ZR2 Chevy Colorado Walk-Around
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- čas přidán 7. 09. 2024
- Here we are showing off our 2021 Chevy Colorado, and we are answering the question on everyones mind "Is this the best mid-sized truck?" Check out all the aftermarket and stock features of this incredible rig in this detailed walk-around and explanation of this Colorado ZR2. Let us know which CBI vehicle you want to see a walk-around of next!
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Still no Colorado rock sliders! 😭 Come on CBI! You're the heroes we all need.
Love my 2019 ZR2 Bison. I have 65K miles on it and have averaged 17.3 MPG with the gas engine. It’s a solid truck for overlanding. Thanks for doing this walk around. Great build! 💪🏻
Awesome! The best mid-sized off-road truck in our opinion right now! Those Bison's are sweet too!
Much better milleage than 4Runner
Thanks for giving our trucks some love.
There's more where this came from!!
I had a 2018 ZR2 Colorado with the Duramax diesel, till December 8, 2021, when a speeding driver knocked us off the freeway at 100 mph. The truck had 77,000 miles and had averaged 21.9 mpg overall. We put a lot of miles on the truck with four passengers, sometimes driving as far as 500 miles at a time. The back seat is not super comfortable, but it does the job. Way bigger and more comfortable than the Tacoma. I am considering buying another one when the 2023’s come out.
Great call on getting a new one. I'm excited to see the 23's.
Im with you on the Diesel Colorado. I had a 2020 TRD Pro Tacoma and sold it for the 2021 Diesel Colorado. Fuel economy is phenomenal.
I might add I put a GDE 50 state legal tune on mine and its night and day from stock. 220HP 440TQ. Fuel economy the same.
Just purchased a 2022 ZR2, and Im in love. Such a fun truck to drive, and a looker too. Looking to do some upgrades in the future, thanks for the walk around video and cool accessories.
Awesome, Excited to see what you do with it!
I’m a Tacoma guy but I do like this truck actually everything about it and the previous videos sold me can’t go wrong
Yes we love our Tacoma as well but I'm totally stoked on this truck and loving everything about it!
Nice. With that orange paint and vector turbine style wheels, kind of gave it a Dukes of Hazard theme.👍
I've run their Prinsu rack on my 17 ZR2 for years. If you are comfortable running a drill and a tape measure, you can install it yourself. Use a bunch of painters tape on the roof, a step bit like he says, and take your time. I managed the entire thing solo, but a second set of hands would have been nice. The truck is stored outside and the finish has held up great.
Love the overall look of this specific truck. The Covert bumper and bare rear bumper give it a very "sporty" look. I bet it looks amazing without the tent. Someone needs to build one like this with the single cab. Not needing a huge lift with the 35's helps a bunch too.
Thank you for chiming in on your experience installing your rack. Thank you for being a customer as well! These trucks really are awesome that's for sure! That would be cool to see a single cab build like this!
I love the looks of the ZR2! I wish I could come down and do some wheeling with you guys! I have a 2010 Tacoma TRD off-road D-4D diesel on 35's with a lot more mods! Would love to do an fuel economy test between them as well! Keep up the videos guys!! 👊👍
Definitely do 4:10 gears or 4:56 gears! Get you mpg back and do a FULL delete to it as well, HP goes from 186 to 212 hp and Torques goes from 369 to 420 ft lbs tq and you gain 5 mpg across the board!! 👍
Nice! Thank you for the ideas! We need to consider this for sure. Would be awesome to do some wheeling with you and check out your Taco too.
anything over 20mpg would be amazing. I know it really helps with range but when taken into account the price of regular and diesel the cost per mile isn't always less with a diesel. But to have that range and that torque would be pretty sweet in my 80 series Land Cruiser.
I totally agree. The low end torque is a huge benefit as well as the range. Several big pluses for this truck!
This is your best build IMO … biased as an American, as I’m not a fan of Japanese trucks. Chevy - Ford - Ram/Jeep (yes, I know Stellantis is global). 🇺🇸👍🏻
It's one of our favorites at well!
The ZR2 is the shit! I love these trucks. These are very capable rigI almost bought a 2021 but ended up getting a 4Runner instead. The ZR2 was my first choice. They had one left, I got approved for it but backed out when we went to pick it up along w/ my wife’s new car. After sitting in a TRD PRO 4R I was hooked. Plus I’ve got a 5yr old. I thought it was about time for a SUV.
Both are great vehicles for sure!
I had a 2019 4Runner Trail Premium which was a great vehicle, but hated bringing fishing and hunting gear into the cab. Was looking at Tacoma's but came across the ZR2. Traded it the 4Runner for a 2021 ZR2 V6 which was great. Traded that for a 2022 ZR2 Bison Diesel in November and love it even more.
It's a very capable package.
@@bpmou9230 Sounds like you have been through the full evolution with the Colorado! Great choice!
