The Colorado is a fantastic pickup for overlanding with recent adventure-equipped offerings such as this 2016 w/ Alu-Cab Canopy, 2018, and 2021 w/ RSI Smart Cap. From the factory, it’s offered with impressive backcountry-focused hardware and intelligent assists, with the ZR2 variant boasting front and rear lockers, Multimatic DSSV spool-valve dampers, uprated springs, heavy-duty underbody protection, and more. Executive Publisher Scott Brady states, “Just a list of its features makes it the ‘HiLux’ we always wanted, only better” (learn more on the Expedition Portal YouTube channel). It’s for these reasons and more that it was awarded Overland Journal’s Midsize Pickup of the Year [2020]. Cue today’s 2019 Chevrolet Colorado ZR2 (85,000 miles), which boasts a plethora of premium aftermarket upgrades and is topped with an Alu-Cab Explorer Canopy. If you’d like to better understand how this vehicle can be upfitted for exploration, then reference inspiring builds from the likes of Varsity Overland, Pulse Rally Testing, and Orrin Lewis.
From the Seller:
“A very well kept, single-owner, non-smoker, Colorado that has been built into a light off-road/overland rig. Most factory parts removed from the truck during upgrades have been stored and will be included in this sale (these include DSSV shocks, ditch light brackets, spare HD CV boots and grease, a spare tie-rod, and more). Additional pictures can be shared upon request.”
2019 Chevrolet Colorado ZR2
The ZR2 is fitted with a V6 motor that produces 308 horsepower, 275 pound-feet of torque, and returns 16/18 mpg (city/highway). A powerful yet surprisingly frugal engine provides thrilling Trophy Truck-like performance on-road with a respectable sub-seven-second sprint from 0 to 60 mph. However, it’s when the tarmac ends that this truck really excels, thanks to 4WD, high and low range, a lifted and uprated suspension, AEV raised air intake, armor, and front and rear locking differentials. Inside these rugged attributes are balanced with driver comforts that include:
- Powered and heated leather seats
- Cruise control
- Premium audio
- Center console with cupholders
- Infotainment system with navigation
Distinguishing Features
- AEV Stamped Steel rear bumper
- King extended travel shocks and Timbren bumpstops
- Alu-Cab Explorer Canopy with roof-mounted table, Shadow awning, Front Runner Slimline II rack
- Baja Designs lighting
- CBI side steps
- BFGoodrich A/T KO2 tires
- Fully wired for a house battery system
This 2019 Chevrolet Colorado ZR2 is listed for $28,000 and is currently located in Prescott Valley, Arizona. Check the full vehicle specifications via the original Expedition Portal forum post here.
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