I’m from the states, this year rams suffering, they’ve been rehashing the same body and got rid of the V8, the ford leads in recalls for many years in a row and switched to aluminum. GM is the often the cheapest, with the most features and its steel. As a person who’s owned 2 of the 3, I take Chevy all day
The amount of contented little chuckles from Paul sprinkled throughout this video should tell you just how much he likes it. :) Great video! It's a beast!!
The halogen indicator light is due to the conversion and the need for amber indicator light in Australia. US versoons are all LED except reverse lights
Yup, the yank ones brake lights flash as an indicator.. its painful when your driving over there as it takes a second to realise they are changing lanes not pumping the brakes wit one taillight out....
Hey Paul, I am desperately waiting for a detailed onroad & offroad comparison with other details between this Chevy Silverado, Ford F150 & the RAM option (with matching grades or just the top end grades/variants. Pls pls pls do it ASAP
Mine is 20 years old with 235k miles. Heavy hauling weekly. No lifter failures. My buddy has one with 200k miles and has a lifter tik. But he abuses it.
Congratulations on CarExpert's growth. Your driving tests give a good real world overview, and you don't let small details slide. They need to lower the price they charge you guys for these trucks though.
Not every all-terrain tyre is noisy, thankfully. I have Maxxis Razr All-Terrains on my ute and they’re as quiet on the highway as the stock road tyres.
Hi Paul, please add the below items to your new/next upcoming tests/reviews hands-on tests/show-and-tell on: - built-in Fan speed test with loudness - built-in Aircon cold test and speed test with loudness - usability on car/ute headlights in the dark - Kiddies/Babies car seat usability and adjustments - head room and leg room usability for pregnant mothers - central locking on doors and windows wind-up finger pinch prevention features if available
I just bought one this week here in the states. Got every option but sunroof. I find it interesting that they make these more often than not without the moonroof. I couldn’t find one anywhere that had the moonroof, 6.2, and flex tailgate. But living in Miami Florida I never use the sunroof on any of my vehicles bc of how sunny and how it is here year round.
When y'all do the off road tests can you do a round without the rear differential locked? Would be nice to see the efficacy of the trucks programming without any additional helpers.
could you give me your thoughts on the ZR2 compared to your ranger raptor? i also own a new raptor but am looking at getting the Zr2 simply for the ability to 4.2t
GMSV or GM Special Vehicles has been established to sell these pickups and the C8 corvette. Do a web search to find your local one but of course not as many around as in the days of Holden.
About the mirrors - I've been driving my 2018 Acadia with this mirror setup since new and I can say it is way better on the highway, way worse in the city, than the regular type.
Can someone please explain the science behind why these USA things all have like 700kg payload, when our much smaller medium Utes, such as ranger/hilux can get the 1T. I suspect it’s due to suspension setup….but surely they can’t be that different.
Suspension setup and because of the size of these things if they were rated to full load you would need an MR licence here. They have higher load capacity in the States buts rated lower so Joe Bloggs can still get one on his regular car licence.
@@matthewh8005 The bed payload is the same in the states. You can get up to a 1 ton payload if you select the right model but not on the ZR2. Unless you select the workhorse models then most of the US trucks have lower bed payloads. Its a mix of the suspension for comfort and performance in higher models and the fact that the size of the vehicle already has more weight on the rear than a Japanese truck. In general most people would rather have more comfort at the cost of a little bed weight considering most are not used for work. But yes if they did sell the models with larger payloads and towing capacity then it would require and MR licence fully loaded in Aus. I live in the states at the moment and I basically never see a low spec model unless its loaded up for work, maybe one in thirty trucks.
Both of the previous answers have some good info, but a lot of it comes down to the fact that we don't really use this class (class 2A - GVWR/GVM over 6,600 lbs up to 8,500 lbs) for heavy work. The class 2A trucks have suspensions designed to make them very comfortable over long distances. This is something that the stiffer suspension of the Hilux doesn't offer. Anyone planning on hauling heavier loads or towing a larger trailer (4.5t trailers are not considered large here, medium trailers start at 10,000 lbs) is going to skip the class 2A trucks and go straight to a class 2B (8,501 to 10,000 lb GVWR/GVM) or higher. We have the advantage of being able to drive anything with a GVM/GVWR up to 26,000 lbs on a standard passenger license. My daily driver for 12 years was a 2011 Ram 2500 diesel (class 2B) and it was also payload limited (around 1500kg payload). This didn't cause many issues when towing trailers up to 14,000 lbs, but it was not really suitable for larger trailers especially if they required a bed mounted hitch. Currently waiting for a factory order of a F450 pickup which will have close to 6,000lbs/2.7t of payload.
