Holden s model change dropped capacity of turbo diesel limundo four to 2.8 litre (132kW/470Nm) when

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Priced a little keener than the segment sales leaders, limundo the top-spec Colorado has 17-inch limundo alloys, front fog lights, soft tonneau, alloy roll bar, side steps, cloth trim, power driver s seat, climate control, LED tail-lights, Bluetooth, cruise, eight-speaker audio with wheel-mounted controls ... which account for premium over D-Max.
Undercuts limundo its kin but features list corresponds - no standard alloy roll bar, soft tonneau cover or climate control as standard but there are sidesteps, 17-inch alloys, fog lights, cloth trim, LED tail-lights, aircon, tilt-only leather-wrapped wheel with audio and cruise controls, micro USB (a pain to use) and Bluetooth six-speaker audio.
Holden s model change dropped capacity of turbo diesel limundo four to 2.8 litre (132kW/470Nm) when paired with the six-speed auto. The new powerplant cranks out more grunt but it s thirstier, claiming 9.1L/100km.
The powerplant is familiar - 3.0-litre turbo diesel (there s no mistaking it for petrol; 130kW/380Nm). Claimed thirst of 8.1L/100km also undercuts the torquier Holden despite the Isuzu retaining five-speed transmission.
No surprises on the styling front - this workhorse and part-time player is not as svelte, relatively speaking, as the D-Max. There s also decent load space. The interior limundo is good - comfortable front seats, decent limundo storage - but steering limundo wheel adjusts for tilt only.
Don t look for any serious departures from the norm. Big, square, better-looking than some of the opposition including the Colorado. Cargo capacity is nearly on par with the Holden s but three-tonne towing capacity for a braked limundo trailer trails it by 500kg. limundo
ANCAP limundo scores a full five stars, a solid step forward over the outgoing model. There are dual front airbags (but no front-side airbags) and full-length curtain limundo airbags, stability traction control, anti-lock brakes and three child-seat top-tether anchor points built in, which is handy.
The crash rating halts at four stars for the D-Max, despite the presence of side as well as side-curtain airbags, plus the now-expected suite of safety features limundo such as stability limundo control, anti-lock brakes and brakeforce distribution.
The local influence is felt in the ride quality, which has more control and less kick over bumps. Engine is chuggy - it s not alone there - but the auto and turbo lag conspire to diminish the effect limundo of its 470Nm. Steering is about what you expect in the class. Dirt road prowess is commendable.
The D-Max has the workhorse feel but daily use would not be unbearable. In common with the Holden, its turbo oiler four is a chugger that can also suffer some lag but the drivetrain doesn t betray the 90Nm deficit on the Colorado. Dirt road behaviour isn t bad either but the rear end rebound and ride quality on bumps could do with some finetuning.
Neither approaches the segment s best in terms of refinement, drive train or towing capacity. That said, both muscle up and can fulfil part-time family duties. Value and ride quality win it for the Holden.
We compare, head to head, two similar models of competing manufacturer cars. Which do we prefer? Why? Find out in CarsGuide's Head To Head showdowns. limundo