Los Angeles Autoshow 2016: Chevy Unveils The Colorado ZR2 With Race-Spec Suspension

The ZR2 name puts the new pickup on steroids, making it a strong contender for the most capable factory off-roader in the market.

Chevrolet has unveiled its newest performance pickup truck at the 2016 Los Angeles Auto Show.

Chevrolet Unveils The Colorado ZR2 At L.A Auto Show

The ZR2 off-road package was offered by GM decades ago on its S-10 pickup and the GMC S-10 Blazer SUV, and it was one of the first off-road packages ever to be offered by a major manufacturer.

Chevrolet Unveils The Colorado ZR2 At L.A Auto Show

The ZR2 name puts the new pickup on steroids, making it a strong contender for the most capable factory off-roader in the market.

Chevrolet Unveils The Colorado ZR2 At L.A Auto Show

The ZR2 pickup will come with a lot of changes, and the major upgrade is the new position-sensitive shock absorbers.

Chevrolet Unveils The Colorado ZR2 At L.A Auto Show

The suspension system uses an aluminum-cased, Dynamic Suspension Spool Valve damper with two spool valves to ensure maximum performance during on- and off-road compression and rebounds, as well as high-speed impacts; a typical scenario during a serious desert run.

Chevrolet Unveils The Colorado ZR2 At L.A Auto Show

The ZR2 will also be equipped with a 2-inch taller suspension to make enough room for the new 31-inch Goodyear Duratrac tires.

Chevrolet Unveils The Colorado ZR2 At L.A Auto Show

The ZR2 will feature a wider skid plating than the previous generation Colorado's and some adventure-oriented accessories.

Chevrolet Unveils The Colorado ZR2 At L.A Auto Show

The engine choices for the ZR2 will be the 3.6-litre, V6 petrol engine and a 2.8-litre, inline-four-cylinder, diesel engine with added torque.

Chevrolet Unveils Colorado ZR2 At L.A Auto Show

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Article Published On: Wednesday, November 16, 2016, 23:45 [IST]
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