2018 Chevrolet Colorado ZR2 Duramax Diesel Off Road Review
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American Overland Adventures loaned me one of their 2018 Chevrolet Colorado trucks with the ZR2 Off Road package and Duramax Diesel and here are my thoughts / review
Pretty sick having a Duramax in a small, lightweight truck like that. Throw in a bigger turbo and a chip... hell yeah
Remapped on of these max out 248hp 590nm
@@armanpena3870 Thanks for the info. I diddnt know these were low hp diesels
@@brendanstanford5612 we have one of these 2.8 and 2.5 duramax in asia. The stock is around 200hp 500nm. Yours in America is detuned to meet your emission standards.
@@armanpena3870 Is there anyway to "tune" these little diesels to boost their horsepower?
They are actually design by VM Motori , it is the updated version of the 2.8l diesel engine found in the Jeep liberty crd ( 05' 06' ) It was called R428 this one is now called A428. Mercedes also manufacture the A428 for the Jeep wrangler in Europe and Australia with different pollution control configuration !
You aired down to 35 psi That's about the pressure you should run with on the street Maybe you met more like 20 or 25 psi
Yeah maybe he meant 25
They're probably 10-ply tires and run them at 50 PSI on-road. These tires can take up to 80 PSI.
I was looking forward to a glass of Pendleton near the end. 🥃
Aired down to 35....lol
FishHead I was thinking that too lol
I have the 2019 model and love it. It doesn't have lots of ground clearance and the hood is a little difficult to look over, but the truck comes with everything I wanted, rock rails, off road tires, front and rear lockers, very torqued diesel and a bunch of other simple extras. Thanks for the review
Watch out for that hpfp changed the original out to a cp3 cuz the cp4 failed me 50k miles in and the replacement cp3 failed 75k miles I’m on my 3rd hpfp but other that that I love it it’s the cleanest looking canyon on the road and I didn’t lift cuz I have a nice wang 😊
The most impressive part of this is the engineering. It’s not just a Colorado with taller springs and shocks. They actually reengineered, relocated & strengthened, the suspension mount points. As an aerospace systems engineer, seeing that level of actual systems integration is a big plus.
The Taco had been on my wish list for years... but like their cars, Toyota seems to be resting on their laurels of late and the Taco now sits behind some new offerings from other makers. The fuel economy of the Tacoma is also pretty pathetic. Not even compared to the diesel... compare it to the gas GM V6, and the Taco still loses.
Pre bankruptcy, I wouldn’t have picked the GM product over the bulletproof Tacoma. But post bankruptcy, they’re very much a different company. Huge steps forward. Also note the baby D-max in this isn’t a new engine with the usual teething problems, it’s co-designed with Isuzu, and they’ve been selling this engine (with different emissions controls) all over Asia and Australia for a long time. Isuzu truck motors are very well regarded and with good reason.
If I didn’t already have a perfectly functioning full-size diesel pickup for farm duties, I’d probably have a ZR2 by now.
Get real, the 3.6 V6 in the colorado is marginally better. Speaking of suspension mount points, the rear shock mounts are in a terrible position for a vehicle designed to be off road oriented. The diesel in this truck is boooooring. The multimatic magic and standard front locker are awesome tho
@@MidnughtMerauders The V6 is a decent amount faster and the MPG difference is roughly $220 a year. A truck should last roughly 8-10 years (probably more but most people get a new one after 10), making the Toyota technically $2,200 more over a ~9 year period. For a (albeit slightly) weaker engine.
@@Oozywolf marginally quicker, but neither are fast vehicles. Which truck do you know will be worth more in 10 years? The Tacoma is one of if not the least depreciating vehicles out.
@@MidnughtMerauders Diesel will always have a higher resale. This and the tacoma haven't been out long enough to tell but toyota took a big hit in resale after the frame rot issues they had and the very minor upgrades to their off road packages. Also most of the time the pro cost more unless the diesel is picked even then you can find them within a grand of each other.
Tacoma is well documented as the perennial king of minimal depreciation.
The owners manual will show you how to upload GPS coordinates, into the nav system via usb flash stick.
is it really worth getting the diesel engine option?? im just looking for a good daily with lockers that i can take camping and overlanding once i get some money into it... plan on a gentle lift and bigger tires and stuff... is the colorado zr2 a good platform? what would be more responsive to an exhaust intake and chip upgrade? and lastly if you wouldnt mind, in ur opinion what truck would handle the extra weight if overlanding and offroading camping and occassionaly towing? is the diesel truly way more powerful? please help i cannot seem to find any info on if the diesel engine is powerful and worth it... please help me decide... thanks in advance,, i love your videos awesome content.. i just subscribed hope u can help answer my questions... god bless and keep on trailing!!