I almost forgot, the Rangers that we get in the US don't have a 1000kg payload rating. The maximum that we can get is in the stripped down 2wd Ranger XL which has a rating of 1,805 lbs/818 kg. By the time you get to a 4wd Lariat you are below 700kg of payload.
Very roomy to carry 5 adults in comfort This particular model has big ground clearance and suspension specifically set up for Baja type of off road usage… Other vehicles available from Chev etc Buy what suits your particular requirements
The half ton class of trucks transitioned into lifestyle vehicles. Typical buyers in this segment are towing lighter trailers/hauling lighter loads and want the comfort of a softer suspension. Plus the ZR2 is specifically an off roader which further softens the suspension. Anyone that wants a Chevy pickup to tow or haul heavier loads is going to step up to a 2500 or 3500. The current payload leader among class 3 pickups is the regular cab F450 (still a class 3 in pickup form - GVWR/GVM of 14,000 lbs) with a maximum payload of 8,000 lbs/3600kg.
717kg payload. 350kg TBM, 100kg fuel, 2 adults and 2 kids 240kg, ain’t any payload left to put ANYTHING in that huge tub. The biggest downside to this almighty tow rig. Disappointing.
This is exactly my problem with these big trucks. I tow an American Rockwood caravan of around 3.5 tons...and I use an Audi Q7 with air suspension. I have a full 805kg payload, which I can use while towing 3.5 tons without exceeding the GCM, GVM, Rear axle load etc. If I had to "upgrade" to one of these American trucks, I would just gain a lower payload! I an very happy with the Q7 as a tow vehicle.
@@OlyMar83 They aren't popular with those who tow more than a boat or light trailer. The 1/2 tons (Silverado/Sierra 1500, Ram 1500, F150, Tundra) are family haulers that people use to tow small trailers every once in a while. If you tow a small trailer often or a mid-size trailer at all you move from the full size pickup segment to the large pickup segment. I personally wouldn't tow more than 8,000 lbs with a 1/2 ton and even less with a mid-size. My Ram 2500 was fine for trailers up to 14,000lbs, but is not suitable for my Big Tex 25GN 26000lb gooseneck trailer. Still waiting for Ford to build the replacement for the Ram.
@@noeleric28 At 3500kg you are maxing out your tow rating on a Q7. I won't go higher than 80% of rated trailer weight no matter what the tow vehicle is.
What I don’t understand that eveything Paul mentions the ZR2 doesn’t come with but the LTZ does my 2023 ZR2 Silverado had . HUD , Adaptive Cruise control, rear mirror Camera built in, Bose sound system…. Biggest down fall is th DFM shutting down half your engine and running it dry then engaging it when you punch it . 2 engines ,12,000 km sold the junker
People carry on how cruisers are king but this is literally 3 times the ute but only 1.5 the price literally better in every single way! 10 years times American Utes will be kings here and people will realize how flawed the land cruisers are hahaha
Walkinshaw They also do Ram & Toyota Tundra Walkinshaw been doing Ram since 2017 ? Over 20,000 Ram remanufactured to RHD in Victoria, at their factories.
The Cummins ISB is available in the 2500,3500,4500 and 5500 (4500 and 5500 are only available as cab and chassis). The biggest problem with the 2500 (my daily driver for 12 years) is that the engine is heavy (over 1000 lbs without transmission) and the 2500 is limited to a maximum of 10,000 lb GVWR/GVM (class 2B truck is 8,501 to 10,000 lbs). This limits the payload and can be a problem with trailers over 12,000 lbs when you have more weight in the truck itself. Plus the new 2500s have coil spring rear suspension which is less than ideal for mid-size trailers (10,000 to 15,000 lbs). If you want to go with the diesel in the Ram the 3500 SRW is a better choice than the 2500 especially given that there is almost no difference in price. The other thing to keep in mind if you are going for a short bed is that Ram had the shortest bed of the 3 HD brands. This can cause issues with cab clearance on tighter turns with a fifth wheel.
