Really?
Building from the financial success of the Colorado ZR2 Bison in 2019, Chevrolet is adding the off-road performance package to the full-size Silverado pickup in collaboration with American Expedition Vehicles (AEV), an off-road aftermarket manufacturer.
The first-ever Silverado ZR2 Bison special edition includes the standard: Silverado 6.2-liter V8 engine with 10-speed automatic transmission rated at 420 horsepower and 460 lb.-ft. torque to power through tough terrains; Multimatic 40-millimeter DSSV spool-valve dampers; differently tuned springs that, with the Multimatic dampers, increase maximum front and rear suspension travel, compared to the Silverado Trail Boss; off-road chassis and suspension calibrations, including Terrain Mode, which allows one-pedal rock crawling.
Deliveries will start in 2023 with a MSRP of $78,490 after destination. This is $8,295 more than the 2022 Silverado ZR2. Is it worth the money for modest changes in specifications and no increase in output? Well, performance trucks are a hot segment – we will see what the market will reveal.
“The Chevrolet Silverado ZR2 Bison is the ultimate half-ton truck for backcountry adventures,” claims AEV CEO and Founder Dave Harriton. “The Silverado ZR2 Bison checks all the boxes — robust stamped steel bumpers, complete underbody protection, a factory-tuned off-road suspension and locking differentials front and rear. We are confident off-road enthusiasts are going to love this truck.”
When compared to the 2022 Silverado ZR2, the Bison is expected to have improved off-road performance. The front approach angle increases to an estimated 32.5 degrees (compared from 31.8 degrees). The departure angle improves to an estimated 23.4 degrees (compared to 23.3 degrees). The trucks are expected to share the same ground clearance at 11.2 inches.
There are steel integrated in the AEV bumpers and underbody protection. The AEV-stamped steel front and rear bumpers are constructed of 3-millimeter-thick steel and are powder and e-coated. The press-hardened steel used for the underbody skid plates is three-and-a-half times stronger than an equivalent cold-stamped high-strength steel plate.
The Silverado ZR2 Bison comes standard with:
- AEV stamped steel front and rear bumpers with heavy duty recovery points and integrated step pads. The front bumper is compatible with an available winch accessory
- Five unique hot-stamped boron steel skid plates providing enhanced protection for the front, rear differential, transfer case and fuel tank
- Steel rocker panel protection
- A three-piece durable steel front bumper with integrated black, vertical front tow hooks
- Exclusive gloss black 18-inch AEV wheel paired with 33-inch Goodyear™ Wrangler Territory MT tires
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Up-sizing and Pricing: Chevy ZR2 Bison Now on Silverado
Really?
Building from the financial success of the Colorado ZR2 Bison in 2019, Chevrolet is adding the off-road performance package to the full-size Silverado pickup in collaboration with American Expedition Vehicles (AEV), an off-road aftermarket manufacturer.
The first-ever Silverado ZR2 Bison special edition includes the standard: Silverado 6.2-liter V8 engine with 10-speed automatic transmission rated at 420 horsepower and 460 lb.-ft. torque to power through tough terrains; Multimatic 40-millimeter DSSV spool-valve dampers; differently tuned springs that, with the Multimatic dampers, increase maximum front and rear suspension travel, compared to the Silverado Trail Boss; off-road chassis and suspension calibrations, including Terrain Mode, which allows one-pedal rock crawling.
Deliveries will start in 2023 with a MSRP of $78,490 after destination. This is $8,295 more than the 2022 Silverado ZR2. Is it worth the money for modest changes in specifications and no increase in output? Well, performance trucks are a hot segment – we will see what the market will reveal.
“The Chevrolet Silverado ZR2 Bison is the ultimate half-ton truck for backcountry adventures,” claims AEV CEO and Founder Dave Harriton. “The Silverado ZR2 Bison checks all the boxes — robust stamped steel bumpers, complete underbody protection, a factory-tuned off-road suspension and locking differentials front and rear. We are confident off-road enthusiasts are going to love this truck.”
When compared to the 2022 Silverado ZR2, the Bison is expected to have improved off-road performance. The front approach angle increases to an estimated 32.5 degrees (compared from 31.8 degrees). The departure angle improves to an estimated 23.4 degrees (compared to 23.3 degrees). The trucks are expected to share the same ground clearance at 11.2 inches.
There are steel integrated in the AEV bumpers and underbody protection. The AEV-stamped steel front and rear bumpers are constructed of 3-millimeter-thick steel and are powder and e-coated. The press-hardened steel used for the underbody skid plates is three-and-a-half times stronger than an equivalent cold-stamped high-strength steel plate.
The Silverado ZR2 Bison comes standard with:
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