I think the elephant in the room is long term reliability. I've owned a 1989 Chevy S10 4x4, '95 & '08 Suburban and while good trucks, they required more and more maintenance as they aged, especially the '95 Burb, but I did get 257K miles out of it.
The '08 Burb required all new door lock actuators in the first 2yrs, new lift gate wiring harness, new valve springs and the motor eventually blew at 186K (it was treated very well). On the fence between the '23 Taco & redesigned Colorado; leaning waaaay toward Taco.
That's a great point! I think most of these manufacturers are building a pretty solid vehicle these days. So far so good for us on the ZR2 but we will see as we continue to put it through the paces and put miles on it!
Zr2 is the shit! Even goes uphill! Not a Coma. Oops i mean Tacoma! lol!
I am running a set of led bulbs and they made a big difference in the output of the factory housing. The high beams I also am running a led and those are super bright now as well.
Thank you for the input. What brand of LED bulbs do you use?
@@CBIOFFROADFAB they are the lasfit led bulbs. For the price I felt like they had the best light output gain.
@@CBIOFFROADFAB I went with Diode Dynamics.
Been saying this since 2018.. I love Toyotas but I love my Zr2 Duramax.
We couldn't agree more!
Thank for the great video! This is an extremely amazing build! I've been really impressed with my 2021 Chevrolet Colorado ZR2 3.6 Gasser. It's stock capabilities have been amazing! I do wish I had opted for the 2.8 diesel, but inventory was dismal, and build Lead Out times were insane! Also I wish it came from the factory with the ability to run a slightly larger tire without body, or suspension modifications. My truck only has 7500 miles on it, and I didn't want to void the warranty by customizing it just yet. I wish there was a way to get some work done while still retaining the factory warranty. Huge bummer. By the way..... I have seen people cut out the black slit bumper molding below the headlights, and install a couple Rigid Cube fog lights in them. It looks pretty decent.
Great suggestion! Stoked you love your Colorado too!
What are you getting for milage for gas?
@@totalglitch 19.8 stock.
Bought a 23 trail boss and planning to do an overland build
I wish that Toyota would introduce a diesel motor too. Would be a lot nicer! Nice looking truck team!
We totally agree! The diesel's they have in other countries are great and well built. Hopefully soon that may become a reality from Toyota!
Nice looking truck but I like the V6 but would buy and enjoy it
Great over all truck, was wanting the diesel version but sadly my Financial situation prevents me from getting one in time before they get rid of the diesel in the new 23’s
That sucks. For me it came down to ordering, build times, and delivery. There was 0 diesel ZR2 dusk editions in sand dune metallic in GM inventory when I went to my dealer in March 2021. The build and delivery lead out time was 6-8 months. So i opted for the 3.6 gasser instead, had it built and received it in less than 3 months. March to late june.
@@LPM84. if u don’t mind me asking how did u go abt the whole ordering process, did u just go down to the dealership and they help u from there thinking abt ordering one as it’s cheaper than buying used off the lot
@@kyleabbott7527 I went down my dealer (Jim Glover Chevrolet) and they set down with me, and we went through all the build options and they helped me spec out a truck with everything that I wanted. They made the whole process fairly simplistic. The waiting for the vehicle to arive was the hardest, and most stressful part. Started the ordering process in January and received the vehicle in late June. But.....i recieved the exact truck with every opinion, and color i wanted. If I had the choice, id do it again.
@@LPM84. seems like it might me the way to go, you say u started the build process in January is that when you sat down with them because idk if i could wait 6 months for a car.
@@kyleabbott7527 yeah the 6 month wait time sucked. The struggle was real! But, I felt like a little kid at Christmas again when I got the call from the dealer and went to pick it up.
I really wish y'all would make stuff for the 4th gen Ram
The Colorado needs LED headlights. I have a 2019 Z-71 and the headlights need to be addressed. Also, the key ignition has to go.
Headlights are easy to swap out. Shouldn't be too big of an issue.
AKKON👌👍👌👍
I literally just "downgraded " from an LT Trail Boss to a diesel ZR2...best decision ever lol.
Thanks for the walk around and again it’s a nice rig you got going. Any plans for a rear shock relocation kit? Have you heard some of the changes for the next gen zr2? Complete redesign coming soon. Diesel and V6 are supposed to be gone along with the 8 speed, 33” Tires and GMC version… AT4X. Also looks like the shocks are mounted further out. Rumored drive train is the turbo I4 with 320HP and 420 torque with 10 speed
Thanks! We love this truck and are equally excited to hear about the new ZR2 coming... it will be interesting to see what Chevy does on this truck and what changes they make!
