Chevrolet will not take reservations or pre-orders for the 2022 Silverado ZR2.
In an interview with GM Authority executive editor Alex Luft, Director of Chevrolet Truck Marketing, Kelly MacDonald, confirmed that the all-new, off-road capable truck will launch via the regular dealer allocation and launch processes.
The approach differs from GM’s launch strategy for several other specialty vehicles, such as the 2022 GMC Hummer EV Pickup, 2023 Cadillac Lyriq, and 2022 Cadillac CT4-V Blackwing and 2022 CT5-V Blackwing. No reservations or pre-orders for the Silverado ZR2 means that customers will be able to order and ultimately purchase the truck through their dealer like they would any other Silverado, given that the dealer has the proper allocation that allows its order to be accepted by the factory.
Chevy debuted the 2022 Chevy Silverado ZR2 on September 9th as the new flagship off-road model in the Silverado light-duty pickup portfolio, marking the first time that the ZR2 badge has graced the Silverado. Like the mid-size Chevy Colorado ZR2, the Silverado ZR2 features advanced Multimatic DSSV dampers with three separate spool valves and three fluid flow chambers for enhanced damping control. Retuned springs work in conjunction with the dampers to deliver increased maximum front and rear suspension travel, while front and rear e-lockers further enhanced the truck’s loose surface traction and rock crawling capabilities.
Arguably the one feature that sets the Silverado ZR2 apart from other Silverado models the most is its unique front fascia, which features a high-approach steel front bumper with removable end caps that give the truck a more aggressive exterior appearance, while also enabling an improved 31.8-degree approach angle. Other off-road-focused equipment includes a set of unique 18-inch alloy wheels wrapped in 33-inch Goodyear Wrangler Territory tires, along with additional underbody skid plates. Finally, the dual exhaust system has been modified, featuring tucked under exhaust tips that terminate ahead of the rear bumper, reducing the chance that it will get dented or damaged when off-roading and rock crawling.
Other cosmetic add-ons for the Silverado ZR2 include various ZR2 badges on the exterior, a new black hood insert, a unique grille with integrated lighting and a flow-tie emblem with a red inlay.
The only available engine option will be GM’s naturally-aspirated 6.2L L87 V8 engine, which produces 420 horsepower and 460 pound-feet of torque mated to the GM 10-speed automatic transmission and four-wheel-drive. A new Terrain Mode setting is also standard and enables one-pedal driving for precise control during rock crawling. Max payload is rated at 1,440 pounds while maximum conventional trailer weight rating is 8,900 pounds.
The 2022 Silverado ZR2 will be available exclusively in the four-door (Crew Cab), Short Bed body style. It will also feature the redesigned 2022 Chevy Silverado 1500 interior, including the standard 13.4-inch-diagonal color touchscreen and 12.3-inch-diagonal configurable digital instrument cluster.
- Related: refreshed 2022 Silverado interior video tour
At the 2021 SEMA show, General Motors chief engineer for Performance Variants and Motorsports, Dom Lester, explained to GM Authority’s Alex Luft that the Silverado ZR2 was engineered using lessons learned from racing a near-production Chevy Silverado ZR2 prototype in the Best in the Desert racing series with the Hall Racing team, and from testing prototypes in the notorious Moab desert in Utah.
“Chevrolet has been competing on some of the most grueling, toughest off-road courses with a prototype Silverado ZR2 in the Best in the Desert race series,” said Lester. “We applied what we learned in racing and Moab testing to the new ZR2 to offer a supremely capable and confidence-inspiring package, but one that doesn’t beat you up on the highway with its ride quality. It’s equally capable and comfortable.”
Last week, GM Authority exclusively reported the updated 2022 Silverado launch timeframe. The refreshed truck will go into production in February (Regular Cab and Crew Cab) and March (Double Cab) of the 2022 calendar year.
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Sad news. All it means is a major dealer mark up! I’m out.
Having a reservation has nothing to do with dealer markup. I reserved an AT4x, my local dealership that I bought my current truck from informed me it will be AT LEAST a 5K markup..
LMAOOOOO… they have to produce like there is no chip/covid issues to have them on the lot. Waiting for them to come in a few at a time isn’t a dealer choice to make any money.
I doubt you see more than 2 or 3 on the lot.
Little gm presents huge expectations with little results. Supply and demand makes money, not empty demands and choked supply.
What a shame, I wasn’t going to buy one!
To anybody living near metro Detroit or willing to drive/pay transport, my store will NOT be marking these up above MSRP and we will honor Employee/Supplier discounts. We’re one of the largest Chevrolet stores in the country and I’ve taken a couple of orders from users of this site for the 22MCE Silverado already. Feel free to reply and I’ll get you my contact info.
-Cole at Genesis Chevrolet
I would tell any local dealer trying to charge over MSRP especially on everyday vehicles to pound sand and do not feel bad you will still get my warranty work.
That’s why we don’t. In our view it’s a short term gain for a long term loss. We do the same with our corvette orders. I’d rather sell 10 at MSRP to happy customers who will come back than 1 over MSRP to an unhappy customer who will be gone forever.
Hey, what’s your contact info?
Did you try a search engine?
Cole (dot) Gagliano (at) Genesischevy.com, send me an email!
Now if only I could find a generous dealer like yourself to order an AT4X from.
I have long been a Chevy guy since a friend of mine owns the dealership here in CA where I normally buy from, but I want a GMC this time around.
Do you take Tahoe order?
Please send me your contact info. And can you respond to the post i just put up?
Honestly this is actually GOOD news. GM Is basically outwardly saying this will not become some halo product that removes it from the normal person’s ability to order. You won’t have to know someone to get one.
Any dealer that is not honoring discounts and or charging markup should pay with your loss of business.
I understand we are in the world of 84 month loans and it seems money is no object to some people but the business we the consumer give dealers is the power to pull this type of BS.
I know someone personally who was ready to buy a GT500 but absolutely laughed at the 10k+ markup. They now have a ZL1 1LE GMS pricing AND Rebates.
Find a dealer that is willing to be fair and give them your business. I found one locally that will be honoring GMS and rebates on ordered vehicles. Including my future ZR2.
Do they use cylinder deactivation? If so…almost every one of them will disappoint their owners.
ONLY crew cab?????? WTH is that all about??? So many of us would like a extended cab, or single cab!!!! Why the hell not???? Are you taking family and friens “off road” ? Stupid!!!!!!!!!!
Well most trucks sold today are crew cabs so it makes sense for them to sell that one as it is the most popular option and most expensive. My guess is that the double cab will foollow a year later
The junkyards will be accepting donations any time, any day.
This article isn’t quite 100% true. There are dealers in Michigan already taking deposits in the thousands of dollars. I’ve talked to several of them. All of them are planning on 5-10K above MSRP, per their own salesmen. I saw a list on the salesman’s desk that is about 100 people deep. Nobody is going to be getting these at MSRP. And, unless they are planning on making a ton of them, the allocations are likely already spoken for.
Truck owners want the next level trucks and GM is finally making something more interesting. A shame a lot of people won’t be able to get one.
Maybe not in the states, I have one order, at MSRP minus the discounts I am entitled to and my order just moved forward on Friday so I am expecting to hear what my build date is within the next couple weeks.
Depending where the truck is assembled you may forgo import fees. I am told that if you get one assembled in Fort Wayne you don’t pay import into the states, but if you get one assembled in Oshawa you do. Might be worth looking into if it is a possibility?
im excited i have mine comming in canada being built week of febuary 28th! keep it six months and then can ship it to you yanks to fight over 🙂
That’s awesome that you have a build date already!!!! Congrats!