Used chevy colorado zr2 for sale near me

A: A 2.5L four-cylinder with 200 horsepower is standard on the 2015-to-2019 Colorado. From 2015 to 2016, a 3.6L V6 putting out 305 hp was optional. The option of a 2.8L four-cylinder turbodiesel making 181 hp was added in 2016 and a new 3.5L V6 replaced the old V6 engine starting in 2017, upping the horsepower rating to 308.

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Is the Colorado ZR2 worth it?
Whats better Z71 or ZR2?
Is the Chevy Colorado ZR2 a good daily driver?
What is special about Colorado ZR2?

Q: Does Chevy Colorado come in diesel?

A: Yes, the Colorado does offer a diesel engine as an option. Starting with the 2016 model year, Chevrolet launched a new four-cylinder turbodiesel delivering 181 hp and an impressive 369 lb.-ft. of torque.

Q: What kind of mileage does the Chevrolet Colorado get?

A: According to EPA estimates for the 2018 Colorado, when sporting two-wheel drive (2WD) and a 2.5L four-cylinder, the Colorado gets an EPA-estimated city/highway-combined rating of 22 mpg.1 The 2WD 3.6L-V6 model is rated at an EPA-estimated 20 mpg combined.1

The 2WD 2.8L-diesel Colorado comes in with an EPA-estimated 25 mpg city/highway combined.1 For four-wheel-drive (4WD) models, the 2.5L four-cylinder is rated at an EPA-estimated 21 mpg, the 3.6L V6 is rated at 19 mpg, and the 2.8L diesel is rated at an estimated 23 mpg combined.1

Note, the 2018 4WD ZR2 trim, which is the off-road-focused Colorado, is rated at an EPA-estimated 20 mpg city/highway combined when equipped with the diesel engine and an estimated 17 mpg when equipped with the V6.1

Q: How much can a Chevy Colorado haul?

A: When equipped with the base 2.5L four-cylinder, the Colorado can haul an estimated 3,500 pounds (when properly equipped).2 With the optional 3.6L V6, that number doubles to an estimated 7,000 pounds when properly equipped.2 Finally, with the 2.8L diesel four-cylinder, the Colorado can tow an estimated 7,700 pounds (when properly equipped).2

1 Fuel economy figures are based on EPA estimates when vehicles sold as new. Fuel economy may vary for reasons like driving conditions and vehicle history. Unless specified, figures are for vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission. See fueleconomy.gov for details.

2 Various factors may impact towing capacity, including weight of passengers, cargo, and options/accessories.

The Chevrolet Colorado is General Motors' highest-volume midsize pickup truck, and for the 2021 model year it will bring a new look to the streets and trails. The truck will trade the Chevy "bowtie" emblem on its rear for "Chevrolet" embossed across the tailgate. The move brings the Colorado more in line with its larger Silverado sibling and harkens back to trucks in the '80s and '90s that also featured the brand name spelled out across the gate.

Colorado models come with a new look on the front end that will create a more visual difference between trim levels. GM redesigned the center bar that stretches across the front grille, as well as the lower bumper and off-road skid plates. The Colorado WT and LT get a new gold bowtie logo in the grille, while the Z71 gets a black one.

The most substantial changes appear on the Colorado ZR2, the extreme off-road version of the truck. For 2021, the ZR2's new front fascia has a more prominent, wide-open grille that stretches out wider and lower than the previous version. Red tow hooks are now standard, and the pass-through "Chevrolet" badge that debuted on the armor-plated ZR2 Bison is also included. The 2021 ZR2 is available in new Sand Dune Metallic exterior paint that is also an option on the Colorado Z71.

There are no mechanical changes to the 2021 Colorado. It will carry over its current range of engines: a 2.5-liter four-cylinder, a 3.6-liter V6, and a 2.8-liter Duramax turbodiesel four-cylinder.

2021 Chevrolet Colorado

What does it compete with?

The Colorado, along with its GMC Canyon cousin, is part of the growing midsize pickup segment populated by traditional stalwarts such as the Nissan Frontier and sales-leading Toyota Tacoma.

In the past year, newcomers such as the Jeep Gladiator and the Ford Ranger have also emerged. The Ranger is a capable hauler and may be the closest rival to the GM trucks, but it suffers from poor ride quality. The Gladiator is a hardcore off-road performer and offers a unique convertible option. Its rough-and-tumble Rubicon trim is likely part of what pushed GM into toughening up the ZR2's looks.

On the less traditional side, the Honda Ridgeline takes a different approach with its unibody construction and car-like ride and handling. While the Ridgeline can't match the field in maximum towing and payload capacity, we like that it's capable of heavy lifting in a comfortable package.

Is the Colorado ZR2 worth it?

The ZR2 may be the top trim of the 2022 Chevy Colorado, but because it comes well-equipped, buyers can purchase knowing they are getting sought-after off-road capability. Which cannot be had on other Colorado models. Because of this, the ZR2 may be worth the cost of buying at a little over $42,000.

Whats better Z71 or ZR2?

The Z71 or ZR2 trucks are built for rock crawling, and for desert running, but the ZR2 has more lift and control. It's the most-expensive version of the Colorado, too. For 2022, the Colorado ZR2 can be ordered in the Dusk special edition or the Midnight Special Edition for $3,215 extra.

Is the Chevy Colorado ZR2 a good daily driver?

1/8 Practical Daily Driver On top of all that off-road capability, the Colorado ZR2 is still a comfortable and competent daily driver too. There's enough room in the cabin for four six-foot adults to comfortably fit, and there's plenty of useful cubby holes and storage spaces.

What is special about Colorado ZR2?

The ZR2 ups the ante with a unique and somewhat futuristically stylized grille with Flow Tie logo, LED lighting, more girthy fender flares, factory rock rails, and a ZR2-only hood. The shorter overhang, suspension lift, larger tires, and track-width increase really give the ZR2 some serious presence for its size.