2022 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 ZR2 - POV Driving Impressions

Engine: 6.2L V8
Transmission 10-Speed Automatic
Base price: $69,295
420 hp @ 5600 rpm
460 lb-ft torque @ 4100 rpm
MultiMatic DSSV dampers
Front and rear e-lockers
Terrain Mode (one-pedal rock crawl)
33-inch off-road MT tires
Skid Plates
High-approach angle steel front bumper - 31.8-degree approach angle
11.2 inches of ground clearance
Break over angle: 23.4 degrees,
Departure angle: 23.3 degrees
Combined/City/Highway: 15/14/17 mpg
Exterior: Glacier Blue Metallic
Interior: Jet Black/Graystone
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[@canadious6933]

70k USD base price. What a world we live in where pickup trucks cost as much as a Porsche 9/11 when I was younger

[@MitchellFX5]

Just got a 22 LTZ and I’m absolutely loving it. The breaks felt off too me at first too but then I put it into sport mode and they felt like I thought they should. Switching back to normal mode I honestly think the way the breaks feel is meant to creat a smoother feel to the breaking as a comfort to the passengers. If you step on it they will break hard but it’s trying to keep you from being jerky in the normal mode.

[@dal0768]

Nice truck, but this needs to be priced in the $50 to $60k range...

[@Fo_F511]

Yes 😢 I have a 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 V8 engine

[@donteadoss]

That’s an ok looking truck but given what the other two brands are throwing into the ring, I wouldn’t think it would be worth the price. It’s as though GM loves to stay behind the mark, ie: Blazer v. Bronco. - Dope review as always.

[@myemailiscool]

pre-covid GM always had a shit ton of incentives so if i could get this truck for $10k off sticker, i think it's an easier sell to people.

[@JustinSmith24]

I wouldn’t say GM likes to stay behind the mark per se. Their Performance Divisions and Electric Divisions are first class in all the automotive world. What Corvette and Cadillac are doing is top notch as well as GMs current and up and coming electric cars. In terms of the TRX/Raptor segment it’s not something GM has shown interest in and in my opinion never will. These vehicles will be all electric by the time GM decided to do anything crazy in the high power off road market. Now what they did with the Colorado ZR2 Bison is above what any other make was or still is doing in the mid size truck market. The Bison will outperform any new midsize truck on true off-roading. So it’s just really where you look

[@YeoldeOrange]

I really miss the old days of vehicles, all these new ones have way to much going on. And the price tag just keeps getting bigger and bigger.

[@o_o-_-8639]

Yh I mean the base versions of these trucks exists but they look really cheap and flimsy…

[@Briggsian]

The unfortunate thing is, relative to what's coming in the next few years, a lot of modern vehicles aren't THAT dissimilar in terms of the ownership experience versus older vehicles. More expensive, sure, but we're in the early days of the "subscription based" automotive experience. The cars of the future will over slightly more convenience for the price of your privacy and a monthly subscription service on top of the cost of the vehicle.

[@flighted2513]

they are also getting bigger and bigger and more brick like

[@onfootbassin]

I mean you could buy a base 4runner.

[@DrPepperCat320]

True, my favorite is the 2019 custom trailboss, and the custom trim. It’s one of my 2 favorite trucks ever.

[@disophisis]

You can get the trail boss with a 6.2L all the way down at the Custom trim on the Silverado. Seems like that would be the way to go. You do miss out on some tech and this suspension, but you'd probably save 30 grand.

[@firefly9838]

You could add just as good or even better suspension after market for WAY cheaper

[@alh06]

Seems a bit overpriced given the powertrain vs. the competition.

[@Dead_guy138]

I think you just gave Chevy their new slogan

[@o_o-_-8639]

Yh considering that the ram trx if you can get it with the official price starts at 80k and 100k for max spec and 90k for medium…yes that’s quite a difference but you get a much more powerful and a slightly more modern design overall (in my opinion)

[@hannthenan]

What would the ideal price for this be then?

