Friday, May 24, 2019

Chevy Colorado ZR2 Bison Tray Bed Ranked by GM Authority as “Ultra Capable and Handy”




The internet is always a great source for us to check in on exactly what's been happening in the auto industry periodically: the many different voices and opinions allow consumers to make the right choice when finding the perfect new vehicle for them. The Chevy Colorado ZR2 Bison is a more capable take on the Colorado ZR2, which itself is a very upgraded version of the standard Colorado. The knowledgeable staff on duty at GM Authority kept us up to date on the ZR2 Bison Tray Bed concept this week, which it built to display at the Overland Expo West show.

It was to be used at the Overland Expo to gauge interest in a production tray bed conversion for the Colorado, which already has high-clearance fender flares from AEV, allowing them to fit a large 35-inch tire to the mid-size pickup without the need to install lifted suspension. AEV tested the Colorado ZR2 Bison Tray Bed concept by taking it on a very demanding 3-day expedition in the Altar desert in Mexico, seeing if this amazing and very durable desert-crawling model holds up to its name. There the crew was joined by a group of specially outfitted AEV Jeep Wranglers and nailed down a performance billed by the experts as “flawless” in this harsh terrain.



The Colorado Bison is aimed at overlanding and off-roading enthusiasts, and we love the off-road ready equipment such as the optional intake snorkel, AEV front and rear fascias, new fog lamp, and 17-inch AEV off-road wheels. The option of converting into a ZR2 Bison is available for both the 3.6-liter V6 and 2.8-liter diesel, and you can see it up-close-and-personal at the 2019 Overland Expo West, which is in Flagstaff, Arizona from May 17 to May 19. You can also check out more news regarding the Colorado truck here, as GM Authority provides numerous features about the upcoming 2020 model.

Next year's model will sport a new remote locking tailgate, available as an option on the Work Truck trim. It comes standard on LT, Z71, and ZR2 models. All models also will now get Tire Fill Alert, and LT models will now come standard with the EZ-lift tailgate. Inside, the Chevy Infotainment Premium system with Navigation is replaced with the incoming Chevy Infotainment Plus system: we guarantee that you're going to love the look and functionality it provides. The Colorado is proudly assembled at the GM Wentzville factory right here in Missouri, and operated by GM USA. Feel free to subscribe to always receive the latest and most updated news on the Colorado and all other vehicles, and keep in the loop with all things Chevy for 2019!