Overview Released in July 2008, the Holden RC Colorado was essentially a face-lifted version of its RA Rodeo predecessor, with Holden losing the right to use the Rodeo name following the separation of Isuzu and General Motors. As such, the RC Colorado was still manufactured in Thailand by Isuzu. The RC Colorado utility was initially […]
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Review: Holden CG2 Captiva (2011-17)
Review: Holden CG2.I Captiva (2011-15) Overview Released in March 2011, the Holden CG2 Series I (CG2.I) Captiva range consisted of the Captiva 5 and Captiva 7 models, with five and seven seats respectively. Manufactured in Bupyeong-gu, South Korea, the CG2 Captiva range was powered by 2.4- and 3.0-litre petrol engines and 2.2-litre turbo-diesel engines. Engines: […]
Review: Holden CJ Cascada (2015-17)
Overview Released in Australia in April 2015, the Holden CJ Cascada was a four-seat convertible with a power-operated, soft-top roof. Manufactured in Gilwice, Poland, the front-wheel drive CJ Cascada was powered by a 1.6-litre turbocharged petrol engine that was mated to a six-speed automatic transmission. A16XHT ‘SIDI Ecotec’ engine The 1.6-litre A16XHT ‘SIDI Ecotec’ turbocharged […]
Review: Holden WN Caprice (2013-17)
Review: Holden WN.I Caprice (2013-15) Overview Released in May 2013, the Holden WN Series I (WN.I) Caprice was a long wheelbase sedan. Manufactured in Elizabeth, South Australia, the rear-wheel drive WN Caprice and Caprice V were powered by 3.6-litre dedicated LPG V6 and 6.0-litre V8 petrol engines, respectively. In October 2014, however, the standard Caprice […]
Review: Holden CG Captiva (2006-11)
Review: Holden CG.I Captiva (2006-09) Overview Released in September 2006, the Holden CG Mark I (CG.I) Captiva was a mid-size SUV, available with five or seven seats. Manufactured in Bupyeong-gu, South Korea, the CG.I Captiva was initially available as an all-wheel drive vehicle that was powered by a 3.2-litre V6 petrol engines. In March 2007, […]
Review: Holden VZ Calais (2004-06)
Overview Released in August 2004, the Holden VZ Calais was a large, rear-wheel drive sedan. Manufactured in Elizabeth, South Australia, the rear-wheel drive VZ Calais was initially available with newly-introduced 3.6-litre V6 and continued 5.7-litre V8 engines. Engines: LY7 V6, LS1 V8 and L76 V8 Of the engines, The newly-introduced 3.6-litre ‘Alloytec 190’ LY7 V6 […]
Review: Holden YE Calibra (1991-97)
Review: Holden YE.I Calibra (1991-95) Overview Released in October 1991, the Holden YE Series I (YE.I) Calibra was a two-door coupe. Manufactured by Opel in Russelsheim, Germany, the Calibra was initially powered by naturally aspirated 2.0-litre four-cylinder petrol engines, though a turbocharged four-wheel drive variant (‘Turbo’) was released in June 1994. The full YE.I Calibra […]
Review: Holden VX Calais (2000-02)
Holden VX.I Calais (2000-01) Overview Released in October 2000, the Holden VX Series I (VX.I) Calais was a large sedan. Manufactured in Elizabeth, South Australia, the rear-wheel drive VX Calais was available with 3.8-litre V6, supercharged 3.8-litre V6 and 5.7-litre V8 petrol engines. Engines: V6, Supercharged V6 and V8 Of the engines, The 3.8-litre L36 […]
Review: Holden VY Calais (2002-04)
Holden VY.I Calais (2002-03) Overview Released in October 2002, the Holden VY Series I (VY.I) Calais was a large drive sedan. Manufactured in Elizabeth, South Australia, the rear-wheel drive Calais was available with 3.8-litre V6, supercharged 3.8-litre V6 and 5.7-litre V8 petrol engines. Engines: L36 V6, L67 Supercharged and LS1 V8 Of the engines, The […]
Review: Holden VS Calais (1995-97)
Holden VS.I Calais (1995-96) Overview Released in April 1995, the Holden VS Series I (VS.I) Calais was a large, rear-wheel drive sedan. Manufactured in Elizabeth, South Australia, the rear-wheel drive VS Calais was available with 3.8-litre V6 and 5.0-litre V8 petrol engines. Engines and transmissions Of the engines, The 3.8-litre L36 pushrod V6 petrol engine […]