2018 Chevrolet Colorado 3LT
Chevrolet Colorado Details
V6, 3.6L; DOHC; VVT
GRAY
4WD
Gasoline
145,604 Miles
3LP892
1GCGTEEN7J1239239
3LT
Features & Options
- Spool Valve Rear Shock Type
- Spool Valve Front Shock Type
- 4.2 In. Instrument Cluster Screen Size
- 8 In. Infotainment Screen Size
- Check Rear Seat Reminder
- Height Passenger Seat Power Adjustments
- Android Auto Smartphone Integration
- Apple CarPlay Smartphone Integration
- Height Driver Seat Power Adjustments
- Part Time W/ On Demand Setting 4WD Type
- Front Wireless Charging Station
- Aluminum Alloy Wheels
- MyLink Infotainment
- Maintenance Status Smart Device App Function
- Roadside Assistance Driver Assistance App
- Vehicle Location Smart Device App Function
- Hill Descent Off-road Driving Assist
- Hotspot Wi-Fi
- Voice Guided Directions Satellite Communications
- Voice Operated Electronic Messaging Assistance
- With Read Function Electronic Messaging Assistance
- Urethane Shift Knob Trim
- Touch Screen Display Radio
- Bluetooth Auxiliary Audio Input
- Voice Operated Radio
- In Dash Rearview Monitor
- SiriusXM Satellite Radio
- Programmable Safety Key
- Front Emergency Locking Retractors
- Trailer Brake Controller
- 7-pin Trailer Wiring
- IPod/iPhone Auxiliary Audio Input
- Black Front Bumper Color
- Trip Odometer
- Auto On/off Headlights
- Upper And Lower Control Arms Front Suspension Type
- 3-point Front Seatbelts
- 3-point Rear Seatbelts
- Auto Delay Off Headlights
- Voice Control Steering Wheel Mounted Controls
- Rear Cupholders
- Aluminum Alloy Spare Wheel Type
- Door Pockets Storage
- Sunglasses Holder Storage
- In Dash Storage
- Phone Steering Wheel Mounted Controls
- Cruise Control Steering Wheel Mounted Controls
- Range Fuel Economy Display
- MPG Fuel Economy Display
- USB Auxiliary Audio Input
- Jack Auxiliary Audio Input
- Auto-dimming Rearview Mirror
- Front Console With Armrest And Storage Center Console
- Maintenance-free Battery
- Black Fender Lip Moldings
- Oil Pressure Gauge
- Front Struts
- Lift Assist Tailgate
- Auto-locking Power Door Locks
- Remote Engine Start
- Front Skid Plate(s)
- Black Grille Color
- Air Filtration
- Carpet Floor Material
- Folds Up Rear Seat Folding
- Rear Assist Handle
- Reclining Passenger Seat Manual Adjustments
- Reclining Driver Seat Manual Adjustments
- Heated Side Mirrors
- Lumbar Passenger Seat Power Adjustments
- Lumbar Driver Seat Power Adjustments
- Front Floor Mats
- Manual Folding Side Mirror Adjustments
- Adjustable Front Headrests
- 12V Front Power Outlet(s)
- Rear Reading Lights
- Front Seatbelt Warning Sensor
- Full-size Spare Tire Size
- Power Side Mirror Adjustments
- Dual Illuminating Vanity Mirrors
- Trailer Hitch
- Multi-function Display
- Rear Floor Mats
- Battery Saver
- Rearview Camera System
- External Temperature Display
- Speed Sensitive Volume Control
- Rear Center With Cupholders Armrests
- Power Brakes
- Chrome Interior Accents
- Low Oil Level Warnings And Reminders
- Digital Odometer
- Rear Folding Armrests
- Leather-trimmed Upholstery
- Body-color Door Handle Color
- Hill Holder Control
- Body-color Mirror Color
- Low Fuel Level Warnings And Reminders
- Adjustable Rear Headrests
- Audio Steering Wheel Mounted Controls
- Spray-on Pickup Bed Liner
- Front Overhead Console
- Lockout Button Power Windows
- Safety Reverse Power Windows
- Radio Data System
- Pickup Bed Light
- Multi-leaf Rear Suspension Type
- 4-wheel ABS
- Tow/Haul Mode
- Maintenance Due Warnings And Reminders
- Panic Alarm Multi-function Remote
- Keyless Entry Multi-function Remote
- Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
- Vehicle Immobilizer Anti-theft System
- LATCH System Child Seat Anchors
- Child Safety Door Locks
- Anti-lockout Power Door Locks
- Tire Pressure Monitoring System
- Variable Intermittent Front Wipers
- Cruise Control
- Alarm Anti-theft System
- Tachometer Gauge
- Rear Window Defogger
- Traction Control
- Stability Control
- Front Side Curtain Airbags
- Braking Assist
- Dual Front Airbags
- Rear Locking Differential
- Front Locking Differential
- Trailer Stability Control
- Black Window Trim
- Black Rear Bumper Color
- Black Rocker Panel Color
- Front Assist Handle
- Clock
- Bench Rear Seat Type
- AM/FM Radio
- Leather Steering Wheel Trim
- 6 Total Speakers
- Variable/speed-proportional Power Steering
- Ventilated Disc Front Brake Type
- Bucket Front Seat Type
- Front Reading Lights
- 4 Passenger Seat Power Adjustments
- Manual Pickup Sliding Rear Window
- Underbody Spare Tire Mount Location
- 2 Front Headrests
- Voice Operated Hands-free Phone Call Integration
- Front Seatbelt Force Limiters
- Bluetooth Wireless Data Link
- Coil Front Spring Type
- Front Tow Hooks
- 1 One-touch Windows
- 2 Rear Headrests
- Front Seatbelt Pretensioners
- OnStar Satellite Communications
- Front Stabilizer Bar
- 4 Driver Seat Power Adjustments
- Leaf Rear Spring Type
- Single Front Air Conditioning Zones
- Heated Driver Seat
- Mast Antenna Type
- Diversity Antenna Type
- Halogen Headlights
- Rear Side Curtain Airbags
- Heated Passenger Seat
- Electronic Hi-lo 4WD Selector
- Automatic Climate Control Front Air Conditioning
- Solid Live Axle Rear Suspension Classification
- Tilt And Telescopic Steering Wheel
- Front Side Airbags
- Daytime Running Lights
- Carpet Floor Mat Material
- Front Cupholders
- Independent Front Suspension Classification
- Ventilated Disc Rear Brake Type
- Occupant Sensing Passenger Airbag Deactivation
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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.