During the fall months, all of us on sales and
service staff here at Jim Butler Chevy of St Louis are fielding tons of requests and
questions regarding trucks. And why shouldn't we be? As the leaves begin to
change and every night under the arch gets just a bit cooler, it is the perfect
time to think about the perfect rig for you that can tow, haul, and also be the
ideal urban trek around with the family. Muscle Cars and Trucks cited that other
valid sources claim a ZRX trim for the Silverado is now in the works.
The same namesake was once used on the GMC Sonoma,
which was a more street-focused pickup that was a bit like the S-10 Xtreme.
When it was learned that a trademark was filed early last month many thought
that it was based on the return of a street performance pickup, but instead it
has now been learned that the Silverado ZRX will be a very gritty offroad
number aiming to further the Trail Boss' capabilities.
We've been told that the ZRX is expected to be
equipped with an upgraded suspension, the Multimatic DSSV spool valve offroad
dampers seen on the Colorado ZR2, front and rear locking differentials, and
completely redesigned bumpers to nail down better approach and departure
angles. It has also now been found out that Fox has filed a ZRX trademark to
use exclusively on “custom pickups” just seven days later. The Ford F-150
Raptor, as well as Ram Rebel TRX, are the usual suspects are far as stiff
competition is concerned, and even though it may not have quite as powerful an
engine, will probably still fare just fine.
At this point power is said to be derived from a
6.2-liter EcoTec V8 with 420 horsepower and 460 lb-ft of torque. This could
mean the TRX would be situated comfortably above the Trail Boss but just below
the fiercely high-powered desperado of the upgraded Trail Boss with skid plates,
18-inch wheels, a locking rear differential, two-speed transfer case, and
Rancho shocks. Us and many others would be incredibly excited to see a
3.0-liter Duramax 4-cylinder cranking out 277 hp and 460 lb-ft, which is an
option the competition does not offer.
We will firmly attest the pre-existing diesel is
smoother than the gas engine, and the very advanced fuel injection system does
a fantastic job of helping with the very typical compression-ignition clatter.
This complex system runs at 36,250 psi, with nine-hole injectors cranking out
fuel up to 10 times per combustion cycle. We'll keep you posted right here on
the blog about this trim level's development: two years can fly by fast, and
the opportunity to spec it out to your own fancy will be any truck-lovers solid
endeavor!