After 90k and allot of heavy towing including outback my LTZ still runs perfectly. Has been an excellent vehicle in many ways. It's looked after, engine oil changed at 8k to 10k intervals and later Dealer serviced. No oil use. Things done; changed rear bushes and may need to change Roters or adjust front wheel bearings which is due shortly. Suspension is hard but it's a truck on a farm and when loaded it's fine. Fuel economy and power towing is outstanding. Far far better than my Landcruiser doing the same job. Is it as durable as a cruiser? ... unlikely, but it didn't cost Cruiser money either. See how we go. So far nothing has broken. Last Cruiser we did 400k and was still running perfectly. I think how it's driven and serviced is critical. Not a bad review but really this is meant to be a truck or work vehicle not a car or sports vehicle. A test which doesn't cover that aspect is not so useful. Cars are far better at moving people and buying one of these vehicles and thinking you are buying a car like vehicle is misleading. But you are quite correct we are following the US Canadian trends and buying in their case ultra large SUVs. They are very useful if you actually need such a vehicle. But compromising can ruin it's original purpose. The Range Rover is now a perfect example of an utterly useless vehicle. The depreciation rates support that assertion. And yet originally it was brilliant. Cheers

@dankim3950

5 жыл бұрын

Yep, real nice utes, if you can't afford a ranger these colorado's are the next best thing.

@rosewood1

5 жыл бұрын

@@dankim3950 Rangers are a great vehicle. Mind you some of the issues they suffer from are entertaining. Drain engine oil and you you need to wait overnight for oil pump to 're prime if your a bit slow. But the best issue is apparently seat rails rust out! Would seem some drivers have bladder control issues! Lol

@mrrangemaster

4 жыл бұрын

@@rosewood1 I looked at a Ranger before I got my Colorado, It was the ridiculous price that scared me away from them and also the amount of fuel they burn. I've been driving a new Hilux and new Triton lately, Why Anyone would even consider either is beyond me, Rough as guts and both eat fuel really bad, especially when they forgot to give either of them any power.

@anthony-me1wu

4 жыл бұрын

I had a 2016 ranger XLT, grest looking thing but had a complete transmission failure when towing my camper on Straddie. Will never buy another, im looking at a sportscat discounted.

@mrrangemaster

4 жыл бұрын

@@anthony-me1wu My brother works in a mine in Qld, he said they have Rangers there and everyone of them have had major transmission problems.

I have a 2019 Colorado and love it, great vehicle!!

As a Chevy Colorado owner in the US I see a couple of things I like. The Holden 4x4 switch is in plain view where ours is tucked behind the steering wheel out of view. I also like the Holden taillights, more attractive and safer with the amber turn signal lenses.

the reason why the window opens when you open the door is because it allows you to shut the door easily the cabin seals very well and has air pressure behind it. i wish the isuzu dmax had this feature it makes you have to either close the door twice or slam the door to shut properly.

@javic1979

5 жыл бұрын

just a quick fix to a poor design. all other vehicles have big enough vents or heaver doors to shut properly

The fold down rear seats allow tradies to throw in tools and larger items

Great comprehensive review bro

The bubbles in the paint job and the leather peel on steering wheel might be just one off. I have driven the Colorado. It was a pleasure.

@pmrose18

4 жыл бұрын

They arent bubbles its the flexible filler they put in on all cars at seams.

I’ve had a company supplied LT Colorado for 4 years now. I can honestly say that there hasn’t been any issues at all with the car. Yes, the cheap plastics in the interior are a little cheap feeling. Overall , I was surprised in how much fun I had driving this. GM need an all new model ASAP.

@Bamwich

5 жыл бұрын

Loibz did u see the guy reviewing it? You think he is their market?

Rear AC vents are located either side of centre console. They only work when feet selection is active upfront

Concise, direct presentation, pointing out all the issues, with this vehicle, for the price Holden need to do a lot better. thank you Patrick for the review,

@thelittlefarmmr

5 жыл бұрын

John Schroeder ...haha, did he tow with it.....noooo......did he take it off road.....noooo.....this guy was out to bag this vehicle out from the get go.

