2024 Chevy Colorado ZR2 AEV Bison 35 PKG First Drive: This Is Very Embarrassing...

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  • @loyddrew4389
    @loyddrew4389 Місяць тому +9

    I bought my Colorado Bison 3months ago. Took it cross country and other than the horrible gas mileage ( 16.4mpg ) it was amazing. I traded a C8 corvette for this thing. That’s how much I love it. My favorite vehicle to date and I’ve owned everything. Best looking truck out there in my opinion. Loaded with goodies and floats down the highway. Suspension is amazing . I was a bit skeptical about a 4 cyclinder but other than crappy gas mileage which I was aware of before I bought it ; the power is really good. Turbo is a game changer as well as all the engineering that went into this engine. Tons of torque. For those that are thinking about the Bison you WILL NOT be disappointed .

    • @brandonpham5440
      @brandonpham5440 Місяць тому +1

      I’ve been getting 18+ on the highway with mine. Used to 11mpgs coming from a tundra with 37s and a camper so I’m super happy😂

    • @Felixtheripper
      @Felixtheripper 2 дні тому

      Debating on trading my raptor for one 😭

  • @jaredmeche6325
    @jaredmeche6325 Місяць тому +17

    I have 24' Colorado ZR2 base mostly optioned out. I've done trip from Houston to San Antonio and few times trips back and forth Houston to Temple/Waco for projects. Absolutely blown away by the ride quality on those trips. On the one part, it's like driving on a soft cloud, but sticks winding roads like my BMWs. Chews up the roads leading into downtown and Texas medical center in Houston that feel like they're decimating the front end in any car and luxury SUV. Finding best mounting option for spare 35 is tough for every midsize that isn't a jeep gladiator.

    • @goneridingparts
      @goneridingparts Місяць тому

      does the ZR2 have lane centering where it keeps you centered in the lane, steers the truck.

    • @jaredmeche6325
      @jaredmeche6325 Місяць тому

      @@goneridingparts It does, but haven't used it.

    • @jefftesch7478
      @jefftesch7478 Місяць тому +1

      You and your kind are ruining the truck market for those who want and need trucks. Making them inaccessible for the average buyer. Just stay in your lane ,BMW and the like.

    • @jaredmeche6325
      @jaredmeche6325 Місяць тому +1

      @@jefftesch7478 My kind? Slow your roll lol. The truck market was jacked up already before I got here. Not sure why you're talking about accessibility for the average buyer on a video of the most expensive package of the highest trim of a colorado 😂

    • @mabelpup8502
      @mabelpup8502 Місяць тому

      @@jefftesch7478make more money

  • @jameshowey9958
    @jameshowey9958 Місяць тому +6

    I have the exact truck minus the sun roof, as a Jeep owner for over 40 years I was looking for a midsize truck and this fits the bill perfectly we have plans to do some long distance wheeling trips down to Mexico and other destinations in N America. The ride and comfort is amazing, I’m averaging 18mpg so far over 3600 miles and to me the motor is great. Was considering a Gladiator Rubicon tell I looked and drive the Bison and afterwards I knew it was no comparison. I still have my built 4 door Rubicon for the extreme trails but so for I’ve been very impressed with where this has taken me in the Rockies of Colorado.

  • @nlken7175
    @nlken7175 Місяць тому +22

    Normal ZR2 is the best bang for the buck.

    • @johnmorris77
      @johnmorris77 Місяць тому

      Yep. Colorado zr2 53k msrp at my local Chevy dealer.

    • @jaredmeche6325
      @jaredmeche6325 Місяць тому +2

      @@johnmorris77 yeah, after dealer incentives and stuff got mine down to $49k from $53k.

    • @johnmorris77
      @johnmorris77 Місяць тому

      @@jaredmeche6325 that’s a damn good value! 68k for a trail hunter

    • @jaredmeche6325
      @jaredmeche6325 Місяць тому +2

      @@johnmorris77 Tacoma owners can only blame themselves for how Toyota is abusing their loyalty.

