Holden has revamped its Colorado Ute for 2017. The lineup includes four model variants, three body shapes, two transmission choices and one engine powering the Ute. Here we provide the highlights of the MY17 Ute upgrade.
LS highlights:
- 2.8L Duramax diesel engine
- 6-speed manual transmission
- 16” steel wheels with full size spare
- Vinyl interior flooring (carpet on LS Space Cab)
- New MyLink infotainment system:
- 7” colour touchscreen
- Apple CarPlay & Android Auto Phone Projection
- Digital Audio Radio (DAB+)
- USB input with iPod® connectivity
- Steering wheel mounted controls
- 6 speaker audio (Crew Cab)
- Air conditioning
- Rear ventilation duct – heat and cool (Crew Cab)
- 2nd Row ISOFIX x2 (Crew Cab)
- Electric Power Steering (EPS)
- Cruise control
- Rear park assist with Reverse Camera (wiring provisions available for cab chassis variants)
- LED Daytime Running Lamps (DRLs)
- Auto On and Off Halogen Reflector Headlamps
- Helical Limited Slip Differential (LSD)
- 7 Airbags (Driver, Passenger, Front Seats, Front Curtains, Driver Knee)
- Front disc brakes
- Electronic Stability Control (ESC) System
- Hill Start Assist (HSA)
- Coil front and rear leaf suspension
- Trailer Sway Control (TSC)
- Hill Descent Control (HDC)
- Body coloured exterior door handles and mirrors
- Power adjustable exterior mirrors
- Power windows (driver & all passenger express up/down)
- Remote window operation (via keyfob) • 2 x 12V power outlets in centre dash
LT highlights over LS:
- 17” alloy wheels with full size spare
- Carpet interior flooring
- Front fog lamps
- Side steps
LTZ highlights over LT:
- 18” alloy wheels with full size spare (machined face)
- New MyLink infotainment system:
- 8” colour touchscreen
- Embedded Satellite Navigation
- 7 Speaker premium audio (Crew Cab)
- Remote vehicle start via keyfob (Auto transmission)
- Front park assist • Electronic Climate Control
- Forward Collision Alert (FCA) with Head up warning
- Lane Departure Warning (LDW)
- Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
- Manual levelling headlamps
- Chrome headlamp bezel
- LED tail lights
- Heated and power folding exterior mirrors
- Alloy sports bar • Soft tonneau cover
- Electrochromatic (light sensitive) rear view mirror
- Rain sensing windscreen wipers
- 6-way adjustable electric drivers seat
- Body exterior door handles with chrome strip
- Chrome exterior mirror scalps
- Chrome gear selector (Auto transmission)
- Front passenger sunglass holder & dual reading lamps
- *Factory Option: Leather appointed seat trim with heated front seats
Z71 highlights over LTZ:
- 18” alloy wheels with full size spare (Arsenal Grey Metallic)
- Sail plane sports bar & side rails with Z71 graphics
- Unique soft tonneau cover
- Leather appointed seat trim with heated front seats
- Z71 embroidered front seat headrests
- Z71 hood decals • Black exterior door handles
- Black exterior mirrors
- Black body side mouldings
- Unique front fascia with integrated nudge bar
- Gloss black front grille
- Roof Rails
Note: Heated exterior mirrors on LTZ only
TECHNICAL DATA OVERVIEW
ENGINE
- Engine 2.8L Duramax Turbo Diesel Engine type 4-cylinder Capacity (cc) 2776
- Compression ratio 16.5:1
- Maximum power (kW) 147 @ 3600rpm
- Maximum torque (Nm) 440 @ 16002800rpm manual 500 @ 2000-2200rpm automatic
- No. of valves per cylinder 4
- Bore x stroke 94 x 100
- Fuel management system Turbocharged direct common rail injection
- Transmission ratios 6-speed manual 6-speed automatic 1st 4.02 4.06 2nd 2.21 2.37 3rd 1.46 1.55 4th 1.00 1.16 5th 0.76 0.85 6th 0.59 0.67 Reverse 3.63 3.20 Final drive ratios 4.10 3.42 Fuel tank capacity (L) 76 76
Weights (kg) 2.8L engine Gross Vehicle Mass 3150 Gross Combined Mass 6000
Towing (kg) Braked 3500 Unbraked 750