I’d look at importing a 2020 Toyota Land Cruiser 79 they haven’t changed since 2008? It will leave them behind with ease with a 4.5 litre V8 and solid axle front
The two lockers and the mutimatic shocks make the whole difference here, I'm sure the zr2 will take to places where the tremor won't. (sorry about my english"", I'm from Chile)
It'll definitely be interesting to see how they do in the next part of this video. Yeah the front locker is an advantage, but the electronics in the Ford work pretty damn well so it'll be neat to see the comparison.
Are these vehicles same price range? Also I don't think front lockers are necessary for anything other than the most extreme/rare/intentionally difficult terrain circumstances. But if these vehicles are the same price range... why not get more bang for your buck.
I had a 2019 ranger just got a 2022 Larry again in blue with everything and i love it so much better over the 2019! The tires also the fox shocks make it ride like a luxury vehicle. I would never own a chevy again ever!
Small trucks prices are too much for me, but Colorado was specifically designed for off road, its better looking, and the 4 door has surprisingly good room in back seats. This was only truck to do the Vegas run across desert stock for testing.
The 2021 Chevrolet Colorado ZR2 is ugly.....looks like it belongs in a Star Wars movie. Aside from the awful, dreadful, nauseous and Transformer front looks.....the ZR2 is really the only somewhat off-road capable 4WD vehicle produced by General Motors. Both the Chevrolet Trail Boss and the GMC AT4 are pathetic examples of a "factory off-road" type 4WD vehicle and fall very short compared to Class 1 and Class 2 4WD trucks available from Ford and Dodge.
Colorado was designed to sell, like all of them. Ranger has more room in the rear. Guess you have never looked at any Ranger torture testing I guess, its only truck to get to hell and back lol.
I have a Tremor, I like the features so far, at $4290.00 option I’d take it over the Rousch $12,000.00 option, I opted for a XLT over the Lariat as I don’t need all the Fru Fru…
@@marcanthony854 getting the lariat package is like bedazzling a framing hammer..... Some people might same it's pretty but it doesn't make it perform any better
Turbo diesel option + dssv shocks + front locker is absolutely no comparison for the Ford ranger or Toyota Tacoma of any package which is why ranger and Tacoma were out of the running when I bought a new truck. It really came down between the gladiator rubicon and the zr2 bison. After doing a web search for recalls and TSB’s since I use the truck primarily off road and didn’t want reliability issues. Though the rubicon electronically unlocking sway bar is by far the killer feature, the suspension recalls and entry price + interior were just a deal killer.
The bias towards Chevy seemed pretty strong (at first especially)throughout, but they didn’t totally trash the Ford. Just thought you should know that I give the reviewers credit in that they did give some positive comments on the Ford.
Well my Delma is which one to get. I was going to go for a tremor but ford has said in my area they can't order anything until September. Chevy on the other hand has zr2s ready roll. I wanted the Ford simply for the off road capabilitys with room for aftermarket improvement and the big one nowadays MPG. the zr2 is about the same as a full size in that department but overall I've owned ford's and chevy trucks gas and diesel built for off road which in my neck of the woods upstate ny adirondacks you need one and there's plenty of places to play as well. Think it is fate I may go with the zr2.
Great Video! So, the Chevrolet Colorado ZR2 has a locker in the front differential and the Ford Ranger Tremor does not have a locker in the front differential. Air Lockers and e-Lockers are great in some situations. However, not the best in all situations. Lot of information on the internet.....thread, comments...and RUclips videos showing the other traction device alternatives.....1. Detroit TrueTrac and.... 2. Torsen. Many guys prefer one of the following three setups. 1. Detroit TrueTrac in both the front and rear differentials. 2. Detroit TrueTrac in the rear differential and a locker...usually the e-Locker in the front differential. 3. e-Locker in the rear differential and a Detroit TrueTrac or Torsen in the front differential. Not many opt for lockers both front and rear on daily driver vehicles. Check Out the following RUclips videos ------------->
1. Ford F-250 Super Duty Tremor 4x4 Diagonal test | No need for Locker or 4x4! ruclips.net/video/I5dHb-INkRg/видео.html 2. TORSEN®, Tremor, & traction explained ruclips.net/video/IskIz_cnNtQ/видео.html&lc=Ugw4dPCplOV6Sqn5Dz94AaABAg.9M-Naj7tm509MZYVwZ7bBi 3. FORD TREMOR FRONT DIFF DEMO (Part One) ruclips.net/video/jWbTFAPJuds/видео.html 4. (Part Two) Ford Tremor Front Diff Video F250/F350 Super Duty ruclips.net/video/cxemcOj79HU/видео.html 5. Torsen Differential, How it works ? ruclips.net/video/JEiSTzK-A2A/видео.html
Gm needs to move those shock mounts, other than that, I like the Chevy overall more than the ford. I am glad they brought the ranger back though, it's usually the best truck model ford makes.
