2023-05-31 15:04:43
By model 2024, both Toyota and Ford will launch the Tacoma and Ranger, the two best midsize trucks on the market.
That is why competitors like the Chevy Colorado are beginning to tremble and need to release models to attract attention, and the 2024 Colorado ZR2 Bison is one of them.
The midsize truck is “extremely off-road ready and factory guaranteed right out of the showroom,” Michael MacPhee, Chevrolet Trucks marketing director, said during a briefing for reporters ahead of the Memorial Day holiday.
As with GMC’s new offering, Chevrolet turned to American Expedition Vehicles for help. Founded in 1997 and headquartered in Montana, AEV is known for producing heavy-duty parts and accessories for off-road and on-road vehicles.
AEV offers a number of key parts for the ZR2 Bison, including 17-inch wheels with beadlock capability, unique 35-inch mud/terrain tires, rear bumper and fenders, and a heavy-duty front end with winch. bumper.
Chevrolet Colorado ZR2 in a Bison
The ZR2 Bison brings features like Multimatic front and rear rebound control shocks, Multimatic DSSV shocks, power-locking front and rear differentials, and five steel skid plates and rocker guards.
The 2024 ZR2 Bison boasts a segment-best 12.2-inches of ground clearance. For those who will test it off-road, it features a best-in-class approach angle of 38.2 degrees, with a 26-degree departure angle and 26.9-degree breakover angle.
Power train, cargo and trailer
The powertrain is shared with the GMC Canyon AT4X AEV, a 2.7-liter turbo 4-cylinder engine that makes a solid 310 horsepower and an even more capable 430 pound-feet of torque. Power is directed to all four wheels via an 8-speed automatic transmission and a 2-speed transfer case.
The Bison will carry 1,050 pounds of cargo and has a towing capacity of 5,500 pounds. That’s actually less than 1,280 pounds of cargo and a 6,200-pound tow rating with the ZR2.
The 2024 Chevrolet Colorado ZR2 Bison adds a host of tech features, including an 11.3-inch infotainment touchscreen, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, a built-in Wi-Fi hotspot, and a host of advanced driver assistance systems. driver. Active cruise control is offered as an option.
Set to hit US showrooms later this year, Chevrolet has yet to release fuel economy figures or pricing.
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