@@rich7447 mate, I appreciate what youre saying but all of that is irrelvant to Aussies. The 3500 is incredibly more expensive to the 2500 here in Australia and requires a light truck licence. We only get the 2500/ 3500 Laramie here and the 3500 as amazing as it would be is not something I can easily get or afford. Even the 2500 is pushing what I am willing to pay for atm
@@matthewh8005 It's unfortunate that they rape you so badly for the higher GVWR pickups in Australia. The difference between a Ram 1500 and 2500 is $7k in the US. Ram 2500 to 3500 SRW is another $2k. It should cost no more to convert a 2500/3500 to RHD since the cabs are the same as the 1500 and the steering on the live axle is much simpler than it is on the IFS. Light truck license for a 3500 is overkill too. We can go up to class 6 without upgrading to a rigid truck license (class B). I finally have a build date on my F450 King Ranch which will double as my daily driver when it arrives. It's a little over $100k out the door (truck prices have gone crazy) due to the higher trim, but no upgraded license required. With the conversion I believe that you are paying close to that for the F150 Lariat.
Nice looking car. However the cost to run is very exxy. At 19l/100 km, a trip from Brisbane to Sydney would cost around $330. I wouldn't like to pay the fuel bill going around Australia towing a large caravan. Even if i could afford a $130k vehicle.
Gold Coast/Toowoomba return with a weekend stay over 9.7l/100. Townsville/Gold Coast return 11.3l/100. Both trips not towing. GC to Birdsville to Mt Gambier to Walgett to GC towing 2.5t 16.7l/100 . GPS speed limit.
If you plan to tow a trailer of any size very often or for a longer distance the Chevy to get is the Duramax equipped 3500HD. Fuel economy will be much better than any of the gasoline/petrol options and the heavier truck will handle the load far better. That being said, both Ford and Ram are outperforming GM when it comes to towing at the moment.
Hi Paul, I sometimes watch Motor Feed for US trucks: Similar model new 2024 but with Duramax diesel engine: us$52.500,- I keep on dreaming... Or move to the US! ?😢
Man how much money do car reviewsers make and for that matter all car journalist every high priced car to you is seen as reasonable. $65.000 plus for average cars and utes is criminal. $130.000 plus for these large trucks is extortion. And yet you reviewers rave about how affordable they are. Sorry but when Auto makers colaspe i for one won't lose one bit of sleep.
@@colinamor you already left behind by the tech world, if you still have language gaps that means you are low ball, and moat chances you comes from low ball family
@@Au_primeproducer not low ball family you sent this original thought in Chinese maybe with out translation code . unfortunately I think you are a LOW BALL family. Also Remember to vote for TRUMP restore America to what you deserve it to be.
Why no testing lane keep assist in this review, glad to see the big grin it was bringing. I watched the F150 test yesterday and from memory this guzzler is down on power/tongue and acceleration with far worse fuel economy than the ford. I couldn't help but notice the fuel consumption on this everytime you showed the dash, it was either bad or atrocious with 28•3 ltr/100ks at one stage. Your comment about fuel being reasonable here when you can buy fuel in America under 65c/ ltr was a surprise and the yanks still complain, can't wait to see towing test in one of these fuel pigs.🤯🤣
$133 thousand for a car, well iv said it before and I will say it again it's a house deposit. But if I was rich i would buy a ram. I do have a question for you Paul, what about parts for American cars how hard is it for an owner to live with. I used to own a jeep wrangler unlimited sport 2018 and it was really expensive when it comes to a service.
I was looking at the ram 1500 on Friday because the 2023 Silverado had such a crappie interior and I thought they probably wouldn’t of fixed it in the 2024 but wow they fixed it maybe I should rethink the ram
Lools good and nice note. Issues payload,fuel usage comparison to the other usa trucks, performance isnt great as f150 is faster, but offroad teck is good but without lockers is very lacking. Still no comparison to a ranger raptor as it's an arounder, i would almost go it but leaf springs and steering link box set up has stopped me but i want a bigger car i guess you need to make compromises
@@robmotown1owners in US are not smiling anymore after the valve lifters failed on their 6.2 V8. GM is being sued in multiple class action lawsuits over the valve lifter failure
I literally searched this review yesterday and it wasn’t a thing and today it is. Thank you Paul and Co.