@davo8955

4 жыл бұрын

Mrdaveohdave he didn’t because it would only get worse. The faults he showed without driving it is enough for not one more to be sold ever.

Utes and 4wds have been an Australian staple for over 50 years. The difference in the modern Australian family today is that instead of being the second car in the family garage it is now the main car due to the illusion of big ute means added safety.

@hammatime94

2 жыл бұрын

😂🤡

Love the bin chicken in the background at the end.

An interesting update. The Colorado engine was actually designed as a truck engine from the beginning. It has forged rods, forged pistons and the engine is substantially heavier than many so called similiar engines such as the 3 litre Range Rover that has a well recognised reputation for breaking crankshafts! And so the interior trim isn't as flash as a Pajero. But as a work horse it has been excellent. And from a user perspective my 2014 Colorado has the stiffer rear springs and no DPF which as a country work vehicle are definite bonuses! And it still looks like new. Non of the interior trim or fittings have broken or fallen off my LTZ. The toneau cover was always tight and still is. And is starting to show it's age. However I like the fact that it can be removed completely and quickly when carrying high loads

Spoto left hand drive Colorado in Alice Springs this week. Also with GMC big bangers and 2 other Chevy utes.

I have owned a Colorado for a year now and it's a great ute. Much better value than the ranger.

@jnewts1

5 жыл бұрын

Rangers are CRAP , who cares about value ? It's reliability over the medium term consumers are concerned with ! Which is something you my uninformed friend are getting very close to experiencing in a negative way yourself ! Colorado's are truly the epitome of crap vehicles so good luck with the coming legal shit fight with Holden when they renege on their obligation to provide warranty coverage for your money pit ! I am not a Toyota man either before you ask coz they're CRAP too ! lol . You will find nothing but smoke and mirrors from the govt dept's set up to deal with these issues as well . They are castrated at inception so as to not jeopardise the cash flow from the car industry criminals to the pockets of our knowingly piss weak politicians ! They know they're piss weak , it's by design ! They prefer the money over the safety and well being of their citizens ! GM took 1/4 of a billion $$ of tax payers money our govt offered up to ensure the continuity of vehicle manufacturing in this country only to close all the factories shortly after , funnelling no less than 1/2 of that back to America right under the noses of our brightest leaders ?? Yep , you've gone and acquired the worst of a bad bunch of vehicles my friend ! I truly pity you for the rocky path you have chosen to stray onto .

@GOOD-jw8ry

4 жыл бұрын

@@jnewts1 idk where u got the bad reliability part from the only problem they have ever had was the dipstic being too short

@bulatovs1

4 жыл бұрын

if is no ranger, it means is better.

@justmechanicthings

4 жыл бұрын

@@jnewts1 sounds like you've been bitten on the arse a few times

@weneedpeacegetoverit.751

4 жыл бұрын

You judt made my day I just bought colorado After watching this i was shitting my pants

This pickup in Brazil is the new S10.

Good review, Holdens have always been generous with leg room but as for quality there a bit stingy. But most new cars are built with skin deep quality any way.nice looking car overall but I don’t think it’ll last the distance.

I have a 2018 extra cab ( the youngest kid is 25 so we don't need a crew cab) with aluminium tray. First thing I did was to remove the rear seats and make a box to carry all our shit around. It is wasted space under the box. If Holden had made that access on the front of the seat frame instead of on top, then tools and jack could go in there on one side and the other side could be an amplifier or an ARB Linx unit or... whatever. When Holden sent me an email asking what I thought of my ute I basically said the same as Patrick. The single USB stuck in the middle of a too small box in the console is very irritating, it;s not even big enough to put my phone in. They could have done a lot better and not spent any more money to build them - given their buying power - yet they opted for cheap and shiny like a $50 whore instead of well made, designed and built. Needs diff locks and a standard 140 ltr fuel tank instead of the 70 ltr one they stuck in there. Since new it has averaged 9.4 ltrs per 100km. Nothing has gone wrong with it so far after 14 months and 40,000 km - I live in the country and everywhere is a long drive - but I don't drive vehicles hard or smash them around off road. I would rather take the easier but longer way on the dirt rather than smash fuck out of it.

