2022 Silverado ZR2 Arrives Fresh From the Factory With Multimatic Dampers, 6.2-Liter V8

The 2022 Chevy Silverado ZR2 is ready to announce itself as the most off-road ready truck in its class! 

The Silverado ZR2 is now equipped with advanced Multimatic DSSV dampers and completely retuned springs to deliver greatly improved front and rear suspension travel. You’ll also benefit from front and rear e-lockers for enhanced traction, while the high-approach steel front bumper now has removable front-end caps. 

Motor Trend called the ZR2 “amazingly rugged and ready'' after they took it for a spin and loved the off-road capability. 18-inch alloy wheels wrapped in 33-inch Goodyear Wrangler Territory tires are ready to roll, and underbody skid plates are in place to protect undercarriage. The most intense roads and trails demand appropriate clearance, and the Silverado ZRZ is up to the task with 11.2 inches of ground clearance, a 31.8-degree approach angle, 23.4-degree breakover angle, and 23.3 degree departure angle. The exhaust is positioned behind the bumper to avoid the dents and dings that come with frequent bumps.

 The new redesign lowers the headlamps and adds animated lighting sequences that are active when you start the vehicle or walk away. All LT trims and up now have built-in Google compatibility, which is quickly accessible with the push-to-talk button right on the wheel. The High Country now boasts Super Cruise, which provides hands-free navigation on most major thoroughfares in the US. With all its amazing technology and off-road capability, the ZR2 is perfect for the rock-crawling and canyon-climbing crowd!

ZR2 Gives Silverado Fans Even More Reason to be Excited

The fully-refreshed 2022 Chevy Silverado 1500 made its official debut this September, and the coming Silverado ZR2 will arrive with even more great incentives features!

The ZR2’s off-road ability at an affordable price will make for an amazing truck that off-roaders will immediately embrace. Some of the most notable features are the Mutlimatic DSSV dampers and re-tuned springs that will provide greatly improved front and rear suspension travel, along with front and rear e-lockers that enhance traction. 

18-inch alloy wheels wrapped in 33-inch Goodyear Wrangler Territory Tires and underbody skid plates will be working overtime to protect the vitals underneath. The ZR2 arrives with 11.2 inches of ground clearance, a 31.8-degree approach angle, 23.4 degree breakover angle, and a 23.3 degree departure angle. Power is derived from GM’s naturally aspirated 6.2 V8 L87 gasoline engine, cranking out 420 horsepower and 460 lb/ft of torque. Paired with a 10-speed automatic transmission and 4WD, this is one awesome machine to keep in mind when filling out your list for Santa!

The Silverado has long been the backbone of Chevy’s lineup, and making it more off-road capable is guaranteed to be a huge draw for already satisfied fans! Trail crawling is a forte that is best achieved with a rig that has seen special attention in the engineering and design department. In America there is so much left to explore, and the incoming ZR2 will be able to make its own way under pressure from boulders, fierce weather elements, and the abundance of wide-open spaces waiting for tough home-built rigs like this one!

2019 Colorado Bison Hailed by Autoweek as “Beefy, Full of Purpose”

The folks on staff at Autoweek last week recognized truthfully that GM simply “can't build trucks quickly enough,” and the special editions and upgrades are topics that are frequently asked about here at West Chevy of Knoxville. There are more than a dozen trims and special editions for Chevy's full-size trucks, but the inclusion of mid-level models has been going strong as of late. Last year, the brand we love to represent made huge news with our off-road focused ZR2, and followed through with Midnight and Dusk versions.

The Bison marks the first-time of the very exciting collaboration with expert aftermarket producer American Expedition Vehicles, or AEV. These are incredibly skilled folk who have been cranking out Jeeps and Ram trucks for more than two decades, including perhaps the most famous model of all, the Brute. Looking back through time and the very thrilling evolution of truck history, the very first GM Bison was a prototype gas-turbine semi-tractor trailer, constructed especially for the 1964 World's Fair. During the 1970's and 1980's, the Bison nameplate was used on a heavy-duty Class 8 truck, and now three decades later, it's a very special edition model to be proud off, with unworldly off-road ability.

