Holden Colorado Z71 review: Holden’s top ute is a quality all-rounder
09 February, 2020
It’s been a torrid few years for Holden as its car sales figures fall off a cliff. Yet its Colorado ute continues to shine.
Last year we bought three times as many Colorados as Commodores (imagine that a decade ago) and the Holden ute secured a respectable fourth place in the competitive 4WD ute market last year.
It’s earned its stripes as a dependable work and off-road truck. How does the flashy range-topping Z71 version, refreshed last year, serve as a family car?
First impressions
Jules: You had me at orange truck.
Iain: Orange truck with black wheels and black decals, no less. This is the modern Australian’s General Lee.
Jules: Can it do sweet jumps while escaping the cops?
Iain: Probably. I’ve tested a Colorado off-road and it’s got solid mud-plugging chops. This Z71 version is very much an urban poser, though.
Jules: I get that. Of all the utes we’ve tested, this looks the most convincing. Aggressive styling and I love the contrast colour and beefy tough style.
Iain: Short of getting an HSV version, this is the fanciest Colorado you can buy. It’s $57,490 drive-away with auto gearbox and, currently, seven-year free servicing.
Jules: Seems par for the course. What are its rivals?
I ain: Ford Ranger Wildtrak, Nissan Navara
N-Trek, Mitsubishi Triton GLS Premium, Toyota HiLux Rogue … the list goes on.
Jules: What goodies does the Z71 range-topper come with?
I ain: Lots of black body bits including chunky fender flares, sports bar and side rails, soft-drop tailgate, integrated nudge bar, folding soft tonneau cover, spray-on tub liner and improved underbody protection.
Source: www.news.com.au
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