Holden Raises The Bar With Its Own Special-edition, Off-road Focused Dual Cab.
HOLDEN’S new Z71 Colorado Xtreme is the General’s limited model tilt at a bush-ready dual-cab to take on the likes of Ranger Raptor and the HiLux Rugged X, and comes standard with a raft of touring accessories. In addition to the ‘regular’ Z71 Colorado spec-list, Holden has added the expected accoutrements for such a model – extended sports bar, beefy sidesteps, fender flares, ZR2 bonnet bulge, and roof-rack – along with some far more serious gear. The Xtreme also includes a steel rear step bar, full tow kit, tougher Goodyear Wrangler All Terrain 265/60R18 tyres wrapped around trick black alloys, bash plate, stiffer front springs and – most impressively – a winch bar and Warn 10,000lb winch (one of only two genuine accessory winches on the new car market), topped with a LED light bar. Oddly, though, there are no rated recovery hooks on what is branded a ‘bush-ready’ vehicle; the Colorado’s only potential recovery points up front are two front tow points rated at 1500kg.
The Xtreme’s spec list comprises most of the popular accessories dual-cab ute owners usually fit to their vehicles, with the buyer attraction being the fact it is all covered by one factory warranty. All-up, Holden claims a retail pricing of around $19,000 fitted for the accessories, which may (or may not) help potential buyers digest the lofty $69,990 driveaway price.
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