CHEVROLET INTRODUCES 2024 COLORADO ZR2 BISON

2023-05-31


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All-New for 2024!

Made in partnership with American Expedition Vehicles (AEV), the all-new 2024 Colorado ZR2 Bison is America’s ultimate off-road beast. Built to conquer any terrain, the Bison is loaded with AEV off-road enhancements to enable even higher levels of performance and extreme capability.

The Colorado ZR2 Bison is the most off-road-capable midsize truck, offering unrivaled off-road performance without compromising ride quality, handling or safety. It has been tested and proven by champion off-road racer Chad Hall in competition — as well as testing on the Rubicon Trail.

Bison Content and Capability

  • Colorado ZR2 Bison has segment-exclusive Multimatic front and rear Jounce Control Dampers
  • AEV heavy-duty winch-capable front bumper
  • AEV rear bumper and AEV fender flares
  • AEV 17-inch beadlock-capable wheels with segment-exclusive 35-inch OD Mud/Terrain tires
  • Boron steel skid plates and rocker protectors that contribute to best-in-class underbody protection
  • Best-in-class approach angle (38.2 deg.), departure angle (26 deg.) and breakover angle (26.9 deg.)
  • Standard 2.7L Turbo High-Output powertrain
  • Power-locking front and rear differentials
  • Multimatic DSSV dampers and the ZR2 chassis
  • Best-in-class ground clearance of 12.2 inches
  • Racing-inspired spare tire carrier and spray-on bedliner
  • “Flowtie” front badge and Bison exterior identification
  • Interior distinction with AEV badge on the front headrests and all-weather floor liners

Infotainment and Connectivity Details

  • Chevrolet infotainment system1 with 11.3-inch-diagonal color touchscreen with Google built-in2
  • Wireless Apple CarPlay®3 and Android Auto™4 compatibility
  • Wi-Fi® Hotspot capable5

Safety and Driver Assistance Features

  • Chevy Safety Assist6 is standard and includes Automatic Emergency Braking, Front Pedestrian Braking, Lane Keep Assist with Lane Departure Warning, Following Distance Indicator, Forward Collision Alert and IntelliBeam auto high beam control
  • Available Adaptive Cruise Control6

Propulsion System

  • 2.7L Turbo DOHC I-4 (310 HP)
  • 8-speed automatic
  • 4WD & 2-speed transfer case

EPA Fuel Economy

Not yet available

Payload7

1050 pounds

Max Trailering8

5500 pounds

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¹Functionality varies by model. Full functionality requires compatible Bluetooth® and smartphone, and USB connectivity for some devices.
²Google built-in services are subject to limitations and availability may vary by vehicle, infotainment system and location. Select service plan required. Certain Google actions and functionality may require account linking. User terms and privacy statements apply. Google, Google Play, and Google Maps are trademarks of Google LLC.
³Vehicle user interface is a product of Apple® and its terms and privacy statements apply. Requires compatible iPhone® and data plan rates apply. Apple CarPlay, Siri, iPhone and Apple Music are trademarks of Apple, Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.
⁴Vehicle user interface is a product of Google and its terms and privacy statements apply. Requires the Android Auto app on Google Play and a compatible Android smartphone. Data plan rates apply. You can check which smartphones are compatible at g.co/androidauto/requirements. Android, Google Play and Android Auto are trademarks of Google LLC.
⁵Service varies with conditions and location. Requires active service plan and paid AT&T® data plan. See onstar.com for details and limitations. Vehicle must be on or in accessory position for Wi-Fi® to function.
⁶Safety or driver-assistance features are no substitute for the driver’s responsibility to operate the vehicle in a safe manner. Read the vehicle Owner’s Manual for more important feature limitations and information.
⁷For comparison purposes only. See the owner’s manual and the label on the vehicle door jamb for the carrying capacity of a specific vehicle.
⁸Before you buy a vehicle or use it for trailering, carefully review the Trailering section of the Owner’s Manual. The weight of passengers, cargo and options or accessories may reduce the amount you can tow

 

2024 CHEVROLET COLORADO ZR2 & ZR2 BISON SPECIFICATIONS

EPA-EST. MPG

Not yet available

FUEL TANK CAPACITY (approx.)

