Comparing it to the Tremor or Rebel, sure… it’s a competitor. Comparing it to a Raptor or TRX, not even in the same ballpark. I know you wouldn’t compare it to those two but this is Chevy’s flagship offroad truck, the absolute BEST they have to offer, and it is embarrassing compared to the other companies flagship offroad trucks (Raptor, TRX).
It’s essentially just a lifted truck, with weird shocks and lockers. None too impressive, cool sure, but not impressive. They could’ve done so much more with it. I’m not taking any of the new look into consideration because that doesn’t make it any better or worse when talking about vehicle performance.
…It’s been 10 years since the debut of the Raptor, and this is the best we got from Chevy, that’s why it’s underwhelming, well underwhelming to me I should say. You want Chevy to get up to bat and push the envelope, not still be playing catch up.But hey, complaining doesn’t solve anything.
It is a cool truck, don’t get me wrong. I’m sure people will be able to make some pretty darn cool rigs out of this platform like they have with the ZR2 Colorados. AEV will most definitely be coming out with a Bison equivalent of this truck, I’m excited to see that. With enough time, I’m sure Chevy will come out with a contender for the Raptor and TRX also.
Firstly, I was excited to see the commercial during an NFL game where the GOAT pulled yet another trick out of his hat at his age.
But after the excitement settled down I realized I am of 2 minds on this.
I'm still glad for it. Taken in a vacuum, this Silverado ZR2 looks like a blast! I sure hope they put all that on the Sierra as well. It has so many things the Silverado has been lacking. And those "wierd shocks" happen to be some of the best wierd shocks out there right now.
And the selectable lockers...? Personally I dont use any beyond my G80 because I am not doing technical trails, but this IS what everyone has been asking for. This DOES put this truck more on par with those other competitors. The technology and interior are much improved as well.
I do hate electronic, console shifters in tricks. To me, a truck trans shifter needs to be on the tree, and I hate dials or electronic console shifters where you cant jeep your eyes on the road and tell where the shifter is by feel.
Do I wish this were up there with the Raptor? After 10 years?! Yes. Yes i do. And i wish, after 10 years of waiting, that it were more than a raptor fighter. I wish the Raptor design team were currently sitting at thier desks saying "WTF! How are we gonna compete with THAT?!"
But really, it wouldnt take much to make this as capable as a Raptor. And in so.e ways it doesnt have to be. It's a great offroad truck as it is. The Raptor specifically eats at desert running at high speeds.
I look at the Chevy Trail Boss, this new Silverado ZR2 and hopefully that new GMC Canyon concept truck as excellent overlanders. I'm actually wondering if they will just retire the Trail Boss in favor of this new platform.