Holden will replace the Colorado 7 SUV later this year, electing for the higher-spec Chevrolet Trailblazer instead. The new Trailblazer, just launched globally, will replace the Colorado 7 – the seven-seat SUV based on the Colorado pickup.
Holden says the new Trailblazer SUV promises more sophisticated design, better features and a more refined ride than the Colorado 7.
Holden New Zealand managing director, Kristian Aquilina, said customer feedback and a change in vehicle design were important factors in the decision to rename the popular SUV.
“The Colorado 7 launched in New Zealand in late 2012 and since that time has enjoyed significant year over year growth, in the vicinity of almost 45%,” he said.
“We have great aspirations for the redesigned 2017 Trailblazer as we have dialled up the luxury and ride comfort to offer a more premium SUV that’s comfortable and confident in urban areas, but remains just as capable for weekend adventures,” says Aquilina.
High-tech features like a modern instrument cluster, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto phone interfaces find their way into the cabin, which itself now boasts high-end materials.
On the outside, the Holden Trailblazer ‘upgrade’ comes with a more sophisticated colour palette than the Colorado 7, LED daytime running lights and chrome accents.
