The Colorado ZR2 is a favorite truck among the off-road enthusiast crowd for many reasons: it has a smaller size, top-notch suspension, and is as able as any to jump off the road and rip up any canyon or valley with ease. For more than 15 years, American Expedition Vehicles have been pushing design boundaries and innovation techniques, and they first set up shop in one of the most rugged locations in the nation: Missoula, Montana. Full of raging rivers and nestled against the mountains, it was surely a proving ground that aided greatly with their A+ work on the Jeep Wrangler. They did a real bang-up piece of work in the “Call Of Duty” Jeep edition, and as soon as we laid eyes on it, we knew that their alterations on the ZR2 would be phenomenal.
Released at the SEMA show in Las Vegas, this awesome tan truck has had a complete revamp of its suspension system, and driveline components that provide for a 1.5-inch lift. One thing that should properly drop your off-road desiring jaw right away is the 35-inch tires: mounted to a world-class crafted seat of AEV beadlock rims, they look like they could conquer anything. Remember the baddest Tonka or other diecast truck that you had in your toy arsenal growing up? The one that you would die to own if it were legit? This AEV-modified ZR2 IS that truck, in all possible ways. Powered by a 2.8-liter diesel engine, there is also a high dose of added protection with the AEV-designed front and rear off-road bumpers, and defiantly element-proof skid plates on the underbody.
The grille gets roughly the same treatment as the Ford F-150 Raptor and Toyota TRD Pro: the entire “Chevrolet” namesake is written across the bowtie, giving it a different but definitely cool appearance. All of us on the lot here at Orielly immediately loved the roof-high expedition rack: it is mounted firmly on the bed, and includes goodies like a portable ARB refrigerator. It has been impressive to see the developments in RV technology over the past decade, and some of us here were tapping our feet waiting on trucks to get the same treatment. We were impressed with various power sources, ultra-cool interior kitchen features, and outdoor refrigerators and USB hubs.
That type of ingenuity was passed on perfectly to the AEV version of the Colorado ZR2: near the right rear fender, there is a simple, yet effective panel that provides auxiliary power, an air compressor, and fresh water system. Truck owners who are used to camping, fishing, and spending literally the entire week or weekend outside will love this feature: it is a touch that really begins to make you feel as if you have amenities from home with you on the open trail. The result of AEG's expertise is stunning: the add-ons that make this version of the ZR2 that much more ready for the off-road sector are perfect. We enjoy how this truck looks modern to the T, but it still looks like a truck, and not a praying mantis, or futuristic robot. Staying true to traditional elements was the real reason this is a win, and you'll be bowled over right away when you come take a look at this brazen and haughty hauling truck for 2018!
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