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Just bought one! I was thinking of the RAM and Raptor, but this is a V8 for under 200k! Better interior too.
Can't wait for the Chev v Ram v F150 v Tundra review!
Yeah.
I’m from the states, this year rams suffering, they’ve been rehashing the same body and got rid of the V8, the ford leads in recalls for many years in a row and switched to aluminum. GM is the often the cheapest, with the most features and its steel. As a person who’s owned 2 of the 3, I take Chevy all day
Video quality, editing along side with chapters makes this my favorite auto channel on UA-cam.
that dash/infotainment LHD to RHD conversion is seriously well done.
The amount of contented little chuckles from Paul sprinkled throughout this video should tell you just how much he likes it. :) Great video! It's a beast!!
When mentioning the engine specs would it be possible to also mention the fuel tank capacity?? it’s just a plus to know
Paul specifically mentioned that it’s
91 litres…
@@StephenFogarty2023 on other car reviews I meant not just the Chevy and patrol
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It would be handy if they always specifically mentioned fuel tank capacity, via text on the screen ?
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@@StephenFogarty2023 yes
Over 7 sec to 100. What a slug for a V8
The halogen indicator light is due to the conversion and the need for amber indicator light in Australia. US versoons are all LED except reverse lights
Yup, the yank ones brake lights flash as an indicator.. its painful when your driving over there as it takes a second to realise they are changing lanes not pumping the brakes wit one taillight out....
Great review as always. Watching from SA 🇿🇦
Thanks Legends, I've been waiting for your review for ages. Next step put it against the duel cabs in duel cab competition.
Hey Paul, I am desperately waiting for a detailed onroad & offroad comparison with other details between this Chevy Silverado, Ford F150 & the RAM option (with matching grades or just the top end grades/variants.
Pls pls pls do it ASAP
2024 zr2-bison silverado is an absolutely fantastic truck.
Apart from they suffer from valve lifter failures .
omg that's so heart-breaking. it is absolutely unacceptable from ar like this. @@Dazza-u4c
Mine is 20 years old with 235k miles. Heavy hauling weekly. No lifter failures. My buddy has one with 200k miles and has a lifter tik. But he abuses it.
Nice review as always Paul! ❤
That looks like rifle storage under the seats @14:29 🤩
spot on.
That's because it is 🤣
Nice, that will come in handy....
Sounds great. The noise alone is worth the fuel economy to me.
Great review as always Paul.
Growing up as a kid hearing the word turbo was like "what's that?" now we words like 6.2lr naturally aspirated V8 is like unheard of
It should have an LSA not LS3... whack on a blower Chevy !!!
Once again great review, thanks Paul!
In the Silverado is the 3L 6cyl diesel coming to Australia?
That would great tow vehicle, are you looking into testing one with towing 3.5t trailer?
Congratulations on CarExpert's growth. Your driving tests give a good real world overview, and you don't let small details slide. They need to lower the price they charge you guys for these trucks though.
Looking forward to seeing a review on the HD silverado.
Still no Maccas Drive though test while towing a jet ski. Missed opportunity.
Why would u wanna go through a drive through while towing 🤣🤣
Not every all-terrain tyre is noisy, thankfully. I have Maxxis Razr All-Terrains on my ute and they’re as quiet on the highway as the stock road tyres.
I was really waiting for your comment about how it handles curves and the body roll of the vehicle, but nevertheless, awesome review as expected
Loved the relatable “man boob” self-sledge 😂
Hi Paul, please add the below items to your new/next upcoming tests/reviews hands-on tests/show-and-tell on:
- built-in Fan speed test with loudness
- built-in Aircon cold test and speed test with loudness
- usability on car/ute headlights in the dark
- Kiddies/Babies car seat usability and adjustments
- head room and leg room usability for pregnant mothers
- central locking on doors and windows wind-up finger pinch prevention features if available
😅😅 SERIOUSLY!!!! Go Figure 🙄🙄
So if 133k is too much the 130k priced ones are well within reach.
I laughed at this too haha!