[@o_o-_-8639]

@@hannthenanwell it should have started from 60/65k and not at 70k in my opinion

[@Toymonkeyjr]

@@hannthenan Think it needs a better interior, but it makes sense since they're trying to keep it down on quality compared to GMC and Cadillac. Should probably be closer to 55-60k. It's really just all the packages that add like 20, you can get a lower msrp model with the 6.2 for way less. What GM really does wrong is come in way too high for a base model crewcab, like 40-45k. Keep in mind that this car costs 1k less then a GMC Sierra Denali optioned with the same powertrain/drivetrain. The interior in that is much better. I guess this is their sporty chevrolet alternative, but they kind of missed the ball on sportiness and all the extra price just goes into packages that are standard on higher trim sierras and edgy exterior cosmetics and big ass tires.

[@Paulfromwish]

People are forgetting a number of things here, this has front and rear lockers, other trims don’t. Plus the spring rate has to be stiff enough to maintain its 4.2Ton towing. Raptor and other competitors can’t tow

[@josephkraft5640]

I was going to get a ZR2 but honestly I’m loving the refreshed high country. The interior feels more like 70k than this one..

[@skidawg79]

Definitely agree about the interior, but the high country doesn't have the "off road" capabilities as the ZR2. For me, i dont need anything for hard core off roading (have an FJ cruiser for that), but i do need the clearance and ability to tow my "off road" pop up up some trails. So i went with the Trail Boss. Pick it up Saturday!

[@theJaseEdwards]

I just got a 2023 Z71 Trail Boss Custom in Dark Ash that I’m just gonna trim out to ZR2 specs. I have black RC oval nerf bars on the way, then gonna get the black low profile fender flares, the deep well Z71 floor mats. And when some find a way to mod the “refresh” wiring harness I’ll get upgraded dash cluster and leather steering wheel. That’ll be all the ZR2 I’ll need.

[@NawMan357]

Beautiful truck indeed!

[@KG-rk7qu]

Chevy must have heard a late 2000’s BMW door chime and said ah yes, that’s lovely, let’s throw that in our vehicles

[@John-ki7zn]

So much cheap plastic for a 70k vehicle. Still looks good.

[@anythinggarage]

Idk I'm a detailer and I washed my buddies new 2 week old raptor and the weather stripping was already ripping. Idk 🤷‍♂️

[@Entity_BlackRed777]

I wish I had this truck, I only got a 2005 GMC Sierra.

[@cbskwkdnslwhanznamdm2849]

how gross are digital clusters and electronic shifters

[@WOLF-qq2cn]

I love my 2022 chevy Silverado trail boss custom and it's fast at any speed im at it does have a speed limiter on it at 98 mph STUPID but i will tune it .

[@DavisInDuval]

I'm leaning to the LT Trail Boss vs. the ZR1. Just not worth it but it does look nice.

[@hourbee5535]

All cars and trucks should have a column shifter.

[@Mr.Thermistor7228]

trucks absolutely but a car...? nah

[@doicaretho6851]

@@Mr.Thermistor7228 Why not? If it's not a manual what's the point? If anything cars need it more because they have less space to work with.

[@brandonmcfarland5200]

I Loved The ZR2 But I Would Preferred The Trail Boss Because Those 2 Off-Road Trucks Are The Same.The ZR2 Is A Must Off-Road Worthy.I Loved The 6.2L Big Boy V8 With A 10 Speed & The 3.42 Axle Ratio Which Is A Maximum Tow Package Which I Loved.

[@Omoyafitness]

What would you take? A ranger raptor or a silverado ZR2?

[@TheTopher]

I took a Ranger raptor

[@schwuppdiewupp7]

I‘m more of a RAM guy but I must say, the interior is way better

[@ryanb8736]

Thanks for your honesty. 👍

[@prettyboy1970]

Nice! But i think i prefer the stamped steel bumper on the ZR2 Bison. The glossy bumper on this one takes away from the rugged look and feel.

