Ford Ranger Tremor vs Chevy Colorado ZR2 - Back Into the MUD to Find Out Which is Better | Part 2
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- čas přidán 29. 04. 2021
- We took the Ford Ranger Tremor and Chevy Colorado ZR2 to our toughest off-road trails to find out which is better.
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This is actually a respectable off road test for a stock truck... I am glad we are seeing actual off-road testing and not just someone driving down a dry, flat, dirt road yelling this is an off-road beast 🤣🤣
Aka TFL and Edmunds
LOL so true
@@andyham6094 TFL in my opinion is a complete joke. Everything they review is just awesome and a game changer.
They get something, drive it 50ft and declare it to be the best vehicle out there
@@michaelh5055 because they’re sales men, they try to sell you the trucks which is why they get access to so many first. You will rarely ever hear them say anything bad about them and they rarely compare apples to apples when they do a Vs competition, like how fair so it to run a stock wrangler vs a squatch bronco?
Honestly so true I just got a ranger so was looking for a hood off road comparison glad I came across this
I like the way you guys test off-road trucks for the Canadian market. Off-roading in Canada is often muddy with lots of rock, steep slopes, and tight spaces. Videos of Moab are always cool and Baja running looks like a blast, but that isn't the terrain Canadians put their trucks through. Well done.
Well said!
Definitely agree. It's the same kind of terrain here in Northern MN. Baja running looks cool, but it's not what I see every day. Mud, ruts, rocks and tight trails.
@@cjhenks yep I need to know if I can get a truck down an old zero maintenance forest road in Chippewa national forest for some sweet grouse hunting. Not if I can crawl over a boulder with a spotter to post on Instagram.
Not everyone in the states live near moab. It's like an hour drive from me.... but near me it's a lot like this. Utah has it all
Ohio is very similar.
When you first went through in the ranger, you slow down and basically stopped, before you backed up and took a different line and went through with momentum. When you took the Colorado through you had the benefit of knowing that and you did it right from the start. That's why you had to back up and do it again. Well, I do believe the duratrax are better tires too though. I do favor the ranger, but you can't go wrong with either one of these. Thanks for the video 👍
ZR2 is awesome..... don’t own a midsized but if I did.. that would be the truck.
I drove both and the Ranger (XLT Sport) just felt all around better to me (the ZR2 does look badass though). The weight of the wheel in the Ranger has a bit of heft, which makes me feel more in control of the vehicle. My offroading experience is much different than these guys though, New Mexico High Desert. They're both great trucks. 2 months in, and I have absolutely no complaints about the Ranger - towing through the mountains is a breeze, even when taking the trailer through hilly, unpaved terrain.
Great video, this earned my sub!
If I wasn't already subscribed, the use of the phrase "snot pit" in a truck review would have earned the hit.
I currently have a 2019 ranger fx4, upgraded with 2 inch leveling kit and 32" duratracs. I live in Labrador and I honestly could not be happier with the truck. 23000km on it and absolutely no issues, and it goes anywhere and everywhere I want it to with no issues
Love Labrador - hoping we will be back there with a new Tundra next year.
Looks like so much fun. Your laugh's say it all. Really liking the drone shots. Keep them coming chaps.
Thanks for pointing out the better payload and towing. Both are great, capable trucks. Buy the one you get the best discount on.
I would have liked to see you guys go through again with the zr2 but with both lockers on to see if there would be a difference
See which truck can do it slowest.
@@13x remind me of my grandad swearing against 4wd because "he didn't need it". No, he didn't, instead of crawling through mud pits on hunting trails he would hit them so fast the truck skimmed across the top of the water. Anything not tied down would bounce everywhere and I am pretty sure the divot in my head is the button on a baseball cap leaving its mark.
@@srw788 damn 😂
The Chevy had lockers and Ford didn't so they didn't try it that way to not break the hearts of Ford fans. OBVIOUSLY
Got my ZR2 3.5 years ago based on your recommendation in one of your videos. 58,000 miles (almost 100,000km) later and still loving it! Thanks again!
Great to hear!