    • @brentkopetsky1791
      @brentkopetsky1791 Місяць тому

      The Colorado zr2has 285 mm wide tires, the 1500 Silverado/sierra zr2 variants has 275mm

  • @zr2boss996
    @zr2boss996 Місяць тому +3

    I gave 62k for my 24 bison and I love it basically a Cadillac for off-road

    • @goneridingparts
      @goneridingparts Місяць тому

      beautiful truck, you would think it could do better than 16MPG on the highway with a 4cyl. I know you don't buy it for mpg, but my 1 ton truck can get 23mpg.

  • @krasnaludek298
    @krasnaludek298 Місяць тому +8

    This is the best midsize truck on the market if price is factored. Brand new ZR2s can be found here for $49K with leather, spray-in bedliner, etc.
    The Ranger Raptor is the benchmark, but those are selling for $58K here.

  • @bawintermage8351
    @bawintermage8351 Місяць тому +25

    For 40K OTD, I'd get one. But 60k plus, no thank you, I'd rather put it in the kids college fund. If people stop bowing to the altar of conspicuous consumption, manufacturers would wise up and drop prices.

    • @johnmorris77
      @johnmorris77 Місяць тому +5

      K well it’s actually a very competitive price, compare it to the TRD pro.

    • @bawintermage8351
      @bawintermage8351 Місяць тому +6

      @johnmorris77 When you consistently overcharge someone they lose perspective on what value is. I'm sorry, but you are wrong in every respect, another victim of the car dealership scam.

    • @johnmorris77
      @johnmorris77 Місяць тому +6

      @@bawintermage8351 I’m actually not wrong, in fact you are. Check the pricing again.
      Also for 40k you’re in the market for a Trail Boss edition. This is for the people that can afford the extra bells and whistles. Which obviously is not you.

    • @bawintermage8351
      @bawintermage8351 Місяць тому +2

      @johnmorris77 You can lead a horse to water......

    • @bawintermage8351
      @bawintermage8351 Місяць тому +1

      @johnmorris77 I've got a bridge to sell ya Johnny....🤣

  • @blackhawkninjabeast
    @blackhawkninjabeast Місяць тому +2

    They should be adding the rear view mirror camera thing like I have on my 1500 zr2 because of that tire

  • @andreycortes1854
    @andreycortes1854 Місяць тому +1

    A friend of mine just got a new 2024 ZR2 Silverado 1500 and immediately leveled it up front and put 35s on and he still had to do some trimming. Must be why gm doesn’t do 35s right now. They’re going to have to redesign that wheel well to fit them without rubbing.

  • @1smokan
    @1smokan Місяць тому +1

    GM listened to the enthusiast's for this truck and did what they were asking for.

  • @Jassman3536
    @Jassman3536 Місяць тому +2

    Love the look and with those 35" tires on 17's makes a world of difference on the ride. Big sidewall yeilds an impressive ride. On my Carli 3" level and 37's my ride is phenominal and Carli suggests around 50psi in front and 45 rear and my truck in my signature rides almost as good as my GMC 1500. I have 20's but next truck will be 17's but most likely 18's. I will be doing the same thing on a 2026 Chevy 3500 or Ford.. gas motor.

    • @T.I.R24
      @T.I.R24 Місяць тому

      I have a 23 at4 3500...17s don't fit.
      I have 18's with 37's.
      Rides almost as good as my wifes new yukon denali xl.

    • @Kurt-n4i
      @Kurt-n4i Місяць тому

      But the spare in the box looks stupid

  • @jasonlovell3934
    @jasonlovell3934 Місяць тому +5

    Similar price to a rubicon or Mojave gladiator but those have a big discount. You’re right about the factory 35’s being a huge deal though.

    • @gregwalter674
      @gregwalter674 Місяць тому +1

      I would say a standard ZR2 without the AEV is more in line with rubicon and mojave and a standard ZR2 is about 11 k cheaper than AEV version.

    • @kobyashee1832
      @kobyashee1832 Місяць тому

      Rubicon and Mojave are in a different league. SFA and the NA 3.6 V6 in the Gladiators make them incredibly rugged, simple, dependable and built for actual off roading and long term dependability.
      On road, the Mojave and its signature Fox remote resovoir suspension and the cushy seats are every bit as comfy and nearly as compliant as IFS trucks like the ZR2.
      I like the ZR2 - but for my wife. For me, because I actually need to use it off-road and for it to last, its a Gladiator.

