I picked up the ZR2 variant last month after many years of owning several Taco's. The engine power and suspension combo on the ZR2 is unmatched for a mid-size truck. The Chevy design team said hold my beer with this year's offering. However, ngl, all the tech in the truck does make me a little nervous. Time will tell I suppose.
I’ve owned mine for over a year, I’ve put 4K miles on it! Your lucky to get 4K miles on any all new Toyota truck without its motor or transmission blowing up! The GM 4 turbo has been out in full size since 2019 pulling heavy trailers with no major problems 💪🏻🇺🇸💪🏻
LOL I don’t feel cramped whatsoever, try getting in a S10 Or old Ranger,,,,remember this is a midsize truck not a full-size,,,,lol cramped! My Trail Boss is not as wide as my 02 Silverado ive owned since new but it’s bigger thicker than a 02 full size
I don’t mind the hard plastic because it’s an off road truck. When I go hunting or fishing or to the beach I don’t want to have to care about my leather or anything. Just wipe and go
I've had mine for about a month and love it and no issues so far. Mine does the beeping as well but not as much as yours. I do notice that in turns it will beep at passing cars.
me sitting here with my 2020 Frontier waiting to get it paid off to upgrade 😂 like a kid in toy shop, i can look but my hand gets slapped away trying to touch it 😂
2:08 metallica lol. Instant like. Edit- oddly enough I have not seen any mention of the beepingfrom any other videos. Hmm. 🤔 maybe it's just your driving?
Ya, the price point is crazy good in today's market. I'm seeing some around me with some of the convenience packages on it under 40k. Also nice they keep adding options like now you can get an additional lift to be at the same height as the ZR2 or have remote start. Another thing as someone who loves to race offroad, the black front bumper that some people complain about being cheap I freaking love. You know how much it sucks to get paint protection on a bumper and still get it chewed up lol.
Looks nice but check back in 10 years. Just sold my 2002 Doublecab prerunner for a 2022 Tacoma sport. Except for Batteries and tires... 19 maintenance free years
A Chevy isnt a Toyota. But... its hard to get into a Taco these days for less than $50k new (at a similar trim level). People tend to buy what they can afford. That being said, I dont think I would have kept my Tacoma this long if it were a Chevy.
Thank u for doing this. I really wish this had led headlights and fog lights. I am thinking of getting this. Not sure how much it be to upgrade suspension to king shocks and put more off road tires on.
Check out www.hereticstudio.com for good quality lighting or BajaDesigns if you want top of the top. Easy fixes! If you love the truck, investing in it isnt a bid deal. Just build it to your heart's desire and be happy.
More like pointing a squirt gun at Toyota. Chevy doesn't even offer optional aux fog lamps! How are they gonna call something "trail boss" no fog lamps? Plus, it's late July 2023 and I haven't seen a single colorado on the road. Dealer website searches only show one or two in transit to dealerships.
Although I think the Colorado has caught up to the Tacoma, I don’t think it will ever outsell it. It’s just like Samsung and Apple, no matter what Apple puts out even if the Samsung is better, people will buy the Apple product.
@@westcoastplinkin6559 well I didn’t experience any issues the week I had it. But I do hope they solve all the main issues because it could be a great alternative to the Tacoma. Though the ‘24 Tacoma has me thinking about selling my rig.
Chevy missed an opportunity when they built this vehicle off the Work Truck platform versus the LT platform. The plastic for a 45,000+ mid sized truck 🤯🤯🤯
I have a trail Boss order. I'm a Chevy fan. I can't stand Toyota but I don't think the trail boss will be able to touch Toyota. maybe if they put LED headlights and tailight, boss and a couple of the features, it definitely would and Offer diesel along with the 4 cylinder.
This was a press truck. So not sure. But I did hear there was an over the air update issue that caused the batteries to discharge. I’m sure they fixed that by now.
I really want to like this truck, but there are a lot of things holding me back. I think getting another year or two to figure out all the issues will hopefully help. For now, I'm going to be looking into the 24 Tacoma TRD Off Road. Seems more solid. (I currently own a Chevy ZR2 and a 22 Toyota Tacoma - Tacoma has less issues than the Chevy)
I literally can see perfectly fine at night with highbeams or no highbeams. Halogens are completely fine. Unless you like blinding everyone with your LEDs
It seems more basic than the name suggests. I also believe that "trail boss" needs to be a consistent upgrade package across all trucks they stamp it to.
My 23 Colorado trail boss came from the factory fully loaded with bigger 32" mud tires,full surround camera pkg and convince pkg with cruise control. It drives great even with bigger mud terrain 18 inch diameter tires for onky 44,500.00. Also came wirh sprayed in beliner.
