As we look over all of the various truck blogs and other websites online, one thing has become clear to us here at the Mid-Missouri Powerhouse: Americans have gone far beyond the predictability and daily norm of pavement to drive off-road in increasing numbers. Nature is surely beckoning to scores more of people who are ready to get out and play on dirt trails and try their hand at crossing streams and conquering boulders.
The list of those wanting to be equipped heavily enough to jump off road and play in the brush grows noticeably by the year, and so Chevy wants to be sure to have all varieties and sizes available for those who are ready to embrace the wild. Chevrolet has already polished our off-road chops with the addition of the ZR2 and the Bison, but both of those happen to be more in the mid-size category. An unconfirmed report seen in muscle Cars and Trucks claimed that there is a Silverado ZR2 in the development phase, scheduled to make its debut for the 2023 model year.
As we asked around it seemed that the Silverado will follow the same basic recipe as the Colorado, seeing a greatly-improved suspension and refinished front and rear bumper designed for better approach and departure angles. Also rumored to be added are front and rear electronically locking differentials and Multimatic DSSV dampers. Going leaps and bounds beyond the current Trail Boss trim would yield a valuable product to many buyers who aren't going as full force into the wild immediately, and would not necessarily exist as a direct rival to the Ram 1500 TRX or Ford F-150 Raptor.
These heavily-flexed trucks were definitely designed for very extreme conditions and breakneck speed, and this model would potentially see a 5.3-liter or 6.2-liter V8 for its power source. Something with as much brute force as a 3.0-liter inline-six diesel would not conform as well to the various changes that are in the planning stages for the face of the new model. The Silverado as a whole will see a center console overhaul for 2021, as well as the addition of the multi-talented Multi-Flex tailgate.
We have absolutely loved so many of the special models that have been created in the meantime for customers who are on the hunt for something very specific, such as the Carhartt Edition. Based on the Silverado 2500 LTZ, it was the result of a perfect combination of two brands that are experts at catering to the hard-working men and women who dig the heck out of this purposeful and practical apparel brand. We will keep you posted about the arrival and all of the other juicy off-road prone tidbits as soon as they develop, paving the way for a full-size and rugged trail contender.
