Colorado v Dmax

Hi Croc, I too am tossing between these 2 vehicles. If thinking auto, the Colorado has now a 6 speed versus 5 speed in D-max.
I am keen to see any responses

i have a 2013 colorado 7 auto and have just done a trip from brisbane to cameron corner / innaminka / dig tree and return and did not have any worries at all
have now got 7000 klm on clock and on the trip we avv 16.2L /100klm towing about 2.3ton
i felt it towed very well much better than my previous vehicle
my only problem is with the sound system which is only for the first 3 klm each morning
brian

Croc, the main difference between the two is the drive train, the Colorado runs a Fiat motor, same as used in the Jeep Wrangler.
We have a D.Max which has done 34, 000 Ks, lastest model,17000 Ks in 15 weeks doing the GRR and the Gulf with out one problem. We have put ours thru some interesting situations Mitchell Falls track was a wash in water and the D.Max just ate it up. IUA Isuzu Ute Australia are great to deal with to.

I have an earlier Colorado with a 3.0 litre engine, same as the D Max. Its a great ute. I believe that D Max is still using the same engine, but the Colorado is using a 2.8 litre engine. Higher displacement means less mechanical stress for the same engine output. I'd go for the one with a 3.0 litre engine.

Thanks to everyone for replying and your thoughts. I agree with the 3.0L sentiments, mainly because the engine has been around a lot longer then the Fiat and Isuzu has a good track record building diesels.

Thanks again for your help, will post what I buy when I do a deal.

Croc

I test drove both and settled for the Colorado.
The 2.8 Duramax Diesel has heap more torque and a 6 Speed auto.
For me, it offered a lot better value for money than the Dmax.
Ozjohn.

hi croc
if you go on this wesite and read the arcticle headed
----- GM, ISUZU TO CO-DEVELOP NEW UTE ---
you will see the two parent companies of both brands are still connected

they issued a joint statement back in january2013 confirming discussions about the development of new models and have signed a ' memorandum of understanding '
for again jointly sharing the next generation of pick-up trucks
if you study the current models of Colorado and the D-max you will see that the cabs are identical
dualcab windows /doors /profile rear tub etc etc for interior fittings and front bonnet headlight grille rear lights
they have the same chassis /platform
i had the rare chance at a show a about 3 of months ago where 1 of each
was parked 4mts apart and it was so very obvious that they are closely related and are sharing the same body and platforms
the engines and internal cosmetics differ
the rest is just smoke and mirrors and sales talk
and the fact that they are now built in their own thailand factory's just down the rd from each other makes it lokk and sound like there is no connection but there is

you may also be interested this article
---- Mitsubishi triton, Nissan navara to share new platform
on www.carsadvice.com.au

Mitsubishi triton and nissan navara are also in joint partnership by way of a -- jointly signed memorandum--- and will be sharing the platform for new models in the future
cheers

Dmax engine is the difference.

A recent trip from Grafton to Wauchope along the highway. I stuck to the limit and drove it to suit the traffic rather than trying to save fuel. A full load in the back and three adults in the cab and it did 7.9L/100km.

It may only have a 5 speed box but it is never stressed. The thing rarely goes over 2000 revs.

Take both for a test drive is my best advice

Thanks again for the advice and info, definitely will take both for a test drive.