@Ryan Belden Mine is a 2018 built in 2017 and had 2 leaky shocks replaced under warranty. I heard they remedied that for 2019 and newer I think.
The 4wd actuator and the a/c blend actuator were also replaced under warranty. Everything was done while it was getting an oil change, so I was never inconvenienced nor stranded.
I can only speak for myself, but I'm not easy on vehicles and this truck has handled everything I have thrown at it. The most recent test was recovering a stuck nissan titan on the beach. It just clawed and dug and dragged it out. Great truck. Not perfect, but does everything well
@Ryan Belden No issues - however please remember we test brand-new trucks and we have them for only a week at a time.
Basically my takeaway from this...duratracs are a much better tire than the general grabbers are, helped confirm which tire i'm throwing on my '19 Ranger FX4 this summer
That's what always bothers me. Off road is 90% tires. I guess it counts since tires cost money and what comes stock is important. But it'd be nice to see this test with identical aftermarket tires
I'd rather just have two sets of wheels. I have hybrid tires on my JKU now, and much prefer something like the Generals for daily driving. I'll be returning to something similar later in the year.
well the difference in price is a big take away there as well, most duratracs are in the $250 range per tire, vs the $150 range per tire for the Grabbers. I've had both on vehicles and I can tell you the grabbers last almost as long on the highway and street as the duratracs and are pretty comparable in mud and off-roading.
Except for the X3. Those are good tires, but not the General Grabbers that the Ranger comes with unfortunately.
YEP! I have found the Duratracs are FAAAAAR better tires BUT still not quite as good as the NITTO Ridge Grapplers or the even more high end NITTO EXO GRAPPLERS --- Those two are probably the BEST standard production run 4-season Rock, Sand, Mud, Snow and Ice MT tires on the market!
You CAN get super-high-end specialty-market MT tires in the $1000 to $2000 USD per tire range but that's your choice to spend that much on a tire! (i.e. up to $8000 for a set of four!)
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Ranger did everything the ZR2 did... but the ZR2 could still lock the front if the conditions got worse.
But the ranger will last lol
100% correct! Hit some steep rocks, pop in the front lockers and leave the Ranger sitting!
@@brandondannys-menary3678 Yup, right until the warranty runs out! LOL!
@@godzilla7148 nah lol, chevys used to be reliable but not anymore. That's coming from someone who has owned several Older chevy trucks
Low range is rarely your friend in mud, locked front or not.
On the ZR2, hold down the traction control button for 7 seconds and it will completely bypass it. This will help prevent the truck from bogging.
Yup have a Chevy 3/4 ton that’s the same way and my Ford 3/4 ton work truck you can do the same thing so they could try it in the Ford too. Just when you do it in the Ford you would lose the mud and ruts mode
Usually, holding the traction control button is to disable stability control, not traction control.
Love these videos. This one in particular is why I just bought a Tremor. It was a tough decision but I am extremely happy with it.
The only way I'd give up my ZR2 is for the Ranger Raptor. Maybe have a slight biased for my ZR2 but no brand loyalty what so ever. With that front locker I've gotten in and out of things that I had no business attempting by myself. And pricing on sticker is quite expensive but for my 2019 I was out the door at 36.5k with the end of the year sale. Originally wanted the TRD Pro but Toyota is way too proud to come off price and honestly preferred the ride of my ZR2
I'm a Ford guy but that ZR2 is a nice truck. 👍
@@jimh.412 right, I have the ford too but that zr2 shreds
You should try turning off nanny mode entirely on the ZR2. Put it in Park, then press and *hold* the traction control for several seconds until all the traction control warning lights come on. That, combined with Off-road mode enabled make it a pretty fun truck to drive in loose conditions.
100% accurate af
I know the 2016 Colorado full traction and stability control can be turned off on the go up to 55km/h
If you turn on the off-road mode then disable the traction control, it will stay off right to 160kph speed limiter, i loved that when playing off road, lots of fun doing it in 2wd too
@@shrekk5047 wow didn't know that
@@shrekk5047 thanks Shrek lol. I want front and rear lockers in all trucks. I'm actually going to look into aftermarket lockers now for my truck
i got a 2019 ranger and never looked back besides to see the look on the guys face i just passed love when full size v8 trucks think they can outrun the ranger they always learn the hard way. dodge owners seem to be the slowest of the v8 full size trucks
If it's on off-road test and you didn't use 4Lo at all and new steep up hill climbs then it was half a test. There's a reason front lockers are a thing.
