5g vs. 6g comparison

[Texasota]

I'm waiting for the 6G PHEV to arrive in North America. That will open my check book.

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[Kristina]

Upgrading from a 5G to a 6G only makes sense if you are moving to the Raptor if we are speaking purely on heart and not any sort of cosmetic updates.

The current 2.3 motor with a tuner is like installing a 2.7, but better because of other residual benefits (like updated e-throttle response).

The 2.7 in my new ZR2 is beefy and on paper the powerplant is stronger, but feels like a boat compared to my 19 XLT with a 93 performance tune. Unfortunately flash tunes are not nearly as user friendly (as in not at all) for the Chevy due to heavy encryption. All the user friendly tunes are piggy back systems which I'm not a fan of.

Don't get the wrong idea, still glad I moved to a new ZR2 for all the other new features my old truck was lacking, but it certainly lacks the rocket ship feeling my Ranger had.

Yes, 6G Raptor really is something. 3 L V6 petrol I am talking about.
A good off-road truck I didn’t plan to start to use as a sort of rescue truck. Wouldn’t been able to do it with my 5G.

My 5G and 6G Raptor, they can’t be compared. Better to say, choose a truck by your needs but not what it looks. Can’t complain later if bought wrong product.
I still love the look of my 5G more, the interior and 6G itself is too big for me (I’m tiny) but I can’t say any other vehicle I love more than this one
Sadly no Chevy trucks on sale in here.

 

[dstig1]

One thing that really caught my eye on the 6G was reading that it has 48" between the wheel wells. Hauling plywood and sheet goods (often expensive hardwood plywood) is all too common a task for me, so I made a knock-down platform to allow me to carry them flat above the wheel wells. Being able to lay them flat would be a bonus. But I'm not trading in a new truck for that, esp without a SuperCab option to give me a 6' bed...

 

[OFC Ranger]

I agree Jack. I am looking at the Raptor unless they do ADM’s, then I’m out. I like your ZR2, but not keen on all the issues I’m reading about in “ColoradoFans” like battery drain, electronics, etc. Also the new Ultifi system is concerning with regard to possibly more paywalls for stuff. I hope they can get it straightened out. I see that they still have an Inmate number assigned to your old account. Lol

BTW, did you see the video that TFL did when they compared 7 midsized trucks in a drag race? I know it means little other than maybe some bragging rights, but they put the 2.3L Ranger up against the

Jeep Gladiator - 3.6L V6 Pentastar
Nissan Frontier - 3.8L V6
Honda Ridgeline - 3.5L VTec V6
Toyota Tacoma - 2.4L I4 Turbo
Chevy Colorado - 2.7L I4 High Output Turbo
Dodge Dakota - 5.9L V8 Magnum
Ford Ranger - 2.3L I4 Turbo

The Ranger beat all these trucks, even the 5.9L V8 Magnum Dakota. I was also surprised that the Colorados’ 2.7 H.O. Lost to the Ranger.

The issues on CF.com, in my opinion, are exaggerated simply based on how internet forums work. Less than 1% of a userbase generally makes up a user forum on large ticket items. Outside of some anomalies, the battery issue for example was a problem with some models produced prior to July 2023 (or something to that effect).

Now I do have some issues others have, a few minor trim fitment issues that are common; under hood cowl & front fender edges, but outside of that its been a flawless experience.

I plan to eventually buy a pedal monster to address that lack of rocket ship feeling. It won't make the truck faster, but at least bring back that sensation, but the fact is my ZR2 base weight is 1,000lbs more than my 19 XLT weight. Can't combat physics like that with out more power. Only performance mod I plan to add is an AEV snorkel (yet to be released) to help it breath better.

Once I get the Tune Outdoor M1 canopy installed any semblance of aerodynamics I have currently will really be flushed down the toilet anyhow. lol

I still think the ZR2 wins in the exterior looks category, with the Raptor next in line.

 

[Ronbo]

The issues on CF.com, in my opinion, are exaggerated simply based on how internet forums work. Less than 1% of a userbase generally makes up a user forum on large ticket items. Outside of some anomalies, the battery issue for example was a problem with some models produced prior to July 2023 (or something to that effect).

Now I do have some issues others have, a few minor trim fitment issues that are common; under hood cowl & front fender edges, but outside of that its been a flawless experience.

I plan to eventually buy a pedal monster to address that lack of rocket ship feeling. It won't make the truck faster, but at least bring back that sensation, but the fact is my ZR2 base weight is 1,000lbs more than my 19 XLT weight. Can't combat physics like that with out more power. Only performance mod I plan to add is an AEV snorkel (yet to be released) to help it breath better.

Once I get the Tune Outdoor M1 canopy installed any semblance of aerodynamics I have currently will really be flushed down the toilet anyhow. lol

I still think the ZR2 wins in the exterior looks category, with the Raptor next in line.

Yes, I agree. The ZR2 is a good looking truck.

 

[Msfitoy]

The new Colorado is one sweet looking mid size...

 

[5thranger]

I just wish my 5G had a grippy steering wheel.

Rub some pepsi cola on the wheel

 

[OFC Ranger]

The new Colorado is one sweet looking mid size...

Oddly enough, to me at least, I find the front end and interior of the GMC version to be really ugly, but for some reason most manufacturers are using the Canyon as the flagship for their new products. I think Victory 4x4 are the only ones so far I've seen using a ZR2.

I think the Canyon has too much of the "I want to be a BMW/Lexus in 2024" grille look going on. The powerplant is identical in both, so the ridiculous grille size was an odd choice. Front end just looks proportionally.... off or something.

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[Todd Chapin]

Paid off g5> new g6 (unless Raptor)

 

[VAMike]

The 6G does have a wider and taller front end.

Yup, that is definitely one of the (many) things I hate about it.

 

[Msfitoy]

Thought I heard report of 6G Raptors going for $80K?!

 

[MagneticRanger]

Thought I heard report of 6G Raptors going for $80K?!

They start at 80k in Canada......No thanks....IF I had the money (which I don't) ...there would be many better options for 80k

 

[Tom_C]

I'm waiting for the 6G PHEV to arrive in North America. That will open my check book.

Me too, but I don't think that will happen. And, it'd have to be a scab, so....

 

[Dunedain Ranger]

I still like the look of the 5G much better than the 6G. The 5G has a distinctive look - you know it's a Ranger - the 6G you have to do a double-take - and it is no longer distinctive from other trucks IMHO.

 

[VAMike]

I still like the look of the 5G much better than the 6G. The 5G has a distinctive look - you know it's a Ranger - the 6G you have to do a double-take - and it is no longer distinctive from other trucks IMHO.

the 5G was designed for things like visibility over the hood, not "looks aggressive" or "instakill pedestrians"

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