Chevrolet Debuts ZR2 Version of its 2022 Silverado
Chevrolet Debuts ZR2 Version of its 2022 SilveradoWhen Chevrolet presented the revised new edition of its best-selling model, the Silverado pickup truck, the most eye-catching element was of course the arrival of a ZR2 variant. This off-road-focused approach has been offered for the past few years with the company's smallest pickup, the Colorado.
Don't think of it as a competitor to the Ford F-150 Raptor or Ram 1500 TRX, though. Raw beastly performance is not the main goal here. The first Silverado ZR2 is equipped with a 420-hp, 6.2L V8, 33-inch Goodyear Wrangler Territory off-road tires and advanced Multimatic shocks. Together these elements make this ZR2 variant the brand's most competent off-roader.
Aesthetically, the menacing looks of the Raptor and TRX are not natched here, but the Silverado ZR2 will be easily recognizable. Its styling features a distinct hood, grille and bumper up front, as well as tie-down hooks coated in red to make sure the truck doesn't go unnoticed.
The irregular height of the bumper is designed to permit a 31.8-degree approach angle for the truck. According to Chevrolet, that's more than any other Silverado, including the Z71 model and the Trail Boss version, which benefits from a two-inch higher suspension. The ZR2 variant, meanwhile, is half an inch higher than the Trail Boss. In terms of configurations, it's only available with a crew cab body and short or standard cargo beds.
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