Holden Colorado 2012-2016 used car review

The Holden Colorado is a robust workhorse with a responsive engine and excellent towing abilities.

Richard Edwards

Expert Reviewer | Auto Media Group

Exterior

Drive

Safety

Value

Interior

Overall score , 3.8 out of 5

The good

Engine performance is excellent, the Colorado is quick away from the lights
Great towing ability - up to 3,500kg
Three ISOFIX points in the rear seat gives you the option of fitting car seats

The not-so-good

Noisy and a little unrefined
Could do with more tie-down points in the tray
Interior plastics feel cheap

Inside and out

On the road

Safety

Reliability

Cost of ownership

Buyers' guide

Variants

Timeline

Details

Review vehicle

2013 Holden Colorado LTZ

Price

$27,000 to $40,000 for models which have travelled 70,000 to 120,000km

Engine

2.8-litre four-cylinder turbocharged, 132kW/470Nm (claimed)

Transmission

Six-speed automatic, rear-wheel drive

Safety rating

Five-star ANCAP

Servicing

15,000km or 12 months

Spare wheel

Full size wheel

Fuel economy

9-litres per 100km (claimed)

Fuel type

Diesel

Length

5347mm

Width

1882mm

Height

1780mm

Towing capacity

750kg (unbraked), 3500kg (braked)

Turning curcle

12.7m

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Richard Edwards

Expert Reviewer | Auto Media Group

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