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id: what-s-the-difference-between-the-trail-boss-and-z71-colorado
title: "What's the difference between the Trail Boss and Z71 Colorado?"
category: faq
subtopic: colorado-offroad-comparison
page_type: faq
source_url: "https://www.markquartmotors.com/research/chevrolet/colorado-trims.htm"
tags: ["chevrolet", "colorado", "Trail Boss", "Z71", "off-road"]
questions:
  - "Should I get Trail Boss or Z71?"
  - "What's the difference between Trail Boss and Z71?"
  - "Which Colorado is better for off-road?"
related: [colorado-trim-overview, colorado-zr2-performance]
dealer: Markquart Motors
---

Both the Trail Boss and Z71 offer off-road capability with four selectable drive modes and an off-road performance display, plus 18-inch wheels with 32-inch all-terrain tires.

**Trail Boss** emphasizes rugged utility with a 2-inch factory-installed lift, 2-speed automatic transfer case, and transfer case shield. It's built for those who crave adventure on challenging trails-mud, snow, sand, and rocky terrain.

**Z71** blends eye-catching design with versatile performance. It features a Jet Black interior with Adrenaline Red accents for a sportier feel, standard LED headlamps and fog lamps for bold road presence, and excels equally on rugged landscapes and in urban settings.

Choose Trail Boss if adventure is your priority; choose Z71 if you want style, practicality, and adventure combined. Contact Markquart Motors at (715) 833-0444 to test drive both and find your match.