- 3.0-litre turbo-diesel engine provides grunt
- Responsive ‘Alloytec’ V6 engines
- Towing capacity
- Small front seats lack support and adjustment
- Noisy diesel engines
- Manual transmission frustrating to use
- Four-speed automatic transmission lacks ratios
- Lack of safety equipment: no side airbags or ESC
Overview
Released in July 2008, the Holden RC Colorado was essentially a face-lifted version of its RA Rodeo predecessor, with Holden losing the right to use the Rodeo name following the separation of Isuzu and General Motors. As such, the RC Colorado was still manufactured in Thailand by Isuzu.
The RC Colorado utility was initially available in Space and Crew cab bodies and with a choice of two engines: a 3.0-litre four-cylinder turbo diesel or a 3.6-litre petrol V6. There was also a choice of rear-wheel drive and four-wheel drive models, the latter fitted with a strengthened drive-line and two-speed transfer case with low and high-range gearing which could be engaged via a dashboard button.
From December 2010, Colorado was available with a dual-fuel LPG/petrol V6 engine for the rear-wheel drive LX and LT-R Crew cab variants. The dual-fuel engine utilised sequential vapour gas injection technology to inject gas directly into the engine’s intake manifold, with LPG stored in a 76-litre toroidal tank located in the spare wheel casing; the petrol tank, however, was unchanged.
| Body | Engine | Variants | Drive | Trans. | Peak power | Peak torque |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Space cab |
3.6-litre petrol V6 | LX | RWD | 4sp auto, 5sp man. |
157 kW at 5300 rpm | 313 Nm at 2800 rpm |
| Crew cab |
3.0-litre turbo-diesel I4 | LX | RWD | 5sp man. | 120 kW at 3600 rpm | 360 Nm at 1800 rpm |
| 4WD | 4sp auto | 120 kW at 3600 rpm | 333 Nm at 1600 rpm | |||
| 5sp man. | 120 kW at 3600 rpm | 360 Nm at 1800 rpm | ||||
| 3.0-litre turbo-diesel I4 | LX-R (2010), LT-R |
4WD | 4sp auto | 120 kW at 3600 rpm | 333 Nm at 1600 rpm | |
| 5sp man. | 120 kW at 3600 rpm | 360 Nm at 1800 rpm | ||||
| 3.6-litre petrol V6 | LX, LT-R |
RWD, 4WD |
4sp auto, 5sp man. |
157 kW at 5300 rpm | 313 Nm at 2800 rpm | |
| 3.6-litre dual fuel V6 (petrol/LPG) | LX, LT-R |
RWD | 4sp auto, 5sp man. |
155 kW at 5400 rpm | 300 Nm at 2700 rpm |
Safety equipment
Standard safety equipment included dual front airbags; four-wheel drive LX and LT-R variants were further equipped with ABS and electronic brake force distribution.
Features
Standard features for the Colorado LX included a four speaker sound system with CD player, MP3-compatiblity and auxiliary inputs, air conditioning, remote central locking, tilt adjustable steering wheel, power windows and mirrors, 12 volt power outlets and an immobiliser.
The Colorado LT-R was further equipped 16-inch alloy wheels, a six speaker sound system, cruise control, front fog lights, sports interior trim, leather-wrapped steering wheel, interior carpets, sports bar, side steps and soft tonneau cover. Beyond this, four-wheel drive LT-R variants added Bluetooth connectivity and rear parking sensors.
2010 Colorado LX-R
In December 2010, limited-run 3.0-litre turbo-diesel LX-R Crew Cab models were released. Compared to the standard LX, the LX-R variants were further equipped with 16-inch alloy wheels, Bluetooth connectivity and a soft tonneau cover.
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