[@liamthemarchingbandguy4063]

It’s a Ram Rebel, F150 Tremor, Tundra TRD Pro, and Regular F150 Raptor competitor rather than a Ram TRX and F150 Raptor R competitor.

[@DaRevrin]

For the price point, and it being right in line with raptor and base trx.. just doesn't make sense why they priced it there with a basic 6.2. This truck would have made a lot more sense at the price point if they threw a turbo or something on the zr2. Just a dressed up trail boss right now really.

[@adamtoton538]

They would put a supercharger on it and guess what they already have the engine built they just won’t build the damn thing

[@joshtaylor1416]

It’s over priced for what it is. But you don’t need a supercharger for off-road.

[@sueddo2634]

Chevy missing the mark yet again, made a decent car but then pricing it like it can actually compete with the competition. Should’ve been a decently cheaper option than the raptor and It would be great.

[@joshtavenner3073]

It depends what you’re doing with it. People keep saying it doesn’t compete which is only true if you want to go fast in the desert. Somewhere along the way desert running became the end all metric. I’d venture to guess more people do slower speed more technical trails than they do go fast stuff. Not being as narrow and having the front locker makes it more capable depending on the scenario. It’s like saying a Power Wagon isn’t a competitive off roader. Just has a different purpose. I’m actually glad they went a different direction. At this point what’s the point in making a Raptor and TRX clone. 700hp sounds cool but not really practically put to use in most applications. Don’t get me wrong I love the Raptor and TRX and would happily drive one. They just have different purposes. Doesn’t make one better the the other IMO since they’re not really built for the same mission. A lot of great off road options on the market right now. Buy what fits what you’re going to do with it. Or what bragging rights you prefer to have. Also important to note, atleast with the TRX people keep looking at the starting price and comparing it to things like this. If you just want to say you have 700 hp the base TRX is fine. Comparing the test features for feature the ZR2 or AT4x are loaded luxury trim trucks. A base TRX is for all intents and purposes a low option Big Horn-esque interior. Do get all the same interior appointments you’re looking at a $100k TRX. Again some don’t care about the luxury stuff. But important to note what you’re really getting for $70k which each.

[@Mr.Thermistor7228]

@@joshtavenner3073 dude for fckin sure 99.7% of raptor owners have never put their raptor on a desert trail and done some desert running with it. freaking guarantee it

[@Jayyy64]

Between the ZR2 and a AT4 Feel like they almost the same

[@gettcouped]

What a handsome blue. How does it pop in person? But golly that price is insane.

[@Conmannns]

My fav truck

[@jasonmanchester75]

Topher: Let me take this thing off road. Jeep drivers: ...umm that's not off road.

[@j.clayton1206]

When I first saw this, I was excited because I figured it would be more in the TRD, Tremor price range considering it’s on 33’s with drivetrain you can get on near base models. When I saw the price tag, I laughed. I am not even sure Chevy partisans can justify that. Maybe when the chip shortage ends and Chevy starts putting 10K on the hoods to move these, it might be interesting. As it stands, this is basically an LT Trail Boss with better shocks, stock tires and a cool front bumper.

[@rekt_n_line]

Yeah I think they missed the mark on this one for the price. Why GM still refuses to make a proper Raptor or even Bronco competitor is confusing. They can literally put out an Escalade V, but have yet to throw a s/c V8 into the Silverado?? Too late now with everything going EV I guess. $72k is eye-watering since it's basically a slightly more capable Trail Boss. Aside from their performance vehicles and normal truck trims, GM's offerings are... odd...

[@malcomdanford]

Do more trucks 👍🏼

[@Frank-sv3be]

Why would you want two navigations going at one time?

