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2019 Chevy Colorado ZR2 gets more epic with AEV's help

Say "hello" to the ZR2 Bison, the latest off-road variant from Chevy, built in partnership with American Expedition Vehicles.

Emme Hall

I love two-seater, RWD convertibles and own a 2004 Mazdaspeed Miata for pavement fun and a lifted 2001 Miata for pre-running. I race air-cooled Volkswagens in desert races like the Mint 400 and the Baja 1000. I have won the Rebelle Rally, seven-day navigational challenge, twice and I am the only driver to compete in an EV, the Rivian R1T.

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Emme Hall

Sept. 6, 2018 5:00 a.m. PT

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For the 2019 model year, Chevrolet is bringing the even-more-extreme Colorado ZR2 Bison to showrooms.

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Built in conjunction with American Expedition Vehicles, the Bison, so named after the noble beast in AEV's logo, features upgrades for those who want to take their off-road adventures far and wide.

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New hot-stamped Boron steel skid plates protect the Bison's oil pan, transfer case, fuel tank and front and rear differentials.

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A unique front steel bumper features integrated fog lamps and room for a winch.

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A steel bumper graces the rear as well, with recovery hooks for when you run out of talent.

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The Bison still sports the ZR2's standard front and rear locking differentials, Multimatic DSSV suspension and 2-inch lift over the standard Colorado.