2018 Chevrolet Colorado Z71
Chevrolet Colorado Details
V6, 3.6L; DOHC; VVT
Summit White
4WD
Gasoline
142,614 Miles
Jet Black
2081
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Z71
Estimated Payment
$0 / month
About This 2018 Chevrolet Colorado
The 2018 Chevrolet Colorado Z71 pairs the mid-size Colorado chassis with a 3.6L V6 gasoline engine rated at 308 hp and 275 lb-ft of torque, delivering a balance of on-road refinement and light-duty pickup capability. The Z71 is the factory off-roadoriented trim and comes from the factory with a set of features and equipment focused on durability, traction, and everyday convenience. Typical factory-standard features and equipment - Powertrain and drivetrain - 3.6L V6 engine producing 308 hp and 275 lb-ft of torque. - Factory-installed automatic transmission and driveline tuned to the V6. - Z71 is an off-roadfocused package most commonly applied to four-wheel-drive models; it includes capability-oriented hardware to improve traction and handling off pavement. - Chassis and off-road equipment - Off-road suspension tuning for improved control on rough surfaces. - Underbody protection/skid plates in key areas to protect the transfer case and fuel tank. - Automatic locking rear differential to help maintain traction on low-grip surfaces. - Hill descent control to assist with controlled downhill driving in loose or steep conditions. - All-terrain tires mounted on alloy wheels and off-road-oriented shock absorbers. - Exterior features - Z71-specific styling cues such as badging and trim accents to distinguish the off-road package. - Fog lamps and daytime running lamps for improved visibility. - Durable bed area prepared for cargo and accessories, with available bed tie-downs and options for a spray-in bedliner or bed-protection features. - Tow hooks and integrated towing provisions on models equipped for trailering. - Interior comfort and convenience - Cloth seating surfaces with supportive bolstering suitable for truck use; higher option levels may offer upgraded upholstery. - Power accessories for windows and door locks, and remote keyless entry. - Cruise control and steering-wheel-mounted audio and phone controls. - Practical storage solutions including center console storage and rear under-seat or behind-seat compartments (depending on cab configuration). - Infotainment and connectivity - Chevrolet MyLink infotainment system with a color touchscreen display. - Smartphone integration through Apple CarPlay and Android Auto for compatible devices. - Bluetooth hands-free calling and audio streaming, USB ports for device charging and media, and auxiliary input. - AM/FM audio and available satellite radio options. - Available OnStar services and available in-vehicle Wi-Fi hotspot capability. - Safety and driver aids - Antilock brakes (ABS), electronic stability control (StabiliTrak), and traction control. - Multiple airbags, including front and side-impact airbags and side curtain protection. - Rear vision camera standard to aid in backing and hitching. - Tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) and child-seat LATCH anchors. - Towing and hauling capability - Factory-configured for towing with necessary cooling and chassis reinforcements; towing hardware and wiring harnesses are available or included depending on the exact factory build. - Trailer sway control and integrated trailer brake controls are supported on equipped vehicles; actual towing capacity varies by cab, bed, axle ratio, and equipment. Configurations - The Z71 package was offered on different cab and bed combinations (extended/crew cab and short/long box), and some convenience or luxury items could vary by specific factory trim level and optional packages. Standard equipment focuses on ruggedness, traction, and everyday usability while providing a modern infotainment suite and basic comfort features. This summary reflects the factory-supplied features typically associated with the 2018 Chevrolet Colorado Z71 and emphasizes the components intended to enhance off-road capability, towing readiness, occupant safety, and everyday convenience.