I just bought one this week here in the states. Got every option but sunroof. I find it interesting that they make these more often than not without the moonroof. I couldn’t find one anywhere that had the moonroof, 6.2, and flex tailgate. But living in Miami Florida I never use the sunroof on any of my vehicles bc of how sunny and how it is here year round.
All of the items you say are "missing out on the ZR2 " are available in the Technology package.
Can’t wait to see a Raptor R in the channel!
Great review but i really don't understand the max speed in reverse test....??
When y'all do the off road tests can you do a round without the rear differential locked? Would be nice to see the efficacy of the trucks programming without any additional helpers.
Why do you think the 3.0 i6 diesel engine is not available in Australia?
best pickup truck🙂
@carexpert, it'd be interesting to know of the 3 you've already tested which would you be happy to live with
Paul really loved duo cabz especially American,,,great video though mate😊
could you give me your thoughts on the ZR2 compared to your ranger raptor? i also own a new raptor but am looking at getting the Zr2 simply for the ability to 4.2t
It definitely does have sport mode! Can change this by the 4x4 controls
Dream rig
Paul what dealership sells them in Australia now there is no Holden here thanks
GMSV or GM Special Vehicles has been established to sell these pickups and the C8 corvette. Do a web search to find your local one but of course not as many around as in the days of Holden.
Can you do the 2500's at some stage pls
still can't understand why not bring the diesel version they get in America... the V8 is literally an optional on the ZR2 now
About the mirrors - I've been driving my 2018 Acadia with this mirror setup since new and I can say it is way better on the highway, way worse in the city, than the regular type.
Can someone please explain the science behind why these USA things all have like 700kg payload, when our much smaller medium Utes, such as ranger/hilux can get the 1T. I suspect it’s due to suspension setup….but surely they can’t be that different.
Suspension setup and because of the size of these things if they were rated to full load you would need an MR licence here.
They have higher load capacity in the States buts rated lower so Joe Bloggs can still get one on his regular car licence.
@@matthewh8005 The bed payload is the same in the states. You can get up to a 1 ton payload if you select the right model but not on the ZR2. Unless you select the workhorse models then most of the US trucks have lower bed payloads. Its a mix of the suspension for comfort and performance in higher models and the fact that the size of the vehicle already has more weight on the rear than a Japanese truck. In general most people would rather have more comfort at the cost of a little bed weight considering most are not used for work. But yes if they did sell the models with larger payloads and towing capacity then it would require and MR licence fully loaded in Aus. I live in the states at the moment and I basically never see a low spec model unless its loaded up for work, maybe one in thirty trucks.
Both of the previous answers have some good info, but a lot of it comes down to the fact that we don't really use this class (class 2A - GVWR/GVM over 6,600 lbs up to 8,500 lbs) for heavy work. The class 2A trucks have suspensions designed to make them very comfortable over long distances. This is something that the stiffer suspension of the Hilux doesn't offer.
Anyone planning on hauling heavier loads or towing a larger trailer (4.5t trailers are not considered large here, medium trailers start at 10,000 lbs) is going to skip the class 2A trucks and go straight to a class 2B (8,501 to 10,000 lb GVWR/GVM) or higher.
We have the advantage of being able to drive anything with a GVM/GVWR up to 26,000 lbs on a standard passenger license.
My daily driver for 12 years was a 2011 Ram 2500 diesel (class 2B) and it was also payload limited (around 1500kg payload). This didn't cause many issues when towing trailers up to 14,000 lbs, but it was not really suitable for larger trailers especially if they required a bed mounted hitch. Currently waiting for a factory order of a F450 pickup which will have close to 6,000lbs/2.7t of payload.
I almost forgot, the Rangers that we get in the US don't have a 1000kg payload rating. The maximum that we can get is in the stripped down 2wd Ranger XL which has a rating of 1,805 lbs/818 kg. By the time you get to a 4wd Lariat you are below 700kg of payload.
So do GMSV do all the conversions in Melbourne ? ( Used to be called HSV 😪 ) And no radar cruise in 2024 is ridiculous...
That hidden storage in the back seat is so used to store your hand guns
How does this compare to the Holden Colorado Z71?
Hello Paul, How does the ZR2 compare to your Raptor?
Lol, poor payload for such a big vehicle. Sp begs the question, why spend 130 k plus for something so useless. Other than that, it's a good review.
