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New Rumor Of A Ford Raptor-Fighting Chevy Colorado Titillating Us
New Rumor Of A Ford Raptor-Fighting Chevy Colorado Titillating Us-October 2024
2024-02-19 EST 22:13:25

Remember this delightfully over-the-top "rally concept" from 2011? Rumor has it that GM might be blowing the dust off these drawings and pondering a Raptor-fighting off-road variant of the and GMC Canyon.

According to 's sources: "the new line of mid-size pickups is on track to offer an aggressive off-road variant equal to that of the Ford Raptor, but in a smaller (read: lighter) package."

So they're talking about something much beastlier than the "Z71" package which features more aggressive tires, Rancho shocks and a few skid plates. GM Authority seems to think a hard-core and would revive the "ZR2" badge from the old Chevy S-10 off-road trim.

I'm thrilled GM is committing to smaller trucks with the 2015 Chevrolet Colorado, and it looks like

Did you want to look at more pictures of the 2011 Colorado Rally Concept? Sure you did, the thing is hilarious:

Images from GM, hat tip to !

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