    • @jameshowey9958
      @jameshowey9958 Місяць тому

      @@kobyashee1832I have been a Jeep guy for 40 plus years, own two currently but when it came time for a midsize truck the ride, handling and power of the Bison was so much better than the Rubicon or Mojave and at a better price in Colorado.

  • @garydavis5336
    @garydavis5336 Місяць тому +3

    Does the cab feel cramped? I know you're used to your HD but how does it feel compared to the half ton?

    • @jaredmeche6325
      @jaredmeche6325 Місяць тому +1

      My brother has a half ton Z71, and was completely surprised how my Colorado ZR2's cab didn't feel cramped or much different than his. As for second row, I'm 5'10", and barely had to adjust my seat at all to fit newborn's rear facing car seat.

    • @garydavis5336
      @garydavis5336 Місяць тому

      @@jaredmeche6325 good to know, how’s the shoulder room?

    • @jaredmeche6325
      @jaredmeche6325 Місяць тому +1

      @ plenty, and I have wide shoulders.

  • @Getusom
    @Getusom Місяць тому

    That is a damn good looking truck…..wow… I wouldn’t pay that price for it,,,,but it looks awesome

  • @monoped_adventures
    @monoped_adventures Місяць тому +4

    These new Colorados with the L3B are a great little truck. We have a bunch in our work fleet, and they are proving to be really reliable.

  • @rickb.341
    @rickb.341 14 днів тому

    I want this or the GMC version but concerned about the quality ratings.. they both look amazing and I want one lol

  • @goneridingparts
    @goneridingparts Місяць тому

    does the ZR2 have Lane centering, lane tracing, whatever chevy calls it.

  • @brennenbisme
    @brennenbisme Місяць тому

    Honestly, the best vehicle I’ve ever owned. I traded in my 2020 Range Rover with 80k miles and it’s better/10x more fun by MILES. If you’re looking for amazing mpg, don’t get a truck. Period. Honestly, don’t even mention mpg if you have a truck. If you want a vehicle that will impress your Mom and friends, buy a 24’ Colorado ZR2. You won’t be disappointed.

  • @anthonycervassi1400
    @anthonycervassi1400 Місяць тому

    JB Have question on towing. 5.5 foot bed or 6.5 foot bed?

  • @DH-ov9sp
    @DH-ov9sp Місяць тому

    I owned a nice Colorado for about 7 years. It's a nice truck for a get around vehicle and to haul a few small things but it's definitely not a Silverado. And I like the 5.3 engine, I had a V6 in my Colorado but it didn't compare to the 5.3 nor does the 4-cylinder Turbo. It's a different feel.

  • @freedomisntfree_44
    @freedomisntfree_44 Місяць тому +9

    Imagine something heavy in your hands and the tailgate takes 10 seconds to drop 😂 I like the old ones. Pull the handle and it falls.

    • @handlealreadytaken
      @handlealreadytaken Місяць тому +3

      Maybe put the tailgate down before lugging around something heavy to put in the tailgate? You would still have to reach up and yank the old school handle anyways.

    • @freedomisntfree_44
      @freedomisntfree_44 Місяць тому +2

      @ no tell what you might need to throw in at the farm. I’ll take the yank handle.

    • @Kurt-n4i
      @Kurt-n4i Місяць тому +1

      That’s on of the things I hate about my truck it’s stupid

  • @digitalgoonie
    @digitalgoonie Місяць тому +1

    The pricing at 50 grand is a no go for me. I just can’t afford a vehicle that expensive! Beautiful truck though

  • @arlokkkk
    @arlokkkk Місяць тому

    Im thinking in getting a colorado zr2 for 49k but I will not be using it for trails. Wondering how this dssv suspension on the zr2 does on road bumps. It that noticeable from the colorado trailboss?

  • @ryan_torres
    @ryan_torres Місяць тому

    What kind of camera wizardry are you using in the interior shots?? I thought you had a passenger at first, unless it's in the editing and you had somebody move around the cab.

  • @rsbreeze
    @rsbreeze Місяць тому +4

    Many Colorado trucks having transmission rear main seal leaks.

