2022 Chevy Silverado ZR2 Goes Off-Road With Chad Hall: Video
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The refreshed 2022 Chevy Silverado 1500 is here, introducing a broad range of changes and updates over the preceding 2021 model year and pre-refresh 2022 Chevy Silverado 1500 Limited. One of the biggest changes is the introduction of the new 2022 Chevy Silverado ZR2, an off-road-ready trim level outfitted with a plethora of rough-stuff upgrades. Now, off-road racing champion Chad Hall is taking the new Silverado ZR2 out for a spin.
For those readers who may not know, Chad Hall is the son of the late Rod Hall, the famous off-roading champion who was inducted into the Off-Road Motorsports Hall of Fame. The Hall family has raced in every Baja 1000 event ever held, with Chad running Rod Hall Products and participating in various off-road races himself, including the Best of the Desert series.
Naturally, Hall knows his way around an off-roader, making him a fantastic choice for testing out the 2022 Chevy Silverado ZR2. What’s more, Hall has been racing the ZR2 for about a year now, taking an early prototype model to the limit in competition.
To help it conquer the rough stuff, the 2022 Chevy Silverado ZR2 runs a set of 33-inch Goodyear Wrangler Territory tires, with the suspension upgraded by the addition of advanced Multimatic DSSV dampers, the latter of which include three separate spool valves and three fluid flow chambers, enabling enhanced damping control. The springs were also retuned for maximum front and rear travel.
Providing the muscle is the naturally aspirated 6.2L V8 L87 gasoline engine, rated at 420 horsepower and 460 pound-feet of torque. The ‘eight connects to all four wheels through a 10-speed automatic transmission.
The exterior was upgraded as well, boasting a high-approach steel front bumper with removable end caps. Approach angle is now rated at 31.8 degrees, while underbody skid plates keep the greasy bits out of harm’s way.
Watch the 2022 Chevy Silverado ZR2 in action below:
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Can’t wait for this truck
Have a 2017 and a 2019 both diesel.will have the Silverado zr2 in the spring.
As an owner of a LT Trail Boss and trail driving enthusiast, I think the truck looks great! The addition of the Multimatic DSSV dampers was a no brainer on the ZR2! For those of us who actually aren’t afraid to get mud on the tires, this is the greatest improvement! The ergonomics of the interior are stellar! This is huge over the 19-21 model years. Having the center-stack angled toward the driver is greatly appreciated! Mine is a little cumbersome, and I love the fact that they finally, FINALLY got rid of the column mounted shifter. Thanks for listening GM! Overall, this should be a home run, but the only question I have, is what will become of the Trail Boss? Will it be phased out, or will there still be a market for another model in a very crowded line up? Feel free to share your thoughts.
Regular TrailBoss models have been among the test fleets so I think it’s safe to assume they will continue to be offered. The regular LT TrailBoss appears mostly unchanged outside of interior and exterior updates. It’s being reported that anything below the LT trim level won’t receive the new interior so that would include the Custom TrailBoss. (mixed feelings on that one) I don’t look at it as being over crowded, I look at it as offerings different levels of off-road trucks for different budgets, a smart move IMO.
I don’t think you know what ergonomics means. This new interior while pleasant to look and I am sure fancier materials, takes away from the the functional and easy to use layout of the current dash, but that is what we get when car guys want fancy trucks (pretty car like dash boards and floor shifters taking up space).
Good thing is the next gen should get away from the floor shift to a column stalk which would be great too, anything over a pointless floor shifter…
The Trail boss isn’t going anywhere, this is a very clear step up.
At first look the interior doesn’t grab my interest. Yes we needed a bigger screen
Where are the toggle switches? Or as some call them the piano keys. I really like those.
The interior looks lIke a cheap version of the Ram interior
I hate the grill
Maybe in person it will look better
Toggles are right under the screen. I’m afraid all those buttons are not radio presets. It looks like the switches themselves haven’t changed with any new features aside the lockers for the ZR2. I didn’t see if there were any “AUX” switches, like in the HD’s which are IMHO super important.
Without seeing a live version,that interior is crisp & clean looking & the old dash configuration was easy to use & very functional. Why is a bigger screen necessary? You are driving not watching tv. They incorporated the new large screen very well as opposed to some units sticking out all over the place. As far as the dodge interior,it is obscene,it has the same appearance as an over decorated circus wagon. The center console shifter is a waste,that space could be used for something better. I also would like to see a live version but at this point the unit looks great.
Man I hope they price this thing realistically
Pricing will be everything to the ZR2’s success. If they try to charge Raptor/TRX pricing it won’t go over well. If they price them substantially lower (likely the case) then I think they will fly off the lots.
Id expect this to sit right at the 60k mark.
its a loaded trail boss with a suspension and appearance package. Anything more and it will be priced out of its class.
That being said, I hope its true so i can order one.
Nope, that is too low. I think it will be closer to where the Raptor starts at 65k of maybe 63k. This truck will come fully loaded (heated and cooled leather seats, heated rear, big screen, etc). At 55k the LT TB with the 6.2 only has cloth, give it leather and a luxury/safety package and you are at 60k, at that point no one would pick that over the ZR2 which is loaded already. The Raptor can get to 80k (the TRX starts at 70k) and the ZR2 won’t have many options, so they will price it as such.
Pre-Covid and prior to this administration it might have been 60K. But GM has already raised the base price of the ’21 LT Trailboss with the 6.2L by $1000 over the last 6 months.
The ZR2 is essentially an LTZ with an offroad package. It has the safety nannies of the LTZ and the HUD that you cannot get with a Trailboss. Add the shocks, skidplates, e-lockers..
I agree MSRP will be somewhere between 63K to 65K.
Not happy with the price but I still will have one.. eventually,
I’d agree with the 63-65 price range. I just got a 2021 trail boss about as loaded as possible and it stickered at $61,070. Add to that the fancy shocks, lockers, and LTZ+ Interior trinkets and you’re easily over $63.5. Safe to assume this truck will sit right around $65 when released.