Yes, you can... but you paid for those safety features... you should be able to use them. Honestly, I think there was an issue with my particular press car
what's your thoughts on the AEV bison thats coming with the 35s and the bumpers . I personally cant wait any more I had to pull the trigger Im waiting for my at4x to come , 33 to 35 is a line I really didn't want to cross.
The Bison is awesome from the factory! However, it all comes down to how you plan on using it. If you just do some basic low key overlanding, any trim can handle that. If you are looking to go off the grid, then even the Bison will eventually need better suspension, etc. So get what you can afford if you like the vehicle. Then plan on upgrading it over time as you finalize what you want to do with it. It might surprise you that you dont need all the extra stuff.
@@chadbrinkley6358 as I said in my video, it’s very bouncy unloaded. And loaded, it will compress too much. It’s basically a off the shelf shock with a overly sprung spring for height. Not tuned properly.
@@chadbrinkley6358 I misunderstood. Thanks for correcting me. However I still think you will want to upgrade suspension regardless. My reasons if it were mine: 1) weight. The stock stuff won’t handle well as you add more and more weight. 2) bigger wheels. You will probably find a larger lift is needed to clear the bigger wheels in the future. But if those things aren’t important to you, then you are good to go👍
I agree with the criticism. I think it was a conscious decision based on the trim level and the younger audience they are trying to attract to the brand.
chevy came a long way by leaps and bounds , think your being a little critical , that beeping would bother me I would have to do something about it , my wife has a malibu and beeps at me occasionally and thats ok but any more than occasionally would drive me nuts
If I owned it, I’d have to. However, this felt like it’s in need of a firmware update. My best guess is that on this particular truck, the onboard systems are having an issue.
Sounds like a commercial. I looked at them and they aren't that nice. Screens aren't that great. Trailboss has very lj/le extras. Look at them for your self don't trust these people on utube they don't always tell the truth.
Did you watch the entire review? I was as honest as I can be. When you consider the entry price point of $37k, I didnt think it was terrible. Especially when you consider there isnt many options. I also criticized the truck quiet a bit. So not sure your comments are fair. Either way, thanks for watching and commenting.
nice review! im leaning towards a 2024 Tacoma hope its a goo decision
Hard to go wrong with a 🌮
I picked up the ZR2 variant last month after many years of owning several Taco's. The engine power and suspension combo on the ZR2 is unmatched for a mid-size truck. The Chevy design team said hold my beer with this year's offering. However, ngl, all the tech in the truck does make me a little nervous. Time will tell I suppose.
That’s good feedback
It comes down to longevity if it has any hope of competing with a Tacoma.
Agreed! I took shipment of my Trail Boss a month ago and I'm already considering trading it in for a '24 TRD Pro! My wife is going to murder me 😂
Well toyota now going same route with a 2.4 turbo 4 banger and the big if is taco is now being made in Mexico. How reliable is Mexican made??
😂😂😂😂
I totally get that
Mine just hit 7500 miles& its been great, gm torture tested these 2.7s before their release
@@honeyberry4009 is there anything you would change about your truck?
I’ve owned mine for over a year, I’ve put 4K miles on it! Your lucky to get 4K miles on any all new Toyota truck without its motor or transmission blowing up! The GM 4 turbo has been out in full size since 2019 pulling heavy trailers with no major problems 💪🏻🇺🇸💪🏻
LOL I don’t feel cramped whatsoever, try getting in a S10 Or old Ranger,,,,remember this is a midsize truck not a full-size,,,,lol cramped! My Trail Boss is not as wide as my 02 Silverado ive owned since new but it’s bigger thicker than a 02 full size
Sounds like you love your ride. Congrats
I don’t mind the hard plastic because it’s an off road truck. When I go hunting or fishing or to the beach I don’t want to have to care about my leather or anything. Just wipe and go
It’s perfect for someone like yourself. Enjoy!
I’m thinking about getting one because I will know for sure make after market led headlights later on
Just make sure the one you buy has had the latest software updates. That way there won’t be any battery drain issues
Yes, I prefer the Colorado over the Tacoma … styling, equipment, powertrain, etc.
I've had mine for about a month and love it and no issues so far. Mine does the beeping as well but not as much as yours. I do notice that in turns it will beep at passing cars.
I think the press car I had was a bit flawed.
Can you shut off the safety beeping?
@@KING_D2_HCA I believe you can. But it’s there for a reason. Feels wrong to turn off something that might save your life some day. But ya.
