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Holden
Colorado
RC·
2008-2012
ute
Top pick
Price (AUD)
$10k-$20k
Body styles
Single Cab, Extra Cab, Dual Cab
Drivetrain
RWD, 4WD part-time
Origin
Japan
Built in
Thailand
Overview
Rebadged Isuzu D-Max RA. Identical mechanicals to the contemporary D-Max (4JJ1-TC pre-DPF). Less desirable badge-for-badge than the Isuzu in the used market, which makes it the bargain pick if you're prepared to source service items through aftermarket channels now that Holden has exited Australia.
Engines & variants
3.0L 4JJ1-TC (common-rail turbo diesel)
Engine
Isuzu common-rail
Config
I4
Displacement
3.0L
Power
120-130kW
Torque
360-380Nm
Drivetrain
RWD / Part-time 4WD
0–100
~11s
Economy
~8.5 L/100km combined
Tow (braked)
3000kg
Tow (unbraked)
750kg
Transmission
5MT, 6MT, 5AT (Aisin), 6AT (Aisin)
Timing chain / belt / gear
Chain-driven, inspect from 250,000km+
Pros
- Pre-DPF Isuzu 4JJ1 - the holy grail
- Tough as nails - 500k+ km common
- Same engine family as your Rodeo
- Easy DIY work
- Cheap on the used market
- Underrated bargain
Cons
- Only 3000kg tow
- Basic interior
- Slow auto box
- Holden-badged Colorado RC less desirable than D-Max
Known problems
medium
EGR carbon
Standard 4JJ1 EGR carbon - same as later D-Max.
Fix: EGR clean or block. Easy DIY.
low
Front lower control arm bushes
IFS bushes wear, vague steering.
Fix: Polyurethane bush kit. DIY-friendly.
medium
Body / chassis rust (coastal)
Examples used coastal develop rust on body mounts and chassis.
Fix: Avoid known coastal-history vehicles. Treat dry-state preventively.