The Holden Colorado has received some notable updates for 2015, including more-refined noise and vibration levels, new ‘premium’ interior upgrades, and new comfort-tuned suspension for LTZ models.
The new ‘comfort suspension’ in LTZ models the consists of a revised spring rate and damper tune as well as a new stiffer front stabiliser bar. Holden says the new setup “improves ride balance and isolation resulting in a smoother, more comfortable ride, particularly on urban roads”.
LTZ models also now include fresh interior enhancements, including heather leather appointed seats (optional on LTZ crew cab), and new Jet Black soft touch surface fascias and centre console.
All Colorado models benefit from a new acoustic package which Holden says “reduces airborne noise and vibration making highway and urban driving quieter and a more comfortable and enjoyable experience”. Also now standard across the board is hill descent control and hill start assist, as well as the option of a new “stealth-like” colour called Satin Steel Grey.
In terms of the Colorado’s strength in the market place, for the month of October Holden sold 212 4×2 models (6.5 per cent market share), and 1121 4×4 models (10.3 per cent market share), for a total sales figure of 1333. Toyota sold the most 4×2 and 4×4 utes in this period, amassing 3228 sales in total. The Colorado 7 SUV was less popular, with 70 units for the month of October (0.8 per cent market share in its segment).
Despite the improvements in NVH and new equipment for LTZ models, prices and engine specifications for the 2015 Colorado remain unchanged from 2014. See below for the full price list for the manual transmission, excluding on-road costs. (Auto is an additional $2200 for all models.)
Holden director of marketing, Bill Mott, said,
“The reduction in noise and vibration and the introduction of a tailored comfort suspension on the Colorado LTZ and Colorado 7 LTZ vehicles ensure that driving the 2015 Colorado is both a comfortable and enjoyable experience in any environment.
‘Finally, as we remain committed to provided outstanding customer value, I am pleased to announce that we have managed to do all this whilst maintaining our 2014 prices in addition to continuing to run our very competitive capped price servicing offer.’
