AT A GLANCE

Drivetrain: Four cylinder 2.8-litre Duramax common-rail direct injected and turbocharged diesel engine, six-speed automatic. Manual transmissions and option with the ute. Electronic shift on the fly 4x4 system with two-speed transfer case. Outputs: Max 147 kW at 3600 rpm, 500 Nm at 2000-2200 rpm when matched to six-speed automatic transmission; 147 kW at 3600 rpm, 440 Nm at 1600-2800 rpm when matched to six-speed manual. Fuel economy ranges from 7.6 to 9.1 L/100km depending on body type, drivetrain and running gear, emissions range from 198 to 234 g/km CO2. Chassis: Ute: Double wishbone front suspension, leaf springs at the rear. SUV: Double wishbone front suspension, five-link live axle at the rear. Power assisted rack and pinion steering. Wheel sizes range from 16-inch to 18-inch. Safety: ABS, EBD, TCS, ESC, descent control, hill start assist, limited shift differential. Front and side airbags for all but single-cab utes. Dimensions: Ute: L 5083mm (single cab), 5347mm (space and crew cabs). W 1882mm. H 1802mm (single cab), 1780mm (space and crew cab). W/base 3096mm. SUV: L 4878mm, W 1820mm, H 2131mm, W/base 2845mm. Pricing: Colorado ute range comprises 14 models, prices range from $44,490 for an LX single cab/chassis to $61,990 for an LTZ crew-cab. Colorado7: LT $62,990 (special order only), LTZ $66,990. Hot: Extra power and torque makes all the difference. New interior and safety specification. Love that new ‘‘hero’’ colour. Not: Still drives like a truck – but then again, ruggedness is what this vehicle is all about. Verdict: Is this sufficient to increase Colorado sales to move the vehicle into third place on the ute popularity charts?