The zed of course, it's not even an apples-to-apples comparison. But I may not get one until they put some proper fog lights on there.
Bison package has fog lights. (Slightly decreased approach angle though)
Great review guys, always enjoy watching your videos.
Great to see a great comparison of these two trucks. One thing to mention is you can get the Tremor with the XLT trim. All the same mechanical benefits as your more expensive lariat trim. Just some cloth seats and a few other interior trims.
I think I'm more impressed how some modern top of the line off road trucks are really well equipped even stock, without any modifications.
On my second ZR2 diesel. What a BEAST!
Finally a good off road review!
Excellent video guys.
Keep up the videos it is so much fun watching you guys. thank you so much for all the great info
Great video! I absolutely love the fact that there is quality Canadian content reviewing real-world trucks. Thanks for the awesome review.
Thanks for watching!
I gotta say zr2 I own one with the diesel and it awesome the most I tow is a maverick x3 and the ride is plush on or off road also like the engine options from Chevy don’t get me wrong eco boost sounds nice but my daily driver with the duramax gets 22 miles per gallon city and I’ve gotten 23 24 on trips not bad especially considering the tires and added weight of the zr2 so what can I say I’m a Chevy girl 🥰
I own a 2016 Colorado Z71 and absolutely love the truck. For a midsize with the 3.6 Liter V6, i is a little work horse. I've had no trouble with it and would purchase another Colorado again.
I'd go with the ranger. I use trucks to haul and tow. Being able to go mudding on the weekends is a plus. Job 1 though is handling my daily tasks.
The ZR2 can't work???
@@samduran5180 I didn't say that. I need more than the zr2 can give for payload if I'm in a mid size truck. I'm sure the zr2 is more than capable for most, I just need more.
@@tmurray12 500 hundred pounds more? So basically a few more bags of concrete, just put over loads or air bags that'll be a cheap and easy fix. Or get the Colorado diesel.
@@samduran5180 I'm not spending that much money on a new truck just to spend more money on making it what I need it to be when I can buy a new truck that I don't need to do anything to. Do I like the front locker? Absolutely! I'm glad chevy did that. But I'm going to use that extra 500 lbs more than I'm going to use a front locker. If I'm building an overland rig I'd sooner get the zr2 over the gladiator rubicon. Not throwing shade chevy's way just saying I'd rather have the ranger for my everyday stuff.
@@tmurray12 For what your loosing your not gaining much other than 500 lbs more towing. Just put air bags. The ZR2 will out perform the ranger on and off road, I just feel your loosing alot.
I just bought a Ford Ranger Tremor because of your videos. I got the Ranger for the turbo. I plan to explore the mountains on the eastern seaboard so the turbo will be useful for that plus the towing capacity cant be beat. Thank you so much for your videos they have been incredibly helpful
Excellent well documented videos
Truck King: Please do the exact same testing with the ZR2 vs the TRD Pro.
This.
Great videos! Subscribed! Love your enthusiasm! These videos hit home to me as I am in northern MN. These trucks both seem fantastic, but I’ll stick with my ZR2.
Thanks again for the great vids. 👍👍
I have a 2018 ZR2 and you defiantly cannot beat the ride. Seems like the rougher the road the smoother she rides. I like the looks and size of the Ranger but will stick with my ZR. Great review guys! thank you!!!
I'll take the tremor. But I've always been a Ford guy so not sure it counts lol. But I genuinely like the ranger, everytime I see them on the road I like em more n more. Good lookin truck
I picked one up 2 months ago. Firetruck Red XLT Sport - I like it more and more every day. Just bought a small lift, once it's in, I might just have to marry the damn thing.
I like my 2019 Ranger lariat it has lots of room and gets great gas mileage too. lots of power with that 10 speed transmission very fun truck to drive.