What about the HSV version? Would u recommend that? There are only 98 released in Australia

@senpairojo9079

4 жыл бұрын

I think we have number 282 idk I'll look later. Honestly I tfs a great car. Ap racing breaks stops it in no time flat, the rear active sway bar makes it feel so stable as does the 33mm front sway bar. The stiffer front springs make it great on road and around corners how ever it is quite noticeable offrapd that the springs are a bit too stiff for offroad use. But it just means you can just go a bit slower and still get there. The seat heaters are a great feature. The front electric drivers seat is great how ever the passenger seat is Manuel. The tonno cover is great and the sail plane makes it look great. You can put racks on the rear cover how ever if a load is being carries then the gas strusts will need upgrading. The slow open tail gate is great and never slams down. Before we bought the hsv sports cat we test drove a normal colorado and the difference was night and day .

Best ute review ever 👍

The windows pop down so when you shut your door it does not pop your ears. I'm guessing they are well sealed enough cabins to warrant that

@jasonmason8717

2 жыл бұрын

Pain when it's raining though....

I had a 2018 Chevy Colorado z71, except I live in the United States, and it looks quite different then the Holden Colorado. They should consider bringing these “utes” to the US market!

There is digital radio and rear vents

Obviously most of you guys are Holden haters probably cos url can't afford it. Patrick for a tall guy you sure have short fingers that you can't reach the indicator switch. If you can't operate a tailgate you shouldn't review or own a truck or 'ute'. There is no way a Hilux comes anywhere close to the Colorado.....

@AutoReviewOfficial

5 жыл бұрын

Never did I say I cannot operate the tailgate, never did I say I can't reach the indicator switch, its just a lot more uncomfortable to use than in most other cars. That is my job, to provide viewers with an in depth review and comparison to what else is on the market. If you want an all glowing video, go watch an ad.

@javic1979

5 жыл бұрын

Hilux is so overrated. even the SR5 dont have any spring to help with weight of the tailgate and that makes it easier to damage and you cant do it while holding your arms full of tools and stuff. VW Amarok has a simple torsion spring on the tailgate and a bigger tub. You can close it without hands if your arms are full

@stevowilliams1841

2 жыл бұрын

Good call mate, mine is brilliant!

With a bit more effort put into the interior quality and overall build quality, the Colorado could be a really good Ute I own a 2017 and I do really like it but I do admit there’s some pretty annoying creaks and rattles in the doors and dash which could be fixed with a bit more effort and quality

@Bamwich

5 жыл бұрын

Jamesy YzTwoStrokeMx it’s a commercial vehicle....

I find this very sad. I drove a US Spec Chevy Colorado and the interior was much nicer than that. I wonder if GM was trying to save money to import them to Australia? It seems that the ones made for Australia are made outside the US which could mean they have different quality standards. As for your water bottle I am fairly certain they would fit in the US Spec. One thing is true for both, the stalks on the steering column are too short. If GM is going to make similar vehicles for different markets they should make sure the quality is the same otherwise what is the point?

I have a brand new 2019 Colorado and it is missing the engine centre dress cover. I have contacted the sales dept and the rep tells me that they no longer put the dress covers on any of their Colorado line up for 2019 and 2020. How funny is that because I see every other 2019 Diesel Colorado with engine covers except mine. Can someone please confirm this for me ???

@tonymontana897

4 жыл бұрын

@@PeterStuyvesant20s A lot of good that did eh ? Holden is down the toilet so I wonder how much "cost saving" this helped holden. What an arsehole company. No wonder they went broke. They even deleted the cup holders so the mug owner has to fork out $100 more to buy these. Those Pricks !