Blue is my favorite color as well!😁
me sitting here with my 2020 Frontier waiting to get it paid off to upgrade 😂 like a kid in toy shop, i can look but my hand gets slapped away trying to touch it 😂
Being fiscally responsible is a good thing. I’m terrible at that when it comes to cars 😆
2:08 metallica lol. Instant like.
Edit- oddly enough I have not seen any mention of the beepingfrom any other videos. Hmm. 🤔 maybe it's just your driving?
Metallica FTMFW!
I was thinking of leaning towards a 2024 tacoma trd off road. I really don't know if that's a good decision
If you are leaning towards the Taco, wait till the '24s come out. Dealers will give you awesome deals on 3rd gens... OR you can get into the next gen.
Ya, the price point is crazy good in today's market. I'm seeing some around me with some of the convenience packages on it under 40k. Also nice they keep adding options like now you can get an additional lift to be at the same height as the ZR2 or have remote start. Another thing as someone who loves to race offroad, the black front bumper that some people complain about being cheap I freaking love. You know how much it sucks to get paint protection on a bumper and still get it chewed up lol.
In todays market, this is a crazy good deal!
Great and informative review!
Glad it was helpful!
Looks nice but check back in 10 years. Just sold my 2002 Doublecab prerunner for a 2022 Tacoma sport. Except for Batteries and tires... 19 maintenance free years
A Chevy isnt a Toyota. But... its hard to get into a Taco these days for less than $50k new (at a similar trim level). People tend to buy what they can afford.
That being said, I dont think I would have kept my Tacoma this long if it were a Chevy.
Thank u for doing this. I really wish this had led headlights and fog lights. I am thinking of getting this. Not sure how much it be to upgrade suspension to king shocks and put more off road tires on.
Check out www.hereticstudio.com for good quality lighting or BajaDesigns if you want top of the top. Easy fixes! If you love the truck, investing in it isnt a bid deal. Just build it to your heart's desire and be happy.
Plastic is easier to clean when you are taking it off-roading, rather deal with plastic vs any other material.
Why are you getting mud on your steering wheel?
@@PointShiftDrive MUDDIN WITH THE WINDERS DOWN!
More like pointing a squirt gun at Toyota. Chevy doesn't even offer optional aux fog lamps! How are they gonna call something "trail boss" no fog lamps? Plus, it's late July 2023 and I haven't seen a single colorado on the road. Dealer website searches only show one or two in transit to dealerships.
😄
Although I think the Colorado has caught up to the Tacoma, I don’t think it will ever outsell it. It’s just like Samsung and Apple, no matter what Apple puts out even if the Samsung is better, people will buy the Apple product.
I tend to agree with you.
Definitely has not caught up in reliability. I have been seeing tons of videos about the Colorado ZR2s with the software issues.
@@westcoastplinkin6559 software issues should be fixable though.
@@PointShiftDrive Sure but it probably won't be the last time that truck has software issues.
@@westcoastplinkin6559 well I didn’t experience any issues the week I had it. But I do hope they solve all the main issues because it could be a great alternative to the Tacoma. Though the ‘24 Tacoma has me thinking about selling my rig.
no sport mode?
Chevy missed an opportunity when they built this vehicle off the Work Truck platform versus the LT platform. The plastic for a 45,000+ mid sized truck 🤯🤯🤯
Cost reasons I’m sure.
I have a trail Boss order. I'm a Chevy fan. I can't stand Toyota but I don't think the trail boss will be able to touch Toyota. maybe if they put LED headlights and tailight, boss and a couple of the features, it definitely would and Offer diesel along with the 4 cylinder.
I think you will be really happy with your order.
I have heard some issues with the Colorado, hope yours has been good to you so far
This was a press truck. So not sure. But I did hear there was an over the air update issue that caused the batteries to discharge. I’m sure they fixed that by now.
@@PointShiftDrive that’s what I have heard
I really want to like this truck, but there are a lot of things holding me back. I think getting another year or two to figure out all the issues will hopefully help. For now, I'm going to be looking into the 24 Tacoma TRD Off Road. Seems more solid. (I currently own a Chevy ZR2 and a 22 Toyota Tacoma - Tacoma has less issues than the Chevy)
Hard to beat a Taco
Can you shut off the beeping?
I couldn’t get it to stop.
To Live is to Die - great choice!
Glad to see someone noticed my hidden Easter egg ;)
Long time Tacoma owner here and I definitely think the trail boss beats the Tacoma.
