| Holden Colorado | |
|---|---|
_LTZ_4-door_utility_(2015-10-24)_01.jpg) 2014 Holden Colorado (RG MY15; pre-facelift) | |
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Holden |
| Also called | Chevrolet Colorado |
| Production | 2008–2020 |
| Assembly | Thailand:Rayong (General Motors Thailand) |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Compact pickup truck (Mk1) Mid-size pickup truck (Mk2) |
| Body style | 2-doorpickup truck 4-door pickup truck |
| Layout | |
| Platform | GMT platform
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| Related | Isuzu D-Max |
| Dimensions | |
| Length | 4,900–5,020 mm (193–198 in) (Mk1) 5,347–5,461 mm (210.5–215.0 in) (Mk2) |
| Width | 1,800–1,882 mm (70.9–74.1 in) |
| Height | 1,730–1,800 mm (68–71 in) |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | Holden Rodeo Holden Ute |
TheHolden Colorado is a range of 2- and 4-door,compact pickup trucks (mk1) andmid-size pickup trucks (mk2) that were produced for Australian manufacturerHolden, a subsidiary ofGeneral Motors from 2008 to 2021.[1] Since its launch in 2008, it has been produced at theGeneral Motors Thailand factory inRayong,Thailand.[1] This model is essentially a rebadged variant of theChevrolet Colorado pickup truck, and replaces the previousRodeo model, which is a rebadged variant of theIsuzu D-Max. The Colorado was made due to the split of GM and Isuzu.[2]
The Colorado was released in Australia and New Zealand in 2008 as the Holden Colorado. It replaced theD-Max-basedHolden Rodeo due to the split between General Motors and Isuzu.[2] This model is essentially a rebadged version of the facelifted Thai-specification Colorado, retaining its front styling, while everything else is from the Isuzu D-Max. As with the Rodeo, the Colorado is available as either 4x2 or 4x4 and in a range of body styles, including single-cab, space-cab, and crew-cab. Power is provided by a range of petrol and diesel engines.[3] Of the petrol engines, Holden offers a 2.4 four-cylinder or the Australian-made 3.6-literAlloytec V6 engine. The diesel powerplant is the four-cylinder Isuzu 4JJ1-TCX unit displacing 3.0 liters. It was replaced by the second-generation Holden Colorado in 2012.
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| Engine | Power | Torque | Transmission |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.4 Linline-four | 92 kW (123 hp) | 207 N⋅m (153 lb⋅ft) | 5-speedmanual |
| 3.6 LAlloytecV6 | 157 kW (211 hp) | 313 N⋅m (231 lb⋅ft) | 4-speedautomatic 5-speed manual |
| 3.0 L Isuzu 4JJ1-TCX (turbo-diesel) | 120 kW (161 hp) | 360 N⋅m (266 lbf⋅ft) (manual) | 4-speed automatic 5-speed manual |
The second-generation Holden Colorado was revealed at the 2011Australian International Motor Show and went on sale in June 2012 in both Australia and New Zealand, also sourced from the Rayong factory in Thailand. Only one engine is offered, the 2.8 L turbo diesel, built by GM Thailand.[4] In order from lowest to highest, trims include the LS, LT, LSX, LTZ, LTZ+ and Z71 for the 2020 model year. The LS and LT are basic trims, LSX and Z71 are designed with a focus on off-roading, LTZ and LTZ+ are designed with a focus on luxury. LT is only available as a RWD, LSX, LTZ+ and Z71 are only available as 4WD.[citation needed]
For the 2016 model year, the Colorado was facelifted (RG II) with a retained front end, a Chevrolet-designed interior that replaces the Isuzu-designed interior, upgraded power, and better build quality.
The Brazilian-builtChevrolet S-10 dual-cab became the 2017 facelifted model.[5] The Colorado and Colorado 7, the latter rebadged asChevrolet Trailblazer SUV in 2017, were made at the GM Thailand plant for both the Asian and Australasian markets[6][7][8] Both were discontinued in 2020 due to the demise of Holden brand and the closure of GM Thailand plant.
The pre-facelift model (LTZ) was criticized by CarAdvice (currently Drive.com.au) for its interior, ride, gearbox (automatic used in test), and build quality, but did receive praise for fuel consumption, practicality and servicing costs. CarAdvice did a review with the Isuzu D-Max (the truck the Colorado was based on), and said it was the better choice over the Holden.
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| Engines[9] | |||||
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| Model | Code | Engine | Power | Torque | Transmissions |
| 2.8 | Duramax | 2,776 ccturbodiesel I4 | 197 hp (147 kW; 200 PS) @ 3,600 rpm | 440 N⋅m (45 kg⋅m; 325 lb⋅ft) @ 2,000 rpm (manual) 500 N⋅m (51 kg⋅m; 369 lb⋅ft) @ 2,000 rpm (automatic) | 6-speedmanual 6-speedautomatic (only with AWD) |