[@anythinggarage]

(Originally a reply to the creator ) A brand new truck anything for 50k these days? Now you want a zr2 for 50k? Impossible. You can't ask for these thing these days the way crap is right now. We just got a 3 year old 2020 ram sport for $46k (56k after taxes and 5%interest and 4k warranty cause all rams are having headers recall soon (you'll see) as of now not a recall) with 43k miles @ bakersfield dodge deaer. 2020 Rebel used was $56k, trx new was $120,000. You don't believe me. call them. They also got a used hellcat for $130,000 and 2018 demon for $199,000. i got my 5 year old used 2015 silverado lt all star 4x4 offroad beast (the way I have it) before covid for $22k. And now Now you're asking for 50k for a brand new ZR2? I don't think so. I wish

[@Hamm9r21]

I think it’s ridiculous that they are starting to charge monthly subscription fees for infotainment

[@Mr.Thermistor7228]

right!! that is absolute crap. they literally are deterring potential buyers with that instead of making it a perk that many would find very useful and attract potential buyers on that alone. who the f comes up with these decisions

[@AY-nr5uy]

98 MPH speed limiter, seatbelt plug in order to shift into drive.

[@Stevonoles1]

They beg for a console shifter and Chevy finally gives in, and now you want the column shift back?!

[@inezdominguez98]

U should do a pov of the LT model lower trims with the refreshed interior

[@joshtavenner3073]

Just here for the inevitable comments saying it’s not a TRX or Raptor from people who never leave the pavement nor live near a desert. IMO this is a little more towards the Rubicon or Power Wagon end of things than the high speed Raptor or TRX end of things. Depends what you’re doing with the truck. Slower more technical trails something like this that’s not as wide and has the front locker makes this a better option than something with 700hp. Want to go fast I’m open off road settings than obviously a Raptor or TRX is better. Buy what fits your needs. Lots of great options. Or just buy a TRX If you just want to say you have 700 Hp lol

[@johnstjean1422]

Are the seat are leather on this truck?

[@sean47w7]

Which truck felt quicker, this or the Raptor gen 3?

[@thehunter9149]

A gen 3 raptor should feel way quicker

[@AY-nr5uy]

what and where is ur camera ?

[@knnysanchez]

What are people doing to afford theses

[@Michigander-5.3]

Thing would be a rocket if it had the 2.7 turbo from the base silverado. lmao

[@Montana270]

Lmfao

[@whalder214]

I have a bud that can’t take on the payments I know you said it’s not worth 75k But my friend selling me his for 55k would you say it’s worth at that price ? @Aubs

[@paulguy2545]

Chevrolet should have priced this for 50 Grand NOT 70, especially given the quality of those door panels that dent when you do something natural like resting your arm on the top while driving. I wouldn’t pay Google a Subscription either just for those extra features, and the fact that Chevrolet are still trying to sell this for 70 when it’s missing an Adaptive Cruise-Control Chip too??….. Chevrolet you can do better than this!! Hi Chris I noticed through my headphones that the Audio wasn’t quite as good this time as it usually is in most of your other videos, but I’m pretty sure it will be back to Normal on future videos, Thanks for making this though ;)!

[@TheTopher]

Agreed on all fronts! And good catch, binaural audio didn’t work on this video - we’ll be back in action in the next one!

[@anythinggarage]

@@TheTopher a brand new truck anything for 50k these days? Now you want a zr2 for 50k? Impossible. You can't ask for these thing these days the way crap is right now. We just got a 3 year old 2020 ram sport for $46k (56k after taxes and 5%interest and 4k warranty cause all rams are having headers recall soon (you'll see) as of now not a recall) with 43k miles @ bakersfield dodge deaer. 2020 Rebel used was $56k, trx new was $120,000. You don't believe me. call them. They also got a used hellcat for $130,000 and 2018 demon for $199,000. i got my 5 year old used 2015 silverado lt all star 4x4 offroad beast (the way I have it) before covid for $22k. And now Now you're asking for 50k for a brand new ZR2? I don't think so. I wish

[@jackzalewski2550]

​@@TheTopherCan You Do 2004 Ford F150 Xlt Crew Cab and 2004 Ford F150 Lariat Crew Cab 4x4.

[@willR1]

You gonna always have things you like and dislike on any vehicle. It only depends on what a person wants in the vehicle he or she is buying..

