Used 2023 Chevrolet Colorado ZR2 4dr Crew Cab 4WD SB (2.7L 4cyl Turbo 8A) Consumer Reviews
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ZR2 Is Amazing
Quintus, Buffalo, MN, 09/15/2023
updated 03/17/2025
Chevrolet Colorado ZR2 4dr Crew Cab 4WD SB (2.7L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
19 of 20 people found this review helpful
I will start with the only negative, 1,000 miles in I am at exactly 18mpg. Not horrible, but it a sail and in a good head wind it really drops. The good - the driver display and infotainment are awesome and quick, the cameras are incredible, the seats are very comfortable for at least 4 hours ( the longest trip so far), the fit and finish in my truck is flawless, the suspension does not disappoint on or off road, the tires are not super aggressive, but great off road and reasonably quiet on road, handling is very good with great tracking responsive steering and very natural breaking, ample power all the way up the rpm range making passing or climbing a non-issue, the lights are great and the auto controls on and brights work without a hitch, the shifting is very smooth and decisive, and the appearance has to be seen to truest be appreciated - the best looking stock truck ever built IMHO. It’s hard not to just go drive this truck just to drive it. Time will tell if I have to suffer the first year blues of a new gen truck, but a month and a half in I absolutely love this truck! So now 2 seasons in on this truck and it has been flawless. Averaging 18MPG even over 18,000 miles. It has spent time over 13,000 feet, way below zero, tons of snow and ice, mud and crazy rocks and I still love this truck! It has gone in, on, up, and over stuff with ease that I would not have even considerd in the 2017 Z71. The comfort, ride, features, fit and finish, and style of this truck are still best in class. Raptors and Tacomas eat your heart out.
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Don’t let it’s good looks fool you
ACR812, Missoula, MT, 10/24/2023
Chevrolet Colorado ZR2 4dr Crew Cab 4WD SB (2.7L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
41 of 47 people found this review helpful
Received my 2023 Chevy Colorado ZR2 two weeks ago. Now with 400 miles, the truck is currently in the shop. I got the “service lockers” that dings about every 5 seconds while driving (very annoying). Other issues since I took delivery are… 1. Excessive wind noise coming from the drivers side door. 2. Steering wheel squeaks when turning hard (almost like it’s lacking oil) 3. Infotainment screen goes black when starting the vehicle sometimes. Have to turn the truck off, let it sit for a while and the start it again for the screen to come back on. 4. There was quite a bit of surface rust on the front and rear diff when I took delivery. It’s cosmetic for now, but rust leads to problems. Overall, ownership has been very unpleasant.
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Comfortably capable
Mr. N., Freeport, FL, 12/08/2024
Chevrolet Colorado ZR2 4dr Crew Cab 4WD SB (2.7L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
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I purchased my 2023 ZR2 as part of a conscious decision to spend more time outdoors doing outdoor stuff - whether it was trips out innawoods to go camping or just chucking a bunch of surf rods in the bed to haul out what I can from the Gulf of Mexico. Coming from a long string of sports cars and hot hatchbacks, the change was stark, but not without its benefits. For starters, the third-generation Colorado, even in the most off-road oriented ZR2 spec is supremely comfortable and capable as a daily driver. The cabin is quiet, spacious and sensibly laid out, with lots of adjustment in the seats and wheel to help you get comfortable. I do wish the seats had a bit more bolstering, but even without, they're all-day comfortable and the base ZR2's cloth and 'Evotex' materials wear well. Infotainment is something of a highlight, with an Android-based system and big screens that offer easy navigation and tons of functionality. I do wish that Chevy provided a bit more secondary storage beyond the giant center console cavity and glovebox though - the skimpy door pockets are fine, but only just that. Performance across the board and especially in rough going is outstanding. The L3B TurboMax and 8-speed automatic combo delivers a ton of torque and there's plenty of passing power that belies the ZR2's two and a half tons. It's not fast, but it's definitely not slow either. When the terrain gets less asphalty, the robust standard hardware (front and rear electronically controlled lockers, 33" tires, drive modes, front clearance and approach angles, etc) mean you have the tools to solve a lot of problems without leaving the driver's seat. Steering is accurate if a bit overboosted and the brakes are flat out phenomenal for this class of vehicle. I do wish that the engine/exhaust was a bit more vocal, but also don't hate the very turbo-forward soundtrack that makes the truck sound like nothing so much as a very huffy diesel without the diesel clatter. On top of all this, the current Colorado (particularly in Trail Boss and ZR2 trims) is just a great-looking truck, with sharp, chunky styling and a nicely squared bulldog stance. Most people wouldn't give a black pickup a second glance, but I still get regular positive comments and questions about my truck. The Trail Boss is probably the smart money purchase for discerning buyers, but I have zero regrets about buying my ZR2. Mileage could be better, as my example basically returns 17 MPG regardless of duty cycle, but I was well aware that a big truck with big turbo power was probably not going to set any records on that front. The midsize pickup segment is pretty hot right now, with every offering either being recently redesigned or refreshed - I'm not sure there's a bad choice out there now, but I can say that the Colorado ZR2 is definitely a good one. Highly recommended.
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