Standard lane-departure warning and lane-keeping assistĬhevy covers the half-ton Silverado with a competitive warranty that doesn't quite match the lengthy powertrain coverage of the Nissan Titan.Standard forward-collision warning and automated emergency braking.For more information about the Silverado's crash-test results, visit the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration ( NHTSA) and Insurance Institute for Highway Safety ( IIHS) websites. Those who plan on carrying more stuff in the cargo box will want to opt for the longer standard-length bed versus the short bed.Įvery Silverado has a suite of standard driver-assistance technology and there is an assortment of optional assists that make driving and even towing more carefree. The ZR2 is only available in a crew-cab body style, so there's expansive passenger space, particularly in the back seat. However, we found the gear lever's shape to be cumbersome, and we even accidentally activated the Park button on top with a resting hand. Between the front buckets is a center console that features a T-shaped electronic shifter. The cabin includes leather-trimmed seats and sporty dark trim. Inside, the Silverado ZR2 has a slick-looking dashboard that features a 12.3-inch fully digital instrument panel next to a massive 13.4-inch touchscreen. For more information about the Silverado ZR2's fuel economy, visit the EPA's website. Once we can run the ZR2 on our 75-mph highway fuel economy route, we can evaluate its real-world mpg. The EPA hasn't released its estimates for the ZR2 with the Duramax diesel engine. Meanwhile, the F-150 Raptor and its 450-hp twin-turbo V-6 has combined estimates of 15 or 16 mpg, depending on tires. While those estimates are better than the Ram TRX and its 702-hp supercharged V-8, which nets 12 mpg combined, they're still relatively unimpressive. With its 420-hp V-8, the ZR2 is EPA-estimated at 14 mpg city and 17 mpg highway, with a combined rating of 15 mpg. The half-ton pickup can also handle a payload of up to 1440 pounds. With a conventional trailer hitch, the Silverado ZR2 can tow up to 8900 pounds. Chevy Silverado ZR2 and the Mystery of '4WD Off'.Tested: Chevy Silverado ZR2 Climbs into the Ring.Chevy Silverado 1500 ZR2 Adds Turbo-Diesel Option.Now that we've driven the ZR2 around Joshua Tree State Park, we have a greater appreciation for its capabilities as well as its reduced width compared with the F-150 Raptor and Ram TRX, which make the Chevy easier to maneuver on tight trails. The truck's underside is protected by a unique skid-plate package, and Chevy says the ZR2's high-mounted steel bumper provides a 31.8-degree approach angle, which is more than what's offered on the similarly lifted Silverado Trail Boss models. Stabilizing the truck's 18-inch wheels, which are shod with gnarly 33-inch off-road tires, is a specially tuned suspension that includes high-performance spool-valve dampers. Every ZR2 features a four-wheel-drive system with a two-speed transfer case and electronic-locking front and rear differentials. Both options use a 10-speed automatic transmission. If you're after a little more fuel economy at the sacrifice of power, Chevy will throw the 305-hp turbocharged 3.0-liter inline-six Duramax diesel powerplant under there for some additional coinage. This engine makes 420 horsepower and 460 pound-feet of torque. The first option is the naturally aspirated 6.2-liter V-8 that's available in the regular Silverado 1500. There are two possibilities under the ZR2's bulging hood. Considering the $7000 Bison package is largely cosmetic, we'd recommend sticking with the regular ZR2 and saving the extra cash for snacks and camping supplies for the adventure this civilized off-roader truly deserves. In fact, the ZR2's window sticker is a little too close to the far-more capable Ford F-150 Raptor's starting price. The Silverado ZR2 tacks more than $10,000 onto the price tag of the fanciest non-off-road Silverado 1500 High Country.
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