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Holden Colorado 7 Review, For Sale, Specs, Interior & News in Australia

Based on the Holden Colorado ute – itself based on Isuzu product – the Colorado 7 is a 4x4 wagon with coil suspension front and rear.

Released in 2013, in the wake of GM’s near-bankruptcy post the global financial crisis, the Colorado 7 was critically panned as a poor imitation of the Isuzu MU-X upon which it was based. The range started from $33,770 for the Colorado 7 LT (4X4) and reached up to $46,640 for the Colorado 7 Trailblazer (4x4).

Re-jigged and improved for 2016, the seven-seat large 4x4 wagon, powered by a 2.8-litre four-cylinder diesel engine, was much improved – and even got a new name, Trailblazer, which is a nod to a moniker used in other markets.

Holden Colorado 7 Towing Capacity

The Holden Colorado 7 has maximum towing capacity of 3000kg for the latest model available.

Year Body Type Braked Capacity from Braked Capacity to
2018 SUV 3000kg 3000kg
2017 SUV 3000kg 3000kg
2016 SUV 3000kg 3000kg
2015 SUV 3000kg 3000kg
2014 SUV 3000kg 3000kg
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Holden Colorado 7 Models Price and Specs

The price range for the Holden Colorado 7 varies based on the trim level you choose. Starting at $33,770 and going to $46,640 for the latest year the model was manufactured. The model range is available in the following body types starting from the engine/transmission specs shown below.

Year Body Type Specs Price from Price to
2018 SUV 2.8L, Diesel, 6 SP AUTO $33,770 $46,640
2017 SUV 2.8L, Diesel, 6 SP AUTO $31,240 $43,780
2016 SUV 2.8L, Diesel, 6 SP AUTO $29,040 $40,920
2015 SUV 2.8L, Diesel, 6 SP AUTO $25,960 $34,760
2014 SUV 2.8L, Diesel, 6 SP AUTO $24,200 $32,120
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Holden Colorado 7 Q&As

Check out real-world situations relating to the Holden Colorado 7 here, particularly what our experts have to say about them.

  • Why won't the reversing alert work in my 2015 Holden Colorado 7?

    Okay, first question: Did the sensor damage happen before or after the failure of the alert? If it’s the former, it’s a fair bet the crunch has broken the sensor in question and led to the whole inter-linked system failing.

    If the problem happened before the bump (and caused the knock because it didn’t warn you of the looming barrier) then you need to investigate further. An auto electrician should be able to test the system and its circuits and tell you what the cause of the problem is. It could be anything from the wiring to a blown fuse to the sensors themselves having failed. Living on the very edge of the vehicle, these sensors have a pretty hard life with every tap and bump to the bumper potentially damaging them or their circuitry.

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  • Overheating while towing in a 2013 Holden Colorade 7

    It will be an ongoing issue when towing. Drive to the conditions, don’t try and tow up hills in overdrive gears when the engine will work harder, and if you’re worried have a heavy-duty transmission oil cooler fitted.

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  • Loose "link arm" in a 2016 Holden Colorado 7 Trailblazer

    Thanks John. While nobody likes visiting a dealer for warranty repairs, it looks like Holden is looking after you. No doubt this will instil confidence for anyone else with a similar issue.

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  • Seven-seat 4WD for towing?

    I rate the Colorado ahead of the Isuzu but, if you can make do with something that will tow 2500kg rather than 3000kg, also look at a Hyundai Santa Fe as I give it The Tick.

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Holden Colorado 7 Fuel Consumption

The Holden Colorado 7 is available in a number of variants and body types that are powered by Diesel fuel type(s). It has an estimated fuel consumption starting from 9.4L/100km for SUV /Diesel for the latest year the model was manufactured.

Year Body Type Fuel Consumption* Engine Fuel Type Transmission
2018 SUV 9.4L/100km 2.8L Diesel 6 SP AUTO
2017 SUV 9.4L/100km 2.8L Diesel 6 SP AUTO
2016 SUV 9.4L/100km 2.8L Diesel 6 SP AUTO
2015 SUV 9.4L/100km 2.8L Diesel 6 SP AUTO
2014 SUV 9.4L/100km 2.8L Diesel 6 SP AUTO
* Combined fuel consumption See All Holden Colorado 7 Pricing and Specs for 2018

Holden Colorado 7 Interior

The Colorado 7's interior was essentially the same as the Colorado ute at the time. Dashboard, trim and front seats were carried over, and the LTZ trim level scored leather. Images won't depict how hard  and ute-like the materials were in general, which will probably come as a surprise compared to other seven-seat SUVs.

Shown above are interior details for the Holden Colorado 7 2015.

Holden Colorado 7 Dimensions

The dimensions of the Holden Colorado 7 SUV vary according to year of manufacture and spec level.

Year Body Type Height x Width x Length Ground Clearance
2018 SUV 1833x1902x4878 mm 219 mm
2017 SUV 1833x1902x4878 mm 219 mm
2016 SUV 1833x1902x4878 mm 219 mm
2015 SUV 1833x1902x4878 mm 219 mm
2014 SUV 1833x1902x4878 mm 219 mm
The dimensions shown above are for the base model. See All Holden Colorado 7 Dimensions

Holden Colorado 7 Wheel Size

The Holden Colorado 7 has a number of different wheel and tyre options. When it comes to tyres, these range from 245x70 R16 for SUV in 2018 with a wheel size that spans from 16x6.5 inches.

Year Body Type Front Tyre Size Front Rim Rear Tyre Size Rear Rim
2018 SUV 245x70 R16 16x6.5 inches 245x70 R16 16x6.5 inches
2017 SUV 245x70 R16 16x6.5 inches 245x70 R16 16x6.5 inches
2016 SUV 245x70 R16 16x6.5 inches 245x70 R16 16x6.5 inches
2015 SUV 245x70 R16 16x6.5 inches 245x70 R16 16x6.5 inches
2014 SUV 245x70 R16 16x6.5 inches 245x70 R16 16x6.5 inches
The dimensions shown above are for the base model. See All Holden Colorado 7 Wheel Sizes