Is weird how the steering wheel is on the opposite side that backward

Excess oil consumption was apparently an 2015-16 issue with a recall over oil rings. We have been following american motoring trends since about 1945. Heavy tailgate? Do some weights. No work ute is worth 60k regardless of the badge on the front. Its ridiculous. Drink holders are basically designed to take a 600ml coke bottle or a large maccas cup not some huge fancy hipster water bottle of doom. If you get so dehydrated you need to drag that thing about constantly maybe you should see a doctor... Criticising a rear seat for not being 60/40 split WHEN ITS A FUCKING UTE seems the height of petty. And gee i dunno why youd want the rear seat folded down...tools you dont want stolen from the tray? Worksite safety supervisor (dog) Etc.

Got a D Max review coming up?

Good honest review ,cheers

Excellent Review Patric , well done .😊

Check the xtreme pack

In my opinion, Holden lost it with the Colorado sales when they had oil consumption issues with the 2.8 dura max engines. Not that I have researched it lately, but I think they are still running the same Diesel engines which does not inspire confidence in the potential buyers in Australia, although I see plenty of them getting around. I think it looks like a great Ute but I would not lay down the coin for a potential oil guzzler. Please correct me if the later models have resolved the oil issues.

There is a digital radio. Ive got one

@NocturneOwl

5 жыл бұрын

Correct. MY19 LS now has digital radio. Previously it was only the LTZ.

Nice looking for a 20 grand ute , thats about what its worth.

@sthembisoskhosana2687

5 жыл бұрын

1q

Great review mate, well done!

@steiny3353

5 жыл бұрын

The NOC ...I thought so too

0:24 ooh I can tell you! It didn't sell as many as the others.

It like a cheve colorado!

I'm ready for the review on the car.. not the blinkers. Haha

There is digital radio...

You don't seem to get much for $60k.

Ive just bought one and sure didnt pay 60k

@rhinojzs5673

4 жыл бұрын

Well then u didn’t get the top model

@Cracked_Mobile

4 жыл бұрын

@@rhinojzs5673 Z71 on sale in NZ for $49,000 drive away

It's not 500Nm for both auto and manual. If you look under the Tech Specs in the current brochure, the manual is 440Nm and the auto is 500Nm. It's been that way for a while with the Duramax donk. Just sayin'...

@68404

5 жыл бұрын

With its Italian VM Motori (owned by Fiat) engine...

@comandermcgarrett7795

5 жыл бұрын

They sell manuals on the dmax in australia. We need that here in america.

@erroneouscode

5 жыл бұрын

@@68404 Which dates back to around 2003

@davo8955

4 жыл бұрын

68404 that’s definitely a reason not to buy one.

Too many negative stories of Holden being lemons these days. Seized crankshafts..bent conrods or flogged out small end. .. woeful dealer backup..known faults not recalled. I'd rather drive a HQ

Reading some of these comments here and one bloke saying he wouldn’t have one as a gift,my answer to him is grow up if you have owned one you would not talk shit like that ,the are a very strong reliable Ute wich do there job very well,some of these people who just open their mouths and let their tongue wobble about ,find out what these utes are really like

@garethcurtis7545

5 жыл бұрын

In all fairness they have a deserved reputation for being crap vehicles, they are built poorly and if you have decided to ignore the fact that many of them need engine replacements that's upto you. You're allowed to like them, it's a free world but these are shit boxes. I know people who 'used' to own them. I have towed a couple behind my vehicle.

@dratempest610

5 жыл бұрын

Agreed iceman

You obviously don't know what your talking about. By the amount of complaints on so many things, I wouldn't be surprised if you worked for the opposition. Holdens are reliable and without transmition problems, Are you sure your not getting mixed up with the Ranger which was prone to fail due to getting hot and warping.

Good eye mite.

It's not an American idea spreading its practical. Cities are getting over crowded and people moving away from them adopt a more suitable vehicle and the trend therefore spreads nationally. Similar to America yes because they have a much larger regional population. Nice review though, very sensible.

I stay in south Africa and notice that some of the Chevy utility is used in the pick up in the video. The quality in my car is shut as well the lights clear cote are peeling and the paint work is shut. Chevy or gm what ever they want call them selves can`t make cars to safe their lives. Then there is the service it is absolutely crap to get your serviced takes 3 weeks just to get a booking and then you still deal with people that think they are doing you a favor. Please don`t waste your money

Today the colorado is worth $11.59

Geez that thing looks so cheaply built compared to the US/Canadian version. But you can have a 6 speed manual.

