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According to the latest report, the American manufacturer will update its pickup truck 2021 Chevrolet Colorado ZR2 for the coming year. This high-performance version will differ in many ways from standard Colorado. It will provide more aggressive design, and it will be made for all types of terrains.
Moreover, this model is the ultimate off-roader in the middle size segment. Also, from some reports, the manufacturer will use the same layout inside. So, the 2021 Chevy Colorado ZR2 will get minimal updates. Most of the changes inside will be in the technology department.
2021 Chevrolet Colorado ZR2 Exterior Look
The upcoming 2021 Chevy ZR2 model retains to be one of the robust models in the mid-size segment. Thanks to the aggressive styling and body prepared for an ultimate fight with snow, mud, and all types of terrains, this pickup is ready to compete with best on the market. As we mentioned, this model is made for off-roading and is equipment with Multimatic shocks, independently lockable front, rear differentials, and additional skid plate. It also features lifted suspension, wider track, and revised bumpers.
The 2021 Colorado will be available with two types of configurations. There will be an extended and larger crew cab, with bed choices from 5.1 feet to 6.2 feet. The smaller bed can hold 41 cubic feet, while the longer bed provides 50 cubic feet. In the same class, the Ford Ranger beats this model in this department.
Updated Cabin
Inside of the 2021 ZR2 model will provide more standard features than a base Colorado. The new ZR2 offers a more modern cabin with high-quality materials all around. Seats bid maximum relief, and there is enough space for five occupants in two rows.
Features that come standard with this model are Apple CarPlay/Android Auto smartphone integration, two USB ports, an 8-inch infotainment display, 7-speaker Bose audio setup, Remote Keyless Entry, cargo-bed storage rails, and so on. Also, safety will be better thanks to the forward-collision alert and lane-departure warning systems.
2021 Chevrolet Colorado ZR2 Offers Two Powertrain Options
This powerful 2021 Chevy Colorado ZR2 pickup truck offers two engine variants under its hood. The fist powertrain that powers this off-roader is a 3.6-liter V6 that delivers 308 horsepower and 275 lb-ft of torque. From an official statistic, this model provides an EPA city/highway fuel economy of 16/18 mpg.
The next option is turbodiesel inline-4 2.8-liter. This unit produces 186 horsepower, and it delivers a torque of 369 lb-ft. From the fuel economy aspects, this powertrain provides better numbers than the first one with 18/22 mpg. Furthermore, thanks to the multimeric shock absorbers and all-wheel drive w/electronic locking rear differential, this pickup truck is able to pull up to 7,700 pounds with the diesel engine.
Release Date, Price, and Competitors
The release date of the 2021 Chevrolet Colorado ZR2 can be expected to be after the arrival of the standard model sometime in 2020.
This mid-size pickup truck with a diesel-powered engine could easily hit a mark of $55,000. Furthermore, if you go for more optional features, this model can pass $60,000. Ford Ranger, Toyota Tacoma, and Nissan Frontier pickup trucks are a significant threat to the new Colorado model.