You know the zr2 has a off road mode you have to push the center of the 4x4 selector. I mean talk about a fighting chance should have changed the mode on the zr2 like you did in ranger
@@seadoo4life127 Apparently there is some kind of magic "off road mode" that GM fanboys bring up when their trucks get their asses handed to them (happens alot!) and of course only the best fanboys can use this magic mode correctly..
I very strongly dislike all of the new Chevy truck grills now. It looks like the front-end of a train, and not in a good way. :( Besides that, LOVE the ZR2, hope to get a good used one in the future. I would add the rear-corner guards from the Bison edition, though, don't know why that isn't standard now on the ZR2's?
Remember when the old ass Ford Escape was advertised with 9 inches ground clearance? And now this off-road specific production vehicle has no more than a tiny suv from the 90’s!! What a joke!!! I’m gunna import a Nissan patrol from Japan, or a land cruiser. Cool video though!
Can you please do a review of the silverado 4x4 I just saw one at a dealership but it didn't have 4 wheel low just 4 wheel high with some terrain modes. Thanks
Looks? I'm partial to the bowtie but the oval looks better, IMO. Ford has some f-up names for their mids. Splash, Edge now Tremor? SMH..... what's next, Shake?
@@thomasmullins1783 99% of people aren't going to Moab... I said this is more realistic which is what we want to see. But you're absolutely right Moab is far far far harder. Just not the realm most of us do.
Now this is just a messed up test...... not the same driver and I know nobody does it but you really need the same tires to do a mud comparison. ......... pathetic
The next generations for these trucks will be awesome! Just the fact that near the end of the life cycles for these trucks, we see them making changes, it shows how competitive this segment is getting!
Yea I did. But more than that the tremor package for the ranger is nothing more than the z71 off road package offers for the Colorado. The towing capability they mention for the ranger is wrong, it’s for the 4x2 version, and the Colorado with the 2.4L has the best towing capacity of any midsize truck. The entire comparison would be better with a Z71 Colorado Vs The Ranger with the tremor package. The Zr2 would be better compared to the Ranger Raptor which for some reason Ford still hasn’t given us.
Ranger up to 7500... Colorado up to 7700... Do explain. Plus, if you want to rely on the longevity of a turbo 4 cyl for towing be my guest, but I'll take the naturally aspirated V6 thanks...
This really comes down to your preference. I’d pick the ranger because of mpg and towing but then again I don’t remember the last time I towed anything over 3000lb.
If your trying to tow you wouldn't really get an offroad spec truck. Ranger lariat maxed at 3600 colorado gasser at 7000 and colorado diesel at 7600 respectively
Couple of things from a ZR2 owner: The rock sliders are standard on the ZR2 Using it’s off-road mode provides more zip and might be similar to the rangers mud/ruts mode. Still, a decent review, better than some others who are completely ignorant of some of the facts.
Yeah, but a base model 4x4 Tacoma would shit all over these trucks. Shit, even their pre runner version, would. Lol. Toyota has worlds best and most advanced 4x4 system, and it shows when brands like Chevy, Ford and Dodge try to even compare lol
Thank you for actually putting in a decent effort to test the off-road capabilities of this truck. I shake my head at some of the other videos.... We are going to switch now to 4wd and show you how off-road capable this truck is while we drive down this flat, dry, compacted dirt road that a Prius would have no issues with 😂😂😂.
As a ford guy I can't overlook the ZR2's front locker and the ZR2 having a regular v6 without any turbo headaches/maintenance. I can deal with less power or less mpg if I get reliability in return. There is not enough options to make the tremor a better deal than just getting a standard ranger and picking out your own wheel/tire combo.
Air Lockers and e-Lockers are great in some situations. However, not the best in all situations. Lot of information on the internet.....thread, comments...and RUclips videos showing the other traction device alternatives.....1. Detroit TrueTrac and.... 2. Torsen. Many guys prefer one of the following three setups.
1. Detroit TrueTrac in both the front and rear differentials. 2. Detroit TrueTrac in the rear differential and a locker...usually the e-Locker in the front differential. 3. e-Locker in the rear differential and a Detroit TrueTrac or Torsen in the front differential.