@hammatime94

2 жыл бұрын

The manual gearboxes are rubbish. They actually re-tuned the cars power output because the 6 speed manual couldn't handle the 550nm of torque..

Nice performance nice looks but bad interior, if that could be improved this would beat the competition from far

@alexangelico2543

4 жыл бұрын

Your joking, beat the competition.

To conclude to what he said, you can say the ute’s pretty trash

Why is it so different from the American model its alot better

Guessing your in Perth based on those radio presets.

@dannyrobson974

4 жыл бұрын

Smart man this one

what is different chevrolet colorado and holden colorado ?

@luiscarloscg

4 жыл бұрын

Holden Colorado is not the one sold in the US market, it is more the Chevrolet S-10.

Until this review i was set on getting one of these very soon. After watching this, i wont even look at one

It’s sad that American manufactures aspire to Chinese build quality. They have so lost the plot. Great review !

@Baerchenization

5 жыл бұрын

All the more concerning that Americans think their car industry is back in a big fucking way, and that they can stand up to the best out there with their crap.

@Jokemeister1

5 жыл бұрын

From the looks of this vehicle, maybe they should aspire to Chinese build quality.

@marty3469

5 жыл бұрын

@@Jokemeister1 isn't it made in Malaysia like the Ranger or am I wrong..

@thelittlefarmmr

5 жыл бұрын

American manufacturing??? This ute is made in Thailand with an Italian motor in a joint venture with Isuzu. It’s developed by an Australian GMH team only for the Australasian market. It has NOTHING to do with American manufacturing?? The only relationship with the USA is a historic one, and GM vehicles have always been known as average mediocre build quality throughout its existence. The Colorado is a great ute, mine has been all over the country in red dirt and has now clocked over 100K with no issues and nothing has fallen apart on it. Don’t listen to this dickhead, I suggest you read blogs with real people driving them. Maybe this pink shirted fairy should actually take a Colorado off-road or actually try towing.

Great review - so sad to see how rubbish GM Holden have become!

go lotto

I hate driving these utes, I have a duel cab triton for work, it’s a shitbox, even being free I still drive my own car of a night and on weekends...

@juliangraziani7299

5 жыл бұрын

Its a fuckin ute. I prefer my triton to alot of cars. But its heavily modified. Ive worked on several colorado's and you couldn't give me one. The quality is SO poor. The Triton is cheap and does the job admirably.

@Andrew-1974

5 жыл бұрын

Daniel Lennon....girl genes

@daniellennon4275

5 жыл бұрын

Andrew1974 you got me, that modified twin turbo 3l straight 6 I’m getting about 550 bhp out of I drive really does bring out the little girl in me 👍👍👍

@Andrew-1974

5 жыл бұрын

Daniel Lennon... Haha, good one one mate. 👍 The Triton must feel like a postie bike in comparison

where is this truck assembled ?

@djp4nfa

5 жыл бұрын

Scott M Thailand

@scottm3392

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks , I didn’t know they were built there. Are you in Australia

@robertgestier2013

5 жыл бұрын

@@scottm3392 All the other brands' trucks are built there too

@scottm3392

5 жыл бұрын

Robert Gestier Thanks for that. I didn’t know so many vehicles were built there

@djp4nfa

5 жыл бұрын

Scott M triton, hilux, ranger, Everest , prado and trailblazer are built there. Thailand is a major manufacturing nation. Cheap labour and doesn’t have the “bad quality” stigma that China has. Also very close to Japan where most of the above mentioned cars companies HQs are.

The No's and Yes's of the so called "Range topper" Colorado: No AEB No Blind spot monitoring No Adaptive Cruise Control No Lane keep assist No LED headlights No rear diff lock No soft touch interior No tub liner No towbar No floor mats Noisy rattling engine? Yes Extremely over priced? Yes Over rated? Yes Outdated? Yes Is Holden dead? Yes! Considering for example the Mitsubishi Triton GLS premium thats well over $10k less, you get EVERYTHING mentioned in the No's above. Goodbye Holden.

