Verdict
The Triton is 9% more powerful, while the Colorado is about 5% cheaper. Weigh that against the equipment each side gives you in the table below.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM97,053✓ | RM101,980 |
| Body type | Pickup | Pickup |
| Segment | Truck/4X4 | Truck/4X4 |
| Assembly | CBU | CKD |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM839 | RM794✓ |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC, Common-rail direct injection, Turbodiesel | 16-valve DOHC commonrail turbodiesel, variable geometry turbo |
| Capacity | 2,499 cc | 2,442 cc |
| Horsepower | 163 hp | 179 hp✓ |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 430 Nm✓ |
| Fuel | Diesel | Diesel |
| Bore | 92 mm | 86 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 16.5 | 15.5 |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Manual | Manual |
| Transmission Name | 6-Speed Manual | 6MT |
| Gears | 6 | 6 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | GM | Jatco |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,361 mm | 5,320 mm |
| Width | 1,872 mm | 1,865 mm |
| Height | 1,831 mm | 1,785 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,096 mm | — |
| Fuel Tank | 76 litres | 75 litres |
| Doors | 4 | 2 |
| Seats | 5 | 2 |
| Front Tyre | 215/70R16 | 265/70R16 |
| Rear Tyre | 215/70R16 | 265/70R16 |
| Spare Tyre | Full size | Full Size |
| Factory Tyres | Bridgestone Dueler H/T 684II | — |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Thailand (CBU) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Front Suspension | Double Wishbones | Double Wishbones |
| Rear Suspension | Leaf Spring | Leaf Springs |
| Front Wheels | 16" Alloy | 16" Steel Wheels |
| Rear Wheels | 16" Alloy | 16" Steel Wheels |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Hydraulic Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Hydraulic Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | — | Easy Select 4WD |
| Crash Safety Ratings | ||
| ANCAP | 5 stars — Holden Colorado with 6 airbags and stability control | — |
| ASEAN NCAP | 5 stars — With 2 airbags and stability control | — |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Driver Knee | Driver and Passenger, Driver's Knee |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | — | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | — | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for rear doors | — |
| Seat Belts | 5 Three-point | 2 Three-point |
| ISOFIX | Available for two outer rear passenger seats | Available on Front Passenger Seat |
| Lane-keeping Assist | No | No |
| Seatbelt Reminder | Front Seats Only | Front Seats Only |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Halogen Reflector | Halogen Reflector |
| Taillamps | Normal Bulb | Normal Bulb |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | — |
| Front Foglamps | ✓ | — |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | — |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Manual Adjustable | Manual Adjustable |
| Rear Seats | Foldable Backrest, Tip-up Base | — |
| Front Air-con | Manual Air-con | Manual Air-con |
| Power Sockets | 2 Front, 1 Rear | 1 Front |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights | Map Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front |
| Audio | 7.0" Chevrolet MyLink Touchscreen with 4 Speakers | 2-DIN CD Radio with Bluetooth, AUX, USB |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch | Two Windows, Driver Side Auto Up & Down |
| Engine Start | Manual Key | Manual Key |
| Locks | Remote Control Activation | Remote Control Activation |
| Auto Headlamps | — | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | — | ✓ |
| Tiptronic | ✓ | — |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | — | ✓ |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | — |
| Reverse Camera | Yes | — |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | — |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | — | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Electroluminescent Analogue | Backlit Analogue |
| Parking Brake | Handbrake | Handbrake |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 200,000 km | Unlimited✓ |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 5 years | 5 years |
Specs shown for the selected variant of each car. ✓ marks the better figure where lower/higher is objectively better. Road tax: West Malaysia, private registration.