Very roomy to carry 5 adults in comfort
This particular model has big ground clearance and suspension specifically set up for Baja type of off road usage…
Other vehicles available from Chev etc
Buy what suits your particular requirements
The half ton class of trucks transitioned into lifestyle vehicles. Typical buyers in this segment are towing lighter trailers/hauling lighter loads and want the comfort of a softer suspension. Plus the ZR2 is specifically an off roader which further softens the suspension. Anyone that wants a Chevy pickup to tow or haul heavier loads is going to step up to a 2500 or 3500.
The current payload leader among class 3 pickups is the regular cab F450 (still a class 3 in pickup form - GVWR/GVM of 14,000 lbs) with a maximum payload of 8,000 lbs/3600kg.
Nice T-shirt Paul ;)
717kg payload. 350kg TBM, 100kg fuel, 2 adults and 2 kids 240kg, ain’t any payload left to put ANYTHING in that huge tub. The biggest downside to this almighty tow rig. Disappointing.
Begs the question why are they so popular in the US
This is exactly my problem with these big trucks. I tow an American Rockwood caravan of around 3.5 tons...and I use an Audi Q7 with air suspension. I have a full 805kg payload, which I can use while towing 3.5 tons without exceeding the GCM, GVM, Rear axle load etc. If I had to "upgrade" to one of these American trucks, I would just gain a lower payload! I an very happy with the Q7 as a tow vehicle.
@@OlyMar83
Very commonly just an
A to B commuter vehicle, that has plenty of room
If u really need to tow, buy
Ram 2500 / 3500
F250 / 350
Etc
@@OlyMar83 They aren't popular with those who tow more than a boat or light trailer. The 1/2 tons (Silverado/Sierra 1500, Ram 1500, F150, Tundra) are family haulers that people use to tow small trailers every once in a while. If you tow a small trailer often or a mid-size trailer at all you move from the full size pickup segment to the large pickup segment. I personally wouldn't tow more than 8,000 lbs with a 1/2 ton and even less with a mid-size.
My Ram 2500 was fine for trailers up to 14,000lbs, but is not suitable for my Big Tex 25GN 26000lb gooseneck trailer. Still waiting for Ford to build the replacement for the Ram.
@@noeleric28 At 3500kg you are maxing out your tow rating on a Q7. I won't go higher than 80% of rated trailer weight no matter what the tow vehicle is.
Why do all trucks in AUS seem to have the rack in the bed?
Just a set of 285/75r18 or 35x12.50r18 with Method 706 beadgrip wheels for more serious touring.
great show
What’s the box in the tub? Aux battery?
Why do you always have to use mid top range? Why can you not used base model level?
What I don’t understand that eveything Paul mentions the ZR2 doesn’t come with but the LTZ does my 2023 ZR2 Silverado had . HUD , Adaptive Cruise control, rear mirror Camera built in, Bose sound system…. Biggest down fall is th DFM shutting down half your engine and running it dry then engaging it when you punch it . 2 engines ,12,000 km sold the junker
Mahindra S11 Pikup Review when? Absolutely booming mahindra upgrowth across australia mainland farming
Last year: ua-cam.com/video/ehOZmrTuPw8/v-deo.htmlsi=6FGfqViIHd8oPxbt
Speedo view on back straight please!
People carry on how cruisers are king but this is literally 3 times the ute but only 1.5 the price literally better in every single way! 10 years times American Utes will be kings here and people will realize how flawed the land cruisers are hahaha
Need you to do different Diesel fuel brand comparison. I still looking for best diesel fuel brand. Anyone recommend any?
Will you be reviewing the MY24 spec ZR2?
It’s got a HUD, Bose speakers and bimodal exhaust, otherwise identical.
Who's doing the conversion for Australia?
Walkinshaw
They also do Ram &
Toyota Tundra
Walkinshaw been doing Ram since 2017 ?
Over 20,000 Ram remanufactured to RHD in Victoria, at their factories.
What's the big black box in the trunk?
Optional accessory item.
It’s a lockable & weatherproof storage box.
For tools etc, etc…
Yes, for tools…
can you make a side by side comparison to Chevy Colorado?
LTZ gains some luxury, ZR2 offroad. Choose your weapon.
Which app you using measuring 0 to 100 ?