[@nickwessel4344]

I’m really not sure why the “flowtie” is such a talking point on these trucks..

[@Idkwhtpsipto]

Is that blinker there to wake the dead ? Wtf 💩😂

[@christopherdavisson617]

Lots of things I could pick apart that you said in this video. That being said? One thing that I will pick apart is the "you could get all the truck you'd need in a Trail Boss for a lot less money". That not true. If you load up an LT Trail Boss with a 6.2 there's not a huge price difference. Mid to high 60ks for the Trail Boss and right to low 70ks for the ZR2. And taking it on a washboard road to critique those shocks is not a fair way to compare the Z71 Rancho Shocks to ZR2s multimatic shock system. There is a big difference when doing true off roading at higher speeds. Calling the 6.2 average when it comes to acceleration is a bit mis leading as well. Maybe compared to a sports car yes. But not compared to trucks and SUVs. Idk, I get that we all wanted a Raptor/TRX competitor. But this truck is a lot more affordable than those plus it's a lot more practical for most people. Thumbs down 👎 on your review.

[@TheRobloxCarReviewerOfficial]

im kind of disappointed by this why couldn’t someone get a rebel or power wagon or even a raptor over this

[@B_Dub_]

This meant to be a competitor of the F-150 Tremor, cant compare this to the Raptor at all...

[@tristancorney2157]

That is a very quiet 420hp

[@ZEDRA09]

Looks amazing but it is insanely expensive

[@nikstoun9478]

It’s a good looking truck.

[@josephhopkins2851]

It doesn't really compete with the TRX or Raptor R. While it's a nice truck the TRX has a whopping 700+ horsepower and the Raptor R is also 700+. Granted those are 100k+ dollar trucks while the ZR2 is pushing 80k fully decked out, so we can't really expect the ZR2 to compete with either of them but GM sure tries to make us believe they can. It's priced like a performance truck, but it's performance is no better than a RST. In fact the RST looks better and has the same exact interior, and has better package options. Quite frankly, I think the ZR2 is a dud. Sorry to anyone who owns one and loves it, but get a trail boss or RST and save some money.

[@Uplifted100]

A fully loaded zr2 is 20k less than a fully loaded trx so i wouldnt rly compare them..

[@xphd-wiz4415]

im torn between getting a zr2 or 2023 zl1 both good options though

[@Omoyafitness]

Paddle shifters not properly working on this is a deal breaker

[@Chicken-Tamer]

Sayz His Goodbyes then proceeds to walkaround the Truck like a videogame Pro-tag.

[@javierjavier-ht3yu]

Esta camioneta me gusta mucho .

[@bendino9016]

first reviewer to say anything bad about gm brakes in their trucks... maybe you had a bad one.

[@Uplifted100]

Where i live raptor is 50 percent more than a zr2 so no brainer the zr2 is best

[@DailyLimits]

Lol, you never seemed impressed by GMs trucks or Suvs, Camaros are very fun though

[@KG-rk7qu]

As a former owner they’re not very impressive. Unfortunately Chevy seems to lay on the bling and not so much the substance when it comes to the interior. That is a major factor to a lot of people when it comes to expensive trucks, because they expect a 70k interior when they’re paying 70k. Granted Ram and Ford aren’t perfect but Chevy/GMC yet again seem to just go for a chintzy look and feel over quality and detail.

[@rakhsiprayogo82]

This is slower than Ford f 150 raptor

[@BikerJim74]

How fast do you need to go? geez

[@noone1704]

Off road it doesn't matter only for guys who buy Raptors to go to Starbucks for a latte

[@TTGamingTrinh]

Since when do we worry about top speed on a truck…?

[@DoSum4Me]

I did a road trip in a Ram 1500 sport and averaged 19.2 mpg. I've done the same trip in a Silverado LT. I averaged 20.6 mpg with the 5.3L. But you don't really buy trucks for fuel mileage. Also GMs interiors have never impressed me. Not even Cadillacs.

