2022 Chevy Silverado ZR2 Spied With Aggressive Design Cues
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A new Chevrolet Silverado prototype was just spotted testing in the real world with some aggressive design cues, suggesting that what we have here is our first look at the upcoming 2022 Chevy Silverado ZR2.
Although much of the 2022 Chevy Silverado ZR2 prototype’s design is hidden under heavy camouflage, there are still some interesting details worth pointing out. The front end, for example, looks to offer greater ground clearance and an improved approach angle over the more pedestrian Silverado Trail Boss, thus padding the ZR2’s off-road credentials.
The front bumper is reshaped with a higher cut-off point, while a sturdy front skid plate is equipped to help protect the greasy bits underneath. The ZR2 bumper also removes the lower air dam. Further noteworthy features in the lower bumper include a set of red tow hooks.
Interestingly, the camo covering the hood on this 2022 Chevy Silverado ZR2 prototype appears to be quite a bit taller than previous Silverado prototypes. Although this might simply be the result of wind turbulence getting between the hood and camo, it’s also possible GM is hiding a prominent hood bulge that adds even more visual aggression.
Rumor has it The General is working to develop a new supercharger package for its latest next-generation SUVs. With that in mind, perhaps the camo is actually hiding an elevated hood element housing a new blower to up output on the upcoming Silverado ZR2 to more extreme levels.
Final details for this 2022 Chevy Silverado ZR2 prototype include new lighting elements, which are once again hidden under heavy camo covers.
Moving into the cabin, the refreshed 2022 Chevy Silverado 1500 is expected to include an all-new cabin as well, with a fresh design for the dash, center stack, center console, and infotainment layout, plus the option for fully digital instrumentation. The GM Super Cruise system is also expected to arrive as an optional extra on High Country trim levels.
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Already unimpressed. Not that i was to begin with, ever since they said it was going to be N/A, but it just looks like a trailboss from what is visible. Hopefully those are just place holder wheels.
@camaro Kyle
Wah wah go buy a Ford
don’t like them
I’m almost positive that this is just a Trail Boss and not a ZR2. You can tell in the photos that it just has regular shock absorbers and not DSSV dampers and the track width looks Identical to the standard Silverados. I suspect that Chevy is just going to be offering the Trail Boss with a proper offroad bumper like Ram does with the Rebel. I highly doubt GM would wait this long to bring a ZR2 that lacks a specific suspension over the Trailboss.
this truck had 2 extra rear leaf springs. wheel arch moldings, that no other Silverado prototype seen to date has to been seen with it
Not to mention the bumper, albeit heavily camouflaged, looks like the steel bumper from the zr2 bison. Could we have solid steel front and rears from the factory? Also, could it be powered by the new corvette z06 flat crank V8? It would be a verry different approach, though that would make sense with the hood bulge. The new 5.5 vette engine will be DOHC, huge intake manifold, and has a whole mid engine bay to sit in.
Does this look wider to anyone? I can’t tell if they increased the width like the Raptor & TRX…
Nah it’s not any wider
Raptor is only wider because the control arms are longer. The raptors frame is the same, as are most body panels. They just have wider fenders. It’s possible this is a power train mule, just like how we’re seeing the Hummer EV testing with is wheel guards removed. We may see additional testing of mules with a wider track latter on, sort of an “isolate each component approach.
This Appears to be a LTZ trim level truck. It has the higher level exterior mirrors and seen with front camera in windshield for lane departure etc. (safety package II) I noticed how this truck has wheel well trim (wheel arch moldings) like the sierra. The splash guards integrates into it. Also appears the rear suspension is changed it now has more leaf springs.
You can get safety packages on the LT Trail Boss so its probably still an LT Trail Boss but perhaps they are adding the mirror cameras for an off road camera suite.
No you cant, there’s Safety package 1 which has packing sensors and blind spot monitoring, LTZ models and up has a package of Safety package II, feature lane departure warning and forward collision alert, intellibeam ect
Its not an LTZ just because it has mirrors off an LTZ. Most likely, as I said, its for an “off road” camera setup they are working on hence why they are on there. Could they add Safety II to it? Sure.