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Peter Piccolo generally, diesels are excellent for low-speed offroading, because rock crawling requires torque, not horsepower. Diesels provide more torque and less horsepower than gas engines.
Diesels are also excellent options for overlanding, primarily because of the better fuel economy. This allows you to travel father off the grid without running out of fuel
It is definitely a nice rig. I love my Toyota rig but the ZR2 would be the next on my list.
I just picked 1 up 1st GM I've ever owned And have no regrets I love this truck
I love this truck so much, they hit so many things well on it, then you look at the interior and wonder if that part of the design team were a bunch of slackers.
Whiskey Myers! you earned a Sub for that one haha
Nice truck but why can't Chevy properly put the rear shocks in a better position? Seems like they are two inches of the ground no matter what you do!....
Perhaps those idiotic engineers at GM should have called upon your vast wealth and depth of mechanical knowledge in modern truck suspension system design.... how could they be sooooooo stupid?
@wy wybulldog or maybe just copy Toyota! Not that hard bro!😂
@mike a
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Hasn't the ZR2 has been around for 1 year; how can anyone know if it's dependable or durable?
its everywhere in the Far East Pacific(asia). It's new in the USA.
Nice truck! Super reliable
Hi Jason,
Great job with the review. It’s a bit too small for me. I love my double cab Tundra TRD (though the mpg’s are horrible).
Though I love your campsite videos, I’d like to see more truck reviews like this. 👍🏼👍🏼
Again, great job.
Jason another fine job. Congrats on going full time.
Tundrarich, I have a 2010 DC, 5.7 auto 4x4. I get high 16-18 mpg. I don't think that is bad. Hi, from the West side (Buffalo). 👋👋
Of course a guy named chevyrok14 is gonna love a Chevy video! 👍🏻
If that truck was offered with a manual I'd trade in my 08 Ranger FX4 tomorrow.
I'm really liking the Tacoma TRD Pro with a manual.
That diesel and front locker is very tasty though
Do you really wanna be riding clutch everytime in the trails
Great timing! I picked up a gas ZR2 a couple weeks ago, Leitner Designs rack is on the way and I plan on getting the Decked system after I find a RTT.
I noticed they are using a 3rd cross bar on the rack, was the tent attached to it or just sitting on top?
The tent just sits on top. We wanted extra rigidity since it's being used commercially.
you sounded like you were recording an audiobook the entire video....
Why does it sound like a very scripted review? It doesn't sound your natural you.
Probably wanted a professional review, likely because he's reviewing a truck from a company that he seems to be collaborating with for the video. Scripted stuff isn't always bad. Usually cuts "Uh's" and "Um's" out to make a more concise video overall. I haven't seen his other stuff but I really enjoyed how this was done :)
Yeah too robotic reading from que cards
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@@wywybulldog3785 They're there. Don't get your feelings hurt snowflake. It's called constructive criticism.
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I just picked up a 2018 Colorado zr2 diesel iv been getting 21mpg hwy/city . 24/25 straight hwy I love the truck.
I've seen people say they're getting 30 mph on hwy.
If they would have done the shock mounts differently, and given it 33s I would be all over it. Between the small tires and the terrible shock location, just doesn't have the ground clearance for places I like to go.
professional, unbiased review. great job!
As a zr2 owner myself, I utilize the android auto/apple car play for navigation.
Google maps with the satellite layer allows me to map a route and understand upcoming terrain.
Haven't found an obstacle that has slowed down the truck yet, and the interior is much roomier than the Tacoma. I'll take that one step further and say that not having an adjustable seat bottom ruined the trd for me.
That being said, a short coming of the truck is not having a 120v plug for accessories.
The ZR2 is almost Jeep Wrangled sized. The rack and drawer system is the way to go when adding room for gear.
Bomb news!! I just read that GM will discontinued the 2.8l Duramax for next year. What do you think about it? The price of it will drop and find parts also will be hard. What's your thoughts about it?
Great video and review! Very thorough.. covered all the points i wanted to know about before buying that truck. Thank you.
Cringey af when people say coloRODo... native born and raised in CO all locals pronounce it coloRADo regardless if youre talking about the state or the truck...
