The new 2024 Chevy Silverado ZR2 has recently been spotted testing on public roads in Michigan. Interestingly, the forthcoming truck is wearing mild camo, giving us a rough idea of what to expect from this future off-roader. Unlike other Silverado models, the ZR2 is getting a treatment that has never been seen before. Indeed, the ZR2 isn’t as extreme as the Raptor or TRX, but it is the most capable half-ton Silverado easy to maneuver.
Overall, the design is jacked-up, and it looks really aggressive. However, just as the regular model, the ZR2 is bulging with the same naturally aspirated 6.2-liter V-8 that makes 420 horsepower and 460 pound-feet of torque.
2024 Chevy Silverado ZR2 First Look
The new spy shots of the 2024 Chevy Silverado ZR2 are available, and from them, we can see what to expect from this future off-roader. First of all, the front end is sporting a new grille and also attractive vertically-oriented fog lights.
We also managed to see that the prototype had a beefy front underbody skid plate, and also a new set of wheel and tire wrapped in knobby Goodyear Wrangler Territory MT tires.
Sporty and Comfortable Interior
The 2024 Chevy Silverado ZR2 offers a very sporty cabin. Unlike the regular version, the ZR2 comes with more quality materials. The new model hosts a slick-looking dashboard that features a 12.3-inch fully digital instrument panel and a huge horizontally oriented 13.4-inch touchscreen infotainment.
As a standard, it includes leather-trimmed seats and sporty dark trim. The ZR2 is exclusively available in a crew-cab body style, offering a very spacious cabin for up to five passengers. Along with many standard features, we will separate excellent wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, as well as f built-in Google voice assistance.
2024 Chevy Silverado ZR2 Engine Specs, Fuel Economy, and Towing Capacity
The new 2024 Chevy Silverado ZR2 is a truck that comes with potent engine. In fact, the same powertrain can be found under the regular version. It deploys a naturally aspirated 6.2-liter V-8 that makes 420 horsepower and 460 pound-feet of torque. The engine uses a 10-speed automatic transmission, and the ZR2 also comes with four-wheel-drive system with a two-speed transfer case. Also, it has an electronic-locking front and rear differentials.
As for fuel economy, the truck offers 14 mpg in the city and 17 mpg on the highway. Also, it resulting in a combined rating of 15 mpg. The ZR2 is also a great hauler. Thanks to a conventional trailer hitch, the Silverado ZR2 can tow up to 8900 pounds, and it can handle a payload of up to 1440 pounds.
How Much Will the ZR2 Silverado Cost?
The 2024 Silverado ZR2 is the truck that starts at under $70,00. Compared to other versions, the ZR2 costs around $10k more than the fanciest non-ZR2 Silverado, the High Country.
Chevy’s off-road truck is in line with the F-150 Raptor, but it’s a lot cheaper than the Ram TRX. According to Chevy, the new ZR2 will go on sale next year as the 2024 model.