Features & Options
- Air filtration
- Front air conditioning: automatic climate control
- Front air conditioning zones: single
- Airbag deactivation: occupant sensing passenger
- Front airbags: dual
- Side airbags: front
- Side curtain airbags: front / rear
- Antenna type: diversity / mast
- Auxiliary audio input: Bluetooth / iPod/iPhone / jack / USB
- Radio: AM/FM / touch screen display / voice operated
- Radio data system
- Satellite radio: SiriusXM
- Speed sensitive volume control
- Total speakers: 6
- ABS: 4-wheel
- Braking assist
- Electronic brakeforce distribution
- Front brake type: ventilated disc
- Power brakes
- Rear brake type: ventilated disc
- Armrests: rear center with cupholders / rear folding
- Floor mat material: carpet
- Floor material: carpet
- Floor mats: front / rear
- Interior accents: chrome
- Shift knob trim: urethane
- Steering wheel trim: leather
- Assist handle: front / rear
- Center console: front console with armrest and storage
- Cruise control
- Cupholders: front / rear
- Multi-function remote: keyless entry / panic alarm
- One-touch windows: 1
- Overhead console: front
- Power outlet(s): 12V front
- Power steering: variable/speed-proportional
- Power windows: lockout button
- Reading lights: front / rear
- Rearview mirror: auto-dimming
- Remote engine start
- Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic
- Steering wheel mounted controls: audio / cruise control / phone / voice control
- Storage: door pockets / in dash / sunglasses holder
- Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating
- Bumper detail: rear step
- Door handle color: body-color
- Front bumper color: body-color
- Grille color: black
- Mirror color: body-color
- Pickup bed light
- Rear bumper color: body-color
- Skid plate(s): front
- Tailgate: lift assist
- Window trim: black
- Infotainment: MyLink
- Infotainment screen size: 8 in.
- Smartphone integration: Android Auto / Apple CarPlay
- Clock
- Digital odometer
- External temperature display
- Fuel economy display: MPG / range
- Gauge: oil pressure / tachometer
- Instrument cluster screen size: 4.2 in.
- Multi-function display
- Trip odometer
- Warnings and reminders: low fuel level / low oil level / maintenance due
- Daytime running lights
- Front fog lights
- Headlights: auto delay off / auto on/off / halogen
- Side mirror adjustments: manual folding / power
- Side mirrors: heated
- 4WD selector: electronic hi-lo
- 4WD type: part time w/ on demand setting
- Battery: maintenance-free
- Battery saver
- Locking differential: rear
- Camera system: rearview
- Check rear seat reminder
- Child safety door locks
- Child seat anchors: LATCH system
- Programmable safety key
- Rearview monitor: in dash
- Emergency locking retractors: front
- Front seatbelts: 3-point
- Rear seatbelts: 3-point
- Seatbelt force limiters: front
- Seatbelt pretensioners: front
- Seatbelt warning sensor: front
- Driver seat: heated
- Driver seat manual adjustments: reclining
- Driver seat power adjustments: 4 / height / lumbar
- Front headrests: 2 / adjustable
- Front seat type: bucket
- Passenger seat: heated
- Passenger seat manual adjustments: reclining
- Passenger seat power adjustments: 4 / height / lumbar
- Rear headrests: 2 / adjustable
- Rear seat folding: folds up
- Rear seat type: bench
- Upholstery: cloth
- Upholstery accents: leatherette
- Anti-theft system: alarm / vehicle immobilizer
- Power door locks: anti-lockout / auto-locking
- Hill holder control
- Off-road driving assist: hill descent
- Stability control
- Traction control
- Trailer stability control
- Front shock type: twin-tube gas
- Front spring type: coil
- Front stabilizer bar
- Front struts
- Front suspension classification: independent
- Front suspension type: upper and lower control arms
- Rear shock type: twin-tube gas
- Rear spring type: leaf
- Rear suspension classification: solid live axle
- Rear suspension type: multi-leaf
- Tuned suspension: off-road
- Driver assistance app: roadside assistance
- Electronic messaging assistance: voice operated / with read function
- Hands-free phone call integration: voice operated
- Satellite communications: OnStar / voice guided directions
- Smart device app function: maintenance status / vehicle location
- Wi-Fi: hotspot
- Wireless data link: Bluetooth
- Tow hooks: front
- Tow/Haul mode
- Spare tire mount location: underbody
- Spare tire size: full-size
- Spare wheel type: steel
- Tire Pressure Monitoring System
- Wheels: aluminum alloy
- Front wipers: variable intermittent
- Pickup sliding rear window: manual
- Power windows: safety reverse
- Window defogger: rear
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2018 Chevrolet Colorado ZR2 Review
In case you haven’t noticed, off-road trucks are a thing and they’re gaining in popularity. No longer do you need to up-fit a garden variety pickup with aftermarket parts to accomplish the task. Companies like GM are providing the opportunity to buy these serious off-road trucks straight from the factory. Case in point: the new Colorado ZR2.This is the performance halo of the Colorado lineup. Chevy’s midsize truck can be had for as little as $21,195 - if you’re cool with a 2WD extended cab powered by a 4-cylinder and 6-speed manual. But the ZR2 starts at about twice that with standard 4WD and an automatic transmission. My attractive Cajun Red tester has been optioned with the Duramax diesel and 6-speed auto in crew cab/short box livery. A V6 and 8-speed auto is standard.