21 gallons / 79 liters

ENGINE

Type:

2.7L I-4 Turbo High-Output DOHC VVT DI with Active Fuel Management and Stop/Start

Bore & Stroke (in. / mm):

3.63 x 4.01 / 92.25 x 102

Block Material:

Cast aluminum

Cylinder Head Material:

Cast aluminum

Valvetrain:

Dual-overhead camshafts, four-valves per cylinder, tripower valvetrain with continuously variable valve timing, variable valve lift and Active Fuel Management

Fuel Delivery:

Direct high-pressure fuel injection with Active Fuel Management

Horsepower (hp / kW @ rpm):

310 / 231 @ 5600

Torque (lb.-ft. / Nm @ rpm):

430 / 569 @ 3000 (GM est.)

TRANSMISSION & AXLE

Type:

Hydra-Matic 8L90 eight-speed automatic

Gear Ratios (:1)

 

     First:

4.56

     Second:

2.97

     Third:

2.08

     Fourth:

1.69

     Fifth:

1.27

     Sixth:

1.00

     Seventh:

0.85

     Eighth:

0.65

     Reverse:

4.56

Final Drive Ratio:

3.42

CHASSIS & SUSPENSION

Front Suspension:

Independent coil-over-shock with Multimatic DSSV dampers; Multimatic Jounce Control Dampers on Bison

Rear Suspension:

Solid axle with semi-elliptic two-stage multi-leaf springs and Multimatic DSSV dampers; Multimatic Jounce Control Dampers on Bison

Rear axle:

Power-locking front and rear differentials

Steering Type:

Electric power-assisted rack-and-pinion

Brake Type:

Power-assisted four-wheel discs with Duralife™ long-life brake rotors; standard ABS; hill descent control

Wheel Size:

17 x 8-in. aluminum (ZR2)

17 x 8.5-in. aluminum (ZR2 Bison)

Tire Size:

LT285/70R17 MT – 33-in. OD (ZR2)

LT315/70R17 MT – 35-in. OD  (ZR2 Bison)

EXTERIOR DIMENSIONS

Wheelbase (in. / mm):

131 / 3338

Overall Length (in. / mm):

212.7 / 5402 – ZR2

214.1 / 5437 – ZR2 Bison

Overall Width (in. / mm):

84.4 / 2144 (with mirrors)

80.2 / 1938 (without mirrors)

Overall Height (in. / mm):

81.8 / 2078

Track (in. / mm):

66.3 / 1684 (front)

66.3 / 1684 (rear)

Ground Clearance (in. / mm):

10.7 / 272 – ZR2

12.2 / 311 – ZR2 Bison

Approach Angle (deg.):

38.6 – ZR2

38.2 – ZR2 Bison

Departure Angle (deg.):

25.2 – ZR2

26 – ZR2 Bison

Breakover Angle (deg.):

24.8 – ZR2

26.9 – ZR2 Bison

INTERIOR DIMENSIONS                 

Headroom (in. / mm):

40.3 / 1024 (front)

38.3 / 973 (rear)

Legroom (in. / mm):

45.2 / 1148 (front)

34.7 / 881 (rear)

Shoulder Room (in. / mm):

57.4 / 1458 (front)

56.3 / 1430 (rear)

Hip Room (in. / mm):

54.7 / 1389 (front)

53.1 / 1349 (rear)

CURB WEIGHT, CAPACITIES & TRAILERING

Curb Weight (lb. / kg):

4940 / 2241 – ZR2

5265 / 2388 – ZR2 Bison

GVWR (lb. / kg)1:

6250 / 2835 – ZR2

6350 / 2880 – ZR2 Bison

Max Payload (lb. / kg)2:

1280 / 581 – ZR2

1050 – ZR2 Bison

Max Trailering  (lb. / kg)3:

6000 / 2722 – ZR2

5500– ZR2 Bison

1When properly equipped; includes weight of vehicle, passengers, cargo and equipment.
2For comparison purposes only. See the owner's manual and the label on the vehicle door jamb for the carrying capacity of a specific vehicle.
3Before you buy a vehicle or use it for trailering, carefully review the Trailering section of the Owner’s Manual. The weight of passengers, cargo and options or accessories may reduce the amount you can tow.

2024 Chevrolet Colorado ZR2 Bison

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The Colorado ZR2 Bison driving up a mountain ridge at an incline.