The 2017 Chevrolet Colorado ZR2 high-performance, off-road midsize pickup truck will have a starting MSRP of $40,995 in the U.S., and a $940 destination charge, when it launches this spring.
For the sake of comparison, the director competitor to the Colorado ZR2 — the Toyota Tacoma TRD Pro — starts at $41,920 with a six-speed manual transmission and $43,920 with a six-speed automatic; both figures include a $960 destination fee. As such, the Colorado ZR2 starts at over $2,500 less than the Tacoma.
“ZR2 is truly a segment of one and does everything well — from traversing heavy two-track trails to high-speed desert running and full-on rock crawling. We’re thrilled to be able to offer it for more than $2,500 less than the next closest comparable vehicles. Taken in the context of serious off-roading, $2,000 will buy you 50 years of annual passes to Arches National Park in Moab, Utah,” said Sandor Piszar, Chevrolet Trucks marketing director.
Meanwhile, the Ford F-150 Raptor — which is a size class bigger and more powerful than the Colorado — has a stating MSRP of $48,860 and can be specced out to be as much as $26,000 more than the Colorado ZR2.
The standard engine on the Colorado ZR2 is GM’s 3.6L DI DOHC V-6 LGZ engine making a class-leading 308 horsepower and 275 pound-feet of torque parked to an 8-speed automatic transmission. The 2.8L Duramax Turbo-Diesel LWN engine is optional; the oil burner is paired with a six-speed automatic transmission, with the duo making 186 horsepower and 369 pound-feet of torque. The ZR2 is available only as a four-wheel-drive vehicle.
The starting MSRP includes various key standard features unique to the ZR2 trim level, including:
- Class-exclusive front and rear locking electronic differentials
- Revolutionary, segment-exclusive Multimatic Dynamic Suspensions Spool Valve (DSSVTM) dampers
- Off-road rocker protection
- Modified front and rear bumpers for better off-road obstacle clearance
- Exclusive ZR2 17 x 8-inch aluminum alloy wheels
- 31-inch Goodyear Wrangler Duratrac off-road tires
- New cast-iron control arms
- An aluminum skidplate that protects the radiator and engine oil pan
- Autotrac transfer case
- Transfer case shield
- Aggressive grille and hood combo unique to ZR2
- Modified rear axle with a 3.42 ratio
- Front and rear tracks widened 3.5 inches over a standard Colorado
- Suspension lifted 2 inches over a standard Colorado
- Off-Road Mode Technology
- 4-wheel disc brakes
“When you buy a ZR2 at the starting price of $40,995, you are getting all of the significant off-road technologies standard with the vehicle, as well as an eight-speed automatic transmission and a wealth of other features at no additional cost”, said Piszar.
Other standard features include:
- Tow/haul mode
- Trailering Package, including trailer hitch and 7-pin connector
- Integrated trailer brake controller
- Spray-on bedliner
- Heated driver and passenger front seats
- Wireless phone charging
- Rear sliding window
- EZ Lift and Lower tailgate
- Locking tailgate
- Recovery hooks
- Six-speaker audio system with Chevrolet MyLink Radio with Navigation and
- 8-inch diagonal color touchscreen
- AM/FM stereo with seek-and-scan and digital clock
- Bluetooth streaming audio for music and select phones
- Voice-activated technology for radio and phone featuring Apple CarPlay and Android Auto capability
- Auxiliary jack
- All-terrain spare tire with unique ZR2 wheel
- Four USB ports: one on the instrument panel, one in the center console and two in the rear of the center console
- Electronic automatic cruise control
- Rear window electric defogger
- OnStar 4G LTE with built-in Wi-Fi
- Rear Vision Camera
- Remote keyless entry
- Remote vehicle starter system
- 4-way power front driver and passenger seat adjuster with power driver lumbar control
- Rear seats with underseat storage
Available options on the 2017 Chevrolet Colorado ZR2 will include:
- Choice of crew- or extended cab configurations (including short and long beds, respectively)
- 7-speaker Bose premium audio system
- Dealer-installed, bed-mounted spare tire carrier
- Full-length black vinyl floor (no additional cost — standard interior features leather seats and carpet)
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Comments
I’m really impressed with that starting price. It leaves a nice budget for the off-roaring expenses.
I expected that they would price the much higher and by the the time you option it up it would be 8 grand over this price,
I may have to consider this as my prime option.
A red extended cab with Bose would suit me fine.
I had often stated here that this would be much more expensive. I am saying with pleasure I was wrong.
Sorry for my mistake but glad I was wrong.
They should of stuck the LF4 mated to the 10 speed in her, holy hell you’d have one bad ass truck.
Order info is due March 16th
http://gmauthority.com/blog/gm/chevrolet/colorado/2017-colorado/2017-colorado-usa-canada/2017-chevrolet-colorado-zr2/2017-chevrolet-colorado-zr2-order-guide/
Anyone catch the Chicago surprise is 9 Red Line Models?
Saw that. Booooring.
Having previously owned a 2015 Colorado, this truck needs more muscle. I have been saying since the day I drove it off the lot, the Colorado needs a V-8. The 4.8L would be a great engine in this truck, 5.3L would be killer. The V-6 just doesn’t have enough ” kick in the pants “. 308hp is quite a bit for a V-6 but not enough for the size of this truck. The engine is screaming to get on the highway. Better gears might help with this but a V-8 would make this truck outstanding especially with the ZR2 package.
The new tranny debts this truck into the 14s in the quarter mile.
From what I see I don,t think there is room for an 8. Plus 4.8 will really not have much more power.
The Camaro V6 would be a nice option @330 HP.
But how many years did we have full size trucks with 185-250 hp with no issues at even more weight. This is not a Corvette.