2026 Chevrolet Colorado ZR2: Roslyn Buyers Guide
Quick Answer: The 2026 Colorado ZR2
ZR2 tops the 2026 Colorado lineup at $50,700 before destination, 4WD only. It's the factory off-road flagship: a 3-inch suspension lift on Multimatic DSSV dampers, 33-inch mud-terrain tires as standard equipment (not an option), front and rear underbody rock rails, and five selectable drive modes including a dedicated Baja Mode. Same 2.7L TurboMax engine as every other trim — 310 hp, 430 lb-ft — but ZR2's own EPA fuel-economy rating (17 city / 17 highway / 17 combined) reflects the standard mud-terrain tires' effect on efficiency.
What $50,700 buys over Z71
ZR2's roughly $6,100 premium over Z71 buys real off-road engineering, not just badging. The 3-inch factory lift rides on Multimatic DSSV dampers — spool-valve shocks borrowed from motorsport-grade suspension design, tuned here for repeated high-speed off-road impacts rather than a single big hit. 33-inch mud-terrain tires come standard, not optional, which is also why ZR2 carries its own dedicated EPA rating (17/17/17 combined) distinct from the rest of the lineup — those tires cost some efficiency in exchange for the traction. Front and rear underbody rock rails protect the frame on terrain that would otherwise catch it, and a fifth drive mode, Baja Mode, is tuned specifically for sustained higher-speed off-road driving that the other four modes aren't built around. Unique hood graphics and ZR2 grille and bed badging make it visually unmistakable next to any other trim on the lot.
One thing worth knowing: this generation of Colorado ZR2 briefly offered a Duramax diesel engine option in earlier model years. That's not part of the 2026 lineup — every 2026 Colorado, ZR2 included, runs the same 2.7L TurboMax gas engine. Anyone specifically shopping for a diesel ZR2 should confirm current availability with East Hills Chevrolet of Roslyn rather than assuming it carries forward.
What Roslyn Colorado ZR2 buyers say
Frank Boccia's review, from when he ordered his ZR2, captures the kind of loyalty this specific trim tends to generate: "Keith Williams was so helpful, engaging and encouraging during the ordering of my... Chevy Colorado ZR2... dream pickup truck... I visited three other Chevy dealers on Long Island. Now in retrospect having just come home with my new ride I'm thanking God that I went with Keith at East Hills!" His truck was ordered with the diesel engine that generation briefly offered — not part of today's 2026 lineup — but the ZR2 off-road pedigree that made him cross-shop three other dealers to get one hasn't changed.
Frequently asked questions
What's the difference between ZR2 and ZR2 Bison?
Chevrolet also offers a higher, further off-road-focused ZR2 Bison edition built on top of the base ZR2 covered on this page, at a meaningfully higher price point. This guide covers the standard ZR2 specifically; ask East Hills Chevrolet of Roslyn directly about current Bison availability if that's the build under consideration.
Does the ZR2 get worse gas mileage than other Colorado trims?
Yes — ZR2's standard 33-inch mud-terrain tires carry their own EPA rating of 17 city / 17 highway / 17 combined, lower than the 19/24/21 a 2WD WT or Custom achieves, or even the 17/22/19 a standard-tire 4WD trim gets. That's the tradeoff for standard off-road-rated rubber rather than street-oriented tires; it's a known and expected difference, not a defect.
Can I tow with a ZR2?
Yes, though ZR2's off-road-focused suspension and tire package shifts its priorities toward capability over pavement rather than maximum trailer weight. Confirm the current tow rating for a specific ZR2 configuration with East Hills Chevrolet of Roslyn, since off-road-focused trims sometimes carry different trailering figures than the street-oriented trims below them.
Compare ZR2 against Z71 and the rest of the lineup
Feeling the ride-height and suspension difference ZR2's Multimatic dampers make — a difference that's much more obvious in person than on paper — is worth the trip to East Hills Chevrolet of Roslyn's inventory on Northern Boulevard. Full trim comparison is back at the 2026 Colorado overview; the detailed towing breakdown is on the dealership's towing capacity guide.
MSRP excludes the $2,095 destination charge, taxes, title, registration, and dealer-installed options; figures reflect the manufacturer's published pricing as of this writing and can move during the model year — confirm current pricing and available configurations with East Hills Chevrolet of Roslyn. Fuel-economy figures are EPA estimates for the standard 33-inch mud-terrain tire configuration; real-world results vary. This page covers the base ZR2 only, not the separate ZR2 Bison edition. Equipment and availability can shift with production timing. Customer quotes are excerpts from public Google reviews of East Hills Chevrolet of Roslyn.