Much appreciated video. Many of us wanted to see this - top shelf!
Angle of entry and speed for exit was definitely different. If you did the same direction for both then the ranger would climb out just as easy. I would have to give it to the Colorado just for the fact it has a front locker and that would help a lot.
All the Ranger needed was a little bit more momentum kept up in the mid section and it would have blown through there as well !!
this came up on my recommended and it was hands down the best truck review I've seen in a long time keep up the great work
Welcome aboard!
I have a 2021 Colorado Bison edition with the steel bumper front and rear with built in rear sliders. Also the built in winch and an awesome comfortable ride. With a Yakima rack and Roof Top Tent, I don't need tow capacity and with front and rear lockers it is suited best for over landing and rock terrain. Almost bought a Ford, but they couldn't get inventory. I'm grateful for that. Bison is wider, tougher looking and IMO proven. Love your videos guys. Entertaining as hell. CC Ontario.
the Styling on the ZR2 looks amazing
As an older man with an extreme amount of off roading, it cracks me up to watch these newer vehicles get stuck on level ground.
This is the exact roads we have here in Ontario Canada. Great to see these reviews.
Both trucks are phenomenal. The Ford has better numbers, as is, but the ZR2 comes with a front locker and can be optioned with a diesel that gives it better torque and towing over the Ford. Tires can be changed so in the end, I'd go with the blue one. Oh, and great job Truck King on the channel and on having the best format truck-owners want to see!
Ford beats he Chevy by 2500 pounds in towing capacity,also has more payload capacity
@@Bigdsd89 No it doesn't. The ZR2 with a diesel tows 7,600 lbs which is 100 lbs OVER the Ford but it takes the price of the ZR2 up above the Fords by about $4K. Both trucks are very nice but if towing and payload are your main sticking points then neither of these trucks should be in consideration.
I love my stock xl ranger. It is a great vehicle so far. And it has great get up and go
Love yall videos. You actually put them through a descent test.
2019 Saber XL FX4 built my own Tremor 2” BDS leveling kit and 265/70R17 on a set of charcoal stock wheels! My next purchase is a set of rock sliders. Love my truck comfortable and great power.
The Ranger's struggle up the hill only because it had to cut through the mud first and the driver slowed turn and slowed down right before going up the hill. Both great trucks. Both did well in my eyes. Very similar in comparison.
Having to drive through freshly made ruts isn't a cake walk either for the ZR2. Plus the ZR2 looked like a better ride quality IMO. Having an available diesel and front locker is a plus as well in my book.
You guys and dad have the best real world review!! Thx
I just picked up a 2019 Ranger XLT FX4 with a set of Hankook Dynapro AT2 Extremes and am super impressed with what you guys took the little beasty through!
The difference in speed between the two is the entire reason the Ranger didn't make it through at first.
I have said this before and I will say it again. I wish they would be consistent in testing. For example, each should drive each truck on the course.
And the Ranger had to make path for the chevy while having a shitty driver behind the wheel compared to the chevy.
@@filibertofonseca8083 They took different lines...moot point
They should have used 4 low
The difference in speed is because the Ranger isn't confidence inspiring at speed. The Colorado has better tires and superior suspension to hit higher speeds in that obstacle
I have been a ZR2 guy since they came out in 94 but I do believe that Ford has outdone themselves with this new ranger very impressed with both but I would have to say ZR2 for me I like good suspension and front and back lockers but I wouldn't be able to make that decision if it wasn't for you guys making a really great off-road tests for these two trucks. Great 👍 job guys can't wait to see more of them in the future
I'll be replacing my 6" lifted F150 with a Ranger Tremor. Great videos!! Thank you for the information
Awesome video and I'll take a ranger tremor I really wish I would have waited to get one instead of my 2019 ranger super cab model with the fx4 package and chrome package and XLT
I have a 19 Ranger STX that i essentially made into the Tremor (sans terrain modes of course) hahah. I put a 2.5" leveling kit on it, downsized the wheels from 17" to 16" and put 33" Mastercraft Courser MXT tires on in. Love how this truck handles now! Though that ZR2 looks mighty tempting strictly on looks.
