{"id":6335,"date":"2015-12-12T12:27:47","date_gmt":"2015-12-12T12:27:47","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/dixonarchive.com\/motorblog\/?p=6335"},"modified":"2015-12-12T12:28:29","modified_gmt":"2015-12-12T12:28:29","slug":"holden-colorado-7-vs-ford-everest-comparison","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/dixonarchive.com\/motorblog\/holden-colorado-7-vs-ford-everest-comparison\/","title":{"rendered":"Holden Colorado 7 Vs Ford Everest Comparison"},"content":{"rendered":"<table border=\"0\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p><figure id=\"attachment_6350\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-6350\" style=\"width: 260px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-6350 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/dixonarchive.com\/motorblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015_colorado7_1.jpg\" alt=\"2015_colorado7_1\" width=\"260\" height=\"170\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-6350\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Holden Colorado 7<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/td>\n<td>VS<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><figure id=\"attachment_6018\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-6018\" style=\"width: 260px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-6018 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/dixonarchive.com\/motorblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016_everest_1.jpg\" alt=\"2016_everest_1\" width=\"260\" height=\"170\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-6018\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Ford Everest<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>Welcome to the all new Holden Colardo 7 Vs Ford Everest comparison. Arch rivals by brand and concept the Everest and Colorado only differ in predominantly more refinement and marketing spin. Both are direct wagon versions of their commercial ute variants.<\/p>\n<p>The Holden Colorado Ute was overpriced of what you we getting when released. That is typical of the latest Holden released that are sourced from non-US or European models, premium pricing for a clearly non-premium model. The Colorado 7 is reasonably priced by comparison! Likewise the Ford Ranger ute is higher priced than it&#8217;s competitors but it has arguably has the nicest interior, size and interesting 5 cylinder diesel in the class to justify it&#8217;s pricing. The wagon version of the Ranger is called to Everest and is overpriced for the category, you are not getting very much more than the regular ute.<\/p>\n<p>Holden Colorado 7 Vs Ford Everest exterior: There is no question that the Ford Everest has the nicer exterior sheet metal. That said the Everest design is very conservative and much like the Jeep Grand Cherokee&#8230; Unfortunately the Everest does not have the road presence of the Jeep or brand image. The Colorado 7 looks big but it&#8217;s not good a good looking car, tough looking or anything else in-between and certainly not premium. Holden have once again taken the cheap option of \u00a0simply using the default Isuzu design. Overall the Colorado 7 does not have any appeal to anyone we know, not even those who want something different&#8230;<\/p>\n<p>Holden Colorado 7 Vs Ford Everest interior: Both are 7 seaters but not for adults there is simply not enough space. The Ford interior is exactly the same as the Ranger. Materials are the same as the Ranger which makes it decent overall but not premium for the price, certainly not for the $77,000 top range asking price! The Colorado 7 interior is clearly the same as the Colorado ute hence a very ordinary place aka 2000&#8217;s commercial grade place to be which is unfortunate. The Everest is the winner in this part of the comparison.<\/p>\n<p>Holden Colorado 7 Vs Ford Everest engines and technology: Both have the latest diesel engines with plenty of power and economy. Likewise the 4WD systems and all else related to driving. The Everest has much more safety and in car entertainment features than \u00a0any Colorado 7 but you should expect that due the price difference. The short cut noise cancellation simply hides the short cuts in engineering &#8211; not something to boast about. Nonetheless the Ford has better tech overall.<\/p>\n<p>Holden Colorado 7 Vs Ford Everest road test: Coming soon.<\/p>\n<p>The Ford Everest has the better interior, exterior and safety features above the Holden Colorado 7 hence the Everest would technically win this comparison. That said it is a default choice as we really don&#8217;t think the Ford Everest is that much better it deserves a default win, due to the high price. In fact we call out the Ford Everest as a rip off since the car like safety features in particular do not cost that much. \u00a0The Holden Colorado is a great package for the price in isolation and is let down in the critical exterior and interior design. The Colorado 7 is the cheaper SUV and that is essentially all that it&#8217;s got going for it.<\/p>\n<div align=\"center\">\n<table style=\"width: 700px;\" border=\"0\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: left;\" colspan=\"2\" valign=\"top\" bgcolor=\"#FFFFFF\" width=\"288\"><script>\/\/ <![CDATA[\ngoogle_ad_client = \"ca-pub-2027171236681273\"; \/* MotorBLOG HLink Unit 1 *\/ google_ad_slot = \"6842347948\"; google_ad_width = 468; google_ad_height = 15;\n\/\/ ]]><\/script><script src=\"http:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/show_ads.js\">\/\/ <![CDATA[\n\n\/\/ ]]><\/script><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: left;\" valign=\"top\" bgcolor=\"#FFFFFF\" width=\"288\"><span style=\"color: #446d8c;\"><strong>Holden Colorado 7<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: left;\" valign=\"top\" bgcolor=\"#FFFFFF\" width=\"288\"><span style=\"color: #446d8c;\"><strong>Ford