Rear row access is also easy with plenty of space for adult passengers, even three-across. For comfort, there are map-pockets and a single 12-volt power outlet and bins in the doors. No directional air vents or cup-holders, though.
All this, combined with matte-black decals on the bonnet and Z71 badging throughout, give the big Colorado a striking and pretty impressive look, particularly in the ‘Sizzle’ red paintwork on our test car.
In fact, we had a number of passers-by come along and comment on how good the Z71 looks on the street. It is lifestyle before loads, though, as the cool street presence doesn’t translate into practicality.
The clip to retract the tonneau is clumsy, and flimsy â€" ours broke. The cover needs to be manually rolled up like it’s the 1970s all over again, and sits messily against the cab bulkhead, secured by some basic straps.
The raised sills on the side of the tub have some covers that promise extra tie-down hooks, but when (forcibly) removed, are only there to cover the bolts that secure the sailplane assembly to the rear of the Colorado.
The tub itself looks big, but is 1mm shorter than the Ford Ranger dual-cab and a whole 71mm shorter than the class-leading Volkswagen Amarok.
Forget throwing the CRF back there, the Z71 may have a footprint of over ten square meters, but a trail bike wont even fit diagonally in the 1484 x 1534mm tub. In fact, the entire sailplane and tonneau blind assembly is largely unfavourable to any kind of load. Less life, more style.
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