2017 Chevy Colorado ZR2 Has Canadian Debut in Calgary
Today the 2017 Chevy Colorado ZR2 made its big Canadian debut at the Calgary International Auto and Truck Show. The high-performance, off-road midsize pickup truck will go on sale in the country this spring with a starting price of $44,215, plus a $1,700 destination freight charge.
“ZR2 is truly a segment of one and does everything well. We’re thrilled to be able to offer it for more than $6,000 less than the next closest comparable truck.” said Doug Kenzie, brand manager of Chevrolet Trucks in Canada. “When purchasing a ZR2 at the starting price, our customers are getting all of the incredible off-road technologies that allow them to traverse everything from heavy two-track rails to high-speed desert running and full-on rock crawling.”
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Available options on the 2017 Chevrolet Colorado ZR2 will include a class-exclusive, 181 horsepower, 369 lb-ft of torque, 2.8-liter Duramax Turbo-Diesel engine paired with a six-speed automatic transmission; the choice of crew- or extended cab configurations (including short and long beds, respectively); 7-speaker Bose premium audio system; dealer-installed, bed-mounted spare tire carrier; and a full-length black vinyl floor with standard leather seats and carpet at no additional cost.
The list of key standard features unique to the trim level is much longer, though, and includes class-exclusive front and rear electronic locking differentials; revolutionary, segment-exclusive Multimatic Dynamic Suspensions Spool Valve (DSSVTM) dampers; off-road rocker protection; modified front and rear bumpers for better off-road obstacle clearance; exclusive ZR2 17- x 8-inch aluminum alloy wheels; 31-inch Goodyear Wrangler Duratrac off-road tires; new cast-iron control arms; an aluminum skidplate that protects the radiator and engine oil pan; Autotrac transfer case with transfer case shield; an aggressive grille and hood combo unique to ZR2; modified rear axle with a 3.42 ratio; front and rear tracks widened 8.9 cm (3.5 in.) over a standard Colorado; suspension lifted 5 cm (2 in.) over a standard Colorado; off-Road Mode Technology; and 4-wheel disc brakes.
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There are also many other standard features on the 2017 Chevrolet Colorado ZR2, goes on sale in Canada this spring for $44,215.
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