The suspension was not modified under AEV's careful watch, so the factory 2-inch lift and Multimatic Dynamic Suspension Spool Valve dampers remain in place, alongside the stock-size 265/65R-17 Goodyear tires. Stamped steel bumpers alongside sliders and skidplates that provide a solid mass of protection for the truck's underbelly are fitted splendidly, and the task of halting traditional weight gain from adding components was really completed well by the experienced engineering team. The skidplates are designed for a high level of resistance to gauging, and provide a very high yield strength, to absorb any kind of hit, and bounce back with vigor.

The brand-new wheel flares provide more necessary coverage for tires and give the Bison some impressive shoulders. There is an available snorkel for the Bison, with its own pre-filter system located high up to improve the constant quest for clean air. Tackling the toughest of off-road terrain without the fear of excessive body damage, the testing team from Autoweek reveled in the excitement of the rock-filled trails near Florence Junction, Arizona for their in-depth analysis and driving location.

With the use of 4WD high range, the dirt two-track that led to the bigger rocks was conquered with ease, and big dips in the road did not stand a chance at washing out the front end. All things considered, the team concluded that the Bison is by far the “most capable, and most purposeful, 4WD midsize pickup truck.” Not worrying about the precious zones of your truck while taking it through the most challenging of territories is just one of the benefits of the Bison revamp: we have seen for years now that anything with AEV's blessing is pure grit and gold!

Colorado ZR2 AEV Revamp: Extras Abound With Teeming Features and Off-Road Capability

All of the spots around Knoxville that are great for off-roading are going to now really meet their match: The Colorado ZR2 was already a very awesome truck, just begging to become much better. All of us here at West Chevy was full aware that when Chevy took the liberty of collaborating with AEV, a vehicle that was now more off-road ready than ever before was going to be given the opportunity to fully roar to life. By being consistently innovative and thoroughly tough, the Chevy namesake has gained more than a quarter of all midsize truck sales in just under four years, and in past models, the Colorado line introduced an all-new V-6 gas engine with 8-speed transmission combination. To complete the job of protecting the most important of undercarriage elements over rough and jagged terrain, the Bison model now proudly features five different skid plates that house the fuel tank, engine oil pan, transfer case, as well as front and rear locking differentials.

Custom made by the ingenious and all-around dynamite manufacturer AEG, these skid plates are made up of incredibly durable hot-stamped Boron steel. This is the main ingredient used to shield the truck from various obstacles it can encounter during adventurous off-road jaunts. Offering a fully stocked suite of equipment to make sure its off-road abilities shine strongly, the ability to maneuver like a truly midsize truck, and the driving range of a high-performing diesel engine, the ZR2 is on deck to now provide excellent off-road capability in multiple scenarios. Multimatic DSSV patented these awesome dampers, and them along with the front and rear locking differentials are two other qualities that make this one of the best vehicles to conquer the back roads of Tennessee that aren't able to welcome traffic from anything other than the most trusty and able of vehicles.

The experts at AEV have been closely following the Colorado since its early origins, and knew full-on ahead of time that the first use of the hot-stamped Baron steel would be a legendary truck in many ways. Many drivers who already had cause to be very excited about the Colorado are bound to take to the rugged can-do vibe and appearance that the new front and rear bumpers add, and there is a multitude of extra equipment on board to appeal to those with the ultimate sense of wanderlust. The modified rear axle with 3.42 ratio, front and rear tracks widened by 3.5 inches, and a factory suspension that sports a two-inch lift over a Colorado Z71 are all other elements that will have you packing your camping and climbing gear quick, to depart the city in a hurry.

Getting rapidly off of frequently traveled roads in a truck is always a bonding time with yourself that can't be beaten: properly kicking up some dirt and traveling on trails in the Knoxville area are bound to be a pastime that you will be eager for all week! The 2.8 -L Duramax Turbo-Diesel engine is paired with a six-speed automatic transmission, and is capable of putting out 186 horsepower, with 369 lb-ft of torque. Buyers also have the option to choose a crew or extended cab configuration, and to purchase an available third-party accessory snorkel for the ZR2 Bison direct from AEV. We hope that you come to pay us a visit here at West Chevy soon, and see for yourself in depth the features and off-road prowess of the brand new truck that Cnet deemed ideal for “just you and your pals, living off the grid for days or even weeks at a time.”