@senpairojo9079

4 жыл бұрын

Range topper colorado is a sports cat. Does have tubliner led headlights floor mats. It comes with a upgraded brake and suspension package that has 45mm more clearance in the front, 25 in the rear so the Ute sits about level. The package also includes a active sway bar that disconnects for off-road use. Sports cat also has a better interior then a z71 having a leather dash, inserts and seats. Not the same seats in normal trail blazers and Colorado's that have the seam down the center. The drivers seat is electronic adjustable.

@Krooker85

4 жыл бұрын

@@senpairojo9079 That's HSV. I'm talking about the Holden trim version.

@senpairojo9079

4 жыл бұрын

@@Krooker85 HSV Holden specialty vehicles .....

Fucking complaining about a short indicator lever.....really 😂😂😂 It’s funny, my Colorado’s lever is fine, maybe grow some fingers brother 😂🤣😂

É uma Chevrolet s10 kkk

Rip Holden

That's a yikes from me dawg

I wouldn't take a Holden if you gave it to me. Time to turn the life support off.

Chinese trucks look like 2011 Holdens

seriously its a work ute try taking it off road and you will find its USLESS

@madmick3794

5 жыл бұрын

Works quite well off road with decent tyres.

@niallkarger1057

5 жыл бұрын

@@madmick3794 really hmmm to plastic for real off road sorry just being honest

@madmick3794

5 жыл бұрын

@@niallkarger1057 if exterior plastics decide off road capabilities then anything since about 1999 is out.

@niallkarger1057

5 жыл бұрын

@@madmick3794 lol ppl bagged the 110 defender yet while I served yep the 110 I drove had a issue engine yet that 110 pulled like truck and only got stuck when I messed up try taking these new 4x4 any were like that they all fail!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

@thelittlefarmmr

5 жыл бұрын

I snatched an 80 series just last week with with my Colorado. Your talking shit you don’t have any idea about. These are quite capable off-road. The torque is at the top end of the range and it tows the same as a ranger. Most of the running gear/interior is the exact same as the dmax and it has better clearance than a ranger or navara stock. Your a shit talker

Holden is dead now

A review by someone who read the owners manual but does not have the ability to change their own oil! Pointless

my mate bought one spent 10k on extras and its still a piece of shit

That steering wheel looks like one off of a Isuzu dmax

no wonder they went bust

Hard to believe they screwed the Aussie Colorado up so badly

They make better utes in China

No way I’d waste 60k on that heap.

Cheap looking on the inside and the outside Don’t understand why they change it from the North American design You guys really get ripped....

hahahahahahahaahah shit box

Give up Holden raptors have arrived .

@djp4nfa

5 жыл бұрын

Dave Love 😂😂😂😂😂 with its 2.0LT pony

@davelove5850

5 жыл бұрын

@@djp4nfa than buy the American version game over ...

@djp4nfa

5 жыл бұрын

Dave Love completely different car! Nothing is shared between the US and the oz raptor! Just the name.

@davelove5850

5 жыл бұрын

@@djp4nfa true mate just go the Holden with the massive beast 2.8 because every holden boy has a big dick 🤣

Made in china

Knock off Chevy Colorado

I own a Isuzu Dmax a real truck engine, not this Opel Italian engine shit box!!

@thelittlefarmmr

5 жыл бұрын

2019 3.0L DMax - 130kw 430nNm (Indonesian😂) 2019 2.8L Colorado - 147kw 500Nm (Italian) =DMax is gutless compared to Colorado and more expensive with near identical running gear and interior 😂😂😂😂

@Bamwich

5 жыл бұрын

Zeek Peters what a really stupid comment you made

Good for about 100 thousand kms the sufferers from blow back and oil leaks. Poor build quality 👎

@armanpena3870

5 жыл бұрын

Those were the 2012-2013 models. 2014-2019 were revamped to address the issue