2026 Chevrolet Colorado · Trim vs trim · Crew Cab, 5-ft short bed
2026 Chevrolet Colorado Z71 vs ZR2: what's the difference?
The ZR2 costs $6,100 more. It starts at $50,700 as a , 5-ft , and the at $44,600. The adds a , , a , an and . In all, 8 parts differ, listed below. As they come, it's rated to tow 6,000 lb, 1,700 less than the Z71's 7,700. Its is 1,310 lb, 280 less than the Z71's 1,590.
Our Colorado data has all five 2026 U.S. factory , WT Custom, WT/LT and , and core factory . It doesn't have , Stars and Steel, Midnight, bumpers/lifts, dealer accessories, paint, subscriptions and option-adjusted weights yet, so something missing from this page may still be offered.
What changes, as they come
| What | Z71 | ZR2 |
|---|---|---|
| Towing, as it comes | Z717,700 lb | ZR26,000 lb |
| Payload, best case | Z711,590 lb | ZR21,310 lb |
| Combined mpg | Z7119 mpg | ZR217 mpg |
| Highway mpg | Z7122 mpg | ZR217 mpg |
| Tire diameter | Z7131.6″ | ZR232.7″ |
| Wheel size | Z7118″ | ZR217″ |
| Ground clearance | Z718.9″ | ZR210.7″ |
| What | Z71 | ZR2 |
|---|---|---|
| Front axle | Z71None | ZR2Driver-selectable locking front differential |
| Rear axle | Z713.42 automatic locking rear differential | ZR2Driver-selectable locking rear differential |
| Suspension | Z71Independent front, leaf-spring rear | ZR2ZR2 3-inch lift and Multimatic DSSV dampers |
| Wheels | Z7118″ Android Dark aluminum | ZR217″ Graphite and Oxide Gold aluminum |
| Tires | Z71265/65R18 all-terrain | ZR2LT285/70R17 mud-terrain |
| Front bumper | Z71Standard front bumper | ZR2ZR2 high-clearance front bumper |
| Rear bumper | Z71Standard rear bumper | ZR2ZR2 high-clearance rear bumper |
| Seats | Z71Heated front seats | ZR2Heated and ventilated leather-appointed front seats |
| What | Z71 | ZR2 |
|---|---|---|
| Spray-on bedliner | Z71Not included | ZR2Yes |
| Heated steering wheel | Z71Not included | ZR2Yes |
The same on both: horsepower (310 hp) and city mpg (17 mpg).
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The ZR2 Crew Cab, 5-ft short bed, as it comes
↑ The answerZR2
$50,700
Crew Cab, 5-ft bed
ZR2
$50,700
Crew Cab, 5-ft bed
- Tow
- lb
- ·
- Payload
- lb
- ·
- Bed
- ft
- ·
- Torque
- lb-ft
- ·
- Max towing
- lb
- ZR2 limit · factory hitch
- Max payload
- lb
- Options reduce this ceiling
- Bed
- ft
- 61.7″ floor · 41.9 cuft
- Torque
- lb-ft
- 310 hp · TurboMax
- Highway mpg
- mpg
- 17 city · 17 combined · stock tires
- Has Autotrac 4WD
- Has Low range
- Has Rear locker
- Has Front locker
- Has Heated seats
- No 360° camera
- Has Ventilated seats
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Packages & options
Comfort & tech
What your options change
This is a stock ZR2. Pick a package and every part it swaps shows up here, and in orange on the truck.
- Has Autotrac 4WD
- Has Low range
- Has Rear locker
- Has Front locker
- Has Heated seats
- No 360° camera
- Has Ventilated seats
- Driver seat
- 8-way power, power lumbar
- Tailgate
- EZ Lift + StowFlex storage
- Engine
- 2.7L TurboMax turbo I-4
- Transmission
- 8-speed automatic
- Drive system
- Two-speed Autotrac 4WD
- Rear differential
- Driver-selectable locking rear differential
- Touchscreen
- 11.3″
- Tires
- LT285/70R17 mud-terrain
- Ground clearance
- 10.73″
- Curb weight
- 4,910 lb · base
- GCWR
- 11,600 lb
- Underbody cameras
- Not fitted
- Bed between wheelhouses
- 45.5″
- Suspension
- ZR2 3-inch lift and Multimatic DSSV dampers