I have a terrible issue with the transmission and i hate it, for the
record i have the v6 engine, i tried to fix it thru GM and they were
such an assholes and never fixed it. they spent every effort and money
to justify a faulty product in stead of fixing it. I will never buy a
Chevrolet vehicle ever again and selling this peace of crap. DO NOT BUY
THIS TRUCK !!!!!!
It would be a great truck if it weren’t powered by Fiat.
it's a great truck and there is nothing wrong with either engine aside from the diesel needing more HP
Saw your video with Kevin from Lifestyle Overland. I like your content. Subbed👍
Chevy never has been one for visibility in anything other than Silverados, Catfish Camaros are very hard to drive IMO because of this
You said that you air the tires down to 35 psi. That's the normal recommended pressure for that tires that's indicated on the door sticker.
Airing down would be in the low to high teens.
They had them up to 45 because of the extra weight in the truck.
The Duramax Colorado has been on my radar for a while. I had been wondering how they would handle the type of thing that I do and you answered those quesions pretty well. Thanks!
5:52 . Good, honest review. Even better taste in music!!!
If I want more of a "Baja truck" should I go with the regular gas zr2, or Tacoma trd?
If you are going to maintain stock suspension, go with the ZR2. Otherwise, go with the TRD Offroad and upgrade your shocks to either King or Fox extended travel coilovers (that truck and suspension will total up to about the same price as the ZR2). If you don't want a rear locker, you can even go with an SR5 model Tacoma to give you more money for modifications. The Toyota will be a little slower accelerating, but you'll be able to maintain a faster speed over whoops and other obstacles with the better suspension. There is a lot more aftermarket support for the Tacoma.
American Overland still in business? Website appears to down.
Bring back the S10 and then I will buy one.
Why? I've owned S-10's and the old and new model Colorado's. The newest Colorado's are a much nicer truck.
His is my favorite mid size truck with the diesel
Wished it had a manual transmission option.
98% of TRD Toyotas are automatics.
J X well 0% of the duramax Colorado’s are
Got a 6 speed manual with the 2.8 here in Australia. Great car.
Nice little mini review! You being a ford guy you might want to wait and give the ranger raptor a look before you eventually pull the trigger on a new beast. Assuming your looking to go smaller more maneuverable off road capable. I'm sure the trusty ol superduty will give you the time to find a ride that can hopefully fill the big shoes of your ford. I do like the baby D in the Colorado but I think ford might be putting a diesell in the ranger raptor as well. Great way to live the dream man! I'm your age used to Live in WY and do the sort of stuff you do. Stuck in IN for work right now maybe someday I'll get back out west. In the mean time I'll live vicariously through you and soak up the inspiration of going full time!
Ranger Raptor isn't coming to the US.
Still a shitty truck, waste of money!
Great review. I really like the look and capabilities of these trucks. Interested to see how the Raptor Ranger answers back and how they fair in the long term. Thanks for the vid!
The Ranger Raptor isn't coming to the US.
sorry ass fender flares killsthe whole look!
Yes I like the truck
For me, it is overpriced. However I do like the ZR2 Colorado. A lot of people think these trucks are "small" but I looked up the dimensions and compare it to a 90's Silverado ext cab, they are almost identical. Modern day "midsize" trucks are the full size of the past. Colorado ZR2 212-225″ L x 74-77″ W x 70-72″ H 97 Silverado194-237" L x 76-77.8" W 72.6-73.2" H
Needs an LS3! 😁
I love everything about the truck, except the infotainment that's hard to see in sunlight, and the rear seat space. That's the reason this video help me decide not to get it. Thanks. You saved me time and money.
if only it comes in a manual... diesel is great, but I can't deal with the DEF and regen. My normal commute is 30 minutes in the city, I would have to purposely get out onto the highway many hours after rush hour, traffic is so bad it's hard to even get to speed limit, so the damn filter doesn't clog up. Diesel is great on paper, especially its city MPG is better than my current small hatchback's highway MPG, but in practice, these new diesels are too high maintenance, and the emission parts are too unreliable... regardless of manufacturer
I like the colorado ZR2. I'd probably get the V6 engine if it's available for the 2018
hi there
nice review. good job.
i want to know about the rack fitted on the rear cabin. As you put the rooftent on top of it, any noise coming from that? was it loud? any impact on the fuel consumption etc etc.
I really want to know about it. hope to hear from you soon.
Cheers
I hate that this truck dowles not have a front and side cameras... very disapointing for that price
I currently drive a 2015 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and I’ve been thinking about downsizing to a Colorado but it really does seem a bit too small for me.
So gonna get me one.but not a diesel. Not pulling anything.would rather have the horse power not a slug diesel
It's an American pickup truck with Thai engine!
