2017 Chevrolet Colorado ZR2 and 2017 Toyota Tacoma TRD Pro: By the Numbers

With the introduction of the , there is now a challenger to the 2017 Toyota Tacoma TRD Pro’s off-road dominance in the mid-size pickup truck segment. While we haven’t had a chance to get this duo together yet to see how they match up on a trail or do in some rock crawling (hopefully soon), it’s still interesting to see how they match up on paper.

There are important differences to note right off the bat. The Colorado ZR2 is offered in both extended and double-cab configurations, while the Tacoma TRD Pro is only offered with the double cab. Extended-cab versions of the ZR2 only seat four passengers, while the other two cabs seat five. There are two engine options in the ZR2, while the TRD Pro only has one engine but two transmission options.

Now let’s dive into the details.

Engine and Powertrain

Colorado ZR2:

• 308 horsepower, 3.6-liter V-6, 275 pounds-feet of torque, eight-speed automatic (gas); 186-hp, turbo-diesel 2.8-liter four-cylinder, 369 pounds-feet of torque, six-speed automatic (diesel)
• Standard four-wheel drive; front and rear locking differentials
• Fuel economy: 16/18/17 mpg city/highway/combined (gas); 19/22/20 mpg (diesel)
• Axle ratio: 3.42

Tacoma TRD Pro:

• 278 hp, 3.5-liter V-6, 265 pounds-feet of torque; six-speed manual or six-speed automatic transmission
• Standard four-wheel drive; automatic limited-slip differential; locking rear differential
• Fuel economy: 17/21/18 mpg (manual); 18/23/20 mpg (automatic)
• Axle ratio: 4.30 (manual); 3.91 (automatic)

Dimensions and Clearances

• Wheels: 17-inch wheels (ZR2); 16-inch wheels (TRD Pro)
• Tires: 265/65R17 Goodyear Wrangler DuraTrac all-terrain tires (ZR2); 265/70R16 Goodyear Wrangler all-terrain tires (TRD Pro)
• Curb weight: 4,985 pounds with the diesel, 4,734 pounds with the gas (ZR2); 4,445 pounds with the manual, 4,425 pounds with the automatic (TRD Pro)
• Height/width/length: 72.2/76.7/212.4 inches (ZR2); 71.6/75.2/212.3 inches (TRD Pro)
• Ground clearance: 8.9 inches (ZR2); 9.4 inches (TRD Pro)

Towing and Hauling   

• Maximum trailer weight: 5,000 pounds (ZR2); 6,400 pounds with Tow Package (TRD Pro)
• Maximum payload: 1,100 pounds (ZR2); 1,155 pounds with the manual, 1,175 pounds with the automatic (TRD Pro)

Price

Our final number is also an important one: price. These two are very evenly matched on this front — the at $40,995 (including destination charges), while the 2017 Tacoma TRD Pro is slightly more expensive, starting at $41,920 for manual models and $43,920 for those with the automatic.

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