2023 Silverado ZR2

Chevy truck owners had been waiting for a Silverado 1500 that was ready for the trail from the factory for a very long time. With the release of the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 ZR2, the wait is finally over. The Silverado ZR2 is here and prepared to take on the most difficult terrain you can throw at it since it is powered by a fire-breathing 6.2 liter V-8 engine that produces 420 horsepower. Off-road enthusiasts who want to concentrate solely on tackling the path in front of them can choose an Automatic mode, which is connected to a 2-speed transfer case with a 2WD setting, both 4wd Hi and Lo settings, and a 10-speed gearbox that manages the 460 foot pounds of torque.

The 2022 Silverado ZR2 is the all new off-road spec that is available for the Silverado 1500 and is geared towards people that need a truck that is a capable off-roader. It joins its smaller Chevrolet Colorado ZR2 stable mate as Chevy’s answer when it comes to building a capable trail ready truck, offering a more complete off-road package than what was available on the LT Trail Boss trim for Silverado 1500s.

Some highlights on the Silverado ZR2 include a factory 2 inch lift kit coupled with 33 inch AT tires. The Silverado ZR2 boasts 11.2 inches of ground clearance and more front and rear suspension travel than the Silverado LT Trail Boss. The Silverado ZR2 also comes equipped with the performance oriented Multimatic DSSV shocks and E-Locker front and rear differentials. The ZR2 also gets a special off road setting called Terrain Mode, making rock crawling easier with the use of a single pedal as your ZR2 takes advantage of its high approach angle front bumper and protective front skid plate. Serving all Columbia, Summerville, and St. Matthews Chevrolet Silverado customers!

With a few essential off-road features to aid you on any terrain, the Silverado ZR2 ups the truck's off-roading prowess. The ZR2 basically takes the Trail Boss trim from the Silverado and adds front and rear differentials with E-Lockers. It also improves the front half shafts to protect them from harm caused by the front differential being used while locked. Additional improvements include aggressive 33 inch Goodyear Wrangler Territory AT tires mounted on the truck's normal 18 inch wheels and substantial skid plates to prevent pebbles and other debris from hurting sensitive parts.

Since most truck buyers choose to use their off-road-focused ZR2 on a daily basis rather than as a weekend toy, Chevrolet has concentrated on making the Silverado ZR2 seem like a civilized truck while you are returning to civilization. Despite its off-road emphasis, the Silverado handles roads with easily and has the same good driving habits as any other normal Chevy Silverado 1500. Due to the use of GM's proprietary Multimatic DSSV shocks, which provide both performance and a smooth ride for drivers, the ZR2 is able to pull off this feat.