Feedback on 2024/25 Colorado ZR2

[Tahoe1305]

My 26 year old Tahoes life is coming to an end around the 300k mile mark. That coupled with a retirement and possibly a mid life crisis I want my first ever new vehicle.

I’m a bit of a mess on what I want. But the only steadfast rule is equal off road capability and gas mileage of my 2000 Tahoe (it’s got a 2” lift and 33” tires and has never failed me off road).

So I’m on the wait list for a GX550 overtrail expecting about 9 months left. But the more I research the more I question that. It’s going to run $72k minimum.

I test drove the new Tacoma and liked it. We looked at the new Tundra and appreciated the rear seat. The 4Runners are selling above MSRP still and not sure I want to mess with the cost and wait there. I’m biased towards Toyota a bit for reliability…..but coming from a 26 year old Chevy weighs on my mind a bit too given they aren’t built like they used to be.

We drove a Colorado ZR2 this weekend. And I think it’s our favorite thus far. Back a tad bigger than Tacoma, and looks sporty. Everything I read it appears to be an off road beast.

I keep cars around ideally, and given that this will potentially be my kids car in a decade (thus ruling out a ranger raptor and a few other reasons). I plan to keep the Tahoe as well, but not as my daily driver. I’ve never owned a truck and my buddies say I need to try one…this may be my chance.

I live in CO and find myself in snow, and off road more than average I’d say. A few days a month as a good estimate.

Any direct feedback from owners of the latest generation Colorado ZR2 or recent generations? Open to the Tacoma/toyota discussion as well. Not super worried about the $5-10k in depreciation it may hold (ZR2s actually seem to do better than most chevys locally btw).

Thanks.

 

[HuntInWild88]

Idk about the Colorado. But I have a 2024 1500 with the 3.0 Zr2 Bison edition and love it!! The Zr2 handles much better than just the standard suspension.

 

[WRO]

They are nice new, but don’t age well.

 

[Hondo64d]

My 26 year old Tahoes life is coming to an end around the 300k mile mark. That coupled with a retirement and possibly a mid life crisis I want my first ever new vehicle.

I’m a bit of a mess on what I want. But the only steadfast rule is equal off road capability and gas mileage of my 2000 Tahoe (it’s got a 2” lift and 33” tires and has never failed me off road).

So I’m on the wait list for a GX550 overtrail expecting about 9 months left. But the more I research the more I question that. It’s going to run $72k minimum.

I test drove the new Tacoma and liked it. We looked at the new Tundra and appreciated the rear seat. The 4Runners are selling above MSRP still and not sure I want to mess with the cost and wait there. I’m biased towards Toyota a bit for reliability…..but coming from a 26 year old Chevy weighs on my mind a bit too given they aren’t built like they used to be.

We drove a Colorado ZR2 this weekend. And I think it’s our favorite thus far. Back a tad bigger than Tacoma, and looks sporty. Everything I read it appears to be an off road beast.

I keep cars around ideally, and given that this will potentially be my kids car in a decade (thus ruling out a ranger raptor and a few other reasons). I plan to keep the Tahoe as well, but not as my daily driver. I’ve never owned a truck and my buddies say I need to try one…this may be my chance.

I live in CO and find myself in snow, and off road more than average I’d say. A few days a month as a good estimate.

Any direct feedback from owners of the latest generation Colorado ZR2 or recent generations? Open to the Tacoma/toyota discussion as well. Not super worried about the $5-10k in depreciation it may hold (ZR2s actually seem to do better than most chevys locally btw).

Thanks.

My son bought a ZR2 and it seems to be a great truck, but my wife bought a Ranger Raptor and it is simply amazing…

John

 

[CorbLand]

Its been a couple years since I did research on smaller pickups but the Colorados big know issue was mainly with the transmission. I dont know if they got it fixed or not.

 

[180ls1]

I’ve never owned a truck and my buddies say I need to try one…this may be my chance.

I don't think a mid size truck will be that much more handy than a full size SUV.

I love my GX by the way. Best vehicle I've ever owned albeit 22 years old now.

 

[CHSD]

I know 2 guys that bought them brand new. Both had problems with the computers in them. One guy had it sitting at the dealer for 2 months after he drove it a month. Other guy had it there for 3 weeks.