After introducing the 2022 Chevy S10 in late April and resuming production at an accelerate pace over the past week in Brazil, General Motors will soon expand the midsize pickup’s lineup in South America. As a matter of fact, GM Authority has learned that the company is working on a new Z71 off-road variant of the current third-generation Chevy S10, aiming to strengthen the market appeal of the region-exclusive model.
2022 Chevy S10 High Country
The upcoming Chevy S10 Z71 is the automaker’s response to growing demand for pickups in the main markets of the continent’s southern region, led by Brazil and Argentina where the model has the highest level of popularity. In these countries, the truck segment is significantly expanding, even with the adverse effects caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Notably, this will be the first time that the Brazilian-built Chevy S10 adopts a Z71 off-road variant throughout its more than 25-year history. The introduction of the Z71 trim level in the Brazilian market will occur during the second half of this year as part of the 2022 model-year range, motivated by the great regional desire for off-road variants of several rivals, such as the recently introduced Ford Ranger Storm.
According to our sources, GM expects the Chevy S10 Z71 to increase the nameplate’s competitiveness and customer demand for the pickup, which will positioned as the second best-equipped trim level. As such, the S10 Z71 will boast a more striking and unique appearance, with a special off-road suspension and many standard accessories, while its price will be set just below the range-topping High Country.
The new Chevy S10 Z71 will feature the same Duramax turbodiesel 2.8L XLD four-cylinder engine as in the model’s other uplevel trims. The mill develops a class-leading 200 horsepower and 369 pound-feet of torque, and will be mated to GM’s six-speed automatic transmission. Like all Chevrolet Z71 products, the S10 Z71 will come standard with four-wheel drive and a two-speed transfer case.
The upcoming Chevy S10 Z71 is expected to be unveiled in the coming months in Brazil, part of GM’s strategy to increase the model’s appeal and to re-establish it as the best-selling midsize pickup in the Brazilian market. Shortly after, but before the end of the year, the new S10 variant will arrive in Argentina as well, aiming to reduce the sales gap with its locally-manufactured rivals.
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Nice! But just like the Reg. cab, short box, Silverado 1500, it is not available in the good old USA. GM is missing a great level of US based sales, by not offering this truck in the states. They just keep coming up with ‘NEW” crossover krap. GM is lagging behind everyone else in ingenuity and sales leadership. If GM makes it for sale ANYWHERE, it should be available for sale here. Period!!!
Pete this truck is sold here just under the Colorado name. You are complaining about a truck that has been sold here for six years.
The S10 is just an South American version of the Colorado that has less options a lower bed and a chassis that is just a little shorter. Most markets it only is offered in a 4 cylinder Diesel.
When GM moved this here they updated it to better suit the American market.
Might get the facts before you rant.
If this is the South American Colorado, It sure looks better than the US version. I’m sure they put the diesel in it, because reg fuel is too costly. I’m in agreement, GM should update the Canyo/Colorado to something that is a smaller version of the Silverado. I’ve said that ever since the introduction of the first S-10 in the early 80’s. And… put a V8 in them as an option! . Thanks for giving me the heads up.
Not always diesel. Flex Fuel. Brazil, the largest South American market, is on ethanol because they grow so much sugar cane. There’s no conventional gasoline sold in Brazil, E27 is the lowest blend available. (Which is also why GM is ahead of the game on the US E15 “88 octane” business)
It’s 90% the US Colorado with some minor market specific changes. Biggest one being a roof rack. Not available in us market for trucks, available everywhere else for the S10/Colorado.
And the butt in air look as well.
The add says diesel not gas .
I agree…GM falling apart
NO!
GM is FALLING APART. Period
It’s a colorado
What ever happened to the next gen USA Colorado/Canyon, generally described in the past as a 2023 that would be introduced in 2022? I realize a lot of focus is on the Silverado/Sierra redesign, but for a truck that was last reported as being introduced next year, I haven’t seen even a single report of any camo rigs running around in testing.
(Or any recent news on them of any kind for that matter)
Oops. Sorry.
No sooner do I post comment on wondering where the the new Canyon/Colorado is, since none have been spotted running around in camo when suddenly…
Just a few minutes ago a buddy sent me a new Autoblog article showing a supposed 2023/2024 Colorado photographed running around in camo…
GM are ruining their trucks. these new models are so ugly . they look like something made by Honda or Toyota . GM should fire their design team , scrap this ugly shit box and start over.. guess I will be keeping my 2013 for a while
I do not know what is happening to the 3 manufacturers that matter GM , Ford , Dodge.
All their New Vehicles look Stupid !!
What’s up with the hideous toyota front end? This thing is as ugly as homemade sin…
I currently have a Colorado, don’t get me wrong I like it. Just wish I could get the 4.3 engine without dishing out another $20,000 (at least).
Can’t get over how much this version looks like a Honda Ridgeline. Giving this truck the S 10 name is an insult to the namesake of a classic GM truck and to those of us who love and still drive the crown jewel of all small pickups. Nothing looks better, sounds meaner or drives bolder in this class than a square body S10 with it’s unbreakable 4.3 V6. What happened GM ?
Agree with ya on the 4.3 , I ask if I could order a Colorado with one. They said I’d have to buy a Silverado ($20,000 more expensive). Biggest one they have for a colorado is the 3.6,
G M is wasting it’s time with the diesel as long as Biden is in control . It might as well be an all electric truck which I would not buy or even take as a gift . Batteries are going to be very expensive and their is no way this is going to be better than gas in the long run .
This is so ugly.. who is drawing up these trucks? Let’s come out with a retro square body. I would be first in line
Ugly! And then my state is insulted by calling the other a Colorado. Pathetic and lame!
An uglier Ridgeline
I agree , they are ugly and why they dont listen to the public is no wonder they need bailing out all the time . They need a guy like Iacocca to get the design team for GM vehicles’ so we dont look like european carp . Take the van for example , back in the 60’s and 70’s they sold like hot cakes and you could customize them up and now they are just plane ugly too . I still have my 73 Chevy Van a bought new in Sept of 72 and it has a ton of miles on it and it still keeps going . I see they want them to fall apart today I guess . I haven’t seen a decent design Chevy since the early 70’s and probably never will as long as the design team keeps making a blunder, and a diesel in an S 10 come on , WHY really? and why does it have to look like a crappy brick ? I’m through with GM till they get their shit together .