Knoxville truck lovers are going to soon have a reason to feel beyond excited for 2018: the Colorado ZR2 is going to receive a hefty variation, and from none other than the worldwide experts in off-road modification! A company that has its roots in rugged and tough-terrain sporting Missoula, Montana, AEV has been on the cutting edge of the 4WD industry for more than 15 years. This is not just a wheel or suspension company: they now specialize in crafting turn-key vehicles that are rugged, rough, and ready to roll. Successfully partnering with Jeep on the very awesome “Call of Duty” edition, their off-road bumpers, attention to detail, and continuing vision for the future are all top-notch.
This tan truck that was recently revealed at the SEMA show in the balmy desert of Vegas is sure to be a hit with all of those who love to careen off the traditional path, and blast through lonely valleys or canyons. The first big change was the suspension: it was the recipient of a complete engineering overhaul, and new driveline components allow for a 1.5-inch lift. The 35-inch tires on this beast are a thing to behold: at just one look, it appears as if they could not even be punctured by jutted glass. They are mounted to a set of AEV beadlock rims, and are poised and ready to get you through the raging river, or side of a misty mountain's danger zone.
The finished package is powered heftily forward by a 2.8-liter diesel engine, and AEV's custom touch on the front and rear bumpers is solid. Looking at this thing with us on the lot here at West Chevy makes you feel a bit like you could expect the same type of safety that you would glean from a high-grade underwater cage, with all the fixin's in “lock and load” mode. The grille has a more custom appearance than the standard ZR2, and the Chevy bowtie emblem is substituted for the fully-spelled out “Chevrolet” namesake. The roof-high expedition rack is mounted to the bed, and there are tons of goodies inside, just like a stocking on the mantle during the coming holidays. One of them is a portable ARB refrigerator, which can help you be ready for fly fishing, a long day of contracting, or have some cold ones stowed away by the campfire.
We have been impressed as many others in the industry with how well RV's have been enjoying the post-smartphone technology leap. It seems like whenever we go to our favorite lake of campsite to visit our cohorts, the campers they have are equipped with better powering options, outdoor fridges, galleys, device chargers, and immaculate kitchen interiors. The bar has really risen in this zone, and it's impressive. AEV had another great concept in regards to the Colorado ZR2: on this model, they really took that risen-bar factor for RVs, and incorporated it immediately into the new truck realm: there is a panel on the right rear fender that offers up auxiliary power, air compressor, and fresh water system. It's the little things like this that are going to make customers sit up and take notice, and feel that this as a pick for them is more versatile, while being definitely durable and all-around kickass.
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