Not many opt for lockers both front and rear on daily driver vehicles. Check Out the following RUclips videos ------------->
1. Ford F-250 Super Duty Tremor 4x4 Diagonal test | No need for Locker or 4x4! ruclips.net/video/I5dHb-INkRg/видео.html 2. TORSEN®, Tremor, & traction explained ruclips.net/video/IskIz_cnNtQ/видео.html&lc=Ugw4dPCplOV6Sqn5Dz94AaABAg.9M-Naj7tm509MZYVwZ7bBi 3. FORD TREMOR FRONT DIFF DEMO (Part One) ruclips.net/video/jWbTFAPJuds/видео.html 4. (Part Two) Ford Tremor Front Diff Video F250/F350 Super Duty ruclips.net/video/cxemcOj79HU/видео.html 5. Torsen Differential, How it works ? ruclips.net/video/JEiSTzK-A2A/видео.html
@@15Jeep I have had many vehicles with all of those combinations. A ranger with a rear torsen, a samurai I built with a spool in the rear and locker in the front, a f150 with limited slip in the rear, and my '19 f250 with the elocker in the rear. I feel the elocker is the best option and both front and rear would be ideal. The problem with the others is that here in the upper midwest with snow and ice the limited slip and other options (minus the air locker) will walk the rear end out on you when you try to pull out quick in traffic. Even in 4wd. I can't let my wife drive those vehicles because of that. I could handle it because I know what to expect. With the elocker (or air) then the vehicle will just spin a side and you will pull out slower but it will be more controlled for most people. That being said I wouldn't purchase a truck without a selectable locker in the rear and air lockers are prone to leaks and higher maintenance over an elocker. Selectable elocker both and front and rear would be my preference. You keep your turning radius when you need it and when you need the extra traction you can choose to enable both.
@@ballpython365 I had a 2002 Mazda Speed3 turbo going strong at 157,000 miles on it and not problem except the stupid bitch hit me because of texting. VW 2016 GTI tuned at 400 hp with 345 torque not one problem with the turbo. People who now turbos are not taken care of them and there are some will give out.
@@ebs1234 yeah people over here in the US hate the fact there is no raptor ranger here. So far the tremor is the closest they have come. The F-150 raptor is awesome. But some people want something they can take on smaller trails. The F-150 is already wide but when you add the extra width of the raptor it gets some people that like trails not to buy it. The F-150 rapto has gotten dodge and Chevy guys to buy fords though. So add a badass raptor ranger to the line up plus the Broncos and ford is killing the off-road game.
The Tremor graphic on the side of the bed just looks bland and out of place. The mud test may go to the Tremor but I feel the ZR2 is a better overall truck.
As a 58 year old I do. But at 6’-2” it’s a bit high, meaning at my height it’s a bit hard once I step on it to get in the cab as I have to crouch to avoid wacking my head going in.
@@adamharris2674 My point was they never put the ZR2 in off-road mode. Yet put the Ranger in mud Terrain mode. The shift points would’ve been different on the ZR2
@@jsSeJaMs If Chevy would come out with an actual full-size off-road her I bet you would never say that about the Ford raptor, that it paved the way for anything lol.
I think I would pick the Ranger, but that is just a preference thing. Both truck are very capable, clearly. I think for me, the Ranger wins out in the technology dept. Those different terrain modes and the off-road cruise control looked like they work really well. One thing I would also point out on how the Tremor option Ranger differs from the standard one; the truck is a few millimeters wider to accommodate the larger tires, etc. Apparently the rear leaf spring setup is also completely different on it, versus the standard Ranger layout. GM's in house designed shocks on the ZR2 are really impressive. Cool to see what a difference they were over the setup on the Ford. Great job guys! 😀
We own an Explorer and I assure you the terrain management select mode works great! Ford's system works very well when used CORRECTLY. Also, fords hill decent...AKA off-road four-wheel-drive cruise control is amazing. Although I enjoy these guys often they have no idea how some features work on the trucks and that affects the test outcome at times
I think it was worth spending 10 seconds covering the Tremors upgraded suspension bits over the standard/FX4 Ranger variants. The FX4 shocks are terrible on and off road. The upgraded leaf pack (no longer a mono-leaf) on the Tremor is nice as well.
Thanks for watching folks! Here's part 2 of our midsize mud adventure - ruclips.net/video/lSELB0E1q2E/видео.html
I’d look at importing a 2020 Toyota Land Cruiser 79 they haven’t changed since 2008? It will leave them behind with ease with a 4.5 litre V8 and solid axle front
What’s the ground clearance on the ZR2?
A tip : you can watch series at flixzone. Me and my gf have been using them for watching loads of movies these days.
@Louis Alfonso Yea, have been watching on Flixzone} for months myself =)
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Stevens school girl giggles always make me smile, the joy he has is honestly contagious🤪
Its Santa laugh.
