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Chevrolet Overhauls Overlanding with the Silverado ZR2 and its Adventure-Focussed Accessories
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Chevrolet Overhauls Overlanding with the Silverado ZR2 and its Adventure-Focussed Accessories

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December 24,2022
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The UAE boasts of a strong heritage for adventure and sport. Many folks here are actively involved into off-roading and other desert experiences. However, one that everyone gives predilection and is also the most challenging is overlanding. It is an adventure where owners of 4X4s and Utes embark on an expedition into the desert or forest trails and spend a night there. While it certainly appears intriguing, it is not an easy task as it involves living with bare essentials for survival. Besides, there’s always a chance of encountering wild predators as it involves encroaching on their habitat. However, most do not abstain themselves from dabbling with this one-of-its-kind experience and with technology and specialised accessories to trundle off-the-beaten-path, it has become easier to spend a night on such uncharted lands.

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In an effort to make this experience an unforgettable one, Chevrolet brings to the region, Silverado ZR2 lifestyle pick-up truck with a suite of thoughtful and nifty accessories that add pleasure to the journey. The ZR2 has been taken as the base product which comes brimming with an upscale exterior, plush interior with hard-wearing and luxurious substances and a reliable engine that can traverse through anything. The overlanding-friendly accessories raise its desirability quotient. These accessories can be opted as per one’s requirement and customise the truck to his needs.

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For instance, the ZR2 comes with a rack-mounted tent that can be used to spend a night in the jungle while gazing at the constellations or in the desert experiencing the cool weather and soothing calmness which one was never to discover within the polluted city’s chaos and commotion. The tent is durable and weather-resistant to withstand any condition. It is made from ripstop polyester canvas and mesh panels that permit ventilation for a comfortable stay. It is convenient to carry as it folds to reveal minute proportions and is attached to the roof of the truck. When its use is demanded, it can be retracted again. Once opened, the tent discloses 3.5m² of space to have naps or a good sleep. It comes with a thick, foam border-to-border mattress for snug and comfy resting. There’s no fear of the mattress getting dirty as the polycotton material can be easily taken off and washed. The attention to detail is so high that there’s a 2-metre ladder for climbing and entry into the tent. 

GM has also covered accessories for tent’s installation. A lightweight aluminium VentureTEC rack resting on VentureTEC plates is used to accommodate a generous variety of overland and rooftop marquees. It is a breeze to remove and fasten it when needed as no drilling installation is required. A 226-kg tie-down strength provides an articulated framework to meet the needs while you wrap from one place and travel to another as a guttersnipe. A grab handle is also provided for a stiff hold to clasp to during climbing up and down.

What creates an almost living-room sort of experience, is Utility Molle Panels that can be customised to store articles such as bags, trail gear, tools, high lift jacks, axes, shovels and other goods that would be required while being away from home and creating a superfluous ‘home.’ No cutting or drilling is compelled for its installation and removal.

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The bed of the Silverado ZR2 can be covered with a Black Bed Mat with Chevrolet’s iconic logo engraved. It is made from non-skid ribbed rubber to keep the stored items secure. At the same time, it is easy to clean and attach while tolerating extreme temperatures. 

For better vision during the dim light, the ZR2 gets A-pillar lights by Baja Designs that purportedly do a great job of lighting up the immediate neighbouring areas. Each light is capable of churning out 2,260 lumens for finding a lost object or to make careful manoeuvres in the gloom and eeriness of the night. These are weather resistant and will be unfettered even after use in challenging conditions. 

As for the performance upliftment, a Cat Back Exhaust is available by the OEM which increases the output of the car and velocity. However, this doesn’t come at the cost of fuel efficiency. Chevrolet says this fitment is worth because it produces a rasp or howl that suits the bulbous charisma of this hooligan. Powered by a 6.2-litre V8 engine, the ZR2 churns out 420 hp and 626 Nm of torque mated to a 10-speed automatic transmission. The power and torque enables it to stow 553kg and tow 4,000 kg.

The Silverado ZR2 also gets a special suspension setup that increase the travel optimally and 33” off-road tires together with a new steel front bumper that provide a great 31° approach angle. The steel bumper supports off-road strength, durability and clearance.

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What’s more? The ZR2 completely disassociates itself from the remainder of the Silverado lineup with a black hood insert, grille with lighting and a “flow-tie” insignia, wheel flares, ZR2 badges, 18” wheels and a Jet Black/Graystone interior with splashes of leather for an opulent vibe. 

The Silverado ZR2 is much more than just a luxurious pickup truck. It enables those adventures and memorable experiences which not many SUVs can offer. It is about taking the occupants at places where there are no roads and discovering nature in all its substance. It is for those intrepid folks who are disgruntled with their mundane everyday life and seek a rejuvenating voyage into the hinterlands for a whiff before juggling back into the corporate urban jungle. 

 

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