The 2024 model year will be a big one for the Chevrolet Silverado lineup. Firstly, the 2024 Chevrolet Silverado is available for order starting in January 2023. Next, the all-electric 2024 Chevy Silverado EV is expected to begin production in late 2023. Additionally, Chevrolet announced that the 2024 Chevy Silverado HD lineup will be available in the summer of 2023. Finally, in early April 2023, the company announced that the Silverado HD lineup will have two new trail-bred models: the 2024 Chevrolet Silverado HD ZR2 and the HD ZR2 Bison.
The ZR2 badge is reserved for Chevy’s most off-road capable trucks. Already available on the Chevy Silverado 1500 and Chevy Colorado, the ZR2 trim is a step up from the already formidable Z71 off-road package. Chevy Silverado and Colorado ZR2 owners have long enjoyed their hiking trucks, while Chevrolet Silverado HD owners watched wistfully from the sidelines.
But not for much longer, because the 2024 Chevrolet Silverado HD ZR2 and ZR2 Bison will begin production this summer and will be available in the third quarter of 2023 (prices will be released prior to production).
Chevy Silverado HD fans won’t have to compromise between work and play when they get their hands on the 2024 Chevrolet Silverado HD ZR2 or HD ZR2 Bison. As Chevrolet Trucks Chief Marketing Officer Michael MacPhee suggested, the Chevy Silverado ZR2 and ZR2 Bison will give customers more options to find the perfect truck for work and off-road adventure.
Off-road HD trucks aren’t exactly new pickup truck segment After all, Ford Super Duty trucks have the optional Tremor package, and Ram Trucks also offers the Ram Rebel HD line. So how does Chevrolet intend to appeal to off-road enthusiasts with the 2024 Chevy Silverado HD ZR2 and HD ZR2 Bison? Here are 10 juicy facts about this new generation of heavy-duty Chevy trucks.
10 The 2024 Chevrolet Silverado HD ZR2 will receive a powertrain boost
The 2024 Chevrolet Silverado HD ZR2 and ZR2 Bison will use the double-cab design and engine options of the standard 2024 Chevy 2500 HD. 2023 version (401 hp, 464 lb-ft of torque), the legendary Duramax oil burner will get a significant upgrade. For the entire 2024 Chevrolet Silverado HD lineup, the 6.6-liter Duramax L5P V8 turbodiesel engine will get 5% more power (from 445 to 470 hp) and 7% more torque (from 910 to 975 lb-ft ).
In addition, the venerable Allison 10-speed automatic transmission will now be standard on gasoline and diesel engine options across the entire 2024 Chevrolet Silverado HD model line. This means that the gasoline-powered Chevy 2500 HD will be able to transfer a lot more of its torque to the wheels, resulting in better overall hauling and towing performance.
9 The 2024 Chevrolet Silverado HD ZR2 remains a true HD work truck
While the 2024 Chevrolet Silverado HD ZR2 and ZR2 Bison will have their DNA spliced with more off-road genes, they will remain true to the Chevy Silverado 2500 HD’s raison d’etre: as work trucks. The new Chevy HD ZR2 models will have a maximum payload capacity of 3,397 pounds with the L8T gasoline V8 and a maximum towing capacity of 18,500 pounds with the Duramax turbodiesel. These are almost exactly the same capabilities as the standard 2024 Chevy 2500 HD with the double cab and standard bed layout, albeit without Chevrolet’s maximum towing package.
In addition, both the HD ZR2 and HD ZR2 Bison will have the standard features of the Silverado HD line, such as the DuraBed cargo box, BedSteps bumper steps, a six-position Multi-Flex tailgate and a 120 volt power. way out.
8 The 2024 Chevrolet Silverado HD ZR2 has a new dedicated off-road mode
We’re done with the “HD” part, so now it’s time for the “ZR2” to come out and play.
Let’s start with the mechanical parts. Off-road-oriented features of the 2024 Chevrolet Silverado HD ZR2 include an electronic locking rear differential, a large transfer case skid plate, an aluminum front skid plate and a new Off-Road mode. When activated, Off-Road Mode on the 2024 Chevrolet Silverado HD ZR2 adjusts the calibrations of the anti-lock brakes and traction and stability controls to maximize the off-road capabilities of the Chevy truck.
7 The 2024 Chevrolet Silverado HD ZR2 will have a 1.5-inch suspension
To optimize the power of the Chevy Silverado HD ZR2’s drivetrain, as well as its intelligent traction and stability controls during off-road activities, Chevy engineers gave the 2024 Silverado HD ZR2 a factory suspension of 1 .5 inches (compared to the standard Chevy 2500 HD) for both. the front and rear ends. While this suspension tuning isn’t as significant as the 2-inch lift that the Colorado and Silverado 1500 ZR2 versions received, it’s enough to give the 2024 Chevrolet Silverado HD ZR2 and ZR2 Bison the depth of ford and additional approach, departure and break. angles that will require some serious trails.