There is also 2.7 litre I4 turbo & 3 litre I6 diesel variant Silverado...Those who want to have a good fuel economy should look for the 2.7l or 3l...
What about chevy? Looking at buying a silverado 1500.
Not much difference in price starting from just under 130k then the ZR2 just over 130k is that the top end spec?
Chevy ❤❤❤❤❤
This thing definitely looks like the best stock 4wd you can get
Vs the humveee?
What a beast there’s no other words lol
another 1500 review do a 2500 or 3500. what cant you get one to review ?
Feels like there should be a step ladder in the tailgate like the Ford.
It definitely looked as though there was, but, Paul did not show it
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Hi Paul,
I know the price difference, but what's your take on this bs Ranger Raptor?
How many times did he say it is what it is very uncool
Id love to see you review the RAM with Cummins engine. The 2500 I think it is.
The Cummins ISB is available in the 2500,3500,4500 and 5500 (4500 and 5500 are only available as cab and chassis). The biggest problem with the 2500 (my daily driver for 12 years) is that the engine is heavy (over 1000 lbs without transmission) and the 2500 is limited to a maximum of 10,000 lb GVWR/GVM (class 2B truck is 8,501 to 10,000 lbs). This limits the payload and can be a problem with trailers over 12,000 lbs when you have more weight in the truck itself. Plus the new 2500s have coil spring rear suspension which is less than ideal for mid-size trailers (10,000 to 15,000 lbs).
If you want to go with the diesel in the Ram the 3500 SRW is a better choice than the 2500 especially given that there is almost no difference in price.
The other thing to keep in mind if you are going for a short bed is that Ram had the shortest bed of the 3 HD brands. This can cause issues with cab clearance on tighter turns with a fifth wheel.
@@rich7447 mate, I appreciate what youre saying but all of that is irrelvant to Aussies. The 3500 is incredibly more expensive to the 2500 here in Australia and requires a light truck licence. We only get the 2500/ 3500 Laramie here and the 3500 as amazing as it would be is not something I can easily get or afford. Even the 2500 is pushing what I am willing to pay for atm
@@matthewh8005 It's unfortunate that they rape you so badly for the higher GVWR pickups in Australia. The difference between a Ram 1500 and 2500 is $7k in the US. Ram 2500 to 3500 SRW is another $2k.
It should cost no more to convert a 2500/3500 to RHD since the cabs are the same as the 1500 and the steering on the live axle is much simpler than it is on the IFS.
Light truck license for a 3500 is overkill too. We can go up to class 6 without upgrading to a rigid truck license (class B). I finally have a build date on my F450 King Ranch which will double as my daily driver when it arrives. It's a little over $100k out the door (truck prices have gone crazy) due to the higher trim, but no upgraded license required. With the conversion I believe that you are paying close to that for the F150 Lariat.
Nice looking car. However the cost to run is very exxy. At 19l/100 km, a trip from Brisbane to Sydney would cost around $330. I wouldn't like to pay the fuel bill going around Australia towing a large caravan. Even if i could afford a $130k vehicle.
Gold Coast/Toowoomba return with a weekend stay over 9.7l/100. Townsville/Gold Coast return 11.3l/100. Both trips not towing. GC to Birdsville to Mt Gambier to Walgett to GC towing 2.5t 16.7l/100 . GPS speed limit.
If you plan to tow a trailer of any size very often or for a longer distance the Chevy to get is the Duramax equipped 3500HD. Fuel economy will be much better than any of the gasoline/petrol options and the heavier truck will handle the load far better. That being said, both Ford and Ram are outperforming GM when it comes to towing at the moment.
What 91 litre fuel tank that’s tiny for a vehicle that size.
Hi Paul,
I sometimes watch Motor Feed for US trucks: Similar model new 2024 but with Duramax diesel engine: us$52.500,-
I keep on dreaming...
Or move to the US! ?😢
Same engine out of the Holden?
Nope, next generation. Direct injection, variable cam control.
Man how much money do car reviewsers make and for that matter all car journalist every high priced car to you is seen as reasonable. $65.000 plus for average cars and utes is criminal. $130.000 plus for these large trucks is extortion. And yet you reviewers rave about how affordable they are. Sorry but when Auto makers colaspe i for one won't lose one bit of sleep.