[@supersteve1585]

Hope the Silverado ZR2 Bison is the Raptor competitor we are looking for 😁

[@seanwyatt6447]

Nope. Mainly an appearance package...

[@dwiprovasarkar430]

Nice car

[@pfwww12]

Why would GMC keep putting a over sized 6.2 liter engine in their trucks to only get a little over 400 horsepower 🤦🏾‍♂️ At this point V8s should be producing over 500 horsepower standard. It's 6.2 V8 ! The V6s are shelling out the same horse and torque now. Gorgeous tuck and I like Chevy as much as Ford....Ima Ford fanatic....but the tech and engineering needs to step way up.

[@anythinggarage]

Can you show me what naturally aspirated v6 is outputting 430hp and 460lbs trq? And 6.2l ohv is not nearly as big as those huge 5.0 in those mustangs. I'm sure you know the platform. Dohc and ohv

[@LucasAdventures124]

It sounds like a GMC and a Calac

[@2xXhunterXx]

Ill just stick to my 03

[@brq44]

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[@turkeyswissandcheddaronwho8203]

69k for the mediocre powertrain and a cloth interior, for 60k I can get me a kingranch with massaging seats

[@joshuamccormick5497]

14.2 is atrocious MPG even for an off-road truck… the Ram Rebel (the actual competitor to this truck) with the diesel or gas V6 options will get up to 22 city 32 highway.

[@anythinggarage]

No it doesn't. We were getting like 14 avg. Not even 33 all terrains either. They were like 31.5 Goodyear at tires

[@maryjohughes6455]

ZACH MARK

[@kevonwalker8392]

That’s to much you can get a track hawk with that price

[@lentwaif1]

I just don’t like the new trucks The 90s and 2000s trucks are so look so much better

[@Mr.Thermistor7228]

the google maps thing is really awesome except for the fact you have to pay a subscription. come the f on, you want to attract potential buyers with a really useful perk? make it FOR FREE!! instead of attracting buyers now theyve done the exact opposite and turned away potential buyers with making it a subscription. no one wants to pay for a f'ing app subscription in their car gtfo who is the head of marketing??

[@maryjohughes6455]

ZACH CHRIS

[@weirdshibainu]

Still better than the new tundra

[@Mr.Thermistor7228]

nah

[@Konkr420]

for 70k i want my vehicle to ride well over dirt lmao

[@donnamorris7963]

Why anyone would want a column shift is beyond me. They’re hideous.

[@JamartaviusWebber]

Sooo many people in the comments working that o/t just to make their gigantic monthly payment on these trucks. Stop buying them, my overextended brethren! You can't afford them, and you're keeping the prices up. 🤡

[@Dan330i]

I don’t get trucks

[@cbskwkdnslwhanznamdm2849]

modern cars are vile. That shifter??? Those chimes when you turn it on? Probably locks you out...honks at you....and only costs as much as a house!

[@fahadalnajjar4463]

You missed the entire idea behind this truck by looking for luxurious staff bad review

[@kylechellino2579]

How dare you call this a car! Lol!

[@justinfrangquist9488]

Takes truck down flat gravel road then gives opinion on off road performance. Good one 😂

[@MechShark]

What's funny is there are people who spend $3,000 on a '95 Cherokee and some metal for sliders who will see more extreme trails in a year than this overpriced $70k poser truck will in its lifetime. xD

[@maryjohughes6455]

ZACH BIRAN

[@kn7gez]

Just what the world needs now 👎🤪

[@Sloimer]

Whose idea was that ugly yellow stitching

[@bornlawls]

Completely overpriced for the specs

[@1codygti]

usually i like your reviews but i was not impressed with this video

[@jacobfitzgerald6050]

i'm just not a fan of chevy any more chevy in my opinion just needs to die now because unless they kill the cheap plastic crap i am never buying another gm product i will always stick with my pontiac vibe which has great toyota parts or get another lexus or honda vehicle excluding my pontiac vibe vehicle sicne this is just to help me get on my feet and start working building credit