  • @rsbreeze
    @rsbreeze Місяць тому +2

    I've driven the exact truck stickered at $64k. I have the 1500 ZR2 and the 2500HD ZR2 Bison and they are both great trucks. The Colorado ZR2 Bison is probably the best purpose built (off roading) truck of the 3. I think it could use another 30+ HP to turn those big ol tires, cause it seems to lack some acceleration power.

    • @jameshowey9958
      @jameshowey9958 Місяць тому +1

      I’m looking forward to so gears when they become available, 4:56s will make a huge improvement.

  • @MattC.87
    @MattC.87 Місяць тому +3

    16 mpg and $65K+/-. Why would you not get a 2500 ZR2…. For the same price.

    • @johnmorris77
      @johnmorris77 Місяць тому +4

      HD ZR2 with a duramax is 85k.
      HD gas zr2 is 75k. And it gets 12 mpg.

  • @seanmcneil2903
    @seanmcneil2903 Місяць тому +1

    Bought one identical in July , I love it!!
    I was a Tacoma guy previously

  • @SansooIan
    @SansooIan Місяць тому +2

    Nope, The 4cylinder with that Transmission riddled with Issues (Coloradofans Forums) is what is embarrassing. 4Cyl but its still 16mpg.

    • @Jay-me7gw
      @Jay-me7gw Місяць тому +1

      Nevermind that it doesn’t consistently make anywhere near its claimed power or torque.

    • @SansooIan
      @SansooIan Місяць тому

      @Jay-me7gw Facts, I drove one, it has as much get up and go as a 2017 Subaru Legacy Non Turbo 4cyl.

  • @SuperDave-pe1zw
    @SuperDave-pe1zw Місяць тому

    I don't know why GM didn't put 3.73 or 4.10 gears to make up for the power loss turning 35s over. Its a off road truck, it needs gearing to crawl or even carry speed in mud or sand. Beautiful truck but needs so many improvements, individual light switches and real bumpers to protect the front end. Rather have the regular V6 than the turbo 4.

    • @advnate
      @advnate 20 днів тому

      If you actually driven the new Colorado you would know it doesn't need a different gear ratio. The old V6 feels slow compared to the new turbo 4.

  • @edwardclement102
    @edwardclement102 10 днів тому

    Bro cool truck, a great offroad machine, but in this package, it just sucks gas, lower tow rating, and a tire in the back blocking vision and storage room, this is why for all that money, Chevy needs a Blazer Zr2, and the truck has limited room in the back seat. Leave a pickup for work and give us a Blazer for the trail and back seat room.

  • @fit4ya1975
    @fit4ya1975 Місяць тому +3

    Theres a sucker for every seat I guess.

  • @billylanz9757
    @billylanz9757 Місяць тому +2

    You can get a full size for that price

  • @Eightball2516
    @Eightball2516 Місяць тому +2

    Way to much for this when I can get a previous year 22 with a naturally aspired v6 for 30 k with low miles

  • @williamdavis4809
    @williamdavis4809 Місяць тому +4

    This video is embarrassing

  • @kirkdunn1379
    @kirkdunn1379 Місяць тому +2

    tire road noise and an OffRoad truck with 35" tires dont exist....those 2 personality traits dont exist in same body.....never even heard about this until youtube started
    part of the reason for getting offroad tires was for the "Hmmmmm on the road"

  • @gwolf7716
    @gwolf7716 Місяць тому +2

    Those fuel economy numbers are definitely before the 35s.

    • @jaredmeche6325
      @jaredmeche6325 Місяць тому +1

      No lol. It's better than that. Most people complaining about mpg with the turbomax are trying to drive it like a NA motor. As fun as it is to hear that turbo spool, boost = mpg killer. I can get over 16mpg avg w/ "spirited" driving in my base ZR2 and it's only at 2600 miles. TFL did the Denver 100 or whatever in the peak suspension overland at4x, which was way more loaded out than a bison, and got 17.4 or 17.6mpg, and that was at elevation too.

  • @nabatron21
    @nabatron21 Місяць тому

    The fact you can get 35s from factory on that small truck and can’t on the 1500/2500 is such a piss off!

