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Holden Colorado RG 4x4 Z71 (2015-2020)
Also referred to as: Holden Colorado RG 4x4 Z71 2019 and Holden Colorado RG 4x4 Z71 2021.
BryceMelbourne
- 13 reviews
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So far I'm happy
Recently brought a Z71 colorado and so far I'm a happy camper. My friends have Hilux and Rangers and this thing keeps up with them all day. Found its better on diesel too. Couple things that could be improved are the collision alert is touchy, stall lock up is looser than old ones which I like the low rpm lock up with turbo diesels even If they do vibrate, and I wish it had heated mirrors and adaptive cruze (I'm picky).
Anyways will up date once I've put more kms on it
Purchased in August 2021.
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EIC94
- 3 reviews
Such a great ute!
My fiance and I purchased the 2017 colorado Z71 after much deliberation. Having previously owned a 2009 Holden SV6 Thunder ute, we upgraded to the colorado as a future family and work car. We love this ute and it has heaps of great features! But there are some things we noticed that we weren't happy with until afterwards, for example the dual climate control in the Thunder is not in the Z71 (being that I always have the heater on while my partner has the A/C on). The seats in the Z71 are not very comfortable and after a road trip it's actually a bit painful... And the tub of the ute also had a leak, we took it back to the dealer who looked at the seal, but could not find any problem. Other than that we absolutely love this ute!
Purchased in August 2021.
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Spot on
Have had other models of Holdens previously that we had major issues with, so we were reluctant to buy another Holden. But can happily say that our 2017 Z71 is spot on. We test drove the top of the range Tritan and they really don’t even compare to each other. They drive on road like a dream, off road great, tow like there is nothing on the back. we haven’t had a single issue yet. Though, a slight near the back wheels that we will get checked. Only thing I could suggest, is a better sound system. Coming from a SRI-V Cruise (complete lemon of a car other than the sound system) If the Crusie could have a really good sound system you’d think for the price of the Z71 it could be better. All in all we love it!
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TroyNorth Queensland, QLD
- 14 reviews
Bought the Z71 today, lets see if it continues to impress.
The list for purchasing a luxury ute was pretty short for me, as I'm not a fan of the 5 cylinder engine supplied by Ford. Seriously, 4 cyl registration in QLD is awesome, 5 cyl gets classed as a 6 cyl, and if I wanted to pay yearly for a 6 cyl, I would have bought an Amarok..... Actually no i wouldn't because of the subpar safety systems in the VW!!!!
So, the longterm running costs the GM wins. As I said, I bought the decked out Z71 today like 4 hours ago. It runs like a dream, and has more electronic gizmos to keep any data hungry nerd hap...Read more
py. It even has an indicator for unbuckled seats in the back so you know if one is not clipped in. The android link is not as refined as I was expecting, as you cannot go to modify your sound from within the app, you need to exit back to mylink to even change the tone/balance. Minor issue i guess. The electric steering is insanely light and doesn't labor the engine like the old hydraulic pumps of yesteryear. City driving for me today, I averaged 11L/100, and I expect that figure to come down once I hit the motorways/highway more frequently. The leather seats are super comfortable, coming from a VT Commodore with very aging upholstery, you definitely notice the change! The pre-teen kids love the extra vision they have in the back seats, although they're not a fan of the literal climb into the car! Man this thing is tall!Purchased in February 2021 at Tony Ireland Holden Townsville for A$49,990.00.
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13,500km update. I recently installed a TJM Outback bar, along with the brush bars and rock sliders, litterally 1 week before thr road trip below.
Early August, I took the family for a road trip tot... Read more
alling just over 3600km. Smooth as butter on the highway, 8.6L/100 average diesel consumption for the journey, that was a very pleasant surprise! The fuel bill for the holiday was $511. I expected the new bars to add some extra wind resistance. The cabin is whisper quiet, with minimal outside noises entering, including the very slight growl of the Duramax ticking at approx 1300RPM. The seats were fantastic, and after a 17 hour driving day, my rump wasnt numb at all :) and the heated seats are amazing for frosty mornings, and any lower back/hip pain.Similar opinion? Write a review on ieatwords.com.au!
Shane WSouth East Queensland, QLD
- 2 reviews
Colorado Z71
Purchase our Z71 8 months ago, this vehicle has a seriously air intake / sucking noise when drive under load at approx 80kmh, and losing power. The dealership and Holden now tell me this noise is common in the Z71.
Somehow I don't be leave them, Everyone that hops into the car comments on the noise. Not to mention the Power loss. I'm getting very frustrated with the whole situation. The car has only done 22000 km.
The Holden dealership thought it was a turbo problem, so Holden gave the the OK to install a new turbo, so they tell me, didn't get any paperwork to say they did. However they are telling me this is a common noise with the Z71 2.8ltr Auto. Can someone Please Please let me know if they have the same noise. PLEASE.
