The 2022 Chevrolet Silverado lineup expanded with the introduction of a rugged ZR2 variant and issues are getting much more excessive for 2023.
That’s clear right now as the corporate has launched the primary teaser video for the upcoming Silverado ZR2 Bison. Set to be launched this summer time, the mannequin is billed as an “off-road prepared truck” with “distinctive American Expedition Autos (AEV) options.”
Whereas the teaser video isn’t very enlightening, we will see the truck can be outfitted with a brand new entrance bumper that options round fog lights. They’ll be joined by heavy obligation skid plates and black AEV wheels.
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That isn’t a lot to go on, however that is Chevrolet’s second collaboration with AEV. The businesses initially teamed up for a Colorado ZR2 Bison in 2018 and the mid-size pickup options metal bumpers, 5 skid plates, and 17-inch wheels wrapped in 31-inch Goodyear Wrangler Duratrac off-road tires. The mannequin additionally comes outfitted with AEV-designed fender flares in addition to locking entrance and rear differentials.
We are able to count on related upgrades to the Silverado ZR2 Bison, but it surely’s value noting the Silverado ZR2 already rides on particular 18-inch wheels which are wrapped in 33-inch off-road tires. The ZR2 additionally comes outfitted with a metal entrance bumper in addition to a singular grille with a “flow-tie” emblem and built-in lighting models.
Different highlights embody purple restoration hooks, quite a few skid plates, and a twin exhaust system that terminates earlier than the rear bumper to reduce any potential harm from off-roading. Patrons can even discover entrance and rear lockers in addition to an off-road targeted suspension with particular springs, extra journey, and Multimatic DSSV spool-valve dampers. They’re joined by a 6.2-liter V8 that pumps out 420 hp (313 kW / 426 PS) and 460 lb-ft (624 Nm) of torque.
We’ll be taught extra in regards to the Silverado ZR2 Bison within the coming weeks, however the mannequin seemingly gained’t come low cost because the 2022 Silverado ZR2 begins at $68,400 earlier than a $1,795 vacation spot cost.