Colorado ZR2 Race Parts Released by Chevy Performance

MT. PLEASANT, Mich -- The Colorado ZR2's performance envelope grows once again with the introduction of 15 factory race components that were developed and validated with over 10,000 miles of off-road racing. These parts, created in partnership with Multimac and Hall Racing, elevate the ZR2's desert-running capabilities to new levels, and, for the first time, allow Chevy customers to build a Colorado with the same performance parts that raced and won in the desert. 

Renowned off-road driver Chad Hall, completed every race in the "Best in the Desert" series in a Colarado ZR2 throughout 2017 and 2018 to test the vehicle's desert racing capabilities. In addition, he used the ZR2 to pre-run the Baja 1000 race. This success grabbed public attention and soon Chevy customers began hounding Chad for advice on building their own "Hall Racing ZR2". Chevy responded with the production Colorado ZR2, which combines nimbleness and maneuverability with the most off-road technology of any vehicle in its segment. 

It features front and rear tracks that have been widened by 3.5 inches, and a 2 inch lifted suspension. Functional sliders provide more accurate performance over rocks and obstacles, and the front and rear bumpers have been modified for better off-road clearance. Its class-exclusive features include standard front and rear electronic locking differentials, an available diesel engine, and the first off-road application of DSSV damper technology. 

These parts are all available for individual purchase, or as a complete package, giving Chevy Performance customers the ability to either build their truck up over time, purchase whatever parts spark their particular interest, or to build an identical 'Hall Racing' ZR2. They go on sale between now and early 2019 and can be found here: https://bit.ly/2zRrH61

Would you use these performance parts to build out your Colorado? Comment and let us know, we love hearing from you! 

At Hank Graff Mt. Pleasant we strive to provide our customers with a car buying experience that is accommodating, stress-free and fun! Visit us at our Chevrolet dealership located at 4580 E Pickard Rd in Mount Pleasant, Michigan 48858 or our Buick GMC Cadillac dealership located at 116 N. Mission St in Mount Pleasant, MI 48858. 

Chevy Introduces the Colorado ZR2 Bison to Its Mid-Sized Lineup

MT. PLEASANT, Mich. -- Chevrolet adds the Colorado ZR2 Bison to their lineup of midsized pickup trucks, designed with high off-road performance in mind. The Bison is the product of Chevy's first collaboration with American Expedition Vehicles (AEV), a premium off-road aftermarket manufacturer.

In less than four years, Chevrolet has gained more than a quarter of the market's midsized pick-up truck sales as a result of its commitment to continued innovation. In that time, Colorado has introduced several segment firsts including an all-new V-6 gas engine /eight-speed transmission combo, diesel engine, the ZR2 "segment of one" off-roader, and now the Bison.

In order to protect sensitive undercarriage components when driving over rocky, jagged terrain, the Colorado ZR2 Bison features five skid plates designed by AEV covering the engine oil pan, fuel tank, transfer case, and front/rear locking differentials; which are constructed of hard, durable hot-stamped Boron steel.

Additionally, AEV also designed the stamped steel front and rear bumpers for further protection to the truck, featuring winch provisions and standard fog lights with recovery points integrated into the rear bumper.

“More and more enthusiasts are discovering that Colorado is ideal for off-roading, especially overland travel,” says Sandor Piszar, director of Marketing, Chevrolet Truck.

“The Colorado Z71 offers a full suite of off-road equipment, the maneuverability of a midsize truck and the driving range of a class-exclusive diesel engine. The Colorado ZR2 offers even greater off-road capability with class-exclusive front and rear locking differentials and Multimatic DSSV dampers. And now, Bison offers customers an even more extreme turnkey off-road truck ready to tackle your next adventure.”

A unique departure from the classic Chevy design, the Bison ditches the traditional "bowtie" emblem in favor of an exclusive flow-through "CHEVROLET" lettered grille on its front end. On top of that, a set of 31-inch Goodyear Wrangler Duratrac off-road tires sit beneath larger fender flares than previously and wrap 17x8-inch aluminum wheels made specifically for the Bison ZR2.