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Update, Holden has rectified the issue now... Thanks HOLDEN
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Love them I have three Colorado's
I own a 1/2009 single cab,10/2014 LTZ Spacecab and just picked up an 11/2015 Z71 all 4wd models.I Have not had an issue with any of them they are cheap to service reliable and the new 2.8 diesel is unbelievably fuel efficient.
I use mine for off road use and have only ever been stuck at the same time Landcruisers and a Hilux have been stuck as well.
They are a very capable vehicle.
Load carry capacity is great also.
Ps just got rid of a Sahara to buy the Z71 ( couldn't be happier)
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Troy
Right, so a few months of driving, let's add some feedback to my comment above.
I also found the button to change the sound in the Android app. Look for the "Tone" button in the dash ;)... Read more
My average fuel consumption for the 2700km I have driven thus far is 9.2L / 100KM. I did a 400km road trip yesterday, with 3 x 60km town zones, and averaged 8.2L / 100KM with me and two tween kids plus 1 bag of clothes. Pretty minimal weight there I guess, but still the fuel consumption reported by the onboard computer seems better than the official Holden website. I assume it depends on your driving style, and I use the cruise control where possible, locking the speed to 102Kph. It's a little stiff in the suspension, but not uncomfortable. A bit more weight in the car and it would be fine. Overtaking power is insane! Pretty sure it would exceed the performance of my 'elderly' VT Commodore :) Cabin storage is a bit less than my fathers brand new Hilux dual cab, however, as we both agreed upon, there is a LOT more passenger room in the Colorado. With the front seats in full back position, you can still fit adults in the back seat with knee room. The storage under the passenger rear seat is pretty limited, fitting a collapsable shovel, rapid tyre delfator and ratchet strap. The drivers side rear has the jack and vehicle tools, plus I pust a 12V compressor in there for those 4x4 sand driving moments. I have had the Colorado in 4x4 mode about 6 times so far. Sand travel is effortless in 4Hi and I have not had to deflate my tyres yet to go hooking up the river sand to the swimming hole. You do need to turn off traction control in 4Hi however, otherwise the car keeps applying brakes to the spinning wheels. I have tested 4Lo, and it instantly disengages traction control, which is a nice touch. Taking the Colorado up a steep mountain rainforest dirt (mud) trail, scattered with washouts and potholes, also didn't bother the Holden. I engaged 4Hi and had no problem getting to our camping destination. Awesome features: * Almost silent cabin! Aside from the crap you have in the centre console, or useless dash hole, the car is silent. Put a piece of felt in the centre console to dampen the noise from items in there. * Remote start. * Remote windows. Hold down the unlock button to open the windows. Upon relocking, they wind back up. Good for removing heat in the NQ sunshine. * Automatic windscreen wipers, turn on the lights after 8 oscillations * Automatic rear view mirror dimming. Detects vehicles behind and applies an LCD tint to the mirror. * Collision avoidance system. Although startling at first, it's a very good feature. * Tonneau cover: Although it took me a while to work out how to remove it, I now love how neat and tidy it looks. You sort of pull up at a 45 degree angle at each rear corner and work your way back. Roll the big bar thing so it all fits under the sports wing tightly, and strap it down. Now my dog can come for a cruise easily too! * Automatic box 99% of the time is very smooth, it did seem to hunt around on our mountainous trek, however locking it into manual mode kept it a bit more sedate. Now to the negatives that annoy me. Non-electric passenger seat. C'mon, seriously? Tyre selection. The standard "Duellers" are stonechip magnets. They seem to pick up every small piece of gravel and throw them at your panels, and the poor guys coming the other way. i'll be replacing these things soon! Non-autolevelling headlights. Sure there's a knob, but why should I be trusted to do this task? I'm not a fan of the useless middle of the dashboard compartment. It sits in the sun, and anything in there rattles with other items. I put my garage key in there only. Sometimes a handheld GME UHF. The door pockets could be a bit wider, and I would also like to see cup holders in the rear centre fold down arm rest. The tailgate, should really be lockable via the key fob, but it doesn't have a solenoid! You have to manually use the key to lock and unlock the tail. The infotainment system. Although you can drag the icons around the screen to suit you, I find after a few days it seems to forget the positions and go back to default. The volume control should be on the drivers side of the car, or at least allow the user to customize the dials and buttons. I absolutely love this car, and I'm sure my father will stop calling it the "Pus-bucket" once he comes to grips with the fact that his bog stock Hilux has none of the luxury items my Z71 does. Going through the list of features was entertaining to hear him return comments with "Nope, I don't have that feature". I will continue to add more to this 'blog' over time.