2019 Chevy Colorado Bison ZR2 AEV Tray Mattress idea is one robust, utilitarian pickup
American Expedition Automobiles is aware of a factor or two about working with the Chevrolet Colorado ZR2, because it’s liable for upgrades to create the Bison mannequin. But, the corporate needed to do some extra with its Colorado Bison Tray Mattress idea.
AEV swapped out the usual mattress for a full tray mattress and created one tough-looking truck. The corporate revealed the pickup idea on Fb on Wednesday forward of its premiere on the 2019 Overland Expo West set for Might 17-19.
The system started with a manufacturing Colorado ZR2 Bison, which boasts 5 new skid plates product of Boron metal and AEV-designed stamped metal bumpers. From there, AEV eliminated the common again finish of the truck and created the complete tray mattress conversion.
Chevrolet Colorado ZR2 AEV Bison Tray Mattress idea
Chevrolet Colorado ZR2 AEV Bison Tray Mattress idea
Chevrolet Colorado ZR2 AEV Bison Tray Mattress idea
The corporate stated within the announcement that the prototype was constructed to gauge curiosity from clients on the potential of a tray mattress conversion for manufacturing. Nevertheless, AEV needed to check different experimental components, so it rolled every little thing into one rig. Particularly, the Colorado ZR2 Bison Tray Mattress idea options high-clearance fender flares from the model. The uncovered bolts aren’t for present and are precisely what was wanted to connect the fender flares. The truck required no further carry to suit the 35-inch tires below the large fender flares, and the ZR2’s manufacturing unit suspension geometry stays primarily the identical.
Nevertheless, AEV did add just a few gadgets from GM Efficiency Elements, together with new higher management arms, tie-rod sleeves, and a metal driveshaft, in addition to a leveling equipment. These modifications make the entrance finish sit extra stage with the rear.
In any other case, the truck is mainly the identical as any Colorado ZR2 Bison mannequin clients should purchase right this moment.
AEV stated the prototype is simply that for now and it hasn’t researched how a lot a conversion would price, ought to it get the inexperienced mild for manufacturing. The design additionally is not set in stone and will change for manufacturing ought to it’s accredited. We beg of you, AEV, preserve it as is.