It’s why I’m here. His joy is infectious.
That's super gay
We have two ZR2 a Colorado and a Silverado both 2022s and both whip Fords ass , love our Chevys
Matt tired to act like y’all had gotten all uppity and hired a camera guy but Steven was like “it’s just dad”. Keeping it real. 😂
I didn't want any of you calling "Elder Abuse" on us when we splashed him - Matt. :)
@@TruckKing 🤣🤣🤣
Lmao 🤣
Love how trashed the ranger for not having 4A and immediately proving why didn’t include it
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The two lockers and the mutimatic shocks make the whole difference here, I'm sure the zr2 will take to places where the tremor won't. (sorry about my english"", I'm from Chile)
It'll definitely be interesting to see how they do in the next part of this video. Yeah the front locker is an advantage, but the electronics in the Ford work pretty damn well so it'll be neat to see the comparison.
I concur
The front locker makes a big difference
@@MrThewhip333 electronics can't exceed a proper real locker.
Are these vehicles same price range?
Also I don't think front lockers are necessary for anything other than the most extreme/rare/intentionally difficult terrain circumstances.
But if these vehicles are the same price range... why not get more bang for your buck.
I had a 2019 ranger just got a 2022 Larry again in blue with everything and i love it so much better over the 2019! The tires also the fox shocks make it ride like a luxury vehicle. I would never own a chevy again ever!
Small trucks prices are too much for me, but Colorado was specifically designed for off road, its better looking, and the 4 door has surprisingly good room in back seats. This was only truck to do the Vegas run across desert stock for testing.
The 2021 Chevrolet Colorado ZR2 is ugly.....looks like it belongs in a Star Wars movie. Aside from the awful, dreadful, nauseous and Transformer front looks.....the ZR2 is really the only somewhat off-road capable 4WD vehicle produced by General Motors. Both the Chevrolet Trail Boss and the GMC AT4 are pathetic examples of a "factory off-road" type 4WD vehicle and fall very short compared to Class 1 and Class 2 4WD trucks available from Ford and Dodge.
Colorado was designed to sell, like all of them. Ranger has more room in the rear. Guess you have never looked at any Ranger torture testing I guess, its only truck to get to hell and back lol.
Truck guys complaining about not having dampened tailgates is the most ironic thing in the auto industry.
Surprised he didn't complain about the tow hooks on the Ranger not being painted red either.
My youngest brother just bought a 2021 Chevy ZR2..in a Fire Engine Red Paint Job..
People complain about the tailgate damper too much. It can be added for less than $20
Just buy an FX4 and upgrade suspension and tires, and boom you have a Tremor on a budget. I have Courser MXTs and get through anything in Montana!
Lastly, purchase the Procal tune, it gives it that extra boost😀
I have a Tremor, I like the features so far, at $4290.00 option I’d take it over the Rousch $12,000.00 option, I opted for a XLT over the Lariat as I don’t need all the Fru Fru…
@@marcanthony854 getting the lariat package is like bedazzling a framing hammer..... Some people might same it's pretty but it doesn't make it perform any better
Turbo diesel option + dssv shocks + front locker is absolutely no comparison for the Ford ranger or Toyota Tacoma of any package which is why ranger and Tacoma were out of the running when I bought a new truck. It really came down between the gladiator rubicon and the zr2 bison. After doing a web search for recalls and TSB’s since I use the truck primarily off road and didn’t want reliability issues. Though the rubicon electronically unlocking sway bar is by far the killer feature, the suspension recalls and entry price + interior were just a deal killer.
Love the ZR2 look but I’ve heard some troubling report of CV boot failure among other issues. Any feedback would be welcome.
Those rock rails on the ZR2 are not optional…they are standard
The bias towards Chevy seemed pretty strong (at first especially)throughout, but they didn’t totally trash the Ford. Just thought you should know that I give the reviewers credit in that they did give some positive comments on the Ford.
Well my Delma is which one to get. I was going to go for a tremor but ford has said in my area they can't order anything until September. Chevy on the other hand has zr2s ready roll. I wanted the Ford simply for the off road capabilitys with room for aftermarket improvement and the big one nowadays MPG. the zr2 is about the same as a full size in that department but overall I've owned ford's and chevy trucks gas and diesel built for off road which in my neck of the woods upstate ny adirondacks you need one and there's plenty of places to play as well. Think it is fate I may go with the zr2.
Ranger looks better in my opinion and it is solely because of the GIGANTIC grille on the ZR2.
Great Video!
So, the Chevrolet Colorado ZR2 has a locker in the front differential and the Ford Ranger Tremor does not have a locker in the front differential. Air Lockers and e-Lockers are great in some situations. However, not the best in all situations. Lot of information on the internet.....thread, comments...and RUclips videos showing the other traction device alternatives.....1. Detroit TrueTrac and.... 2. Torsen.
