GM's midsize contender pairs a punchy turbo four-cylinder with an 8-speed that can't decide what gear it wants and software that freezes mid-commute. The 2024 redesign earned a sales stop within months, infotainment screens go dark, remote start is a gamble, and one ZR2 owner burned through three torque converters before 15,000 miles. The previous generation splits owners into camps: some sailed past 180k with zero drama, others became dealer regulars. The ZR2 off-road package impresses when the truck cooperates, but you're betting GM patches the bugs before your warranty expires. If you need a midsize that starts reliably and doesn't strand you hunting for cell service on a trail, the Frontier costs less and the Tacoma holds value better. Buy this if you like the look enough to gamble on future software updates, and spring for the extended warranty.
The R1T is the electric truck that drives like a sports car and rides like a luxury SUV, genuinely class-leading dynamics wrapped in a genuinely useful gear tunnel. The catch is you're buying into a startup still finding its footing: Gen 1 trucks suffer systematic 12V battery failures (some owners on their fifth replacement), service centers are scarce and slow, and Gen 2's rear door release is so poorly designed it requires panel removal in an emergency. If you love the truck enough to tolerate growing pains and can live near decent service, it's a thrilling machine; if you need Toyota-grade reliability or can't afford downtime, walk.