2018 Chevrolet Colorado 4WD ZR2
Chevrolet Colorado Details
Automatic
4 Cyl, 2.8L
Black
4WD
Diesel
100,581 Miles
Jet Black
136701A
1GCPTEE14J1306036
Leather
4WD ZR2
Estimated Payment
$0 / month
About This 2018 Chevrolet Colorado
Recent Arrival! Clean CARFAX. Black 2018 Chevrolet Colorado ZR2 4WD 6-Speed Automatic 2.8L Duramax Turbodiesel Odometer is 12987 miles below market average! 4WD, 17" x 8" Aluminum Wheels, 3.42 Rear Axle Ratio, 4-Way Power Front Passenger Seat Adjuster, 4-Wheel Disc Brakes, 6 Speakers, 6-Speaker Audio System Feature, ABS brakes, Air Conditioning, Alloy wheels, AM/FM radio: SiriusXM, Apple CarPlay, Auto-dimming Rear-View mirror, Automatic temperature control, Black Rear Bumpers, Black Spray-On Bedliner w/Chevrolet Logo, Bose Premium 7-Speaker Audio System Feature, Compass, Delay-off headlights, Driver 4-Way Power Seat Adjuster, Driver door bin, Driver vanity mirror, Driver-Selectable Full-Locking Front Differential, Driver-Selectable Full-Locking Rear Differential, Dual front impact airbags, Dual front side impact airbags, Electronic Stability Control, Exhaust Brake, Exterior Parking Camera Rear, Front anti-roll bar, Front Bucket Seats, Front Center Armrest, Front fog lights, Front License Plate Kit, Front reading lights, Front wheel independent suspension, Fully automatic headlights, Heated door mirrors, Heated Driver & Front Passenger Seats, Heated front seats, Heavy-Duty Trailering Package, Hitch Guidance, Illuminated entry, Integrated Trailer Brake Controller, Leather-Appointed Seat Trim, Low tire pressure warning, Occupant sensing airbag, Off-Road Appearance Package, Outside temperature display, Overhead airbag, Overhead console, Panic alarm, Passenger door bin, Passenger vanity mirror, Power door mirrors, Power Driver Lumbar Control Seat Adjuster, Power driver seat, Power Passenger Lumbar Control Seat Adjuster, Power passenger seat, Power steering, Power windows, Preferred Equipment Group 4ZR, Premium audio system: Chevrolet MyLink, Radio data system, Radio: AM/FM Stereo w/8" Diagonal Color Touch Nav., Radio: AM/FM Stereo w/8" Diagonal Color Touch Screen, Rear reading lights, Rear seat center armrest, Rear step bumper, Rear window defroster, Remote keyless entry, Security system, SiriusXM Satellite Radio, Speed control, Speed-sensing steering, Steering wheel mounted audio controls, Tachometer, Telescoping steering wheel, Tilt steering wheel, Tow/Haul Mode, Traction control, Trip computer, Variably intermittent wipers, 4WD.
Features & Options
- Preferred Equipment Group 4ZR: Driver-Selectable Full-Locking Front Differential; 265/65R17 AT BW Spare Tire; Driver-Selectable Full-Locking Rear Differential; Off-Road Rocker Protection; 3.42 Rear Axle Ratio; Black Spray-On Bedliner with Chevrolet Logo; Transfer Case Shield; 17" X 8" Aluminum Spare Wheel; Integrated Trailer Brake Controller; Black Rear Bumpers; 17" X 8" Aluminum Wheels; 2-Speed Autotrac Electric Transfer Case; Heavy-Duty Trailering Package; 265/65R17 AT BW Tires; Off-Road Appearance Package; 3.6L DI DOHC V6 VVT Engine; Driver-Selectable Full-Locking Front Differential; 265/65R17 AT BW Spare Tire; Driver-Selectable Full-Locking Rear Differential; Off-Road Rocker Protection; 3.42 Rear Axle Ratio; Black Spray-On Bedliner with Chevrolet Logo; Transfer Case Shield; 17" X 8" Aluminum Spare Wheel; Integrated Trailer Brake Controller; Black Rear Bumpers; 17" X 8" Aluminum Wheels; 2-Speed Autotrac Electric Transfer Case; Heavy-Duty Trailering Package; 265/65R17 AT BW Tires; Off-Road Appearance Package; 3.6L DI DOHC V6 VVT Engine
- Rear Spare Tire Carrier
- Bose Premium 7-Speaker Audio System Feature
- AM/FM Stereo with 8" Diagonal Color Touch Navigation
- Black Bed Rails
- All-Weather Floor Mats
- Front License Plate Kit
- Trailer Hitch Tow Ball Cover
- Apple CarPlay smart device mirroring
- Chevrolet 4G LTE mobile hotspot internet access
- Rear mounted camera
- Cruise control with steering wheel mounted controls
- Integrated navigation system with voice activation
- Keyfob remote start
- Heated driver and front passenger seats
- Leather front seat upholstery
- Primary monitor touchscreen
- Driver seat power lumbar support
- fore/aft control and height adjustable control
- AutoTrac part and full-time 4WD
- Duramax 2.8L I-4 diesel direct injection
- DOHC
- variable valve control
- intercooled turbo
- diesel
- engine with 181HP
- Front wireless smart device charging
- Restricted driving mode/alerts
- Smart device remote start
- Bluetooth wireless audio streaming
- Immobilizer
- Bose speakers
- Bluetooth handsfree wireless device connectivity
- Trailer brake controller
- Trailer sway control
- Chevrolet MyLink external memory control
- Internet radio capability
- StabiliTrak w/Proactive Roll Avoidance electronic stability control system with anti-roll
- Hill descent control
- Hill start assist
- Leather rear seat upholstery
- Sliding rear windshield
- Automatic climate control
- Leather and metal-look steering wheel
- EZ Lift
- EZ Lower
- Active grille shutters
- Manual rear child safety door locks
- Heated driver and passenger side door mirrors
- Manual tilting steering wheel
- Manual telescopic steering wheel
- 17 x 8-inch front and rear machined w/painted accents aluminum wheels
- P265/65SR17 AT BSW front and rear tires
- 6 airbags
- Driver front impact airbag
- Seat mounted side impact driver airbag
- Curtain first and second-row overhead airbags
- Passenger front impact airbag
- Seat mounted side impact front passenger airbag
- Airbag occupancy sensor
- Auto-locking doors
- Intercooled turbo
- 6-speed automatic
- Tow/Haul Mode selectable mode transmission
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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.