Many guys prefer one of the following three setups.
1. Detroit TrueTrac in both the front and rear differentials.
2. Detroit TrueTrac in the rear differential and a locker...usually the e-Locker in the front differential.
3. e-Locker in the rear differential and a Detroit TrueTrac or Torsen in the front differential.
Not many opt for lockers both front and rear on daily driver vehicles.
Check Out the following RUclips videos ------------->
1. Ford F-250 Super Duty Tremor 4x4 Diagonal test | No need for Locker or 4x4!
ruclips.net/video/I5dHb-INkRg/видео.html
2. TORSEN®, Tremor, & traction explained
ruclips.net/video/IskIz_cnNtQ/видео.html&lc=Ugw4dPCplOV6Sqn5Dz94AaABAg.9M-Naj7tm509MZYVwZ7bBi
3. FORD TREMOR FRONT DIFF DEMO (Part One)
ruclips.net/video/jWbTFAPJuds/видео.html
4. (Part Two) Ford Tremor Front Diff Video F250/F350 Super Duty
ruclips.net/video/cxemcOj79HU/видео.html
5. Torsen Differential, How it works ?
ruclips.net/video/JEiSTzK-A2A/видео.html
I think I’d have to go with the Chevy :D
It was so much fun watching you guys. I wish we would get some rain in our area (NV) so I had some mud to drive through. Loved the comparison.
Glad you enjoyed it!
30.6 vs 32" tires. Put the ZR2 on 33's and repeat.
I’m waiting until we get the Ranger raptor
You’ll need to wait another two years.
Love the Ranger
I just bought this Ranger. Can’t wait to get it muddy now ✔️✔️✔️🤣
Thanks Dudes
I have to give it to the ZR2. Not a bad looking truck. Sincerely a Tacoma Man.
Gm needs to move those shock mounts, other than that, I like the Chevy overall more than the ford. I am glad they brought the ranger back though, it's usually the best truck model ford makes.
Yeah I would think you guys would know that 4 auto is basically awd it won’t lock the diffs so really it sucks ass in some mud of course you got stuck
i never use 4 auto,, that is operator error, not the colorado's fault
You know the zr2 has a off road mode you have to push the center of the 4x4 selector. I mean talk about a fighting chance should have changed the mode on the zr2 like you did in ranger
There is way too much going on with the front end of that ZR2 lol
if you use the front locker on the zr2,it will out perform the ranger all day and every day in the mud,you forgot that important point
Not sure about that, have FX4 Ranger. It is very capable. But I like both of these trucks, both cool.
I wouldn’t even want a damped tailgate. That one dropped. No damage, who cares? A damper is something the slow you down and something else to break.
Ranger looks better imo but I'm not a chevy guy either
Lol I keep rubbing my screen thinking there is something on it.
Love my 2020 Ranger Sport 4x4
The first section bogged down due to driver error not the truck
4auto is for the suburbanites and concrete
Why did you not use the off road mode on the ZR2 ? you did use it on the Ranger
Lets hear those excuses!! ha!
@@adamharris2674 its just fair to compare in the same modes no?
@@williamfrancis402 it wouldn’t have mattered. They only played with the Ranger modes and didn’t really use them to get out of anything.
What’s off-road mode? You mean lockers?
@@seadoo4life127 Apparently there is some kind of magic "off road mode" that GM fanboys bring up when their trucks get their asses handed to them (happens alot!) and of course only the best fanboys can use this magic mode correctly..
Rock rail is STANDERD WITH THE ZR2
Literally substituted the suspension as the major talking point for the ZR2 in favor for tires. Facepalm.
The Chevy is way cooler!! Which is why I’m picking up my new ZR2 tomorrow!
I wish they had a v6 ranger option
It looks like Chevy tried to make the Colorado look like the raptor, but that's just my opinion.
Go Gm which one had mor room inside?
when are the 2022s coming????
I very strongly dislike all of the new Chevy truck grills now. It looks like the front-end of a train, and not in a good way. :(
Besides that, LOVE the ZR2, hope to get a good used one in the future. I would add the rear-corner guards from the Bison edition, though, don't know why that isn't standard now on the ZR2's?
Remember when the old ass Ford Escape was advertised with 9 inches ground clearance? And now this off-road specific production vehicle has no more than a tiny suv from the 90’s!! What a joke!!! I’m gunna import a Nissan patrol from Japan, or a land cruiser. Cool video though!
