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Chevy Silverado ZR2 looking bigger, more capable than Trail Boss in spy photos

Chevy Silverado ZR2 looking bigger, more capable than Trail Boss in spy photos


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Since 2019, there have been reports that Chevrolet has been working on a full-size answer to the Ford Raptor and Ram TRX, which were further stoked by a factory-modifed race truck. Now we have spy photos of what seems to be a serious Chevy Silverado off-roader, which we will refer to as ZR2 like its little Colorado sibling.

The front offers the most clues to the truck's increased capabilities. The hood has a huge bulge of camouflage, which we suspect may hide a big cowl like that on the Colorado ZR2. The front bumper, particularly when compared to a Trail Boss prototype seen earlier, seems to be turned up more at the edges for better clearance around the tires. The ZR2 doesn't have the aerodynamic air dam either, which further aids clearance. Underneath is a deep and wide skid plate for protecting all the Silverado's vulnerable mechanical bits.

Chevy Silverado Trail Boss and ZR2 prototype
Chevy Silverado Trail Boss and ZR2 prototype