The ZR2 isnt the same as the Tremor though. A more compatible trim from the Colorado would be the Z71 off road. It also lacks the front diff locker, and has the same payload as the Tremor.
The reason the ZR2 payload is lower is because of the multumatic Dampener suspension. It's softer, and is better for off road articulation.
I usually run Toyos but those Goodyear’s are good.
It’d be nice to see the ranger with the same tires
Good fun guys!
Can’t decide between Goodyear or bfgoodrich for all terrain tires
Got a new Lariat FX4 recently. Definitely going to beef up the suspension and the tires.
It's awesome to see guys that are also my size testing midsize trucks...thank you. 🙂👍
No problem 👍
I drive the ZR2 for work in the oilfield and it has been great!!!!
Good stuff! Helped me a lot to pick!
It would be cool to see what the front locked differentials can get the ZR2 through over those that only have rear lock.
I truly appreciate your actually testing these trucks as they designed/marketed to be used -- off road.
The ZR2 might have a better ride and front locker for serious crawling, but the ranger has a better powertrain and looks. They're actually pretty darn close, and if tires were a determining factor for any part of the testing, tires people often change out to a different brand when the OEs have worn out, so why not test them both with the same to see what difference it makes on each?
All aside, I do not like the looks of the ZR2, I think the update is a bit of a step backwards -- the forthcoming Colorado changes that! That said, this current generation Ranger is a better looking truck, which I can't say about the forthcoming generation.
Through the mud, you carried more speed and a more aggressive line through the mud pit. Basically same price, I’d take the higher towing / payload rating, for when you’re using it as a truck instead of a Jeep.
An important thing not discussed is the longevity of your engine.
A high compression turbo 4 versus a naturally aspirated v6. No matter what way you slice it, going through the same paces the turbo 4 is going to die sooner.
The 2.7EB is getting high mileage in the F-150, so...
@@brentworls8509 on road, but is the f-150 being flogged through the mud every weekend?
@@xXJBrutalXx that what my JKU with 4.88s and front and rear Detroit TrueTracs is for.
No light duty city boy off-road shenanigans from these guys. Just real deal, real world trail testing. Going on un-manicured dirt roads, and service trails. Wheelin in the thick of it! Great comparison. I like the ranger. It ticks all the boxes for off road goodies. But, I ended up choosing the ZR2 because it offers the same amount of off-road prowlessness, but tops the ranger because of the additional front locker. Having to install an additional locker in the ranger would be costly, and I think that ford dropped the ball on not adding it. You may not always need a front locker, but its there when you do need the additional traction.
I like how they were like the ranger in stuck put it in reverse and they back straight out and pull out. That's not what I would call stuck
Thanks for these comparisons, Ford at my local dealer didn't have any rangers, across the street was chevy. thank you once again
Ranger for me. I own a 2019 4x4 Lariat and the Tremor is looking great.
Every vehicles should have a celling handle on passage side, specially off road vehicles
yeah its on the bar that the windshield is almost the cieling but ive driven my colorado and want one on my side when making fast left turns lol
Have a 2020 ford ranger with fx4 and love it. Had some wire issues which cause electric issues and ford can't seem to figure out but thankfully everything is covered for free.
hit the Like button even before watching 😂. So much fun to watch these mudding videos.
I’ve come close the pulling the trigger on a ZR2 a couple time just because of the suspension but the lack of safety tech and no push button start keep me away. If I had to buy one tomorrow it would be the Ranger but I’ve waited this long. I’ll wait and see what the redesign looks like at the end of the year. Hopefully the interior will get a much needed refresh. Either way great vid been looking forward to seeing it.
Both r great , I'd take the Zr2. And a round of applause for Mr. Dad Cam for great footage 👏🏽
Have the Ranger xlt. I added a 2 inch lift and front locker and 33inch mud terrain tyres. Great offroader
As far as the Ranger ride goes, my experience is that it softens quite a bit after the break-in (10,000 miles). Also, the valving of Fox shocks seem to stiffen when encountering fast & hard bumps.
Both trucks did very well, I think the ZR2 looks more aggressive though.