Who thinks the s 10 zr2 is better with the 4.3l
Loved every second of this video! 😄
We'll bad as I love my rangers I will say the Chevy all the way
Can you please do a review of the silverado 4x4 I just saw one at a dealership but it didn't have 4 wheel low just 4 wheel high with some terrain modes. Thanks
We did one in February - look for it here
Starting in 2 wheel drive versus 4 Auto trying to make the Ford look bad
Anybody else glad it doesn't have a damped tailgate?
I have to open my tailgate on average 50 times a day, so dampened tailgate is amazing. That shit gets heavy after a 10 hour day
Looks? I'm partial to the bowtie but the oval looks better, IMO.
Ford has some f-up names for their mids. Splash, Edge now Tremor? SMH..... what's next, Shake?
Raptor is more comparable as that’s the most cabable ranger of roader
The joy sounded way higher driving the ranger
ZR2!
9.7 inches.....................right
Born raised a Ford guy. Ran fleet of rangers for business for around 10 years... these new rangers missed the mark I every way possible
Looked like the driver of the ranger went a little faster.
ZR2 is definitely better looking.
no 4 cyls for me - thank you, no on the ford.
That cheve got it
Gotta lose the spare when going off road.
Now THIS is an off road test!!!!! Far better than TFL and more realistic.
Mud test*** moab is far harder to get thru than these tiny puddles
@@thomasmullins1783 99% of people aren't going to Moab... I said this is more realistic which is what we want to see. But you're absolutely right Moab is far far far harder. Just not the realm most of us do.
TFL are focused more on drag race test on many of their truck segments. This channel hands down better !
Now this is just a messed up test...... not the same driver and I know nobody does it but you really need the same tires to do a mud comparison. ......... pathetic
Sometimes I think TFL is staged
how many times did we hear "heee heee heee" as they're slogging through... giddy boys playing in the mud! LOL! Awesome channel guys! 👍
Great video guys. The Tremor did much better than I thought.
The next generations for these trucks will be awesome! Just the fact that near the end of the life cycles for these trucks, we see them making changes, it shows how competitive this segment is getting!
They’re very similar off road but the ranger gets way better fuel economy, towing and payload... hmm
The ZR2 is a purpose built off road truck. That’s like saying. A F150 has better payload and towing than a raptor….
@@chrisfrye5498 did you watch the video?
Yea I did. But more than that the tremor package for the ranger is nothing more than the z71 off road package offers for the Colorado. The towing capability they mention for the ranger is wrong, it’s for the 4x2 version, and the Colorado with the 2.4L has the best towing capacity of any midsize truck. The entire comparison would be better with a Z71 Colorado Vs The Ranger with the tremor package. The Zr2 would be better compared to the Ranger Raptor which for some reason Ford still hasn’t given us.
Ranger up to 7500... Colorado up to 7700... Do explain. Plus, if you want to rely on the longevity of a turbo 4 cyl for towing be my guest, but I'll take the naturally aspirated V6 thanks...
The zr2 has that front locker that they never needed to use as well.
This is my new go-to channel for anything truck. You give all the important details and then give it hell in the real world.
Great video. I Ike how you compare trucks and don’t compare everything to a Raptor like the other guys.
Thanks 👍
Now everything is compared to the trx, which don't get me wrong is probably #1 on my I want to drive list, but last on my I want to own list.
This really comes down to your preference. I’d pick the ranger because of mpg and towing but then again I don’t remember the last time I towed anything over 3000lb.
If your trying to tow you wouldn't really get an offroad spec truck. Ranger lariat maxed at 3600 colorado gasser at 7000 and colorado diesel at 7600 respectively
@@alexmckenzie3313 all trim levels of the Ranger including the Tremor package have a 7500 tow capacity.
@@alexmckenzie3313 All of those are enough to tow a 26' boat that's 3K lb on the trailer.
@@alexmckenzie3313 Ranger maxed is 7,500!
I have a zr2 and tow my boat about 7-10k a year. Zero issues at about 3700 lbs.
ZR2 diesel everyday for torque, mpg, looks and functionality!
Cool but more money!
Couple of things from a ZR2 owner:
The rock sliders are standard on the ZR2
Using it’s off-road mode provides more zip and might be similar to the rangers mud/ruts mode. Still, a decent review, better than some others who are completely ignorant of some of the facts.
The tremor looked pretty capable going through all the trails!
WTF did GM do to the front of that poor thing????
I love it. maybe I'm a weirdo lol
More plastic to replace when you smack a branch on a trail.
Been waiting for this one! I just purchased a Tremor!
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Yeah they're found off road, cuz once off it, can't get back on it 😂
Yeah, but a base model 4x4 Tacoma would shit all over these trucks. Shit, even their pre runner version, would. Lol.
