Furthermore, numerous images of the next-generation Holden Colorado were released last week, and as can be observed, the upcoming truck is much more appealing than before. It has the same design language as the Chevrolet Colorado, which launched last month. In case you were unaware, the Holden Colorado model has been out of production for over a year and its future is still uncertain.

Holden Colorado Gets New Platform

The upcoming 2023 Holden Colorado appears to be more comparable to the Chevrolet Colorado model. Overall, it’s a really appealing truck, but the appearance varies widely depending on trim level. The base model will get a revised grille, more chrome components, and new LED headlamp graphics.

Furthermore, the manufacturer tweaked the rear fascia to make the next Colorado look a little sportier than before. It now features more appealing taillights and other visual changes. The truck’s size, according to Holden, can vary depending on the options. All extended-cab models have a long box, however, the crew cab model will be the most popular option, including both short and long box configurations.

Interior Overhaul

The cabin of the next 2023 Holden Colorado is sleek and has a familiar appearance. Because of a new chassis, this pickup truck features an extremely spacious cabin that can accommodate up to five passengers. The new Holden Colorado will have the same short box and optional long box as the previous model.

The base Colorado pickup truck will offer a standard 7-inch touchscreen, the most recent phone integrations, and Bluetooth and cloth upholstery. There will also be air conditioning, Teen Driver mode, and other interesting amenities. Additional information will be released soon by the manufacturer, and we expect to see more expensive items as well as new driver-assistance technologies.

New Engine Option

Thanks to the new architecture, the new 2023 Holden Colorado will very certainly arrive with new powertrain options. Previous Colorado offered a 2.8-liter diesel engine capable of producing 200 horsepower and a torque of 435 lb-ft.

The new engine will very certainly be based on the Chevrolet Colorado. This powertrain consists of a 3.6-liter V6 gasoline engine with 310 horsepower and 270 lb-ft of torque, as well as an eight-speed automatic transmission. AWD will be an option on the Holden Colorado, as it is on the Chevrolet counterpart. We also expect a new optional engine, but a hybrid powertrain won’t be on offer.

2023 Holden Colorado Price, Release Date

The forthcoming 2023 Holden Colorado will hit the dealerships next fall. However, the manufacturer is keeping everything under wraps for the time being, and we hope to hear more in the following weeks or months. The price is still a mystery, but we believe the new model will cost around  $35,000 or slightly below that.

The Holden Colorado will very certainly be available in Australia. Its arrival in Europe, on the other hand, is extremely likely. The brand-new model will rival old competitors such as Toyota Hilux and Ford Ranger.

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Instead of making good sales numbers in Australia, the facelifted model will remain in the offer in South America only. More precisely, in Brazil. For that market, this vehicle comes as Chevrolet S-10 and features pretty much the same layout as the Australian pickup truck.

How Did 2021 Holden Colorado Suppose to Look Like?

This sudden decision to kill the Holden brand surprised us all. Before that, the updated version of the popular pickup truck was already presented in Brazil. It was expected to come as the 2021 Holden Colorado for the Australian market. Compared to the current model, it features several changes, mostly visual ones. This particularly refers to the front end, where you can see two completely new front fascias, reserved for different trim levels. One of them features a more elegant layout, with loads of chrome details and similar things. So, we may presume it was reserved for higher-grade models. On the other side, the second front fascia features a rather rugged layout, full of black plastics. So, it’s not hard to presume that this face would characterize off-road versions. The rest of the truck remained pretty much the same.

Interior

Some interior changes were about to come as well. This particularly refers to the addition of new features. The 2021 Holden Colorado Australia was finally about to get a more advanced infotainment system, with smartphone integration goodies like Android Auto and Apple CarPlay. Furthermore, we expected to see goodies like city-speed autonomous emergency braking, blind zone warning, and rear-cross traffic alert on the list of standard equipment, as well as wireless charging.

On the other side, the overall cabin layout was about to remain the same. This truck doesn’t look particularly attractive from the inside and it’s mostly about functionality and practicality. Of course, it was available both in dual and single cab layouts.

2021 Holden Colorado Engine

Changes under the hood weren’t expected for the 2021 Holden Colorado. Unlike the Chevy-badged version in North America, which comes with two gasoline units in the offer too, the Australian version has always been available only with a well-known 2.8-liter turbodiesel. This engine puts out pretty impressive 147 kW and 470 Nm, which would be around 197 horsepower and 346 pound-feet of torque. With such numbers, Colorado has always been offering a great balance between capabilities and efficiency. Speaking of the capabilities, this truck can tow 3.5 tons with ease.

The Brazilian version, known as Chevrolet S-10, is also available with a 2.5-liter gasoline engine, which puts out around 206 horsepower.

What To Expect in The Future

At this point, it’s hard to say what is about to happen in the future. The new generation of Colorado is about to come in a couple of years and we presume it will be offered in Australia as well. We are still waiting to hear something from the officials about the new badge. Still, it will most likely be the Chevy’s one. This version won’t come in the next several years for sure.

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