Thread: Holden Colorado 7

I took one for a test drive on two occasions. They were excellent, powerful, nice ride, well appointed etc. They've got an LSD in the rear and a 6 speed auto box. I didn't want to be an early adopter but am open to buying one with 20-30K on the clock down the track when more info on any faults comes to light. They are based on a Chevy Trailblazer in the US.

Yes, based on the Colorado crew cab here, tho with coil rear suspension.
I reckon they would be better value than the Pajero or Prado.
I understand Ford and Isuzu are going to do something similar with their crew cabs.
The 7 has a steel spare wheel which is okay, although I would rather 5 steels. I dont know what size fuel tank they have ?
Might go and have a look at one and see if the third row seats could be thrown in the skip and registered as a five seater ?
The third row seat area has a footwell, so that area could hold me bag of golf clubs on a trip over to play the Nullabor course.

Robert.

All ill say dont rush in do your homework , There is better options out there

Looks like a craptiva .

they have only just come out. so maybe wait a bit to hear how they go once they get a bit of milage.
I have a customer who has one and he loves it all round the best car he has ever had but then you normally are in love with a new car.
he said the comfort and storage is great

Yep, they have only just come out but the crew cab including the Dura Max has been out for awhile, pretty much the only difference is the wagon body,
which shouldn't be much of a worry and the coil rear end, which again shouldn't be a problem.
Reading the road tests, they complain abit about the thing being a little twitchy on bitumen but excellent on the dirt. Did they try it with a bit of weight on board ? I dont take to much notice of city bound desk jockeys doing an evaluation but if what they say is correct, the handling should be improved with aftermarket shockies. Bit early to make a judgement about brand and model.
With the Colorado crew cab 4x4 there is a huge amount of add on goodies already available re: locking diffs, bar work, chips and egr blanks, exhaust systems, lifts, wheels etc: all of which will bolt onto the new 7, I think.
I have checked out the Colorado forums and not much mention anywhere of mechanical problems, which I found interesting. Have a look at the pic sections, there are some wild looking jittnies out there and they tackle the hard stuff with little problem.
As I said, I dont like or need 7 seats, chuck the rear set up the back paddock. For around 50 grand I think they will be good value for money, with service and stuff all over the country.
I would not rush out and buy one yet as I would like to see what Ford offer
with their crew cab similar mod. Also I understand Amorok ( spelling ? ) will be releasing something soon also.
I would never knowingly buy anything from those Whale, Shark or Dolphin killing Coots and the others from Korea etc.. I dont consider to be proper 4x4's, merely suv's.
It looks like being an interesting year with these new releases due, eh.

Robert.

PS: I will never part with my Disco, Merlin, no matter what I might add to the fleet.

The engine is similar VM if not the same as a Jeep Wrangler.
Depending on your point of view this could be bad or good.
Regards Philip A

Probably a bit utilitarian (by modern standards) for a vehicle of this type, but they look to be a decent alternative to the main contendors in the category.