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Holden Colorado
This archive contains 15 dealer brochures documenting the Holden Colorado across 2010–2020. The collection traces the evolution of this capable utility vehicle through a full decade, covering all body styles: the standard Colorado, the spacious Colorado 7, and the performance-focused SportsCat variants. Original Australian market literature provides automotive researchers, historians, and enthusiasts with authentic period documentation of the model's development and positioning across multiple generations.
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2010 Holden Colorado Brochure
By 2010, Holden's Colorado faced stiffening competition from the Ford Ranger and Toyota HiLux in the Australian ute segment, yet held its own through solid engineering and value pricing. The range offered single-, super-, and dual-cab variants with choice between a 2.4-litre petrol unit producing 126 kW or a 2.8-litre turbo-diesel good for 147 kW. Buyers appreciated the balance
2012 Holden Colorado Brochure
The 2012 Colorado range offered Australians a choice across multiple body configurations: single-cab, space-cab, and dual-cab variants paired with either tray or canopy backs. Engine options spanned from a 2.4-litre petrol unit through to the 2.8-litre diesel, good for 147 kW, letting buyers match powertrain to workload. Trim levels from base Work through to LTZ covered both tr
2013 Holden Colorado Brochure
The 2013 Colorado's 2.8-litre turbo-diesel, delivering 147 kW, faced stiff competition from the Ford Ranger and Toyota HiLux in Australia's ute market. Holden's engineering team mounted it longitudinally in a conventional ladder frame, prioritizing load-carrying over refinement. The 3.6-litre petrol option offered 190 kW for those wanting raw torque. Both engines paired with ei
2014 Holden Colorado Brochure
By 2014, Holden's Colorado had carved out a solid position in Australia's ute segment, competing directly against the Toyota HiLux and Ford Ranger. The Australian-market version arrived with a 2.8-litre turbo-diesel producing 200 hp, tuned specifically for local conditions and buyer expectations. Right-hand-drive configuration came standard, reflecting Holden's commitment to th
2015 Holden Colorado Brochure
By 2015, the Colorado faced stiff competition from the Ford Ranger and Toyota HiLux in the compact ute segment, yet Holden's offering stood apart through its diesel efficiency and manageable dimensions. The 2.8-litre turbodiesel produced 150 kW of purposeful grunt, making it a genuine alternative for buyers seeking something between Japanese reliability and local brand familiar
2016 Holden Colorado Brochure
By 2016, Holden's Colorado arrived in Australian showrooms as a practical answer to buyers seeking genuine work-truck capability without compromise. The updated model year brought a refined 2.8-litre turbo-diesel producing 147 kW, alongside a petrol option, pitched directly against the Ranger and HiLux's established market dominance.
2017 Holden Colorado Brochure
The 2017 Colorado lineup offered buyers genuine breadth: single-cab work trucks, dual-cab family haulers, and a stylish coupé utility variant. Engine choices spanned a 2.8-litre turbo-diesel good for 147 kilowatts through to a 3.6-litre petrol unit, each calibrated for the Australian market's demands. Trim levels from LS through to LTZ ensured buyers could spec exactly what the
2019 Holden Colorado Brochure
By 2019, Holden's Colorado remained the workhorse of Australia's dual-cab segment, competing directly against the Ford Ranger and Toyota HiLux in a market where ute sales dominated. The Australian specification received locally tuned suspension geometry and a 2.8-litre diesel engine rated at 147 kW, engineered to handle both urban deliveries and remote station work. Export-mark
2020 Holden Colorado Brochure
By 2020, the Colorado's 2.8-litre Duramax diesel engine—producing 147 kW of output—had become the backbone of Holden's mid-size ute strategy against Toyota's HiLux and Ford's Ranger. That year's refresh brought refined engineering and improved fuel economy, cementing its appeal to both trade and leisure buyers across New Zealand.
2013 Holden Colorado 7 Brochure
By 2013, the Australian market had grown hungry for three-row SUVs, and Holden's Colorado 7 answered that demand with a 3.6-litre V6 producing 261 horsepower. The model arrived as a direct alternative to the Toyota Fortuner and Mitsubishi Pajero, offering buyers a locally assembled option with seven seats and genuine off-road capability. Domestic production at Fishermens Bend m
2014 Holden Colorado 7 Brochure
Against the Isuzu D-Max and Toyota HiLux that dominated New Zealand's dual-cab segment in 2014, Holden's Colorado 7 offered a genuine seven-seat alternative. The 2.8-litre turbo-diesel producing 150 kW gave buyers serious towing capacity—3500 kg—while the extended wheelbase promised genuine third-row comfort rather than fold-flat emergency seating. For families needing a proper
2015 Holden Colorado 7 Brochure
By 2015, the Colorado 7 arrived at a critical juncture for Holden's local operations. This three-row SUV, powered by a 3.6-litre V6 producing 261 horsepower, addressed Australian buyers seeking seven-seat family transport with genuine all-wheel-drive capability. It would prove to be one of the final mainstream models Holden offered before the brand's Australian manufacturing ce
2018 Holden Colorado SportsCat Brochure
The 2018 SportsCat brought a sharper suspension tune and upgraded brakes to Holden's dual-cab lineup, pitched against Ford's Ranger and Toyota's HiLux in a segment hungry for genuine work capability. The 2.8-litre diesel pushed 147 kW, enough to justify its place among serious ute buyers who valued durability over flash. New Zealand's brochure emphasised rugged versatility.
2019 Holden SportsCat Brochure
By 2019, the SportsCat arrived into a crowded compact crossover segment where the Mazda CX-3 and Hyundai Kona dominated Australian showrooms. Holden's turbocharged 1.4-litre offering, producing 140 hp, aimed at buyers seeking an affordable entry point without the mass-market anonymity of larger rivals. The timing placed it in a market already shifting toward electrification.
Frequently asked questions
How many documents are in the Holden Colorado archive?
The archive contains 15 original documents for the Holden Colorado. These include sales brochures, dealer catalogs, and press materials spanning the model's production years. This collection provides a comprehensive view of the Colorado's market positioning, available variants, and evolution across different model years.
What years does the Colorado archive cover?
The archive covers 2010 through 2020 with complete coverage and no gaps in the timeline. Every year within this range is represented by original factory documentation. This continuous documentation allows you to track the model's development and changes year by year.
Can I use these documents for restoration research?
Absolutely. These original factory documents are excellent resources for restoration work. They contain detailed specifications, color options, trim levels, and equipment details exactly as offered by Holden. Owners and restorers can verify authentic configurations and ensure historically accurate restorations.
Are there regional variants represented in the collection?
Yes, the archive includes two regional market variants of the Colorado. These documents reflect different equipment packages and trim offerings tailored to specific markets. The collection shows how Holden adapted the Colorado for different regional preferences and requirements.
What series and generations are covered in the archive?
The archive documents the Colorado, Colorado 7, Colorado SportsCat, and SportsCat variants. These represent different configurations and trim levels available throughout the archive period. Each variant is supported by original sales materials and factory catalogs from their respective years.
How does this archive page differ from the catalog page?
This archive page focuses on the collection of original documents and their historical significance as artifacts. The catalog page covers the vehicle's technical specifications and features. Here you'll find digital reproductions of actual sales materials that dealers and customers used.
How frequently is the archive collection updated?
The collection grows as new original documents are discovered and digitized. Fresh materials are added regularly to expand and complete the archive. Check back periodically, as the collection continues to expand with newly acquired factory literature and press materials.