Holden Colorado details emerge
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19th February, 2012
A number of pre-production vehicles have arrived in Australia for local
engineering evaluation and promotional activities to be held at Holden dealerships around Australia ahead of the new
model's mid-year release.
The new Holden Colorado range will be offered in three body styles – single cab, space cab and crew cab – and a choice
between two all-new engines (2.5-litre and 2.8-litre DOHC in-line 4-cylinder turbo diesels).
Both engines are tuned to deliver peak torque low in the rev range for maximum driveability and cargo carrying
capability, while the 2.8-litre engine – when matched with the optional six-speed automatic transmission – produces 10
per cent more power and 40 per cent more torque than the outgoing 3.0-litre diesel powertrain it replaces.
The new Holden Colorado will boast a 3.5-tonne towing capacity across the 2.8-litre turbo diesel range and a 3.0-tonne
towing capacity on all 2.5-litre variants.
Safety features include driver and front passenger airbags, side curtain airbags, anti-lock brakes with Electronic
Brake force Distribution and Electronic Stability Control.
Colorado will also be equipped with lifestyle and comfort features including Bluetooth® connectivity,
air-conditioning, power windows, auxiliary plug and USB port, two auxiliary power outlets and iPod® compatible audio
system.
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Holden Executive Director Sales, Marketing and Aftersales, John Elsworth said “The new Colorado is a new era for
Holden LCVs and will play a vital role in our product renaissance. We’re so excited about its performance as a tough,
daily workhorse and active recreational vehicle that we wanted to preview the range as soon as possible,”.
“This is the most impressive light truck ever designed by General Motors, and we expect it to be a serious
challenger in the competitive Australian light commercial market.”
“Our diesel-only powertrain strategy means we’ll offer two very competitive, responsive engines that boast
impressive towing capacity of up to 3.5-tonne, which we know our customers will love.”
“A number of new Colorados are already out on the road gathering important data on engine and transmission
performance, drive quality and suspension tune. This evaluation work will continue for the next few months to make sure
it is perfectly suited for Australian roads and conditions.”
“And in the meantime customers will have the chance to inspect the new range at Holden dealerships from April, with
a number of Colorados touring the country as part of our pre-launch road show.”
Holden is currently performing local development work on the new Colorado using a series of engineering tests, which
includes a rigorous five-month real-world drive quality evaluation on Australian roads.
These Holden Colorado examples will be put through their paces in a range of recreational activities typically
experienced by light commercial vehicle customers, including four-wheel driving, towing, farming, camping and
fishing.
Powertrain
| Engine/transmission |
Power (kW) |
Torque (Nm) |
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2.5-litre in-line 4-cylinder turbo diesel engine with
five-speed manual transmission (selected models only) |
110 @ 3,800 rpm |
350 @ 2,000 rpm |
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2.8-litre in-line 4-cylinder turbo diesel engine with
five-speed manual transmission |
132 @ 3,800 rpm |
440 @ 2,000 rpm |
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2.8-litre in-line 4-cylinder turbo diesel engine with
six-speed automatic transmission |
132 @ 3,800 rpm |
470 @ 2,000 rpm |
Towing Capacity
- 3,000kg – 2.5-litre turbo diesel
- 3,500kg – 2.8-litre turbo diesel
Steering System
- Hydraulic rack-and-pinion
Suspension
- Independent double wishbone, coil spring front suspension
- Leaf spring rear suspension
Safety and Security Features
- Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) with Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD)
- Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
- Front Drive and Passenger Airbags
- Curtain Airbags
Interior Features
- Air-conditioning
- Auxiliary plug and USB port
- Two auxiliary power outlets
- Bluetooth® connectivity
- iPod® compatible audio system
- Power windows
Exterior Dimensions (4x4)
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Single Cab |
Space Cab |
Crew Cab |
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Wheelbase |
3,096 mm |
3,096 mm |
3,096 mm |
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Overall length (cab/chassis) |
5,147 mm |
5,127 mm |
5,127 mm |
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Overall length (utility) |
- |
5,347 mm |
5,347 mm |
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Overall width
(excluding mirrors) |
1,882 mm |
1,882 mm |
1,882 mm |
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Overall height |
1,785 mm |
1,780 mm |
1,780 mm |
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Front overhang |
944 mm |
944 mm |
944 mm |
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Rear overhang (utility) |
- |
1,308 mm |
1,308 mm |
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Front track |
1,570 mm |
1,570 mm |
1,570 mm |
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Rear track |
1,570 mm |
1,570 mm |
1,570 mm |
Interior Dimensions
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Single Cab |
Space Cab |
Crew Cab |
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Front legroom |
1,049 mm |
1,049 mm |
1,049 mm |
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Front headroom |
1,014 mm |
1,005 mm |
1,005 mm |
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Front shoulder room |
1,462 mm |
1,458 mm |
1,458 mm |
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Rear legroom |
- |
739 mm |
914 mm |
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Rear headroom |
- |
950 mm |
973 mm |
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Rear shoulder room |
- |
1,481 mm |
1,450 mm |
Stay tuned to Next Car for further details, in due course, on the new-generation Thai-built Holden Colorado.
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