The 2017 Chevrolet Colorado ZR2 is officially on its way to dealerships this month and that means the brand has fired up the configurator for potential customers to dream up their own pickup.
As is par for the course, we tried to build the most expensive, yet reasonable, Colorado ZR2 we could. Standard equipment nets buyers a 3.6-liter LGZ V6 engine, DSSV dampers, an 8-speed automatic transmission, electronic lockers at the front and rear, and the off-road appearance for $42,620. That includes destination and delivery.
But, we went ahead and selected the 2.8-liter Duramax turbodiesel 4-cylinder engine ($3,500) for some extra grunt. We then added an off-road sport bar ($1,145), off-road lights ($1,195) to beef up the exterior’s appearance. Finally, we finished the truck in Cajun Red Tintcoat, a $495 option. Though, we’d assume most will opt for a standard color; the ZR2 will likely spend quite a bit of time dirty.
We also added the upgraded Chevrolet MyLink system with navigation for $495.
Our final tally before taxes, title and other fees rung in at $51,115 with extra goodies at the optional 4-cylinder diesel engine. However, it’s worth reiterating the “base” Colorado ZR2 already comes pretty well equipped inside and out. All of the Colorado ZR2’s potential can be had with the starting price listed above. The price inflation is mostly due to the costly 2.8-liter Duramax 4-cylinder engine.
Head to the link here to build your own ZR2.
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If I could get the diesel with a manual, I would buy one.
Sure you would.
People on here talk so much crap about buying a specific vehicle “if is just had…..”
Not crap Gino. I own two manual cars. 2012 Camaro SS and a 1965 Impala SS that is mint. I can and would buy a ZR2 with a diesel and manual. Thanks for being a troll.
Well here is the problem.
The expect sales to be 10% of all sales to be the ZR2.
The next issue is the Diesel will be a smaller part of the 15k ZR models built.
Even the other sales you are looking at few sales that make it hard to gain back the investment let along meet the emission needed in the ever tightening regulations.