Do not use Auto 4wd!!!!
Ugliest looking midsize truck in the market!
As a 2.8L diesel owner this is a great engine. Excellent bottom end torque and barely used DEF fluid even while towing. Great job GM!
Hey Jason, Casey's jeep is on fire and completely destroyed. He's stranded out in the middle of the desert!
buy one of those and you are definetly gonna need the warranty lol
I have been daily driving mine off road and on. zero problems. where does your info come from?
working in a gm dealer as a tech
What issues have you found?
Ram needs to put a cummins engine in the next dakota with the rebel or longhorn interior.
This was a well put together video. I'm definitely not a fan of the zr2 (I want to like it) but I think you did a good job of hitting most relevant points. Subscribed.
I have the GMC Canyon with the v6. It's the All Terrain X package and does everything I need it to do.
I installed a 1" lift front and rear and an aluminum skid plate.
The truck came with the Goodyear Dura track tires. The tires are amazing off road!!!
It is difficult to see over the hood and all 4 corners while doing technical off road.
The only thing I wish it had was the desiel.
All in all, an awesome truck!
I swear I just seen this vehicle pulling a trailer in Duchesne, Utah
Sure is cool.
Good review. What's the soundtrack?
Did you have any issues with the low mounted rear shocks?
Great setup but probably to pricey for me. Stick with my F150 for now.
And here I thought you were a loyal Ford owner!!!!
brand loyalty is pointless buy what works good
@@13christbane Exactly. People act like they are being sponsored by these companies. I just research and buy what's best for me.
I haven't driven one of those yet but the Nissan Frontiers also feel very car like after driving full size Fords for so long. Let's hope Ford offers a diesel in the upcoming Ranger and that its visibility is good, then we may have something! Thanks for the review Jason! Have a great week from West Virginia!
I would get one but I dont think it would be a good tow rig at all
Shares first thought at 1:46. Thats why you came here.
Hell yeah and playing Whiskey Myers on the radio
Great honest review Jason......amazing truck put to a test and past :).... awesome pics\vids of the countryside and landscape !
I never use the built in maps on mine. hook your phone up via the USB and mirror the screen
A Chevy commercial..........you're dead to me.
i wish i waited for the 1/2 ton with the diesel. anyways, i love the 5.3L.
nice shots man, good production quality. i love the new Colorado.
0:40 I did a double take thinking there was a small BEAR in your back seat!!
The only thing I can't get over is how expensive they are
Jason,
Consider a Toyota Tundra. Most reliable full sized truck you can buy.
And before someone asks, look it up yourself. Many sources agree.
You said Tundra and reliability in the same sentence.... You might want to speak with a few mechanics at your local Toyota delaership before you do that again.
Nice freaking truck but out of my price range😭
Just curious with the diesel, how strongly you can smell the exhaust, especially at slow trail speeds. I cant stand the sickly sweet smell of the new diesel exhaust these days, and this would be a deciding factor in me purchasing diesel vs gas. I know all the torque and fuel mileage numbers, but I don't want to purchase something and then hate walking around it because how strong the exhaust smells. seems petty, but you spend that kind of money, you better like what you bought.
You can't smell it at all.
Looks fun to take on a adventure.
I may have to. Looks fun.
How does it go with Ford 150 raptor?
Got to love the babby duro max as long as it is reliable like its big brother you got a winner with that low end torc.
I really don't think you cold go wrong with this truck. the only thing that's lacking is power, a tune fixes that but still very low numbers at the extra cost.
I have one and rarely have to go pedal to the metal it's a pretty light truck seems to have plenty of power for daily driving I don't need a race car Plus you can't beat over 20MPG in town and over 30 on the highway
Nice review, very informative. Thanks for posting.
Have yet to drive one of these beauties but great video. Thanks for sharing!
Did Chevy write this? Lol
Fun video. Great review. Thanks Jason.
Great video and overview of the Colorado. Really like that Duramax, thanks for sharing.
jeez that nav screen looked useless
Looks nice,and capable but i just dont like the gear shift at all.weird huh? Lol
robert mcguire I agree it looks like Chevy pulled the same old shifter from 1981, I think you go aftermarket.
I hate touchscreens in cars.
Not a fan of that interior. Next >
Enjoyed the review 👍🙏🏻
It was a pleasure meeting you at the Umatilla National Forest.
Yeah, Marco thanks for the helpful information 👍
I’d buy a truck from you! Haha great review, I love the honesty
Sounds like a go Jason.
I love mine. Great video