  • @Tanks_Fire
    @Tanks_Fire Місяць тому

    I miss my 2002 gmc zr2

  • @FlyinPurr
    @FlyinPurr Місяць тому +1

    You can’t compare a SXS to a “off-road” capable truck. SXS will be substantially more capable off-road. However the Colorado can be used to trailer the SXS to the off-road destination :)

    • @DavidBrown-jt7yi
      @DavidBrown-jt7yi Місяць тому +5

      I agree, but SXS shouldn't be anywhere near 50k. Just a few years ago, the top of the line SXS was $30k. Now they're $55k without doing anything extra. What a joke.
      When people complain about the price of trucks, I laugh when I think about SXS's.

    • @FlyinPurr
      @FlyinPurr Місяць тому +1

      @ I definitely do agree !

    • @rsbreeze
      @rsbreeze Місяць тому +1

      ​@@DavidBrown-jt7yiI've seen several custom tricked out sxs selling for $70-80k.....LMFAO

  • @apexcapital1328
    @apexcapital1328 Місяць тому +2

    I had a silver ZR2 23” and traded it in for a Blue ZR2 Bison, it a nice truck. For everyday driving you don’t need the Bison but it looks good. I took the wheel off the back and put a cover on it. I had software issues on my first one. They have a bunch of monkeys putting these together so there will be panel misalignment issues and I had to correct them. They really should put a 10 speed in this with a bit more hp so we’ll see down the road.

    • @arlokkkk
      @arlokkkk Місяць тому

      how many mpg do you on it? Not sure why the zr2 mpg says 17 vs 23 if its using the same turbomax engine. Do you recommend this truck for someone that would not be going to the trails with it?

    • @jameshowey9958
      @jameshowey9958 Місяць тому

      Did the same thing with my spare, the Bison is a great all around truck and really excels on the trails.

    • @jameshowey9958
      @jameshowey9958 Місяць тому

      @@arlokkkk aerodynamics and the bigger tires play a big part in MPG. I am averaging 18 with my Bison so far with 3600 miles where the work truck 4x4 I drive 200 miles a day is averaging 25. This is at 5000 plus feet in the Colorado Rockies in all kinds of driving and weather.

  • @mpeugeot
    @mpeugeot Місяць тому +5

    LOL, $59K for the Can Am, or $57k for a Ranger Raptor with 536 ft/lbs of torque and 455 HP. What a tough choice. Ya, the Ranger Raptor "only" has 33's, but adding bigger tires wouldn't cost $15k.

    • @arlokkkk
      @arlokkkk Місяць тому +2

      but the ranger is ugly

    • @Getusom
      @Getusom Місяць тому +2

      @@arlokkkkthat’s one thing that Chevy should do. In the upper trims like this. They should put a TT V6 in this. Give you something extra for the money

    • @Getusom
      @Getusom Місяць тому

      @@arlokkkk it’s grown on me some,,,,but it still doesn’t compare to this or the Tacoma…

  • @terryhook5518
    @terryhook5518 Місяць тому +2

    Best looking midsize truck

  • @code4forlife
    @code4forlife Місяць тому +1

    Instead Of Bison Maybe Name It A Calf🤣

  • @lrlapua8035
    @lrlapua8035 Місяць тому

    Needs 4:11 gears at a minimum....4:56 would probably be ideal......3:42 gears are a joke.........

  • @SaltyRice808
    @SaltyRice808 Місяць тому +1

    Design is flawless

  • @SCARFACE69247
    @SCARFACE69247 Місяць тому +2

    You would have to the dumbest person on the planet to buy one of these! 😂😂

    • @thewireman134
      @thewireman134 Місяць тому +2

      Ya know there are people that actually have money out there that have expensive hobbies lol. 😁

    • @jameshowey9958
      @jameshowey9958 Місяць тому +2

      You would have to be the dumbest person in the world to think that. Don’t hate cause you can’t afford to play

  • @gwendolynbrown9386
    @gwendolynbrown9386 Місяць тому

    It seem to be a good looking Truck but expensive !!

  • @delnayelan
    @delnayelan Місяць тому

    youre going to compare a can am? really? you just negated your whole justification for a over price truck

  • @kelviskelvis7140
    @kelviskelvis7140 Місяць тому +3

    Dude - Way too much time spent about looks. It's a limited market small truck class vehicle - this is not your grocery getter or kid hauler. Sell it as an off-road vehicle not as a glamper.

