Holden Colorado Z71 Xtreme pricing and specs confirmed

Holden has torn the covers off its new high-spec Colorado pick-up, the Z71 Xtreme, available from October of this year in “exceptionally limited” numbers at $69,990 driveaway.

For perspective, the Xtreme is $15,000 more expensive than the Colorado Z71 Crew Cab 4x4 upon which it is based, with the full-time range-topper priced at $54,990, but that excludes on-road costs.

Holden justifies the Xtreme's pricetag by pointing out that it is equipped with “over $19,000” worth of genuine Holden accessories.

Holden says the Xtreme is equipped with

Specifically, the Xtreme gains a high-end winch system with a heavy-duty bash plate, as well as 10,000lb load capacity and 30 metre synthetic line.

The uprated off-roader is also treated to a high-visibility LED light bar and winch bar, upgraded front suspension, all-terrain tyres and a vehicle recovery kit.

Based on the Colorado Xtreme concept vehicle that was shown at the Bangkok motor show in 2016, the new production vehicle borrows a handful of Melbourne-designed genuine accessories.

Features include a roof tray kit, rear steel step, black tubular side steps and Colorado badging on the tailgate.

Other features include a roof tray kit, rear steel step, fender flares, Colorado badging on the tailgate, “Xtreme” decals, black tubular side steps, a black grille, a soft tonneau cover, bonnet bulge and a black extended sports bar.

According to Holden product marketing manager Andre Scott, the release of the  Z71 Xtreme was in response to a growing customer demand for stronger off-road capability.

“The top end of LCV market continues to develop, and we’re seeing a growing number of customers demanding greater off-road capability,” he said.

The release of the Z71 Xtreme was in response to a growing customer demand for stronger off-road capability.

“The Colorado Xtreme was a concept car that resonated with our customers, and to not only
put it into production, but elevate it, is very exciting,” 

Like its Z71 donor-vehicle, the Xtreme is powered by a 2.8-litre Duramax turbo-diesel engine that produces 147kW and 500Nm, and boasts a 3.5 tonne towing capacity.

It will only be available with the six-speed automatic transmission found in the Z71.

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