We can already find a ZR2 model of mid-size Chevrolet Colorado truck. But, this performance-boosted pickup is not the beast we expected to see. Many experts believe that the upcoming seasons will bring the brand-new truck, with much better capabilities. The off-road machine will be a hard worker, but also a model for showing off. The 2020 Chevy Colorado ZR2 Prototype is already having tests, and results will be known soon.
Chevrolet is always pushing the limits beyond the existing levels. As a leader in the truck segment, the new 2020 Chevy Colorado ZR2 Prototype Concept will improve chances of this company against the Ford as the dominating truckmaker. The upcoming Colorado ZR2 will be a competitor to an F-150 Raptor, both with styling and performance.
2020 Chevy Colorado ZR2 Prototype Spied
Its been a while since we could see a new spy shot of the Colorado ZR2. Back in 2016, the truck was caught on many occasions. However, the performance-oriented model never headed into production. Instead, the company launched the truck with better capabilities than the base unit. However, fans expected a beast with unreal specs sheet. Now, the 2020 Chevy Colorado ZR2 Prototype could fulfill these expectations.
In the shadow of the new 2019 Chevy Silverado, the company is making new tests. Spy photos are not clear, but some experts claim that Chevrolet is working on this concept.
2020 Chevy Colorado ZR2 Prototype Concept Specs
What can we find under the hood of the new Chevy Colorado ZR2? Current vehicle is offering both petrol and diesel units. The first one is a 3.6-liter engine with an output of 310 hp and 275 lb-ft of torque. On the other hand, the turbo-diesel Duramax unit can make only 180 horses. However, the truck is getting a massive boost on the torque output.
Competition with Ford F-150 Raptor
Neither of these is a true competitor to the F-150 Raptor. This truck was capable to produce 450 hp and 500 lb-ft of torque with its old V-8 unit. However, the Blue Oval company is now replacing it with a 3.6-liter twin-turbo EcoBoost unit. Also, the truckmaker advertises it as the more potent than its predecessor.
Knowing that 2020 Chevy Colorado ZR2 Prototype must respond with the powerful unit. Nevertheless, details are still unknown, and it will be so until first info come out from the company. Bigger diesel configuration is an option, as well as some turbocharged petrol engine.
2020 Chevy Colorado ZR2 Prototype Details and Features
Recently, the special variation of the Colorado ZR2 model appeared. The AEV version is specialized for off-road conditions. Also, it has plenty of unique parts, which could find its way for the upcoming 2020 Chevy Colorado ZR2 Prototype. That would mean the truck is getting huge 35-inch wheels. With these, no mud can stop the truck rolling in the wildness. Of course, there are special bumpers. Visual appearance is completed with a unique grille with the company name on it. Surely, the upcoming 2020 Colorado ZR2 Prototype will get the similar stamp on the front fascia.