Toyota has worlds best and most advanced 4x4 system, and it shows when brands like Chevy, Ford and Dodge try to even compare lol
A man cannot simply drive a 4x4 through a mud pit without grinning ear to ear of pure happiness.
Thank you for actually putting in a decent effort to test the off-road capabilities of this truck.
I shake my head at some of the other videos.... We are going to switch now to 4wd and show you how off-road capable this truck is while we drive down this flat, dry, compacted dirt road that a Prius would have no issues with 😂😂😂.
Glad you liked it!
Frankly, I hate damped tailgates. When I drop my gate, I want it down.
If they had a way to make the lift gate open at full speed for 90% of the weight and cushion the last little bit it would be the best of both worlds.
I got dampers on eco- boost f150 love them
@Austin Farmer lol yea that added piston just screams luxury
As a ford guy I can't overlook the ZR2's front locker and the ZR2 having a regular v6 without any turbo headaches/maintenance. I can deal with less power or less mpg if I get reliability in return. There is not enough options to make the tremor a better deal than just getting a standard ranger and picking out your own wheel/tire combo.
Air Lockers and e-Lockers are great in some situations. However, not the best in all situations. Lot of information on the internet.....thread, comments...and RUclips videos showing the other traction device alternatives.....1. Detroit TrueTrac and.... 2. Torsen.
Many guys prefer one of the following three setups.
1. Detroit TrueTrac in both the front and rear differentials.
2. Detroit TrueTrac in the rear differential and a locker...usually the e-Locker in the front differential.
3. e-Locker in the rear differential and a Detroit TrueTrac or Torsen in the front differential.
Not many opt for lockers both front and rear on daily driver vehicles.
Check Out the following RUclips videos ------------->
1. Ford F-250 Super Duty Tremor 4x4 Diagonal test | No need for Locker or 4x4!
ruclips.net/video/I5dHb-INkRg/видео.html
2. TORSEN®, Tremor, & traction explained
ruclips.net/video/IskIz_cnNtQ/видео.html&lc=Ugw4dPCplOV6Sqn5Dz94AaABAg.9M-Naj7tm509MZYVwZ7bBi
3. FORD TREMOR FRONT DIFF DEMO (Part One)
ruclips.net/video/jWbTFAPJuds/видео.html
4. (Part Two) Ford Tremor Front Diff Video F250/F350 Super Duty
ruclips.net/video/cxemcOj79HU/видео.html
5. Torsen Differential, How it works ?
ruclips.net/video/JEiSTzK-A2A/видео.html
@@15Jeep I have had many vehicles with all of those combinations. A ranger with a rear torsen, a samurai I built with a spool in the rear and locker in the front, a f150 with limited slip in the rear, and my '19 f250 with the elocker in the rear. I feel the elocker is the best option and both front and rear would be ideal. The problem with the others is that here in the upper midwest with snow and ice the limited slip and other options (minus the air locker) will walk the rear end out on you when you try to pull out quick in traffic. Even in 4wd. I can't let my wife drive those vehicles because of that. I could handle it because I know what to expect. With the elocker (or air) then the vehicle will just spin a side and you will pull out slower but it will be more controlled for most people. That being said I wouldn't purchase a truck without a selectable locker in the rear and air lockers are prone to leaks and higher maintenance over an elocker. Selectable elocker both and front and rear would be my preference. You keep your turning radius when you need it and when you need the extra traction you can choose to enable both.
Where did you hear about turbo problems and maintenance?
@@crazycomments8038 Turbos are notorious for issues in general. Plus all the vehicles power is dependent on the turbo, not a good look long term.
@@ballpython365 I had a 2002 Mazda Speed3 turbo going strong at 157,000 miles on it and not problem except the stupid bitch hit me because of texting. VW 2016 GTI tuned at 400 hp with 345 torque not one problem with the turbo. People who now turbos are not taken care of them and there are some will give out.
2:15 now THAT’S how you find out if the tail gate is dampened lol 😂 too funny
Both look like great trucks. I like the Chevy looks better, wider and meaner... :-)
chevy looks ugly and its gmc trash
@@louisbarningham don't be rude
@@AngelMartinez-el7xk 😂
If the Ranger that capable then the RR is going to be something badass entirely
What is rr
@@johncuervo3019 raptor ranger
@@carculturenation2166 in my country we have the ranger raptor but no f150 raptor
@@ebs1234 yeah people over here in the US hate the fact there is no raptor ranger here. So far the tremor is the closest they have come. The F-150 raptor is awesome. But some people want something they can take on smaller trails. The F-150 is already wide but when you add the extra width of the raptor it gets some people that like trails not to buy it. The F-150 rapto has gotten dodge and Chevy guys to buy fords though. So add a badass raptor ranger to the line up plus the Broncos and ford is killing the off-road game.