Everest<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"top\" bgcolor=\"#FFFFFF\" width=\"288\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-2729\" src=\"http:\/\/dixonarchive.com\/motorblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013_colorado_2.jpg\" alt=\"2013_colorado_2\" width=\"260\" height=\"170\" \/><\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\" bgcolor=\"#FFFFFF\" width=\"288\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-6017\" src=\"http:\/\/dixonarchive.com\/motorblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016_everest_2.jpg\" alt=\"2016_everest_2\" width=\"260\" height=\"170\" \/><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: left;\" valign=\"top\" bgcolor=\"#FFFFFF\" width=\"288\"><span style=\"color: #446d8c;\"><strong>Engines<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\" bgcolor=\"#FFFFFF\" width=\"288\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: left;\" valign=\"top\" bgcolor=\"#FFFFFF\" width=\"288\">Automatic<br \/>\n2.8 Litre (2776cc) Diesel<br \/>\nTurbo charged with intercooler<br \/>\nClaimed 147Kw @ 3600 RPM<br \/>\nClaimed 500Nm @ 2000 RPM<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: left;\" valign=\"top\" bgcolor=\"#FFFFFF\" width=\"288\">5 Cylinder Diesel<br \/>\nTurbo-charged &#8211; Intercooler<br \/>\nDirect Injection &#8211; Common Rail<br \/>\n3.2 Litre (3198cc)<br \/>\nClaimed 143Kw @ 3000 RPM<br \/>\nClaimed 470Nm @ 1450 RPM<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: left;\" valign=\"top\" bgcolor=\"#FFFFFF\" width=\"288\"><span style=\"color: #446d8c;\"><strong>Weight<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: left;\" valign=\"top\" bgcolor=\"#FFFFFF\" width=\"288\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: left;\" valign=\"top\" bgcolor=\"#FFFFFF\" width=\"288\">Kerb weight FROM 2210Kg<br \/>\nTowing capacity up to 3000kg<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: left;\" valign=\"top\" bgcolor=\"#FFFFFF\" width=\"288\">Kerb weight FROM 2370Kg<br \/>\nTowing capacity up to 3000Kg<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: left;\" valign=\"top\" bgcolor=\"#FFFFFF\" width=\"288\"><span style=\"color: #446d8c;\"><strong>Fuel capacity &amp; consumption<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: left;\" valign=\"top\" bgcolor=\"#FFFFFF\" width=\"288\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: left;\" valign=\"top\" bgcolor=\"#FFFFFF\" width=\"288\">Up to 76 litres<br \/>\nIL4 Diesel 9.2 lts per 100km (Auto)<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: left;\" valign=\"top\" bgcolor=\"#FFFFFF\" width=\"288\">Up to 80 litres<br \/>\nIL5 Diesel 8.5 litres per 100km (Auto)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: left;\" valign=\"top\" bgcolor=\"#FFFFFF\" width=\"288\"><span style=\"color: #446d8c;\"><strong>Other specifications<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: left;\" valign=\"top\" bgcolor=\"#FFFFFF\" width=\"288\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: left;\" valign=\"top\" bgcolor=\"#FFFFFF\" width=\"288\">6 speed Auto<br \/>\nOverall height\/width 1845\/1902<br \/>\nOverall length\/wheelbase 4878\/2845<br \/>\nNCAP safety rating x\/5<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: left;\" valign=\"top\" bgcolor=\"#FFFFFF\" width=\"288\">6 speed Auto<br \/>\nOverall height\/width 1837\/1860<br \/>\nOverall length\/wheelbase 4892\/2850<br \/>\nNCAP safety rating 5\/5<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: left;\" valign=\"top\" bgcolor=\"#FFFFFF\" width=\"288\"><span style=\"color: #446d8c;\"><strong>Capability<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: left;\" valign=\"top\" bgcolor=\"#FFFFFF\" width=\"288\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: left;\" valign=\"top\" bgcolor=\"#FFFFFF\" width=\"288\">Angle of: (degrees)<br \/>\nApproach xx Departure xx Breakover xx<br \/>\nMinimum ground clearance xxx mm<br \/>\n4WD system: 4WD with low range<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: left;\" valign=\"top\" bgcolor=\"#FFFFFF\" width=\"288\">Angle of: (degrees)<br \/>\nApproach 29 Departure 25 Breakover 21<br \/>\nMin ground clearance 225mm<br \/>\nWater Fording depth 800mm Max<br \/>\n4WD system: 4WD low range on demand<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: left;\" valign=\"top\" bgcolor=\"#FFFFFF\" width=\"288\"><span style=\"color: #446d8c;\"><strong>Performance<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: left;\" valign=\"top\" bgcolor=\"#FFFFFF\" width=\"288\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: left;\" valign=\"top\" bgcolor=\"#FFFFFF\" width=\"288\"><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: left;\" valign=\"top\" bgcolor=\"#FFFFFF\" width=\"288\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: left;\" valign=\"top\" bgcolor=\"#FFFFFF\" width=\"288\"><span style=\"color: #446d8c;\"><strong>Pricing<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: left;\" valign=\"top\" bgcolor=\"#FFFFFF\" width=\"288\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: left;\" valign=\"top\" bgcolor=\"#FFFFFF\" width=\"288\">2015 $47,490 &#8211; 51,490 AUD<br \/>\n*Always check with the dealer for up to date pricing and specials accessories etc&#8230;<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: left;\" valign=\"top\" bgcolor=\"#FFFFFF\" width=\"288\">2015 $54,990 &#8211; 76,990 AUD<br \/>\n*Always check with the dealer for up to date pricing, specifications, on-road costs, accessories and specials etc.. everything as usual is subject to change!<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: left;\" colspan=\"2\" valign=\"top\" bgcolor=\"#FFFFFF\" width=\"288\"><script>\/\/ <![CDATA[\ngoogle_ad_client = \"ca-pub-2027171236681273\"; \/* MotorBLOG HLink Unit 2 *\/ google_ad_slot = \"5105621021\"; google_ad_width = 468; google_ad_height = 15;\n\/\/ ]]><\/script><script src=\"http:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/show_ads.js\"><\/script><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>VS Welcome to the all new Holden Colardo 7 Vs Ford Everest comparison. Arch rivals by brand and concept the Everest and Colorado only differ in predominantly more refinement and marketing spin. Both are direct wagon versions of their commercial ute variants. The Holden Colorado Ute was overpriced of what you we getting when released. 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