Utilize this forum thread to post ordering, tracking, and option information exclusive to the Chevrolet Colorado ZR2.
At this moment, there are no aftermarket solutions. I can assure you though that will change in due time as the sales are catching up to the Tacoma. They just haven't been out long enough and not enough people dropping coin on them initially. The ZR2 will open a lot of doors for the platform as a lot of aftermarket parts will fit both. Im willing to put a fair amount of money that the Elockers will not be able to be integrated into the non ZR2 as surely all of that is built into the BCM, and those are not interchangeable between years. I'm purely basing this off any other electrical option that have been added as the years go on.So if I tow about 5500-5900 I would be better off getting a diesel Z71 crew cab & adding lift, tires, & lockers aftermarket? Sorry I know this is all easy done on Tacoma's, so many great after market products available, but never see this on Colorado's. is this fairly easily do able? I am one that can't have stock, as well do not like the stance (raised rear ended) want to level/ lift so front end is level.
When I say easy I am not a gear head type mechanical guy so would have a reputable shop do the lift etc
I literally just posted in another thread about the tire size. This is now the 3rd place I've seen the 30" tires listed instead of the 31" that the spare is. By the way 255/65R17 is a 30.05" tire and the 265/65R17 is a 30.56" tire (depending on manufacturer). Let's hope it's a typo.Spoke with Chevy Chat about the ZR2, the rep gave me this link for ordering info:
Model Information - Online Ordering Guide
Note that:
"ZR2 ordering will be available March 16, 2017."
I'm starting to lean a lot toward the ZR2. When I price out a Z71, I am pretty much at the $40ish that the ZR2 has.
The ZR2 has all the offroad stuff (DSSV, wide track, lift, front/rear lockers, rock rails, high clearance bumper, front skid plate, unique rims, AT tires), and leather, wireless charging (not available on other trims, but probably the same as Canyon Denali), and all for only a little more than a Z71.
I am hoping supplier pricing will be similar to the other models as far as difference from MSRP. (Or that the dealer can beat that price)
I think I would only add the Nav/Bose (not sure I want to mess with all that goes into upgrading the non-nav system), and quad folding tonneau cover (probably after the fact).
It is odd that it lists the tires for the ZR2 as 255/65/17, but all pictures show 265/65/17 (which is 30.6" not "31", but I guess if you round up it is, right?)
With the lift and high clearance bumper, I don't see why 265/70/17 wouldn't fit. The spare is listed as 265/65/17 though, so I think the 255 is just a typo.
I'm interested to see a winch bumper for these though, but other than TL-4R projectors, LED light bars, I don't know what else I would do to it. If I got the Z71, I would want to change so much, the ZR2 looks to be less in the long run for me.
According to the latest order guide that color is not available on the ZR2. No laser blue, brownstone & cyber gray metallic either. It will be interesting to see what really is available once ordering is active. The current catalog clearly shows a Red Hot crew cab on page 2 but it also shows several other things that are not currently available or mentioned anywhere in the current ordering guide. I spoke with my dealer last week and as usual we are aware of more details regarding the ZR2 than they are. I told them I will be ordering one ASAP in the following configurationI placed a call to my dealer this afternoon about ordering one on the first day, March 16th. Waiting for a call back to see if I need a deposit or to be on a waiting list, etc.
Order:
Colorado ZR2 Crew Cab SWB
Red Hot/Black Leather
3.6 gas engine
Bose audio system
Bed-mounted spare tire carrier
Not sure on whether to go for the standard carpeting or to opt for the vinyl floor. I'm kind of leaning towards the vinyl at this point.
Those are the only factory-installed options that I'm aware of for the ZR2. I'm really hoping this truck was/is worth the wait.