Community Question: Where Should The 2017 Chevrolet Colorado ZR2 Be Priced?
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There’s no denying the 2017 Chevrolet Colorado ZR2 will be a very capable truck when it arrives, but the biggest question has yet to be answered, what’s the damage going to be?
Price is always an important factor, and we think it’s safe to say the Colorado ZR2 won’t be much of a shopper’s bargain when it arrives with its Multimatic DSSV dampers, front and rear lockers and 31-inch tires. So, the best we can do for now is try and pinpoint where the price could land at this point in time.
To do this, we built a fully-specced 2016 Colorado Z71 with the 3.6-liter V6 engine, which comes in at $35,590. We then took a 2010 Hummer H3T, which was an engineering benchmark for the 2017 Colorado ZR2, and figured with inflation the not-long-for-this-world truck would be $41,523 in today’s money. Finally, we factored in the fact a 2017 Ford F-150 Raptor rings in at $48,325 to start.
So, making an educated guess, we think the $42,000 mark is a decent starting price for a V6, petrol-powered 2017 Colorado ZR2. It takes in account a premium over the 2016 Colorado Z71, the Hummer’s capability and undercuts its indirect rival.
However, the 2.8-liter Duramax turbo diesel four-cylinder engine will, in fact, be an option for the 2017 Colorado ZR2, and that will likely have the price tag climb substantially. The engine already adds over $4,000 to a regular Colorado without any of the ZR2’s incredible off-road prowess.
So, do you think we’re on the mark? Will it be higher? Lower? Talk to us in the comment section below and vote in our poll to cast your answer.
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I would of voted over but it was not a choice, something wrong with the pool.
Well here is what a not fully loaded Z71 cost. Add a Midnight edition or special package and it adds near $4000 to this price.
http://www.chevrolet.com/colorado-mid-size-truck/locate.html#/vehicle-details?vin=1GCGTDEN7H1153093
I expect the ZR2 to have a higher price but less in the way of options as much will be standard on this model. From base to loaded will be around $2000.
I drove a loaded Z71 gas that was close to sticker price of $48,000 It had a special edition package on it but no hardware upgrades other than a cheesy roll bar. Just saying.
I know many want it cheap but if you build it right then it becomes expensive once you go beyond paint and stickers.
For a more direct comparison, I would look at the pricing on the Tacoma TRD Off-Road Pro, which starts at $40,760 for a manual and $42,760 with an automatic. After destination, you are looking at an MSRP of $41,700 and $43,700 respectively. Since this is a more direct competitor to the Colorado in terms of size and function, I have been anticipating an MSRP on the ZR2 of around $42-43k.
I believe Chevrolet was testing the waters with the Trail Boss package in terms of customers willing to enter the market in the price point with a Mid-Size Truck. I based my guess directly from the Trail Boss package added to the Z71. I used the Crew Cab 3.6L and 2.8L difference and added that to an Extended Cab 3.6L to get the price point for the Extended Cab 2.8L. Prices are net, therefore including destination. My guess:
$40,690 – Extended Cab ZR2 – 3.6L
$44,845 – Extended Cab ZR2 – 2.8L
$42,300 – Crew Cab ZR2 – 3.6L
$46,455 – Crew Cab ZR2 – 2.8L
I didn’t see the over $42,000 choice either but that would be my un-educated guess . It’s a low volumn truck and there is definitely a market for it so if you want one you’re going to have to pony-up and pay the price .
Like the old one it was hard to find one which dealers sol the 1 or 2 they had as soon as it drove off the semi .
It’s a very tough call. I think it needs to be at least $42,000 to fit in their current pricing…but that means that adding the diesel makes it within sneazing distance of the price of a Raptor and I’d want either the diesel or a larger back seat. So….If I’m at 46K for a diesel Crew Cab ZR2 or 50K for a Turbo V6 Raptor and gas prices are still low…..well……I’m breaking out the checklists and thinking really hard.
One thing to consider. The cheaper it is the more compromise is made. You want better you have to pay for it. You want cheaper you get stickers, paint and fake roll bars.
We have had enough of that already. Good for profits but paper tigers for the most.
We have a caged tiger you asked for now and if you want it you will need to pay for it.
There was only one compromise taken here and that was the engine. They did not offer a higher HP engine than the rest of the line. Was it cost? MPG? or is that a future expectation? Only GM knows. I do not think the V8 fits as I have not seen one even in the aftermarket.
I am going to agree, but it depends on what the potential buyer is going to cross shop with; Toyota Tacoma TRD Pro or Ford Raptor SuperCrew. Both are considered their respective off-road vehicles. Looking at the Toyota Tacoma TRD Pro, that didn’t get an increase in power either over the lower model options. If you are comparing the Raptor to it’s lower model Ford F-150 offerings, then the increase in engine performance could be a driving factor over a Chevrolet Colorado ZR2. In the end, everything comes down to what one really wants out of the truck.
I really like what I am seeing with the ZR2 on paper, haven’t driven a 2017 Chevrolet Colorado Z71 with the new 3.6L and 8-Speed transmission so I can’t really compare the drive train from the 2015 I test drove a while back with the previous generation 3.6L. If Chevrolet announced an extremely competitive price, possibly under cutting all cross brands offerings, with a 3.6L Twin-Turbo or a small V8 offering as an option, I probably would be camping out at a dealership, because I believe the auto industry is in another HP war. Whether or not the additional HP is required, at least give the option. To me, a truck like this needs at least a bump in HP over the lower model offerings, and I think that may be the main critique when comparing to the Raptor, even if it shouldn’t be compared due to size differences. I would love the rumble of a small V8, but I would suffice for a HO V6-Turbo.
I personally like the smaller form factor of the Chevrolet Colorado ZR2 in Crew Cab form factor, I will be highly considering one when available. Either way, I believe GM has a winner on their hands and can’t wait to get my hands on one.
This off roader needs more torque and horse power. Once again this is GM that is marketing something that meets adequate standing nothing really speacial.