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2018 Chevrolet Colorado ZR2

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Rating7.2

Ranked #3 in

Midsize Pickup-truck

$40,400 - $42,000

Starting Price

Year

Senior Editor,

Updated on August 2, 2022

Pros	Cons	What's New
Smooth and powerful V6 powertrain	Expensive price tag compared to rivals	Standard Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
One of the best offroaders of the segment	Front seats aren't comfy or supportive for larger adults	New 7-inch touchscreen
Excellent ride quality on and off the tarmac	Rivals offer more space for passengers and storage inside the cabin

Specs & Features

$40,400

price

181 hp @ 3400 rpm

horsepower

275 lb.-ft. @ 4000 rpm

torque

8-Speed Automatic

transmission

3.6L 6cyl 4WD 8A

engine

-

basic warranty

Overview

Part of the midsize pickup truck segment, the 2018 Chevrolet Colorado ZR2 Crew Cab competes with the GMC Canyon All Terrain Crew Cab, the Nissan Frontier PRO-4X Crew Cab, and the Toyota Tacoma TRD PRO Double Cab. A base price of MSRP $42,000 gets you a 3.6L V6 mated to an 8-speed automatic transmission. This single powertrain is found in a standalone trim offered. This engine produces 308 horsepower and 275 lb-ft of torque, achieving a 0-60 of 7.1 seconds, and is offered as 4WD only. The Colorado ZR2 Crew Cab offers a single 5.2 feet cab with a payload capacity of 1,223 pounds. The 2018 Colorado ZR2 Crew Cab also offers a 2.8L diesel engine. It also offers a healthy towing capacity of 5,000 pounds.

Buying Advice

The 2018 Chevrolet Colorado ZR2 Crew Cab is a powerful and off-road-oriented pickup truck. It is available in a single trim but there are some optional features available. These include a larger 8-inch touchscreen unit and a Bose premium 7-speaker sound system.

Trims

Base
$40,400 onwards

Engine: 3.6L 6cyl 4WD 8A
Horsepower: 181 hp @ 3400 rpm hp
Torque: 275 lb.-ft. @ 4000 rpm
0-60 mph: 9.7 sec
Top Speed: 100 mph
Fuel Economy Combined: 17 mpg

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308 hp @ 6800 rpm

369 lb.-ft. @ 2000 rpm

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2018 Chevrolet Colorado ZR2 vs competitor's 0-60

	Car Name	0-60 MPH	Quarter Mile	Top Speed	Source	Compare
	2018 Chevrolet Colorado ZR2 Ranked #2	7.1 sec	15.5 sec	100 mph
	2018 Honda Ridgeline Ranked #1	7 sec	15.5 sec	112 mph
	2018 GMC Canyon Ranked #3	8.7 sec	16.8 sec	-
	2018 Nissan Frontier Ranked #4	9.1 sec	-	-

2018 Chevrolet Colorado ZR2 vs competitor's MPG

	Car Name	MPG City	MPG Highway	MPG Combined	Fuel Tank Capacity	Range (C/H)	Source	Compare
	2018 Chevrolet Colorado ZR2 Ranked #3	17 mpg	22 mpg	17 mpg	21 gal.	336/378 mi.
	2018 Honda Ridgeline Ranked #1	19 mpg	26 mpg	22 mpg	19.5 gal.	370.5/507 mi.
	2018 GMC Canyon Ranked #1	20 mpg	26 mpg	22 mpg	21 gal.	-	-
	2018 Nissan Frontier Ranked #2	17 mpg	23 mpg	21 mpg	21.1 gal.	400.9/485.3 mi.

2018 Chevrolet Colorado ZR2 vs competitor's dimensions

	Car Name	Length	Width	Height	Ground Clearance	Wheelbase	Source	Compare
	2018 Chevrolet Colorado ZR2 Ranked #1	212.7 in.	74.3 in.	72.2 in.	8.9 in.	128.3 in.
	2018 GMC Canyon Ranked #2	212.4 in.	74.3 in.	70.3 in.	8.3 in.	128.3 in.
	2018 Honda Ridgeline Ranked #3	210 in.	78.6 in.	70.2 in.	7.3 in.	125.2 in.
	2018 Nissan Frontier Ranked #4	205.5 in.	72.8 in.	68.7 in.	7.6 in.	125.9 in.

2018 Chevrolet Colorado ZR2 vs competitor's trunk space

	Car Name	Trunk Capacity	Passenger Volume	Max Trunk Volume	Source	Compare
	2018 Chevrolet Colorado ZR2 Ranked #4	12 cu.ft.	93 cu.ft.	12 cu.ft.
	2018 Nissan Frontier Ranked #1	33.5 cu.ft.	-	33.5 cu.ft.
	2018 Honda Ridgeline Ranked #2	7.3 cu.ft.	-	33.9 cu.ft.
	2018 GMC Canyon Ranked #3	57.7 cu.ft.	16.3 cu.ft.	16.3 cu.ft.

2018 Chevrolet Colorado ZR2 vs competitor's cargo space

	Car Name	Cargo Volume	Cargo Volume w/ Seat Area	Max Cargo Volume	Bed Length	Source	Compare
	2018 Chevrolet Colorado ZR2 Ranked #1	12 cu.ft.	12 cu.ft.	12 cu.ft.	62 ft.
	2018 GMC Canyon Ranked #2	16.3 cu.ft.	57.7 cu.ft.	16.3 cu.ft.	74 ft.
	2018 Honda Ridgeline Ranked #3	63 cu.ft.	7.3 cu.ft.	33.9 cu.ft.	64 ft.
	2018 Nissan Frontier Ranked #4	104.6 cu.ft.	33.5 cu.ft.	33.5 cu.ft.	73 ft.

2018 Chevrolet Colorado ZR2 vs competitor's towing capacity

	Car Name	Towing Capacity	Payload Capacity	Weight	Source	Compare
	2018 Chevrolet Colorado ZR2 Ranked #1	5000 lbs.	1223 lbs.	4420 lbs.
	2018 Nissan Frontier Ranked #2	3790 lbs.	900 lbs.	3766 lbs.
	2018 Honda Ridgeline Ranked #3	3500 lbs.	1465 lbs.	4242 lbs.
	2018 GMC Canyon Ranked #4	-	1428 lbs.	-	-

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