Owned both
The Ranger is fun to drive and faster than the Colorado by far but the mileage isn’t the greatest and the fuel tank is too small. You will be filling up more often.
The Colorado is softer to drive a lot more car like and It has a proper size tank for fuel. Plus you can get it in a diesel which is awesome speaking from experience. The wife liked the Colorado better
Great video
Love the Grabber Atx's. They wear great and they're great for what they are. If you want apple's to apple's comparison you would have to put the Grabber X3'S on the Ranger.
The ZR2 is what my LT Colorado wishes it was 😂. Great video. For offroad I'm trusting the ZR2 over the Ranger. But they're both awesome trucks
the zr2 has terrible towing and I do a lot of that so i think i would just put better tires in the Ranger.
@@davidduren1426 because the ZR2 wasn't engineered to tow. Its a lifestyle truck. Buy the standard colorado with an available 7700 lb capacity if you want to tow. Same with the raptor and its 8200 pound tow capacity vs the standard f150s 8-12k row capacity.
@@LPM84. Did yoi miss the part where the Ranger made it through all the obstacles, + still can tow 7'500lb !!
Colorado all day! I've got an S10 ZR2 and looking to upgrade and the Colorado has always performed better in almost anything I see.
Great review. I like the ZR2. The Ranger is to plain looking. They both did good off road in the mud.
I've said it before and I'll say it again best reviews on CZcams ,,,what truck guys want to see
Agree 100%. Loads better than TFL, by a long shot.
Once you go through a hole one time it knocks the slush out makes it easier for the rest
If it's for more of a drive around and play truck zr2 hands down. If it's more for work I would have to take the bigger payload of the ranger into consideration
bigger payload? 1,430 for the ford tremor, 1,460 lbs for the chevy zr2.
it doesnt have a bigger payload.
and towing, 7500 for the ford versus 7000 for the chevy? If youre maxing out either of these trucks at 7k you need to get yourself a larger v8 truck.
@@t_c5266 zr2 maxes at 5000lbs towing. 2500 lbs is a substantial difference.
Been waiting for this!
I have to agree, I like the ZR2's looks much better than the Ranger. The front locker option in the ZR2 would be nice if it was available in 4Hi, not just 4Lo.
A front locker is for crawling and straight line stuff. You would never use it in 4hi
At the 4min mark, I think you need to keep those trees on that curve. Yes, you would like to carry more speed in but what you have is far more realistic. Im going out to inspect a tower this morning and I have a sharper curve than that to navigate before going up towards the base. Knowing (guessing really) what any truck will do in that moment is better than seeing it in scripted driving like all the manufacturers put out.
Hi Truck King thinks for the great video. It was great to see the two trucks in action . I no tires are a big part of off road.
I agree with you
I have an FX4 Ranger & love it
Good all terrain Tire review. Would have been nice if you also had big green just to show off the mud tires and how mud tires change a 4x4
I own a Colorado Z71. I actually looked at the ZR2 when I purchased my Colorado. The turn off for me was the decreased tow rating. I have a small utility tractor and a square drop camper I tow. I like the Colorado; however, of these 2 trucks I would choose the Ranger Tremor because of the towing ability/rating.
be interesting to try the tremor on that trail using only trail control.
I own a 2021 lariat Tremor I was travelling on a gravel road at 140 kilometres an hour even jumped in the air about a foot and the suspension did great..... Setting it up as an Overland I live in the Northwest territories of Canada in the middle of nowhere... The big question for me is is the Chevy worth 15 or $20,000 more then the Ranger? I can always add a front locker or upgrade this suspension which there is no need..... I think the clear winner was the Ranger for me.....
There "as tested" price for both of these trucks was 54 thousand. there was no major price difference.
@@paulfaiman5601 not in the NWT......
That looked like fun! Nice job guys!
It was!
Great video, and awesome in depth review. Even though 90% of buyers won't EVER touch this terrain, definitely good to know. I test drove both these when looking for a vehicle last year. Both great, but my opinion favors the ZR2.
Thanks! 👍
I would go with the Chevy. For ride when you are not off road. It is nice to see the ranger back