The Holden Colorado often gets overshadowed by its famous rivals such as the Ford Ranger, Mitsubishi Triton, Nissan Navara and Toyota Hilux. Yet if you scratch beneath the surface, you will find a legitimate pickup that can go toe to toe with these rivals and sometimes even outperform them. However, many buyers question the reliability of the Colorado and they worry about its long term outlook given the demise of the Holden brand as a whole. We will answer all these questions in this guide as well as many other questions that most buyers have. At the end of it, you will be empowered to make the right decision.

Our years of experience at various dealerships here in New Zealand has given us exceptional knowledge in used cars such as the Colorado and we share with you this valuable information in this guide. We also go the extra mile to interview current owners in order to give you a complete view of the Colorado. We have compiled this guide as a practical handbook that you can carry along as a checklist when buying a used Colorado.

Here is what you get in this book:

Holden Colorado Performance and Efficiency

We give you a detailed analysis of the 2.8-Litre Duramax engine that comes with the Colorado, its performance in real-life use and its fuel efficiency.

Problems to Look Out for When buying a used Holden Colorado

This chapter gives a detailed analysis of the major problems that a used Holden Colorado might have and how to spot them. These include:

1. Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) Issues
2. Injector Problems
3. Turbocharger Failures
4. Electrical Issues
5. Transmission Concerns
6. Suspension and Steering Issues
7. Cooling System Problems
8. Clutch Problems (Manual Transmission Models)

Holden Colorado Reliability

This chapter delves into the long-term reliability of the Holden Colorado. We give you the accurate picture of how reliable it is in the long-term and what issues to expect along the way.

Holden Colorado Off-Road Performance

We talk about the off-road capabilities of the Colorado and how it performs in various road conditions. These conditions are what a normal user expects such as icy roads, muddy roads, rough terrain and other conditions.

Holden Colorado Maintenance Costs in New Zealand

A detailed breakdown of how much it will cost you to maintain the Colorado in New Zealand. Areas covered include: Regular Maintenance, Brake Replacement, Tire Replacement, Battery Replacement, Scheduled Servicing, Repairs

Holden Colorado Comparison with Toyota Hilux, Mitsubishi Triton, Isuzu D-Max, Ford Ranger T6 and Nissan Navara

A head-to-head comparison with the Toyota Hilux, Mitsubishi Triton, Isuzu D-Max, Ford Ranger T6 and Nissan Navara. We compare and contrast factors such Performance and engine options, off-road capability and towing capacity.

Conclusion

We give a final verdict on the Holden Colorado – whether you should buy it or not.

This buyer’s Guide Covers the following model years:

2012 Holden Colorado

2013 Holden Colorado

2014 Holden Colorado

2015 Holden Colorado

2016 Holden Colorado

2017 Holden Colorado

2018 Holden Colorado

2019 Holden Colorado

2020 Holden Colorado