Also, the extra height of the 2024 Chevrolet Silverado HD ZR2 makes more room for bigger shoes.
6 The 2024 Chevrolet Silverado HD ZR2 will have 35-inch tires
The standard 2024 Chevrolet Silverado HD lineup (WT, Custom, LT, LTZ and High Country trims) will have tire options ranging from 31.5 inches (245/75/R17) to 34.1 inches (275/65/ R20) of total diameter. However, the Chevy Silverado HD ZR2 and ZR2 Bison will get 34.8-inch Goodyear Wrangler Territory mud-terrain tires (305/70/R18) wrapped around 18″x9″ wheels. No, they’re not as big as the 37’s on the Ford Ranger Raptor R, but those taller, wider tires will give the new Chevy HD ZR2 trucks more ground clearance, traction, and, let’s be honest, Chevy truck aesthetics. fans look to the ZR2 badge.
5 The 2024 Chevrolet Silverado HD ZR2 will be comfortable on the tracks as well as on the tracks
Often times, truck suspension systems tuned for trails and off-road will not provide the necessary ride comfort and precise handling needed during on-road driving. However, Chevrolet partnered with Multimatic to provide the 2024 Chevrolet Silverado HD ZR2 with proprietary Dynamic Suspension Coilover Valve (DSSV) dampers that can achieve both off-road capability and on-road comfort.
Multimatic’s spool valve invention has quite an impressive track record, having been a standard feature on a number of makes and models that have won both off-road and track races such as the Formula 1 World Championship, the 24 Hours of Le Mans, the Rolex. 24 at Daytona, and many others.
4 The 2024 Chevrolet Silverado HD ZR2 will have a best-in-class infotainment screen
Being a schizophrenic workhorse and off-road junkie doesn’t mean the 2024 Chevrolet Silverado HD ZR2 will skimp on tech-driven comforts inside the cabin. Its best-in-class 13.4-inch infotainment head unit with built-in Google, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility will ensure the HD ZR2 driver stays entertained, connected and informed of the immediate environment while both hands are on the wheel.
The 2024 Chevy Silverado HD ZR2 will also get a 12.3-inch infotainment center (aka instrument cluster) and a 15-inch head-up display to provide more useful information about the vehicle’s status and surroundings to the driver
3 The interior of the 2024 Chevrolet Silverado HD ZR2 will combine HD and off-road functionality and technology
The 2024 Chevrolet Silverado HD ZR2 and ZR2 Bison will receive all the standard redesigned interior amenities of the 2024 Silverado HD lineup, and more. Like the Silverado 1500 ZR2, the new Chevy HD ZR2s will get a combination of premium materials and off-road-focused features, including dark accents and leather-trimmed surfaces made from dirt-resistant, easy-to-clean materials.
For enhanced utility and awareness both at work and on the road, the 2024 Chevy Silverado HD ZR2 and HD ZR2 Bison also feature an off-road inclinometer and HD Surround Vision.
2 The 2024 Chevrolet Silverado HD ZR2 will have new towing technology features
The 2024 Chevrolet Silverado HD lineup will receive new optional towing technology features, and they will likely be available for the Chevy Silverado HD ZR2 as well. Among these new trailer towing features is the transparent trailer view.
According to Chevrolet’s corporate cousin GMC, the Transparent Trailer View feature is an industry-leading technology based on 15 camera views that are sent to the vehicle’s infotainment system to help the driver get a good view around the truck and the attached trailer. When activated, Transparent Trailer View allows the driver to virtually “see” through the trailer, making trailer towing much easier when navigating parking lots, merging into traffic or making tight turns.
1 The 2024 Chevrolet Silverado HD ZR2 Bison will be the ultimate Chevy HD off-roader
The 2024 Chevrolet Silverado HD ZR2 Bison takes the ZR2 badge to another level with unique, premium off-road equipment from American Expedition Vehicles (AEV). Previously, AEV focused on developing off-road modifications for Jeep Wranglers and Ram Trucks. However, in recent years, AEV also collaborated with Chevrolet to develop the Colorado and Silverado 1500 ZR2 Bison trims.
The 2024 Chevrolet Silverado HD ZR2 Bison will build on the features of the HD ZR2 by adding exclusive 18-inch AEV gloss black wheels, new stamped steel front and rear bumpers with winch provisions and integrated recovery points, and additional stamped steel lower skid plates. for the front end, steering rack, transfer case and exhaust sections. The Chevy Silverado HD ZR2 Bison will also get unique interior and exterior “Bison” and “AEV” badging.
