The usual asking price for a used Holden Colorado in NZ is $19,993 to $26,993. The typical one is $23,990 with about 166,000 km. The 2012–20 diesel model rates 4 stars for safety.
Prices from 55 dealer listings · 6 October 2026
- Typical price
- $23,990
- Dearer than 56% of the used cars we track
- Usual price range
- $20k–$27k
- Typical kilometres
- 166,000
- Years for sale
- 2012–20
What it costs
By model year
| Year | Usual range from | Typical price | Usual range to |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $22,244 | $23,993 | $26,491 |
| 2018 | $23,495 | $25,493 | $29,244 |
By kilometres
| Kilometres | Typical price |
|---|---|
| 100,000–150,000 km | $26,493 |
| Over 150,000 km | $21,995 |
Check a Colorado's asking price
Compared with dealer asking prices. Condition and history move a fair price too.
For sale now
55 listed by NZ dealers now, from $12,995.
See all 55 for saleWhat it costs to run
2012–20 · Diesel
- Running cost a year
- $5,190
- 85% of the used cars we track cost less to run
- Fuel use
- 9.3 L/100km
Against an electric car
The 2019 Nissan Leaf costs $3,540 a year less to run, and puts out 3.3 tonnes less CO₂e
| A year | 2018 Holden Colorado | 2019 Nissan Leaf |
|---|---|---|
| Uses | 9.3 L/100 km diesel | 18 kWh/100 km |
| Fuel or power | $4,130 | $580 |
| Road user charges | $1,060 | $1,060 |
| Total | $5,190 | $1,650 |
| CO₂e | 3,480 kg | 220 kg |
Power at 21.1c/kWh: 50% of New Zealand's 42.1c, as retailers' overnight EV plans charge (an assumption). Rightcar's energy use plus 10% for charging losses; 91 petrol at $3.43/L (MBIE, week to 2 October 2026). Servicing, tyres and insurance aren't included.
How safe it is
| Model years and fuel | Safety stars | Fuel use | Running cost a year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012–20 · Diesel | 4 out of 5 | 9.3 L/100km | $5,190 |
On NZ roads
- Registered
- 33,714
- More common than 69% of the models we track
- Imported used
- 5%
- Typical year
- 2016
Rivals
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Questions
How much should I pay for a used Holden Colorado?
Half of the used Colorados listed by NZ dealers on 6 October 2026 are priced between $19,993 and $26,993, and the typical one is $23,990 with about 166,000 km.
How much is a 2016 Holden Colorado?
Half of the used 2016 Colorados listed by NZ dealers are priced between $22,244 and $26,491, and the typical one is $23,993 with about 184,000 km.
How safe is a used Holden Colorado?
The 2012–20 diesel model rates 4 stars out of 5, in the Used Car Safety Ratings 2025, shown on Rightcar by NZTA.
How much does a used Holden Colorado cost to run?
At 14,000 km a year, about $5,190 a year for the 2012–20 diesel model. That's Rightcar's real-world fuel use, with fuel at MBIE's national average for the week to 2 October 2026 (diesel at $3.17/L), plus road user charges. Servicing, insurance and repairs are extra.
How many Colorados are in NZ?
33,714 were registered in NZ in the NZTA Motor Vehicle Register for March 2026. 5% of them came into the country used, and the typical one is a 2016.
Are these the prices cars actually sell for?
No, they are dealer asking prices. Dealers usually ask more than private sellers, because they sell under the Consumer Guarantees Act and price in reconditioning and a margin. A car's condition and history move its fair price too.
Sources
Prices: used cars listed by NZ dealers, read 6 October 2026.
Safety: Used Car Safety Ratings 2025 (Monash University), via Rightcar (NZTA). Fuel and energy use: Rightcar.
Running cost at 14,000 km a year: diesel at $3.17/L (MBIE national average, week to 2 October 2026). Road user charges at NZTA rates.
On NZ roads: NZTA Motor Vehicle Register, March 2026.
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