the leftover cookie 😂😂😂

[@JK-ns5dr]

Great review as always. I appreciate the work that you put into these. My favorite KZbin channel (And I sub to a lot of them.)

[@mrwest5552]

@J K - agreed, favorite

[@jdisdetermined]

Sub-slut shaming!

[@stephenmoxley3004]

Great review, Sarah. I appreciate your objectivity in reviewing vehicles. I have a GMC Canyon Denali, which shares many traits of this truck. I really like my truck and share your views on the interior. I must say the off-road prowess of this truck is amazing. Keep "giving it the beans." BTW...there are actually some restaurants that serve Bison burgers!

[@legion1630]

Sarah you are so hilarious..i love watching your show because it makes it more interesting than the other plus you know your specs and mechanics

[@JShpidah]

I’m thrilled you reviewed my truck! I ordered this EXACT same package in a crew cab, and I absolutely love it. Ordered it in February of 2021, picked it up in January of 2022. They do offer the winch package from AEV, along with some badass overhead lights, a snorkel kit, and off-road lights for front and back - all from the factory. Sadly, the next gen Colorado will no longer have the diesel, so 2022 will be the last one. Thank you for confirming that I made the right choice over the Jeep or the Tacoma.

[@whosonfirst7610]

Wow, it took them 11 months to manufacture your truck? I talked to the salesman and was told it will only take them less than 3 months to manufacture. I am planning to get the same truck.

[@marcpikas2859]

@@whosonfirst7610 Possibly long delivery delay as low demand for the model gives it a narrow production slot. There must be a reason to stop it’s production after all.

[@benjaminless3269]

Sarah always gives excellent reviews. @Michael Williams - coming from europe, diesel rules. You "talk" horsepower but "brag" torque, as we say in the clatter world. Sarah explained the price by pointing out all the structural enhancements. AEV has been top-notch for 2 1/2 decades. The suspension and beefed-up components are all designed for offroading. Sarah's review really highlighted these facts. [and long lead times = supply chain interruption possibly?]

[@babtech]

Sarah is so cool. I wish I knew her in real life.

[@garyworokevich2524]

I like this little beastie. Especially like the rear bumper / bash guard thingy.

[@timkoryciak5622]

Another great video, looking forward to seeing the next one

[@stewieuk1276]

Great review Mountain Sarah!

[@AlicesWondereland]

My wife had a '13 diesel jetta traded it in for a '15 (Diesel as well). The Dieselgate thing didn't effect my opinion on diesel engines. So I'm happy to see more manufactures going to that platform.

[@cnorton1us]

Seems to be a typical GM interior, though some of their vehicles at least have passable seats. Obviously the seats could easily be replaced, and maybe the cheap plastic interior bits won't wear too easily. But the important stuff is definitely there, and it seems to be quite the beast offroad. Great review!

[@soyeux27]

Love this review, love your outfit. Also love that I learn so many things every time I come here. Kiss from Montreal x

[@joeviking61]

Sarah, this was an excellent review. You really peaked my interest in this Truck

[@patrick815]

Nicely done review Sarah. Glad you conquered that Hill and didn't flip.

[@oldblueshhrchannel1847]

Great review, thanks Sarah! Nice truck!

[@madbare]

You are my new favorite channel! Absolutely love the outfit btw 🔥

[@larrydavidson3402]

Nice review as always Sarah.

[@Zachhidden]

That thing is sick, those wheels match that truck nicely

[@SarahnTuned]

They do, I’m a harsh critic of wheels and these I definitely approved of!

[@eric19875]

Great review. As usual. It's cool that you get dressed like the car you're reviewing.

[@Dbergson]

Got a 2016 Canyon with the diesel! Pretty happy with the truck!

[@nathanschimpp1457]

Did you really just say yeet?! Love it 😀

[@gjones9842]

Great review. Also love seeing the next nail design.

[@bluemarkthomas]

I love my zr2 duramax the mileage is fantastic. This week, my last 50 miles I averaged 23.7mpg. The power at 55mph is fantastic. 100% torque available at 2000 rpm. This truck is very easy to LOVE. It has everything you need and nothing you don't.

[@igormattise2817]

Great video as always!!!

[@johnbehneman1546]

TOTALLY AWESOME VIDEO SARAH!!!!! I LOVE THE BISON!!!! THE TOTAL WORK & PLAY TRUCK!!!! THAT IS A GREAT VALUE AT 50K!!!!! I WOULD LOVE TO SEE A STREET VERSION AS WELL!!!! THANKS FOR SHARING!!!

[@bsmirnov]

13:24 Nice suspension articulation 15:00 BEEP! 🙉 17:26 Lima beans are the largest edible beans, and the colour quite match the one of the truck

[@SarahnTuned]

Lol, sometimes they slip an edit if I’m in a hurry.

[@idontknowwhy1884]

Trust me , it's simplicity is why I would buy it, that's what the world (outside the US) loves

[@violinmiata]

Every time Sarah says “hood struts” makes me remember to order hood struts for my Miata. I’ll procrastinate a couple more videos, likely

[@meisJ420]

Love the outfit. Garage science Sarah really fits it well

[@lovejago]

Yet !!!!!!!!!! another Cool video Sar!!!!!!

[@Shooter11B]

This just became my dream truck!

[@joecovey2235]

Another great review. I'm impressed with how easily the truck tackled everything you threw at it. On a different note regarding what you said at the end of the last video, I hope you are doing better, or taking a step back if necessary for a bit to give your mind and body a little break. I appreciate all your videos and hard work, but you should put your mental and physical health ahead of working 7 days a week and putting out a video every 72 hours as much as I look forward to them.