你没钱消费不代表别人消费不起，为什么推送给你看到这个视频，是因为所有奢侈品的广告都是给穷人看的，奢侈品广告是教会穷人什么是好东西，而不是劝说穷人去买它，只有穷人都知道这是好东西时富人买了才会有回头率，穷人就是个NPC!
Only understand English . sorry.
@@colinamor you already left behind by the tech world, if you still have language gaps that means you are low ball, and moat chances you comes from low ball family
@@Au_primeproducer not low ball family you sent this original thought in Chinese maybe with out translation code . unfortunately I think you are a LOW BALL family. Also Remember to vote for TRUMP restore America to what you deserve it to be.
Why no testing lane keep assist in this review, glad to see the big grin it was bringing. I watched the F150 test yesterday and from memory this guzzler is down on power/tongue and acceleration with far worse fuel economy than the ford. I couldn't help but notice the fuel consumption on this everytime you showed the dash, it was either bad or atrocious with 28•3 ltr/100ks at one stage. Your comment about fuel being reasonable here when you can buy fuel in America under 65c/ ltr was a surprise and the yanks still complain, can't wait to see towing test in one of these fuel pigs.🤯🤣
Imagine unironically saying "$133,000 but if that's too expensive, the entire range starts at just under $130,000."
$133 thousand for a car, well iv said it before and I will say it again it's a house deposit.
But if I was rich i would buy a ram.
I do have a question for you Paul, what about parts for American cars how hard is it for an owner to live with.
I used to own a jeep wrangler unlimited sport 2018 and it was really expensive when it comes to a service.
Business buy them and claim the cost same for those in construction. But yes for regular people it’s insane
it's so weird seeing a silverado in rhd coming from america and canada
I was looking at the ram 1500 on Friday because the 2023 Silverado had such a crappie interior and I thought they probably wouldn’t of fixed it in the 2024 but wow they fixed it maybe I should rethink the ram
Is it an unwritten law that all American utes have to have antennas from the 1970’s?😂
Great work Paul.
Cheers Pat
It's becasue theyare use mostly in remote areas and are better at picking up AM/FM than the Sharkfin.
We also use them for checking overhead clearance. If the antenna hits there is a good chance the cab will.
@10:37. Fuel economy of 28.3L per 100 Km. Wow.
Canyonero! (Yah!) Canyonero!
You forgot to mention the lifter failures this engine is experiencing it’s one of the reasons Ram outsells them 3 to 1
Compare to your Ford RR, please
Paul, use Cromo-FRESH Eye Drops. I get shocking hay fever eyes and that's the only thing that's made my eyes normal for the last few months.
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@@CarExpertAusany truth to the rumour (Alborz or Geordie started) that ‘hay fever’ is code for something else since the UA-cam fame went to your head?
Lools good and nice note. Issues payload,fuel usage comparison to the other usa trucks, performance isnt great as f150 is faster, but offroad teck is good but without lockers is very lacking. Still no comparison to a ranger raptor as it's an arounder, i would almost go it but leaf springs and steering link box set up has stopped me but i want a bigger car i guess you need to make compromises
It has front & rear lockers, which were clearly demonstrated in the video
🤷🏻♂️
The steering box is the original factory item. It's mounted upside-down for right hand configuration
@murrayconnelly5063 so isnt using a linkage from the right side to the original left side
People buy these large American trucks for the towing capacity not to mall crawl while towing jetskis 😂😂
@@JamieWilliams-j9znope, it is converted completely
GMSV need to bring the Duramax 3.0L diesel into the country...now that would be awesome...
When would the new Kia Sorrento video be coming out
Should be late Jan :-)
@@CarExpertAusthank you and would you be able to say what grade
The new Colorado is way nicer now....
RST is the best trim because it’s the best value.
I nearly bought one last year ! Decided on the Pan Am Amarok .. does everything the Chev does and $60k cheaper
Except it’s not a 6.2 litre Chev that puts a smile on your face every time you start/drive it.
@@robmotown1 turn that smile around everytime you have to chase a fuel station down
@@robmotown1owners in US are not smiling anymore after the valve lifters failed on their 6.2 V8. GM is being sued in multiple class action lawsuits over the valve lifter failure
@@d_onthebitefishing6811 Nah, the cost of fuel isnt an issue if you can drop 135k on a ute....