Powerwise, yes.... very much so!
why does the Trail Boss equipped with the worst headlights of any car in North America very scary at night
All comes down to pricing. They wanted to undercut the competition from a pricing perspective. so cheaper methods and parts are used.
I literally can see perfectly fine at night with highbeams or no highbeams. Halogens are completely fine. Unless you like blinding everyone with your LEDs
It is a base truck only thing that attitude is the offer package. It's a work truck, basically.
It seems more basic than the name suggests.
I also believe that "trail boss" needs to be a consistent upgrade package across all trucks they stamp it to.
My 23 Colorado trail boss came from the factory fully loaded with bigger 32" mud tires,full surround camera pkg and convince pkg with cruise control. It drives great even with bigger mud terrain 18 inch diameter tires for onky 44,500.00. Also came wirh sprayed in beliner.
@@harolddenton6031 I think the biggest issue is that it doesn’t have any underside protection. Any off-road truck needs at least an oil pan skid.
You do know you can turn off the beeping, right ?
Yes, you can... but you paid for those safety features... you should be able to use them.
Honestly, I think there was an issue with my particular press car
what's your thoughts on the AEV bison thats coming with the 35s and the bumpers . I personally cant wait any more I had to pull the trigger Im waiting for my at4x to come , 33 to 35 is a line I really didn't want to cross.
The Bison is awesome from the factory! However, it all comes down to how you plan on using it. If you just do some basic low key overlanding, any trim can handle that. If you are looking to go off the grid, then even the Bison will eventually need better suspension, etc. So get what you can afford if you like the vehicle. Then plan on upgrading it over time as you finalize what you want to do with it. It might surprise you that you dont need all the extra stuff.
@@PointShiftDrive Why do you think it will need better suspension??
@@chadbrinkley6358 as I said in my video, it’s very bouncy unloaded. And loaded, it will compress too much. It’s basically a off the shelf shock with a overly sprung spring for height. Not tuned properly.
@@PointShiftDrive You drove the new ZR2 Bison? I thought that's what Nick was asking about.
@@chadbrinkley6358 I misunderstood. Thanks for correcting me. However I still think you will want to upgrade suspension regardless. My reasons if it were mine:
1) weight. The stock stuff won’t handle well as you add more and more weight.
2) bigger wheels. You will probably find a larger lift is needed to clear the bigger wheels in the future.
But if those things aren’t important to you, then you are good to go👍
Gm did these trail bosses so wrong!
What’s your biggest complaint?
As far 2023 taco eh…. Close , but colorado has infotainment issues I don’t think taco has that issue
You are right. But once a firmware fix is issued, I think this will be pretty solid.
Halogen headlights and cheap plastic interior are a no go for me on a 40+ thousand dollar vehicle. I'll wait on the 2024 Tacoma.
I agree with the criticism. I think it was a conscious decision based on the trim level and the younger audience they are trying to attract to the brand.
Def, something wrong with your crash avoidance system.
right?!?!
chevy came a long way by leaps and bounds , think your being a little critical , that beeping would bother me I would have to do something about it , my wife has a malibu and beeps at me occasionally and thats ok but any more than occasionally would drive me nuts
Several settings as to how it alerts you and you can turn it off altogether.
@@NEtrailboss im sure thats true... but you paid for the safety. shouldnt it work better?
It possibly could if it will start
Yeah. They seem to be having software issues. Hopefully those get fixed
The GMC Canyon is the better twin.
It needs to be for the price difference
Then turn off the safety system.
If I owned it, I’d have to. However, this felt like it’s in need of a firmware update. My best guess is that on this particular truck, the onboard systems are having an issue.
It's base truck inside, everyone except you, knows that going in.
Lol 😂
When gm doesn't offer Android audio or Apple car play? I will not buy A GM vehicle.
It's basically the wt trim. The Z71 offers that. Much better interior materials.
Yeah. It’s a strange move by GM. Hopefully they realize the impact of that decision soon.
Toyota is a dodge wanna be. Stole dodge design, Just like Ford did but even more with Toyota
I have never thought Dodge and Toyota looked anything alike. Ford maybe… but…
Sounds like a commercial. I looked at them and they aren't that nice. Screens aren't that great. Trailboss has very lj/le extras. Look at them for your self don't trust these people on utube they don't always tell the truth.
Did you watch the entire review? I was as honest as I can be. When you consider the entry price point of $37k, I didnt think it was terrible. Especially when you consider there isnt many options.
I also criticized the truck quiet a bit. So not sure your comments are fair.
Either way, thanks for watching and commenting.
I’ve heard these things have starting issues 😉
Or ps?
@@PointShiftDrive 😂