@@carculturenation2166 yes true
I for one dislike "damped" or even auto trunks/hatches. They're too slow. I ain't got time to wait. Slam that thing down, lets go.
He was ready to move to the next part before that tailgate was halfway open. Lol
They also bounce if you are driving with them down, so annoying while backing up to the fifth wheel, thought I ran into something the first time
I'm tired of trucks turning into suvs with a trunk as a bed lol
Love my ZR2 wouldn't trade it for anything but a new ZR2..
The Tremor graphic on the side of the bed just looks bland and out of place. The mud test may go to the Tremor but I feel the ZR2 is a better overall truck.
How so? I feel shivrolate has been the inferior choice since the cat eye shiverados installment.
Those Steps on the FORD should not be that low on the quarters they look "added on" aftermarket
agreed, and it’s a mid-size truck who needs steps on the sides
As a 58 year old I do. But at 6’-2” it’s a bit high, meaning at my height it’s a bit hard once I step on it to get in the cab as I have to crouch to avoid wacking my head going in.
Whoever designed the shock mounts didn't have "off road" in mind.
You guys always forget to put the ZR2 in off-road mode
They didn't forget anything there fanboy. They treated both trucks the same, started in 2wd and escalated from there. Ranger is just better lol.
@@adamharris2674 My point was they never put the ZR2 in off-road mode. Yet put the Ranger in mud Terrain mode. The shift points would’ve been different on the ZR2
Zr2 is better no doubt it paved the way for the ford
@@jsSeJaMs If Chevy would come out with an actual full-size off-road her I bet you would never say that about the Ford raptor, that it paved the way for anything lol.
@@mikemissouri5152 shift points wouldn’t have made any difference when you’re in first gear going through the mud..
I'd be happy with any of these newer mid sized trucks. I love the front end on the ZR2. The new Frontier looks great also.
Frontier is terrible junk
Ranger looks better, the Colorado is ugly
my prediction on whose gonna win:
whoever has the better tires
Zr2 don’t got enough bite to backup all the bark in the front.
Ranger >
Nice test. Just a little note, chevy doesnt recommend awd mode off road because it can damage the system.
I think I would pick the Ranger, but that is just a preference thing. Both truck are very capable, clearly. I think for me, the Ranger wins out in the technology dept. Those different terrain modes and the off-road cruise control looked like they work really well. One thing I would also point out on how the Tremor option Ranger differs from the standard one; the truck is a few millimeters wider to accommodate the larger tires, etc. Apparently the rear leaf spring setup is also completely different on it, versus the standard Ranger layout. GM's in house designed shocks on the ZR2 are really impressive. Cool to see what a difference they were over the setup on the Ford. Great job guys! 😀
Great Comments.......Completely Agree!
We own an Explorer and I assure you the terrain management select mode works great! Ford's system works very well when used CORRECTLY. Also, fords hill decent...AKA off-road four-wheel-drive cruise control is amazing. Although I enjoy these guys often they have no idea how some features work on the trucks and that affects the test outcome at times
I second this ford just builds better vehicles.
Get the raptor ranger
Id take the zr2 for one reason.....front lockers.
I think it was worth spending 10 seconds covering the Tremors upgraded suspension bits over the standard/FX4 Ranger variants. The FX4 shocks are terrible on and off road. The upgraded leaf pack (no longer a mono-leaf) on the Tremor is nice as well.
I would say that the stiffer ride on the Tremor is because it can carry more weight/payload? As usual Chevy is style over substance.
@@kylebutler7142 I don’t think the Tremor has a higher payload capacity over a FX4/standard 4wd model. I could be wrong, though.
@@Meatwadk6 you'd be right but compared to the ZR2 It's higher
Damn that Ranger impressed tf outta me. Looked like it outperformed the ZR2
I was a Chevy guy all my life after I test the ranger i ended getting one 2 days ago is not an off road but it’s a lariat and this thing is much fun 🤩
It's hard to stop my ZR2 with 4.56 gears, a 4" BDS lift and 35's... It's a BEAST
What kind of mpg you get with those gears?
@@coreywatson8602 zero it's gallons per mile 😂😂😆😆
This is the 1st review I've seen where someone actually tests the drive modes on the Ranger and not just talk about it.
ZR2 Is So Much Better! Better Value with FRONT and REAR lockers...WE LOVE OURS! Still Stock 3 years 66666KM
I wonder about the interio- oops I forgot that GM fans don’t like to talk about interior design.