Chevy Colorado ZR2 Coloring Page: Free PDF for Kids

Chevy Colorado ZR2: History & Fun Facts

Chevrolet launched the ZR2 trim for the 2017 model year on the second-generation Colorado, turning a mid-size work truck into a genuine desert-racing machine without stepping up to a full-size chassis.

Racing-Derived Shock Absorbers

The ZR2 uses Multimatic DSSV spool-valve dampers, suspension technology adapted from race cars, to soak up rough terrain at speed without overheating the way ordinary shocks can. That hardware, combined with a wider track than the standard Colorado, lets the ZR2 handle rocky trails and sandy washes that would rattle an unmodified pickup.

Locking Differentials Front and Rear

Unlike most off-road trims that lock only the rear axle, the ZR2 offers locking differentials at both the front and rear, letting all four wheels claw for traction when the truck crawls over uneven rock. Drivers engage the locks with dashboard switches once they're off pavement and moving slowly.

Fender Flares Built for Wider Wheels

Bolted-on fender flares stretch about 3.5 inches wider per side than the Colorado Z71's flares, covering a wider wheel track and larger off-road tires. Those flares, along with the tube-style rock rails running under each door, are the easiest details to spot in this coloring page's side view.

The AEV-Built Bison Edition

Starting in 2019, Chevrolet partnered with off-road builder American Expedition Vehicles to create the ZR2 Bison, adding boron-steel skid plates, stronger front and rear bumpers, and unique 17-inch wheels designed to survive rock strikes that would dent a standard rim.

A Roof-Mounted Light Bar for Trail Driving

Many ZR2 buyers add a roof-mounted light bar above the windshield, wiring extra forward lighting for early-morning or after-dark trail runs where standard headlights don't throw enough light around blind curves. That light bar sits high on the roofline in this coloring page, well above the cab's side windows.

Diesel Power for Long-Range Trail Trips

Alongside the standard 3.6-liter V6, the ZR2 offers a 2.8-liter Duramax turbo-diesel inline-4 that trades outright horsepower for strong low-end torque and better fuel range, useful for reaching remote trailheads without stopping to refuel. That diesel option made the ZR2 one of the few genuinely trail-capable diesel mid-size trucks sold in the United States.

A Name Borrowed From GM's Performance Badge

ZR2 traces its lettering back to earlier Chevrolet performance badges like the ZR1 Corvette, reusing the sporty naming convention on a truck instead of a sports car. Applying that badge to an off-road pickup signaled that Chevrolet saw trail performance as worthy of the same prestige as top-speed bragging rights.

Rock Rails Built to Take a Hit

The tube-style rock rails running beneath each door are load-bearing steel tubes designed to slide over boulders and ledges without denting the rocker panels or door sills, letting the truck absorb rock strikes that would otherwise cost thousands in body repair on a standard pickup. Some owners use them as a step when loading gear into the bed after a long trail day.

Chevrolet carried the ZR2 name into the third-generation Colorado redesigned for 2023, adding a standard front locking differential and factory 33-inch tires that once required aftermarket work to fit. The truck is built at GM's Wentzville Assembly plant in Missouri alongside the rest of the Colorado and GMC Canyon lineup, a factory that also handles final assembly for several GM commercial van programs.