“We’ve been following Colorado since its introduction, and the ZR2 really captured our attention,” says Dave Harriton, founder, and president of AEV. “As this is the first Chevrolet vehicle we’ve given the AEV treatment to, we wanted to do something special with the industry’s first use of hot-stamped Boron steel. We also expect that Colorado drivers will love the added ruggedness of our front and rear bumpers on ZR2 Bison.”

Everything you know and love about the standard Chevrolet Colorado ZR2 also comes equipped on the Bison, including but not limited to:

• Class-exclusive front and rear locking electronic differentials
• Revolutionary, segment-exclusive Multimatic DSSV dampers
• Off-road rocker protection
• Cast-iron control arms
• Autotrac transfer case

Available Bison options include:

• 2.8L Duramax Turbo-Diesel engine paired with a six-speed automatic transmission, capable of 186 horsepower and 369 lb-ft of torque
• Choice of crew- or extended cab configurations (including short and long beds, respectively)

Stay tuned to Graff Mt. Pleasant for availability regarding the all-new Chevrolet Colorado ZR2 Bison!

At Hank Graff Mt. Pleasant we strive to provide our customers with a car buying experience that is accommodating, stress-free and fun! Visit us at our Chevrolet dealership located at 4580 E Pickard Rd in Mount Pleasant, Michigan 48858 or our Buick GMC Cadillac dealership located at 116 N. Mission St in Mount Pleasant, MI 48858.

What's New with Chevrolet? - February 2017

MT. PLEASANT, Mich. –– There's a lot of exciting things happening with Chevrolet right now! Following their impressive showing at the North American International Auto Show, Chevy has charged into 2017 with a number of new announcements, product debuts, and awards. Find out what's new with Chevrolet!

Chevrolet Debuts Redline Special Edition Series

Chevrolet premiered the Redline special edition series at the Chicago Auto Show recently. The Redline series is the broadest cross-portfolio special edition ever offered by the brand. All Redline vehicles are equipped with black wheels featuring distinct red hash marks, black nameplates with a red outline, blacked-out grilles and black Chevrolet bowtie logos. Additionally, each vehicle also has other specialized design elements.

The Chevrolet Redline series spans across nine vehicles in the car, truck and crossover segments including:

• Cruze LT (sedan and hatchback)
• Camaro LT/SS (coupe and convertible)
• Colorado LT
• Equinox LT
• Malibu LT
• Trax LT
• Traverse Premier
• Silverado Double Cab LT Z71, Crew Cab LTZ Z71

Chevrolet Announces 2017 Colorado ZR2 Pricing

The high-performance, off-road ZR2 trim level will launch this spring for the 2017 model year with a starting price of $40,995 MSRP. Fans of the brand and auto enthusiasts alike have been excited about this new midsize pickup since its preview at SEMA 2016.

 

Chevrolet Owners Consumed 4,220 Terabytes of Data in 2016

Chevrolet owners in the U.S. love to use their data! Last year, they used an incredible 4,220,684 gigabytes (or 4,220 terabytes) of data in 2016. This comes as an increase of nearly 200 percent of 2015's usage. Tahoe and Suburban owners deserve the lion share of the "blame", accounting for the largest increase in usage, using three-and-a-half times more data than a year ago.

 

2017 Chevrolet Bolt wins Motorweek Driver's Choice Award - Best Car of the Year

The Chevrolet Bolt continues its winning ways after taking home the Best Car of the Year award from Motorweek recently. The 2017 Bolt EV was also named the 2017 North American Car of the Year, 2017 Motor Trend® Car of the Year, 2017 Green Car Journal Green Car of the Year, and was listed among Car and Driver's 2017 10Best Cars list.

 

Stay tuned to learn more about what's new with Chevrolet in 2017! We'll keep you updated on all the developments with your favorite automotive brand. Additionally, your safety is important to us and with winter weather and road conditions adversely affecting your vehicle, we highly recommend completing you Winter Car Care routine at our Graff Chevrolet Mt. Pleasant Service Center to help ensure your safety behind the wheel this season.

At Hank Graff Mt. Pleasant we strive to provide our customers with a car buying experience that is accommodating, stress-free and fun! Visit us at our Chevrolet dealership located at 4580 E Pickard Rd in Mount Pleasant, Michigan 48858 or our Buick GMC Cadillac dealership located at 116 N. Mission St in Mount Pleasant, MI 48858

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