2022 Chevy Silverado 1500 ZRX Raptor
2022 Chevy Silverado 1500 ZRX – They discussed a recent report stating that General Motors is working on a more powerful off-road version of their new Chevy Silverado 1500 truck.
Muscle Cars &Trucks state that the new model will be called the Silverado ZRX and be available as a 2022 model.
2022 Chevy Silverado 1500 ZRX Raptor
GM has yet to provide a direct competitor to the Ford F-150 Raptor. Now, the FCA is working on the ram rebel TRX off-road beast as well, so GM may be forced to develop full-size trucks to rival raptor, TRX, and other off-road performance pickup trucks.
GM has used the ZRX badge before for the special edition Sonoma GMC 2003 (Sonoma ZRX). The ZRX name can go up directly against TRX and raptor.
The report is also based on GM’s recently updated ZRX name with the U.S. Trademark office.
Will the Silverado ZRX be an off-road truck? No official information is available yet, but Chevrolet could use a heavy-duty DSSV off-road shock spool valve for this truck. Here’s what they showed for the Hydrogen Fuel Cell Silverado ZH2 concept truck.
It is also likely to use an off-road shock from Fox or other high-performance suspension manufacturers.
2022 Chevy Silverado 1500 ZRX Engine
The report states that GM is unlikely to introduce a more powerful engine for the upcoming ZRX. Instead, the company can use the standard version of the 6.2-liter gas V8 or the 3.0-liter turbo-diesel I6.
However, the company may have to rethink this strategy. A big part of what makes the Ford Raptor special is its high-output engine with 450 hp and 510 lb-ft of torque.
The Ram Rebel TRX is rumored to have a Hellcat engine in the truck with up to 707 horsepower. GM has some very powerful engines in their arsenal, so a more powerful version should be possible.
What’s new for 2022?
Updates to the prototype include:
- 35″ Off-Road Tires
- Tough Front Skid Plate
- Multimatic Dynamic Suspension
- Specially Designed Rear Skid Shock
- Redesigned Front and Rear Bumpers to Increase Clearance
- Front and Rear Electronic Differentials
2022 Chevy Silverado 1500 ZRX Specs
All this is still speculation at this point, which opens the door for off-road enthusiasts to daydream about what they want to see when this 2022 truck is finally launched.
Here’s what many fans of this truck expect in the future:
- Bigger Engine (The 6.2-liter V8 is great, but the off-roaders want more HP, of course.)
- 700+ HP to challenge Ford Raptor and Ram Rebel TRX
- Long Trip Suspension
- Heavy Duty Winch
- Low Ground Pressure
- Stronger Lighting
- Better Approach and Departure Angles
- Available Diesel Engines
Can the Chevrolet Silverado ZRX 2022 compete with the Ford Raptor?
Will the Chevy ZRX kill the Raptors? History may have the answer. In previous Best in Desert competitions, Chevy’s ZR2 easily beat the Raptors (and Wranglers and Dune Buggies)—and the Chevy ZRX probably offered more impressive features than the ZR2.
Chevy uses the race to test updates before they enter the market, so no one will wonder about performance as you’ll see it handle some of the most difficult terrain imaginable.
2022 Chevy Silverado 1500 ZRX Release Date
You may have to wait until 2022 or so to go off-road with the Chevy Silverado ZRX, but the modified Silverado that aims to take first place in the upcoming Best in Desert can give you an idea of what will happen in the future.
2022 Chevy Silverado ZR2
The Chevrolet Silverado has just been tested in the real world with some aggressive design cues, showing that what’s got here is our first look at the upcoming 2022 Chevy Silverado ZR2.
Although most of the 2022 Chevy Silverado ZR2 prototype designs are hidden under heavy camouflage, some interesting details need to be shown.
The front end notices greater ground clearance and improved approach angle over the Silverado Trail Boss, thus adding to the ZR2’s off-road credentials.
The front bumper is reshaped with a higher cutting point, while a sturdy front skid plate is equipped to help protect the oily part underneath.
The ZR2 bumper also removes the lower air dam. Other notable features on the bottom bumper include a set of red crane hooks.
Interestingly, the camo covering the bonnet on this 2022 Chevy Silverado ZR2 prototype looks slightly higher than the previous Silverado prototype.
While this may only be the result of wind turbulence occurring between the hood and camo, it may also be that GM is hiding a prominent hood bulge that adds more visual aggression.
Rumor has it That General is working to develop a new supercharger package for its latest generation SUV.
With that in mind, it’s possible that the camo hid an elevated hood element that accommodated the new blower to increase output on the upcoming Silverado ZR2 to a more extreme level.
Final details for this 2022 Chevy Silverado ZR2 prototype include a new lighting element, which is once again hidden under a thick camo cover.
Moving into the cabin, the refreshed 2022 Chevy Silverado 1500 is expected to include an all-new cab as well, with a new design for the dashboard, middle stack, center console, and infotainment layout, plus options for full digital instrumentation.
The GM Super Cruise system is also expected to be an optional addition to the High Country trim level.