LTZs have body color shark fin antennas
When will we see these things revealed ?
WILL THIS BE AVAILABLE ON THE GMC SIERRA AS WELL???
Makes zero sense to not make at least a Denali edition IMO
My bad eyes can’t tell….is this just a white truck, or is it that new matte gray we saw on another camo’ed Silverado before?
Likely never see a factory matte paint on a truck. Especially an offroad model. Too much maintenance and care comes with matte and satin paint, don’t need to be encouraging mud and sand into the mix.
Still no rear wheel opening liners,I have a 2020 custom trail boss and put in aftermarket liners was sick of hearing rocks pinging off it. Not a good scenario of chipped paint and northeast salted roads. Really GM pretty weak cost cutting move!!
They are an option on GM trucks just like every other brand. You didn’t option it
Really an option on a 45,000 vehicle gimme a break! What’s next a windshield as an option!!
Welcome to the truck segment. Not to mention you bought a Custom, it’s a lower priced and option trim level.
Ed V, sorry that your unhappy with your purchase. I do beleive there are wheel liners in the rear of the LT Z71 and RST and up packages. Every truck these days are built to be sold under incentives and hard negotiations. A custom will alsways MSRP in the 40000+range, but should sell from between 25000-35000 depending on options and engine. I feel for you brother if you paid full MSRP for your truck :.(
Just remember next time that these thinks are meant to be sold on incentives. Thats why the wicked high MSRP
Looks like a ford
F150 looks like a GMC now and there’s no fingering around it
Andrew, Remeber when the 2018 F150 refresh featured stacked headlights and 2 “split” bars across the front that were so close together that they might as well have been one solid one??? XD
Hood bulge will be aesthetics, they have enough clearance to add a blower without a direct need to mod the hood
Cooling will be the bigger factor as it’s what tends to hold back higher tow ratings on some GM trucks
Yes with the current GM hood do tall, the last thing it needs is taller hood.
Agreed. Ever driven the base model without the adjustable drivers seat?
I’m 5′ 10″ and feel like I need a car seat!
I hope that this is a trailboss and not a ZR2, (it does have trailboss wheels) Trailboss needs more then just a small lift. And ZR2 needs to take Raptor and TRX head on!
Hard to tell, but those tires do not look like 35″. The ZR2 Silverado needs 35’s with 15″ of travel.
I’m a lifetime GM guy, and just a little disappointed they’re always also ran to those across town.
Not what I was hoping for… But it’s still under wraps, maybe…
If its not available with an engine more powerful than the 6.2 and doesn’t have some sort of long travel DSSV like the Colorado ZR2, this truck will be a waste of time.
It’s clearly not a standard Trail Boss as you can see new molded plastic fender flares/extensions on it. The side by side picture of the two trucks you can make out the differences as the truck on the left is a regular Trail Boss.
Again gimme a break, lower end truck at 45000 and the big shot options for the LT at another 9000 ,don’t need the yuppie options!I Use this truck to fish and hunt and get through North winters not go shopping at some upscale shopping stores a truck is a truck not some luxury asphalt locked car! Custom is adequate real men don’t need heated seats.
All i know is hopefully Chevy is getting back in the game whatever this truck is.
And you could not get fender liners on a Custom as an option until they came out with the Midnight package and a liner package for ’21 i believe. But it was not even an option when i ordered my ’20 TB Custom DBL cab………which is still not here.
Husky makes a decent after market liner 92 dollars bolts right in and comes with screws and uses existing mounting holes on the truck! They also look better than having a painted wheel well opening ! My truck is red hot and the red stuck out like a sore thumb and they protect the wheel well from salt filled slush sticking to exposed metal also quieter!
Tires look the same but it does look a bit wider. Might just be the cladding.
Upon further review, those tires look a little more beefy too. Please, please, please………don’t screw this up GM!
Same ones used on the Ram TRX
35’s, right?
The 2020 hood is tall enough. A bit weird, I would say. I guess I see HD-inspired headlights.
Those tires might be the exact tires that are on the ram TRX. The tread pattern looks the same.