A brutally cold week and a couple of small snowfalls accompanied my ZR2 test, so the favored muddy, rocky off-roading wasn’t to be. But this Colorado’s impressive engineering resume translates to a number of driving environments and clearly stands alone in the midsize segment. Forget about the Tacoma TRD Pro, this Chevy has bigger fish to fry like the mighty Ford Raptor. When it comes to hitting the trail, bigger is not better, so the ZR2’s much shorter and narrower dimensions make it more manageable. The kicker on this truck is the DSSV dampers. Short for Dynamic Suspensions Spool Valve and sourced from the racing gurus at Multimatic, these are highly engineered dampers specific to off-road use and imbue the ZR2 with an amazing sense of composure no matter where it’s being driven. Wheel movement and body motions acts as though they’re being micromanaged to the finest degree. The jounce and relaxed nature usually associated with driving a truck are nonexistent leading to enhanced ride and control whether you’re driving on- or off-road. It feels more like the suspension of a performance-tuned car and considering DSSV dampers have been used on such elite machines as the Ford GT and Mercedes-AMG GT it makes perfect sense. They’re not available aftermarket either but GM uses them on certain Camaros and this is their first outing on a truck. This is no doubt the leading contributor to the ZR2’s formidable sticker price but as they say, you’ve got to pay to play and DSSV dampers are the golden ticket.
But there’s more to the ZR2 than just that. Compared to a standard Colorado, the it features front and rear tracks that have been widened by 3.5 inches and a suspension lifted by two inches affording nearly 9” of ground clearance. Functional rockers have been added for better protection over obstacles, the front and rear bumpers have been modified for better off-road clearance and a transfer case shield protects the underbody. And these 17” Goodyear Wrangler DuraTrac all-terrain tires absolutely love wintry conditions. Add to that standard front and rear electronic locking differentials, a sophisticated 4-wheel drive system with an Off-road Mode and 2WD, Auto, 4WD and 4 Lo settings, and a quiet hill decent control system and you’ve got yourself one incredibly capable truck done in a modern fashion.
I always wanted Marty McFly’s truck from Back to the Future and this ZR2 kind of reminds me of that. It has an undeniable coolness factor and is equipped to go just about anywhere. It’s sized just right and has modern 4-wheel drive controls and a trick suspension. The diesel’s sounds are more pronounced than others but totally acceptable in a truck and its torquey-ness is what truck buyers crave. And all is good on-road where the ZR2 feels tight and sharply engineered.
The 2.8-liter 4-cylinder turbo diesel is a $3,500 option that produces 369 pound-feet of torque and 186 horsepower while netting 20mpg, extending the Colorado’s driving range to 420 miles. But it’s not going to save you anything at the pump and can’t tow any more than the V6’s 5000 pounds so its advantages are more subjective. It does come with an exhaust brake, trailer brake controller and new for 2018 Active Tow for help in aligning the truck with a trailer. With options this ZR2 checks in at $47,970 and there are a million and one upgrades and accessories you can add to make it your own.
It’s a big step up to get inside but once hoisted reveals a fully modern interior featuring the Chevy MyLink touchscreen including Wi-Fi, OnStar, Navigation, and CarPlay, wireless device charging, 2 USB ports, premium Bose audio system, a color multi information driver display, teen driver feature and rear seat reminder. The Easy Lift and Lower tailgate and spray-on bedliner for the 5’ 2” box are also nice touches. Can you imagine Toyota putting in an effort like this? Heated seats and remote start were also definitely appreciated this week. There are 2 big omissions however: smart entry with push button start and blind spot detection.
Also available as an Extended Cab with an extra foot of bed length, the ZR2 is the truck you never knew you needed but have always wanted.