Yesterday, Truck Trend named the 2018 GMC Sierra 2500HD Denali its Pickup of the Year. However, another GM truck came pretty darn close to taking the win home: the 2018 Chevrolet Colorado ZR2.
The Colorado ZR2 faced the same stiff competition the Sierra 2500HD Denali did, but Chevy’s mid-size pickup still held its own. Judges found the ride nearly sublime on and off regular pavement. The DSSV dampers do wonders to keep things under control on shoddy roadways, but also flex their stuff when it’s time to forge a new path off the beaten route.
A few areas kept it from the win, though. Foremost, the judges felt the hard plastic shroud interior didn’t match the ZR2’s exterior looks or price position. Trailering was also a weak spot, though, judges also admitted the Colorado ZR2 is not meant for super aggressive payloads or towing. In fact, the truck’s payload and trailering ratings are lower than other Colorados due to the off-road suspension.
Still, it was almost enough. Close, but no cigar.
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New door panels and the GMC padded dash and real aluminum trim would fix much of this.
The trailering is compromised for the off road ability.
Odds are you are not towing 7000 pounds with a ZR2 but if you need to get the Z71.