    • @robertopics
      @robertopics Місяць тому

      No trucks are, but that's what they're being used for.

  • @tedmuncaster8261
    @tedmuncaster8261 Місяць тому +2

    I normally don't comment on videos but...That truck is ridiculously stupid and overpriced. It is built strictly for those people to buy it strictly for looks and to brag about it but will never take it offroad. For starters, the weight added to the truck from the bumpers, tires, skid plates will have a dramatic effect on payload, plus tax the engine and brakes in even normal everyday driving. You can't put a tonneau cover on the bed, can't haul much, and as in every GM midsize truck, if your screen goes out you can't turn on your headlights. If you want a truck that will do everything well, and still can be useful, a GMC/Chevy 1500 AT4 or a 2500 AT4/AT4X is a much better choice for the money. They are bigger, more comfortable, have a useful payload rating, and with a little searching can be purchased for substantially under MSRP.

    • @mak450
      @mak450 Місяць тому +4

      ...do you actually believe people don't know what they're getting here? As if they don't know steel bumpers are heavy? As if they can't see the payload on the sticker? You seem confused. This isn't a truck intended to be a daily, you can just get a regular ZR2 for that. This is supposed to take you places you wouldn't go in a lesser truck without damaging the body or working extra hard not to. People buying these understand the negatives, and they don't care. They want the protection and the 35s. And chances are they don't want to try to shoehorn a 1500 into situations better left for something this size.
      Is it overpriced? Sure, only because it's another $11k on top of a truck that's already too expensive like almost everything else in the class...

    • @beswack
      @beswack Місяць тому

      Not sure about this assessment man. I bought the GM version and im really happy with it. I take alot of offroad road trips and thats exactly what i got it for. With how complex these things are I’d rather pay a little more and have it all done from factory with a warranty than piece it out myself on a base model with no warranty, I purchased the extended warranty at that so i have a very capable vehicle that i really dont need to ever mod outside of some extra storage and im fully covered for 7 years and 100k miles.

    • @jameshowey9958
      @jameshowey9958 Місяць тому

      Well mine had less than 100 miles on it when it hit the first of many trails in Colorado. I bought it to take me places off road in comfort, sold my F250 because I didn’t need that big of a truck anymore and will probably sell one of my Jeeps because this little truck is pretty impressive and has the right size to it for many of the tighter trails here in Colorado. To each their own as they say.

    • @techs1smh13
      @techs1smh13 Місяць тому

      ​@@jameshowey9958💯

  • @stephster71
    @stephster71 Місяць тому

    Looks like a Dakota with GM badges...

  • @Holden-McGroin
    @Holden-McGroin Місяць тому +1

    Roughly the same price as a 4-door Rubicon. Not sure what everyone is bitching about.

  • @ryanreeves70
    @ryanreeves70 Місяць тому

    Buy Tesla stock instead.

  • @danejohnson8430
    @danejohnson8430 Місяць тому

    Ford Raptor

  • @jefftesch7478
    @jefftesch7478 Місяць тому

    These influencers/reviewers is what is kill the real truck shopper. Making it sound like these prices are acceptable and justifiable. Auto manufacturers are never going back to doing the right thing for the majority. Thanks for nothing to these content creators.

  • @josemuniz2878
    @josemuniz2878 Місяць тому +4

    Here come the poors… it’s way too expensive lol

    • @jaredmeche6325
      @jaredmeche6325 Місяць тому +1

      The poors don't have much argument here since it's a package within a trim. A trim that's hands down best bang for buck in that tier at base level. Bison is great if you have the $$$ and aren't one to deal with the aftermarket.

    • @Masonbosshog
      @Masonbosshog Місяць тому

      What's a poors?

    • @jaredmeche6325
      @jaredmeche6325 Місяць тому

      @ the guys who ignore facts beyond reason to say a zr2 bison should cost what you can get a trail boss for only bc it’s out of their budget.

  • @bobquattrini1787
    @bobquattrini1787 Місяць тому

    Still has a weak AF ifs....all these trucks suck offroad with cv boot axles