The 2023 Chevrolet Colorado ZR2 is not even in manufacturing but and a Bison variant has all been however confirmed.

On Saturday on the media drive for the 2023 Colorado ZR2, Chevrolet rolled a camouflaged prototype of the upcoming Colorado ZR2 Bison into the parking zone of Corridor Racing USA.

Chevrolet spokespeople have been tight lipped in regards to the prototype. The physique was underneath heavy camouflage, however upgrades from American Expedition Autos (AEV) have been clearly seen.

The ZR2 Bison rode on 17-inch AEV wheels wrapped in 35-inch Goodyear DuraTrac all-terrain tires. Notably, these tires are usually not solely bigger in measurement than the 33-inch tires on the 2023 Colorado ZR2, but additionally completely different. The 2023 Chevrolet Colorado ZR2 rolls on Goodyear Territory Mud Terrain tires.

The Bison contains a new fuel-tank skid plate and beefed-up variations of the opposite skid plates, all possible from AEV, plus rear bumper restoration hooks which might be additionally most likely AEV elements. Hydraulic bump stops sported Chevrolet Efficiency labeling. The prototype proven had the spare tire mounted on a bracket within the mattress towards the again of the cab. 

The prototype’s driveshaft was aluminum like the usual ZR2, not metal just like the accessible improve for the ZR2 from Chevrolet Efficiency Elements. 

Inside, the Bison prototype featured a model-specific material seat sample. The dashboard, trim, yellow stitching, and controls all matched what’s present in the usual ZR2 that’s about to move into manufacturing.

The previous-generation Chevy Colorado ZR2 Bison proved to be so widespread that AEV needed to enhance manufacturing to fulfill demand. It is unclear when the brand new Colorado ZR2 Bison will arrive, however the ZR2 Bison lineup is rising with the addition of the 2024 Silverado 2500 HD ZR2 Bison proven final week.