IFS shootout: Bronco VS NEW ZR2

[EvanPeterson]

Not gonna lie… I was pretty impressed with the overall articulation of the ZR2.

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[ohp138]

I really hope they made solid improvements of the ZR2. I own a 2018 model and although I love the truck, I've had numerous problems with it. DSSV shocks leak after 50K miles, thermostats go out at around 75-80K miles (happening to all the trucks), and now I have a camshaft carrier seal leak which is going to cost $6500 to fix. I realize things wear out on vehicles, but I don't even have 100K on the engine and I'm tired of repairing it. And, before anyone throws shade my way, many owners report significant issues as well. The ZR2 is a great truck, but GM quality sucks.

 

[EvanPeterson]

I really hope they made solid improvements of the ZR2. I own a 2018 model and although I love the truck, I've had numerous problems with it. DSSV shocks leak after 50K miles, thermostats go out at around 75-80K miles (happening to all the trucks), and now I have a camshaft carrier seal leak which is going to cost $6500 to fix. I realize things wear out on vehicles, but I don't even have 100K on the engine and I'm tired of repairing it. And, before anyone throws shade my way, many owners report significant issues as well. The ZR2 is a great truck, but GM quality sucks.

If you don’t mind me asking, what motor do you have in yours? I remember looking at. ZR2 Bison before the Bronco was available, and I think it was a 3.6L V6, but I think there was another option at the time… this one was a turbo’d 4cyl

 

[Callelk]

But, but $86K??????

 

[EvanPeterson]

But, but $86K??????

I didn’t ask the price… lol

 

[ohp138]

If you don’t mind me asking, what motor do you have in yours? I remember looking at. ZR2 Bison before the Bronco was available, and I think it was a 3.6L V6, but I think there was another option at the time… this one was a turbo’d 4cyl

It's the 3.6L. It's interesting that both vehicles are highly capable of wheeling, but the Bronco has two distinct advantages. 1. Activating the lockers in the Bronco is far superior (and simple) than the ZR2 and most importantly, the turning radius of the Bronco is outstanding. The ZR2 isn't great, so 3 point turning is far more likely.

 

[EvanPeterson]

It's the 3.6L. It's interesting that both vehicles are highly capable of wheeling, but the Bronco has two distinct advantages. 1. Activating the lockers in the Bronco is far superior (and simple) than the ZR2 and most importantly, the turning radius of the Bronco is outstanding. The ZR2 isn't great, so 3 point turning is far more likely.

The turning radius definitely came into play in my favor in the middle of the video lol

 

[Rumbloki]

But, but $86K??????

 

[GroovyGeek]

Bronco is a lot smoother over the obstacles, but that may be due to a difference in driver skill levels. The ZR2 has a lot of jerky stop and go action.

 

[EvanPeterson]

Bronco is a lot smoother over the obstacles, but that may be due to a difference in driver skill levels. The ZR2 has a lot of jerky stop and go action.

He came from a built wrangler, and gladiator, to the ZR2. He said it’s a whole diff feel, so a little bit of learning curve. But, I expected it to struggle on some spots, and was mistaken

 

[Callelk]

Yeah, but if you want a V8 engine, transmission, mordoords................

 

[Chadillac]

But, but $86K??????

Neither the Colorado ZR2 nor the 1500 ZR2 hit $86k even with the $9000 AEV Bison package added. In the US at least…

 

[Callelk]

Neither the Colorado ZR2 nor the 1500 ZR2 hit $86k even with the $9000 AEV Bison package added. In the US at least…

I just built one on their website and that’s wha it came back with

 

[Imaginary Friend]

I really hope they made solid improvements of the ZR2. I own a 2018 model and although I love the truck, I've had numerous problems with it. DSSV shocks leak after 50K miles, thermostats go out at around 75-80K miles (happening to all the trucks), and now I have a camshaft carrier seal leak which is going to cost $6500 to fix. I realize things wear out on vehicles, but I don't even have 100K on the engine and I'm tired of repairing it. And, before anyone throws shade my way, many owners report significant issues as well. The ZR2 is a great truck, but GM quality sucks.

So what you're saying is GM is no better than Ford these days...

 

[ohp138]

So what you're saying is GM is no better than Ford these days...

Correct!

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