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2020 Chevrolet Colorado ZR2

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Rating8.1

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Midsize Pickup-truck
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$41,400 - $43,000
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Nathan Dyer 

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Updated on December 21, 2022

ProsConsWhat's New

Excellent off-road prowess thanks to special modifications made

The options are priced high

An upgraded infotainment system with navigation is made available

Impressive fuel economy due to the 4-cylinder diesel engine

The lack of standard driving assist technologies raises concerns

A responsive infotainment system

Dowdy interior

Specs & Features

$41,400

price

308 hp @ 6800 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 2020 Chevrolet Colorado ZR2 diesel Crew Cab competes directly with the GMC Canyon Denali Diesel Crew Cab. A base price of MSRP $46,500 gets you a 2.8L turbodiesel Inline-4 engine and a 6-Speed automatic transmission. This engine produces 181 horsepower and 369 lb-ft of torque, achieving a 0-60 of 9.1 seconds, and is offered as a 4WD. The Chevrolet Colorado ZR2 diesel crew cab offers a single 5.2 feet cab with a payload capacity of 1,358 pounds. It also offers a healthy towing capacity of 5,000 pounds. 

Buying Advice

For those who want to hit off-road adventures, the Colorado ZR2 Diesel is a tough and capable truck that can handle any task. It's good enough in the stock form, but if you feel and have the need to upgrade, the Bison Edition can add a multitude of functional and cosmetic goodies.

Trims

    Base
    $41,400 onwards
    • Engine: 3.6L 6cyl 4WD 8A
    • Horsepower: 308 hp @ 6800 rpm hp
    • Torque: 275 lb.-ft. @ 4000 rpm
    • 0-60 mph: 8.2 sec
    • Top Speed: TBD mph
    • Fuel Economy Combined: 17 mpg

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Engine

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Rating

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Horsepower

308 hp @ 6800 rpm

Torque

369 lb.-ft. @ 2000 rpm

Capacity

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2020 Chevrolet Colorado ZR2 vs competitor's 0-60

    Car Name
    0-60 MPH
    Quarter Mile
    Top Speed
    		SourceCompare
    		8.2 sec16.3 sec-
    		6 sec14.7 sec110 mph
    		7 sec15.5 sec112 mph
    		7.9 sec16.0 sec97 mph
    		8 sec--
    		8.7 sec16.8 sec100 mph
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    2020 Chevrolet Colorado ZR2 vs competitor's MPG

      Car Name
      MPG City
      MPG Highway
      MPG Combined
      Fuel Tank Capacity
      Range (C/H)
      		SourceCompare
      		17 mpg22 mpg17 mpg21 gal.336/378 mi.
      		21 mpg26 mpg23 mpg18 gal.378/468 mi.
      		20 mpg26 mpg22 mpg21 gal.420/546 mi.
      		19 mpg26 mpg22 mpg19.5 gal.370.5/507 mi.
      		18 mpg24 mpg20 mpg21.1 gal.379.8/506.4 mi.
      		18 mpg25 mpg20 mpg21 gal.378/525 mi.

      2020 Chevrolet Colorado ZR2 vs competitor's dimensions

        Car Name
        Length
        Width
        Height
        Ground Clearance
        Wheelbase
        		SourceCompare
        		212.7 in.74.3 in.72.2 in.8.9 in.128.3 in.
        		218 in.73.8 in.75 in.10 in.137.3 in.Jeep USA
        		212.4 in.74.3 in.70.7 in.8.3 in.128.3 in.
        		212.4 in.74.3 in.70.4 in.8.4 in.128.3 in.
        		210.8 in.77.8 in.70.7 in.8.4 in.126.8 in.
        		210 in.78.6 in.70.2 in.7.3 in.125.2 in.

        2020 Chevrolet Colorado ZR2 vs competitor's trunk space

          Car Name
          Trunk Capacity
          Passenger Volume
          Max Trunk Volume
          		SourceCompare
          		41.3 cu.ft.89 cu.ft.41.3 cu.ft.
          		26.5 cu.ft.38.4 cu.ft.51.8 cu.ft.
          		41.3 cu.ft.39.2 cu.ft.41.3 cu.ft.
          		35.5 cu.ft.-35.5 cu.ft.Jeep USA
          		33.5 cu.ft.-33.5 cu.ft.
          		7.3 cu.ft.-33.9 cu.ft.

          2020 Chevrolet Colorado ZR2 vs competitor's cargo space

            Car Name
            Cargo Volume
            Cargo Volume w/ Seat Area
            Max Cargo Volume
            Bed Length
            		SourceCompare
            		33.4 cu.ft.41.3 cu.ft.41.3 cu.ft.62 ft.
            		5.3 cu.ft.49.9 cu.ft.49.9 cu.ft.74 ft.
            		33.5 cu.ft.33.5 cu.ft.33.5 cu.ft.73 ft.
            		9.9 cu.ft.7.3 cu.ft.33.9 cu.ft.64 ft.
            		100.7 cu.ft.26.5 cu.ft.51.8 cu.ft.73 ft.
            		35.5 cu.ft.35.5 cu.ft.35.5 cu.ft.60 ft.Jeep USA

            2020 Chevrolet Colorado ZR2 vs competitor's towing capacity

              Car Name
              Towing Capacity
              Payload Capacity
              Weight
              		SourceCompare
              		5000 lbs.1385 lbs.3926 lbs.
              		7700 lbs.1522 lbs.3980 lbs.
              		7650 lbs.1600 lbs.4650 lbs.Jeep USA
              		7500 lbs.1860 lbs.4145 lbs.
              		6620 lbs.1460 lbs.4180 lbs.
              		3500 lbs.1426 lbs.3842 lbs.

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