I picked up a 2021 crush zr2 diesel exactly 2 years ago in idaho falls ( the last new crush zr2 I could find ) and just this week finaly cut in to it for the high mark flares and 35s . Looking forward to ordering that bumper soon . Also would your 1” lift / level kit cost any premature where ? Thanks
I've been torn between this and the Lexus gx460. With fuel as high as it is the gas engine in the Colorado doesn't douch worse. But I like the idea of a SUV. Great video any help would be great. Thanks
Thanks for the great and easy review to understand. Its a awesome truck for the long run & to have fun! Just got my ZR2 and always look forward to driving it. If you don't mind - perhaps you can make a vid on how and when to use the 4H / 4L? Btw does your truck have a bell sound from the engine just after takeoff between 1-2RPM? My truck since day one sounds like it has a frog behind the radio after I turn on the AC. Thanks!
Glad you enjoyed it, We will keep in mind on doing a video talking about 4H / 4L! Also we've never noticed any bell sound from the engine..
With the distance of the road trip you all made, do you mind to share (in a comment is fine) how the comfort of the cab is vs. the Tacoma on longer rides. Thank you for such a thorough review. I have a ‘22 TRD OR crew cab on order however, I’m looking into the Colorado now for the Duramax.
On my way to building my truck to resemble this. For the rear lead pack, are they the heavy load old man emu leaf springs? I can’t quite narrow down which ones you guys used but the height on this truck is perfect
Pretty nice setup. Akkon makes some nice headlights. Where do you have the spare mounted?
Thanks for the recommendation on the headlights. We will check them out! We are not running a spare actually in this video. We have a swing arm option for the rear bumper and that is where we put the spare when we run it but hadn't put that bumper version on this truck at the time of filming.
I like how his complaint is that his headlights aren’t headache inducing enough. He really wants to give people migraines.
We need an update!!!!!!!
I feel like the both the Tundra and the Tacoma are getting further and further away from the off road lead it once had while other trucks like the ZR2 are taking the lead. I would love to have a truck all done up like this but how much money?
Got a 21 ZR2 made my own fog lights in that empty spot 👌
Nice!
In some states that receiver with the license plate being up like that is illegal. If you can’t see the license plate it’s illegal…so be careful with that
Great review. 👍😍👍
Thank you!
Need a 2023 Colorado Build, so I can spend some more money.
What was the exact part number of the OME Dakar leaf pack you used?
Its been too long I don't remember. We used the heavy leaf pack however if that helps. I believe they only have two options.
Awesome setup. Could you send a link for seat covers. Exactly the type I am looking for my ZR2. Great video!
They are Wet Okole seat covers and we love them. Great product and very durable. Here you go: www.wetokole.com/
CBI Offroad Fab Thanks alot. Got a new sub
How much does that front bumper weigh?
Morimoto mled 2.0 bi led headlights
Sweet, we'll check those out!
Will CBI show the 2021 GMC Canyon love with some steel bumpers anytime soon? The build makes me so jealous
We definitely need to don't we!
That looks great 👍
Thanks!
Amazing build. Why’d you choose to run the red rotopax (gasoline) rather than the yellow rotopax (diesel) on this diesel rig?
Thank you and great question. We liked the red color rather than the yellow with the truck so we marked the can for Diesel fuel instead of running the yellow can.
Does this zr2 have a lift?
Yes it has the Peak Suspension Coilover kit!
What S Pod is that?
Will that winch bumper work for a 2019?
Not that exact one but we do have one for the 2019 model!
Like the zr2 but man those rear low hanging shock mounts need to be relocated..
Yeah you are right. We haven't hit them yet however. The more inward placement helps I think and it also helps with articulation of the axle as well.
@@CBIOFFROADFAB love the build you guys did on the 2.8 zr2 , I'm a jeep guy threw and threw but prefer the motor on the zr2 , that 2.8 is way more reliable than that eco diesel that jeep produced..
With that MPG rating, is that with a stock tuned engine? I keep seeing different reports of what people are getting for MPG on the duramax.
We have not added an aftermarket tune to our truck yet. It is completely stock at the moment from an engine perspective.
@@CBIOFFROADFAB thanks for the info! This was a great vid by the way.
I’ve got a ‘19 and it’s been deleted and tuned. With a 4” Peak Suspension lift with King Racing shocks and running 33” Falkens I average 26/32. While the deleting option is limited to one Canadian company, the tunes for this truck add about 2-5 mpg depending on aftermarket lifts and tires. My neighbor has the ‘22 and tuned it. He runs 35’s but re-geared it and averages 23/28.
You didn't regear?
so are you saying trade my 2020 tacoma for a 2023 colorado zr2? o.0
So much weight up high 🤔
Tryna sell?
No not yet
@@CBIOFFROADFAB F lmk, consider this a preorder
I just got done driving a Colorado for a few weeks. It’s had less than 33k miles and it had a bad wheel bearing and two bad ball joints. Definitely not Toyota quality. I will admit, it did have more power (on one less cylinder) and smoother power delivery on top of a better shifting transmission than a Tacoma. When in the middle of nowhere and completely reliant on my vehicle, I’ll take quality and reliability over horsepower though. If Toyota built a Tacoma with a turbo diesel, a properly shifting transmission, a fully boxed frame, and a locking front diff it would be RIP for the Colorado.