isuzu dmax vs colorado Page 2

Both are tough utes, but they’re different flavours of meat pie: the Isuzu D‑MAX is the steady, long‑game workhorse, while the Holden Colorado brings punchy torque and sharp pricing on the used lot.

The D‑MAX’s 3.0‑litre diesel is famed for durability and safety tech in newer models, whereas the Colorado’s 2.8‑litre pulls like a mule but the badge left town in 2020.

Isuzu D‑MAX

• Pros: stout 3.0 diesel and reputation for reliability; strong safety kit (from 2020); big aftermarket; 3.5‑tonne towing
• Cons: less shove on paper than the Colorado; firmer ride; cabin polish mid‑pack; can be pricier

Holden Colorado

• Pros: torquey 2.8 diesel great for towing; good value used; roomy cabin; 3.5‑tonne towing
• Cons: discontinued brand; refinement can be patchy; watch for EGR/DPF and auto shudder issues; infotainment feels dated

Pick based on how you’ll use it and what your local service network supports—no wrong answer, just different flavours of ute life.