Ford introduced a
handful of new accessories for the 2019 Ranger earlier today and Chevrolet is
firing back by introducing factory “race components” for the Colorado ZR2. Jointly
developed by Chevrolet Performance, Multimatic and Hall Racing, the components
have been developed and tested during 10,000 miles (16,093 km) of off-road
racing. As part of this effort, a modified Colorado ZR2 competed in last year’s
Vegas to Reno off-road race.
An assortment of
different options are available including a 1.5 inch body lift kit (US$ 937.50)
which will enable owners to install “popular off-road tire options.” The
company also offers other basics such as a heavy-duty driveshaft (US$ 518.75) and
an aluminum differential cover (US$ 687.50). Another notable option is the ZR2
front lift kit (US$ 562.50) which increases the front ride height by up to 1.25
inches to provide a “more level stance.”
To appease more
hardcore fans, the company will offer front and rear long travel DSSV shocks.
The front shocks increase overall suspension travel by 15%, while the rear
shocks offer improvements of 10%. That’s impressive, but they cost US$ 4,187.50
front and US$ 4,000 rear. The front shocks also require the high angle upper
control arm ball joint system which is included as part of the US$ 562.50 front
lift kit package.
Other options
include long travel leaf springs (US$ 3,312.50), rear jounce shocks (US$ 1,543.75)
and special half shafts. A total of 15 components will be rolled out altogether
and customers can purchase them la carte or as a complete package. However,
some components are only available for the petrol-powered truck and need to be
installed with other options.
Speaking of
engines, they don’t receive any upgrades. That’s unfortunate, but the standard
model features a 3.6-liter V6 engine that produces 308 hp and 373 Nm of torque. The truck can also be equipped with an optional
2.8-liter four-cylinder turbodiesel which churns out 186 hp and 500 Nm of torque.