[@rockman4699]

Well said Joe RE: Miss Sarah prioritizing her health. It is so cool to see how much love and support there is for her. Sarah's earned it for sure!

[@bsmukler]

I think AEV builds (not just the individual products) are well worth the money. Their Jeep and RAM builds are rock solid, beginning with their suspension packages which are always geared towards preserving on-road handling while offering great off road capability. I suspect that they offer a removable license plate bracket with a quick release if you want to install a winch behind the bumper (which is also made of boron steel, by the way). It would be cool if you could review their Prospector XL.

[@NebukedNezzer]

I once owned a 77 fj40 land cruiser. the front seats were excellent.

[@andreasm2882]

Great review. Nice truck

[@danaberman6929]

Another great review... Seats and a few modern electronic upgrades would make this a must have pickup. Little more power definitely.

[@sam-sw8zw]

That eyeliner is snatched. You go girl 🤟

[@garethkrueger5374]

I could listen to you talk, and watch you allll day and night. You captivate me with your knowledge, sense of humor, and wit. You should be cloned!!

[@chrisbraid2907]

Sarah, I love your review. I actually have an old diesel 2h powered Toyota Land Cruiser and my Daughter has a lifted Holden Colorado, older but similar to your car shown … both perform much like your beast. Hers has a similar power unit mine has 4 Litres of naturally aspirated diesel grunt. Always a great way to get out there and get back. As someone famously said , if you want to get out into the outback, get a Land Rover, but get a Toyota if you plan to come back …

[@antoniobaptista8850]

Asked and I recieved!! Finally the Bison!!

[@Demon-ee5bh]

I recently bought a 2021 Seira 1500 Denali 4x4 with the 3.0 inline 6 Duramax thats mated to a 10speed transmission and that thing is Awesome I've gotten upwards of 30mpg in a full size crew cab truck. Unbelievable

[@johngrimley3523]

Hi Sarah my favorite part is brake test face. Priceless =)

[@harrycordell7769]

I really like this video you did a great job one of your best.

[@Steven-xj2rf]

I enjoy your truck reviews. I would love to see you add a tow test.

[@doa1124]

My mom has a 2016 Z71 with the 2.8 diesel. Best mid sized truck ever in my opinion. Bad news rumor is the 2023 model will only have one engine option. Which is a 2.7 turbo gas engine.

[@beeemerboy1]

I just put 8.5 hours in the saddle on mine, and love the seats! They are way more comfortable than my X5!

[@SarahnTuned]

I think it’s body type dependent, I’m thin, tall and don’t weight much.

[@beeemerboy1]

@@SarahnTuned I'm not thin, I am short and I'm a buck Fifty!

[@aaronschneider26]

@@SarahnTuned I’ve had my Bison since November and the only part of your review I disagreed with was the seats, I find them comfy. But to your point, I weigh over 300 lbs so I tend to prefer a firm seat.

[@ZR2plowboy]

The seats to me are fine and very comfortable.

[@krasnaludek298]

@@aaronschneider26 300 pounds? PFFFFFFT … you’re a baby. I go 6’6” & 365 … seats are comfy & I fit just fine. 👍🏻😁

[@glennthompson4166]

I like how impressed you are when ya see hood struts .

[@SarahnTuned]

Love me some hood struts!

[@SpaceEngineerErich]

14:59 I love it when you miss an F-bomb.

[@SarahnTuned]

It happens! Lol

[@igormattise2817]

Awesome video I myself have the first gen Colorado Z71 07 love it! Can't wait till I get the next gen Colorado Z71 tbh I think I will buy my dad's lol

[@j.markkrzystofiak9907]

Fun how the mud on the underside foreshadows where the rust will start by the 2nd winter in WI.

[@pubski69]

Enjoyed your review, thanks!

[@paulstan9828]

Love your reviews. Especially the underneath. 😁 $61,000 WOW!!

[@inverted311]

$61,000.00!! That is ludicrous!

[@slowridefpv9668]

Welcome to 2022. Keep the money printers running Powell!

[@williamfswann]

You’re an idiot if you spend $60k on a piece of crap American mini truck, wake up people geez.

[@justinmunoz2638]

$55k on the sticker. But honestly there’s really no new trucks with this kinda build that can be had at under $50k

[@frankmarquez6934]

Love the spectacles.

[@kalaehina814]

If there's anything I remember from this video, besides the awesome review......is the cookie on the lip lol, oh and the fly cameo!

[@chrisflohr211]

Awesome truck !! Its not meant to be fast. It's meant to climb a tree. Lol. Great video !! Great work !!

[@archmagexiv]

Thank you Sarah!

[@RyanRKJ]

I had a 2008 Canyon. When it was time to replace it, I wanted to go with a 2018 Colorado / Canyon. However, my wife vetoed that because of the seats. That interior is now basically unchanged for the 8th model year, and it's definitely starting to look like it's due for replacement. We ended up with a 2018 Sierra instead. It took a while to grow on me honestly, as midsize trucks are a bit more fun, but the Sierra is a workhorse that just excels at every task I throw at it. It's very comfortable too (wife approved).

[@paulym5814]

I love those shorts with the handles on them.

[@stevecrossland3681]

Great video...love you as always.

[@petek6522]

Like the sound it makes

[@jody024]

A really fair set of scores!