Yahoo Autos Chevy Silverado ZR2 will represent in the factory-built off-roader segment
Ford and Ram proved there is a tremendous amount of demand for factory-built off-roaders among truck buyers. Chevrolet has largely sat on the sidelines, but it's allegedly preparing to enter the battle with a beefier Silverado.
Copying and pasting the F-150 Raptor isn't an option, so the Bowtie will follow a slightly different path to the segment. It will apply the ZR2 treatment to the Silverado to create an off-road-capable truck that puts less of an emphasis on performance than its two rivals. Enthusiast website Muscle Car & Trucks learned the pickup will receive an array of suspension upgrades like next-generation Multimatic DSSV dampers plus electronic locking front and rear differentials. Stylists will also work their magic to increase the approach and departure angles.
Bigger tires wrapped around model-specific wheels and a suspension lift will generously increase the ZR2's ground clearance, so telling it apart from a more road-focused Silverado will be relatively easy. Comparing the smaller 2021 Colorado with the ZR2 variant sheds light on what to expect from the rock-hopping Silverado.
