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olden has upgraded its Colorado utility for the 2015
model year, introducing significant changes including
revised suspension for the top-spec LTZ and a new
refinement-enhancing ‘acoustic’ package across the range.
Signifying the ever-increasing dual-purpose role of the lion
brand’s Thai-built light truck, operating as tradies’ workhorse
during business hours and family or recreational transport at
other times, the MY15 Colorado LTZ – available in 4x4 Space
Cab Pick Up and 4x2 and 4x4 Crew Cab Pick Up body styles
– now has ‘comfort’ suspension tuning that comprises softer
spring and damper rates and a stiffer front stabiliser bar.
Holden says the upshot is improved ride balance and
isolation “resulting in a smoother, more comfortable ride,
particularly on urban roads”. However, payload also reduces
slightly as a result, down to 825kg in the LTZ 4x4 Crew Cab.
Inside, LTZ models pick up soft-touch trim on the doors and
armrest, a classier jet black finish on the instrument panel and
centre console, and piano black trim on the centre stack and
steering wheel. The 4x4 Crew Cab also now includes the option
of heated leather seats.
The range-wide refinement measures include various
sound-deadening applications in and around the engine bay
targeting unwanted powertrain noise, while wind-tunnel
testing conducted in Australia has led to revised door seals and
“tighter build tolerances” in key areas.
Refinements were also made to the electronic hill-start
assist and hill-descent control systems.
Holden has held pricing firm on the broad Colorado ute
range with the MY15 update, kicking off from $28,390 plus
on-road costs for the LS 4x2 Single Cab Chassis manual and
topping out at $52,690 for the LTZ 4x4 Crew Cab Pick Up with
automatic transmission.
Exterior changes to the Colorado are restricted to a new
‘satin steel grey’ colour added to the paint palette.
As before, the full range spans single, space and dual cab
body styles, cab chassis and boxed ute back ends, four trim
levels (DX, LS, LT and LTZ) and 4x2 and 4x4 drivelines.
Since MY14, just the one powertrain has been in service – a
2.8L ‘Duramax 2’ four-cylinder turbo-diesel producing 147kW
at 3600rpm and 440Nm at 2000rpm with the standard six-
speed manual gearbox. The optional ($2200) six-speed auto
offers the same power output but a beefier 500Nm.
Holden
www.holden.com.auHOLDEN COLORADO MY15