The 2021 Colorado ZR2 Bison is the midsize nameplate’s rough-and-ready off-roader trim, with a long list of trail-ready upgrades that are sure to thrill in the dirt. However, GM Authority has received some letters from readers asking about the production status of this particular truck, either because they are interested in acquiring one, or they’ve already placed an order and delivery is taking longer than expected. As such, we reached out to General Motors for an update.
According to GM, there are apparently no issues with regard to production of the 2021 Colorado ZR2 Bison.
“Our Colorado ZR2 Bison is in production and on track for its projected 2021 model volumes,” Chevrolet Communications’ Chris Bonelli told GM Authority in an emailed statement.
As we covered previously, production of the mildly refreshed 2021 Chevrolet Colorado got underway at the GM Wentzville plant in Missouri on June 26th, 2020. The Colorado, as well as its corporate cousin, the 2021 GMC Canyon, were the first U.S.-built 2021 model year GM vehicles to roll off the line.
Meanwhile, dealers have been instructed to place their 2021 Colorado ZR2 Bison allocation orders.
The latest Bison is offered with two powertrain options, including the naturally aspirated 3.6L V6 LGZ gas unit, which produces 308 horsepower and 275 pound-feet of torque, and the 2.8L I4 LWN turbodiesel Duramax, which produces 181 horsepower and 369 pound-feet of torque. The LWN diesel engine was initially unavailable to order at the start of production.
Off-roader upgrades specific to the 2021 Colorado ZR2 Bison include Multimatic DSSV dampers, a two-inch suspension lift, a wider track, standard front and rear electronic locking differentials, underbody protection plates, and an Autotrac transfer case.
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What were 2019 and 2020 ZR2 BISON production? V6? Diesel? Production on track? That’s nice what does it mean? The 2020 numbers were projected at 2500? Is that were it ended or what? Thanks.
I have already scheduled with the Dealership here to meet on Friday and place my order…black, diesel, exhaust relocation kit, transmission skid plate, steel driveshaft, chrome Bison lettering, winch, and snorkel…OOO-RRRAAAHHH!!!
Jonathan,
I ordered the Bison yesterday in St. Louis but the dealer did not know where to find the chrome Bison lettering that I have seen on some Bisons on the East coast dealership sites. Can you find out where/how to locate these letters (found on the door panels underneath the Colorado emblem) ?
Thank you.
Any delivery date ? Did mine about the same time
i want to buy the cherry red or the Bright blue metallic in the bison edition with a diesel, how do I do that?
I would like to purchase one in a premium color also, I have been to the dealership, and they said the only premium color is crush for the bison.
The colors are limited by GM. The only option would be to work with AEV and have them build out a Cherry Red or Blue ZR2 diesel into an AEV Bison. Good luck! In 2020 they offered a red but all I could find was a White or Black and I choose the white.
gm might scrap the chev colorado including the bison, because there going electric. if that happens your truck will be worthless
LOL. GM can bring it. There will always be people interested in what was. Electric? Off-road much? Carry a can of ‘lectric in case you run out? Maybe carry a solar panel? LOL. Of course, that doesn’t mean that obtaining fuel will always be available. But the electricity has to come from somewhere.
Dealer placed order in Dec 2020, it’s the end of Feb 2021 and still no build date . ZR2 Bison with the Diesel . . The wait sucks .